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Example Superior room.

Most often it happens that when booking a separate room, tour operators advise a room called Superior room for an additional fee. But what kind of room is this and why do they promise the most favorable conditions for a modest surcharge? What is the room category that comes after the normal category called "standard"? Or maybe it is the best service, additional services, comfortable conditions?

We need to try to figure it out sequentially. Many countries of the world and their hotels differently understand the pattern of filling rooms. In most cases it depends on:

- from the country and city where the hotel is located;

- on the number of stars of the hotel complex;

- from the type of hotel.

So, the name of the superior room means Literally "improved room". But if improved, then in comparison with what? With a regular room or an overnight stay in a simple hostel? The procedure for improving the room is left to the hotel administration to decide. It happens that in luxury hotels or five-star hotels, standard rooms do not exist and the most affordable is the "Superior room".

In the former USSR, hotel rooms were divided into single, double, triple, and quadruple rooms. But for the sake of imitation of the world general standards, suites, junior suites, or, according to the European prestigious names “superior room”, “executive”, have recently begun to form. But in reality it was like this: the usual room was restored, tinted in some places, the curtains were changed and hung - and now the luxurious room is ready to receive guests. For this reason, you should always be interested in what exactly the advantages of this number are.

In states where sea travel is especially common, superior rooms have a good view from the windows - these are seascapes, beaches, pools, gardens. And as the opposite of such rooms, the windows of ordinary rooms “look out” at the courtyard, road, parking lot, construction site, etc. The superior rooms have access to the terrace. And if the hotel offers " superior chalet” or “superior-villa”, then the number may have a number of rooms and a small kitchen. This is a great advantage, especially if you are traveling with a toddler.

European tourist cities have other superior rum”, significantly different from those located in states with a hot climate. The level of service remains at the highest level, regardless of the number. However, here, if the standard room provides a room, approximately 9-10 sq. m, then the "superior room" is 18-25 sq. m. In the latter version, you will still be offered coffee, sugar, tea and a kettle.

So, to accurately determine the “superior room”, a personal approach is needed, since it is impossible to know in advance what this number is Superior room different from the standard.

Superior room - what kind of apartment is this? These types of hotel rooms are gaining popularity, and many tourists are interested in their features.

And not in vain, because for a successful holiday it is very important to think in advance and choose a room in a hotel. It is problems with accommodation or inappropriate conditions that can ruin the whole vacation.

An ideal option would be a Superior room, which is much more comfortable than a standard room and has several advantages. After all, the word Superior itself is translated into Russian as “improved”.

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Superior room - what is it?

As a rule, hotel rooms are divided into two categories: and if you saw the abbreviation STD - Standard on the website, it means that you are offered a standard room.

Superior room, unlike a typical standard room, has an improved plan apartment and a larger size.

The average area of Superior is 21-26 sq.m.

In ordinary hotels, only a small part of rooms of this type are found.

In almost every country there are hotels with all rooms of the Superior class. But in this case, the description for the hotel should indicate "Superior hotel".

Note: in 5 or 4 star hotels, such apartments are considered the cheapest and most affordable, since standard ones are not offered there.

Unlike a standard room, the area of which often does not exceed 10-12 sq.m., the Superior bedrooms are larger, except for the bed, they have a sofa that unfolds, which allows a small family to settle in it. Most of these rooms have small tables (often folding ones) with chairs. If you see the abbreviation Dbl on the site: it means that you are offered a room with a double bed. If the site indicates Superior Limited View Room Double, then this means that the room has two bedrooms.

It is worth noting: a prerequisite for their arrangement is the presence of a minimum set of household appliances - a small refrigerator, an electric kettle, a hairdryer, a telephone, a TV, there is always an air conditioner and a bathroom.

Beds in these rooms can be of 2 types - either 2 single beds or a large double bed.

Superior often have a picturesque view from the window. This factor influenced the classification of such rooms by type from the window.

View from the window

A beautiful view from the window is another factor that distinguishes superior apartments from standard ones.

Depending on where the windows of the balcony or terrace go, the rooms are divided into:

superior view. The room does not have a picturesque view from the window;
Superior sea/ocean view - a luxurious view of the sea/ocean;
Superior garden view - a chic garden can be seen from the bedroom windows;
superior city view. Room with balcony, city view;
superior pool. There is a swimming pool, the bedroom windows overlook it;
Superior Corridor - the window overlooks the corridor;
Superior room at hill side area - view of the mountains or hills;
superior building. It is located in the main building and is larger in area than the usual Superior.
ROH (run of the house) - neither the type of room nor the view from the window is specified.

These are the main options, others are possible, depending on the area in which the hotel is located.

In addition, the room stock of a Superior type hotel can be divided into types depending on how many people will live in it, in which part of the building it is located.

So, there are several more types of Superior:

Double superior. The apartments are designed for 2 people. There is a large bed for two;
Superior Room 2 ADL - the room is designed for two people. If there is a postscript “CHD”, then an extra bed for a child is installed inside;
Superior bb - the inhabitants of these rooms go to breakfast every day;
superior deluxe. Rooms of this type are referred to as superior. However, they can be much larger than ordinary apartments. Depending on the type of hotel, their area ranges from 20 to 38 square meters. They are also distinguished by better repairs and a more comfortable environment. Household appliances only of improved quality;
superior twin. The room is designed for 2 people. There are 2 separate single beds;
Room superior family. "Room Superior Family" - this translation means that the room is intended for a family. Depending on how many people the room is designed for, its area may be larger than that of an ordinary superior.

Decide on personal preference. The tourist must decide on his desires and what he expects from a hotel room. At the same time, you need to take into account your financial capabilities. Pay special attention to the room, the hotel itself, if the children go on vacation with you. If you are planning a vacation in another country, familiarize yourself with the classification of their hotels in advance;
Compare the "star" of hotels and their cost. Sometimes a three-star hotel is not much more expensive than a two-star hotel, but the ideal conditions in the room speak for themselves;
Explore the features of hotel stars:
- 1 star. The bedroom area is not more than 10 sq. m. Almost all amenities are on the floor. They can be shared between several rooms or the entire floor. For guests of such hotels, food is not included in the price;
- 2 stars. Such hotels have more than one type of room. Each room must have a bathroom, breakfast may be included in the price;
- 3 stars. The average area of the apartments is 12 sq. m. There must be a mini-bar, telephone, TV. There is a full bathroom, which should have soap, shampoo, gel, possibly bathrobes. There must be at least 2-3 objects on the territory of the hotel: a gym, a swimming pool, a massage room, a sauna or a swimming pool, rooms for business meetings, a hairdresser;
- 4 stars. The level of service and comfort is top notch. Be sure to have a 24-hour restaurant, you can use the laundry service, exchange currency, visit the gym or swimming pool. In addition to the standard set of household appliances, there is a safe, hair dryer. The area cannot be less than 13 square meters;
- 5 stars. The highest level of apartment comfort. There is a porter at the entrance, you can use the services of a porter. The rooms are serviced around the clock, you can order food at any time. A prerequisite is that the apartments should not be less than 16 sq. m. You can ask for exclusive services.
Do you need food? This should be decided in advance. Depending on the type of room, free meals are possible - 1, 2, 3 times a day or the All Inclusive system;
Think about the time of check-in and check-out from the room. The price for accommodation depends on this;
Are additional services needed? You should also think about it in advance, ask the administrator of the selected hotel about the availability of the necessary household appliances, the view from the window, whether noise and other factors will interfere.

Take note: explore possible discounts on housing. Sometimes they are associated with the off-season, and sometimes with temporary inconvenience for vacationers. Therefore, it is better to find out the reason for the price reduction in advance.

Choosing a boarding house during your vacation is one of the important factors for a perfect vacation. Superior is chosen by those who want to get conditions of increased comfort for a reasonable price. This type of classification makes it possible to choose a room depending on the view outside the window and the number of people who will be in it.

Watch the video for practical tips on choosing a hotel room:

1. TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION

SNGL(single) - single room.
DBL(double) - double room with one large double bed.
TWIN(twin) - double room with two separate beds.
TRPL(triple) - triple room.
4PAX(quarter) - quadruple room.
EXV(extra bed) - extra bed.
ADL(adult) - adult.
INF(Infant) - child 0-2 years old.
CHD(child) - a child from 2 to 12 years old, but in a number of hotels up to 15-18 years old.
baby cat- baby bed for a child 0-2 years old.
SNGL+INF(single + infant) -1 adult + child (0-2 years old).
SNGL+CHD(single + child) -1 adult + child (2-12 years old).
DBL+INF- 2 adults + child (0-2 years old).
DBL+CHD- 2 adults + child (2-12 years old).
DBL + EXB- 2 adults + 3rd adult on extra bed.
DBL+ 2CHD(2-6) - two adults in a double room + 2 children from 2-6 years old.
2 ADL + 2 CHD(2-6) (2-12) - 2 adults + 2 children aged from (the first from 2-6 years old, the second from 6-12 years old).
2 ADL + 2 CHD(6-12) - 2 adults + 2 children from 6-12 years old.
TRPL+1 CHD(2-6) - triple + child from 2-6 years old.
2 ADL +1 CHD(2-12) - triple + child from 6-12 years old.
3 ADL + 2 CHD(2-6) - triple + two children aged 2-6.
3 ADL+INF (0-2) +CHD(3-6) - triple + 2 children: the first child is under 3 years old, the second is 3-6 years old.
3PAX+1CHD(2-5) - quadruple +1 child 2-5 years old.
3 ADL- room for five.
IN(bed only) - accommodation without meals.

2. TYPES OF BODIES

MB(main building) - the main building.
new building- new building.
APT(appartment) - a type of room that, in addition to the living area, has an area equipped with a kitchenette, with a set of dishes, an electric stove, a kettle, as a rule, they are sold without meals.
1 BDRM- apartments with one bedroom.
2BDRM- apartments with two bedrooms.
BGLW(bungalo) - a bungalow - a separate building used to accommodate tourists, often offered in tropical and southern countries.
VILLA- a villa, a detached house, VIP level, usually having an advantage over other types of accommodation - its own garden, its own swimming pool, large area, exclusive location in the hotel, privacy from other tourists.
HV(Holiday Village) - a club hotel, which is a bungalow complex, there are HV-1, HV-2 clubs of 1 and 2 categories differ in the range of services provided free of charge.
Cabana- a building on the beach (or near the pool), like a bungalow, standing separately from the main building and sometimes equipped as a bedroom.
Chalet- a chalet, a separate house, usually in the mountains, consisting of 2 or more rooms.
executive floor- one or more floors in a hotel with a higher level of service, as well as with an additional set of services.

3. ROOM TYPES

Balcony room- a room with a balcony.
Connected Rooms- combined rooms with a door-passage from one to another.
Duplex- Double room.
deluxe- superior rooms, larger than superior.
family room- family room, which can accommodate from 4 people, with a large area (often several rooms).
Sitting area- seating area - a part of the room where armchairs, a coffee table, sometimes also a sofa are located.
standard- standard room.
Studio- a single room is larger than a standard one, usually in apartments with a small kitchen combined with the room.
Suite- a superior room, as a rule - a large room with a seating area.
Mini Suite- room of the improved category (better than Superior).
junior suite- superior room: usually a large comfortable room with a fenced-off sleeping place, converted into a living room during the day.
Senior Suite- Superior room, usually two-room: a living room and a bedroom.
executive suite- usually a suite with two bedrooms.
King Suite- "royal suite", which has 2 bedrooms, a living room and a meeting room or office.
Superior- the room is bigger than standard.
Honeymoon Room- room for honeymooners, with a large KING SIZE bed and an additional present from the hotel.

4. TYPES OF BED

DBL- Double room with one large double bed.
King size bed- "king bed" with a width of more than 180-220 cm.
Queen Bed- "king bed" 150-180 cm wide.
TWIN- double room with two separate beds.

5. TYPES OF VIEWS FROM THE WINDOWS OF THE ROOM

ROH(run of the house) - accommodation in a hotel without specifying the type of room and the view from the window.
BV(Beach view) - view of the beach.
CV(City view) - view of the city.
DV(Dune view) - view of the sand dunes.
GV(Garden view) - view of the garden.
LV(Land view) - view of the surroundings.
MV(Mountain view) - view of the mountains.
O.V.(Ocean view) - view of the ocean.
PV(Pool view) - view of the pool.
R.V.(River view) - view of the river.
SF, FV(Sea Front, Front View) - a direct view of the sea.
SSV(Sea Side view) - side view of the sea.
SV(Sea view) - view of the sea.
VV(Valley view) - view of the valley.

6. FOOD TYPES

RO(Room Only) or BO(Bed Only) - no meals.
BB(bed & breakfast) - breakfasts.
Continental breakfast- light breakfast consisting of coffee or tea, juice, rolls, butter and jam.
English breakfast- full breakfast, usually includes fruit juice, ham and eggs, toast, butter, jam and coffee or tea.
american breakfast buffet- an analogue of a continental breakfast + various cuts (sausages, cheeses) and hot dishes (scrambled eggs, sausages).
HB(half board) - half board, breakfast + lunch or breakfast + dinner.
HB+- extended half board.
Facebook(full board) - full board, breakfast + lunch + dinner.
fb+- Extended full board with local drinks during meals.
Mini ALL(mini all inclusive) - full board with local drinks, not only with meals, but in limited quantities (usually beer, wine).
ALL(all inclusive) - meals throughout the day, including drinks (including spirits) of local production in unlimited quantities.
ULTRA ALL INC(ultra all inclusive) - meals throughout the day, including imported drinks (including alcohol) + additional services at the discretion of the hotel administration.
ULTRA ALL INC varieties: elegance all inc, VIP all inc, super all inc, deluxe all Inc, VC all inc, superior all inc, mega all inc, superior all inc VIP service, royal class all inc, ultra deluxe all inc, extended all inc, excellent all inc, max all inc, high class all inc imperial all inc.
A-LA CARTE- a menu in which each dish is indicated with its own separate price.
MENU- menu meals - a limited number of dishes from the menu, usually at dinner, to choose from (vegetable or meat salad, fish or meat).

Apartments - Bedroom(s) with separate sitting room and kitchen.

Condo - Full apartment with cooking facilities

Double/Double- Room with two double beds

DWB- Double bed with bath

Efficiency -Bedroom(s) with a sitting area and kitchen, usually in one room

PH (Penthouse) - usually a suite on the top floor.

Quad - Room designated for quad occupancy (four people).

STE (Suite) - bedroom(s) with separate sitting area, and, possibly, a separate dining room and kitchen.

SWB-Single bath

TPL- Triple bath

TWB - Twin with bathroom designated for double occupancy (two people). Occasionally, TWB refers to "triple with bath."

Room Rates and Extra Charges

Along with the types of rooms, hotels and resorts also have terms that cover how charges are assessed against a room. The following are those codes:

Comp or Complimentary- room free of charge.

Day Rate - The rate charged for occupancy during the day but not overnight In Europe, overnight flights with early morning arrivals have made day rates very popular. The rate is usually identical to the night charge.

EP or EAP (Extra Person or Each Additional Person) -supplementary charge for guest(s) in room over the designated occupancy number. For example, if three people occupy a double room, an additional fee is assessed for the third person.

Group Rate -Rate offered for 10 or more rooms, reserved as a group, at a particular hotel. Usually quoted without the agent's commission (net rate) included. In order to earn commission, the agent will add a mark-up to the rate.

Net Rate - Hotel rate quote without a commission built in, as in group rates.

1P or 2P- One person or Two people.

OS- off season

PP or P1P (Per person) - meal costs are always quoted per person.

rack rate - Published rate for room. This rate is priced per room, not per person, unless otherwise stated.

SC (Service Charge) - extra charges that may or may not be included.

TD (Trade Discount) -Discount rate offered to guests who are employed in the travel industry.

VAT (Value Added Tax) - applicable in many foreign countries on products and services such as hotel rooms and meals. The VAT is much like a sales tax in the US but it can run as high as 19% or more.

Terminology and Definitions

Adjoining Rooms - Side-by-side rooms without connecting door.

Amenities -Features, services, extras offered by hotel.

Cancellation Policy - Time by which guaranteed reservation must be canceled to avoid forfeiting the deposit or being charged one night's rate.

concierge - (1) Area or section of hotel where guests receive extra services as part of their rate; (2) person who provides extra services to all guests of the hotel, usually at no cost. However, tipping is customary.

Connecting Rooms - Rooms, side-by-side, with connecting door.

Confirmation - Number (or numbers and letters) provided by hotel making the reservation.

Folio - Guest "s record, including room charges and extras.

Guarantee - Holding room for late arrival (1) credit card number has been provided; (2) deposit has been sent; or (3) full pre-payment has been received.

Housing Bureau - Group, such as convention bureau, acting as a clearinghouse for hotel rooms reserved for conventions.

Maid - Person responsible for housekeeping. A daily tip of approximately one-dollar is normally left under the pillow. Money left elsewhere in the room is not usually taken.

Pledge Relocate - When a guaranteed reservation cannot be honored, the hotel will arrange for another hotel for the guest. The original hotel will usually pay for transportation to the new hotel and absorb any additional charges.

Queue - Computerized file of "Guest Name Records" (GNR) to be acted upon in some manner.

Room or unit - Reference to the total number of rooms or unitsat the property, as in 200r or 200u.

Rate change - When the room rate changes during a guest's stay.

Rating - AAA, Mobil and many foreign governments employ a rating system, usually indicated by one-to-five symbols, with five being the highest rating. Among these symbols are stars, diamonds and medallions.

Meal plans

The hospitality industry has codes for the various meal plans available to the leisure and sometimes, the business traveler. Here they are:

AP daily included room rate. (American Plan)- three meals

B&B (Bed & Breakfast) - includes breakfast daily in room rate.

BP (Bermuda Plan) - full breakfast included daily or can be added to room rate.

CB (Continental Breakfast) - is included in the room rate. In the U.S., CB usually consists of juices, rolls and coffee. Internationally, meats, cheeses and/or hard-boiled eggs may be added.

EP (European Plan) - no meals are included in the room rate.

MAP (Modified American Plan) - full breakfast and dinner are included or can be added to the room rate.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
It "s very simple to make hotel reservations as an Associated Travel Agent. You may elect to reserve lodging through calling Travel Services or make your own reservation utilizing our online web reservation system. You can also contact the hotel directly. When contacting the hotel directly , you will want to ask for the best available regular rates, in addition to any special rates that might be available. and AARP. In order to reserve space, you will need to have the following information ready.

Client's name
Dates of check-in and check-out.
hotel location
Method of guarantee - usually a credit card (never guarantee the hotel room to GT Trends or one of its travel providers).
number in party.
Type of room(s) required.
Grade of room (SWB, DWB, etc.).
Special requests or discounts, if any.

You may wish to say. "This is (your name) I am an agent with Global Travel Trends, Inc.. I"d like to book reservations for (number of nights) beginning (date of first night) for (number of nights) and ending on (date of check out) at (name of property)."

(When booking a reservation for yourself, advise the hotel to send the confirmation to your address; otherwise the confirmation will be sent to Global Travel Trends, who may not be able to determine where the confirmation should be sent.)

Remember: Taxes are not included in the quoted rates. In most major cities, many hotels also charge a parking fee of $8 to $12 (USD) per night or more. In order to avoid unpleasant surprises, when you are booking lodgings in a major city (for example, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York), it is wise to inquire about these additional costs. You can also access the hotel description through our Saber Web Reservations, which contains the above information.

TYPES OF HOTELS
Hotel analysts generally segment hotels and chains according to price. In the travel industry, hotels are identified by categories. Luxury (rates equal to or greater than $120 per night); Upscale ($75 to $119); Upper Moderate ($55-$74); Moderate ($50-$54); Lower Moderate ($45-$49); and Budget (rates equal to or less than $44). All Figures USD.

Here are other frequently used designs:

Term	Description	Examples

All Suite	Properties that feature rooms with separate sleeping and living areas. Some all-suite hotels cater to the extended-stay market.	AmeriSuites, Manhattan East Suite Hotels, Embassy Suites, Crown Sterling Suites

budget	No - frills hotels that offer the lowest rates in the industry. The best of the budget is sometimes called luxury budget.	Knights Inn, Econo Lodge, Microtel, Sleep Inns, Thriftlodge, Budgetel

Economy	Hotels with few amenities and low rates. Some hotels classify themselves as upper economy.	Fairfield Inn, Days Inn, Super 8

Diamond	AAA ranks hotels by its Diamond system. One Diamond means "good," but the top hotels receive Five Diamonds.	Five Diamond properties include The Ritz-Carlton Group, St. Regis in New York, Halekulani Hotel in Honolulu.

Extended Hotels	Hotels catering to long-term Stay guests, with amenities such as kitchens, washing facilities and weekly housekeeping.	Extended Stay America, Residence Inns, Villager Lodge, MainStay Suites, Homewood Suites, Hawthorn Suites.

Flagship	Traditionally the best, the first or the most important hotel in a chain. Some hotel companies have more than one flagship hotel.	Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas, Kempinski Hotel Bristol, Berlin, Hilton Hotel Corp."s - Waldorf Astoria, NYC.

Full Service	Hotels that offer a full range of services and amenities, such as restaurants, room service and health clubs.	Hyatt Hotels, Crowne Plaza Hotels, Clarion Hotels, Inter-Continental Hotels and Resorts, Loews Hotels.

Limited Service	Hotels that offer fewer amenities and services in exchange for lower rates.	Four Points by Sheraton, Ramada Limited, Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Inns, Wingate Inns.

Luxury	A top-of-the-line product with a full compliment of amenities and usually historical and/or architectural significance. Some chains use the term deluxe.	Fairmont Hotels, Kempinski Hotels, The Peninsula Group, Relais & Chateaux properties, Concorde Hotels, Leading Hotels of the World.

mid market	Hotels with rates that place them in the middle of any given market. These hotels often feature rates under $100. Amenities vary based on chain and/or location. Some chains use the terms midscale or mid price.	Howard Johnson, Club Hotels by Doubletree, Forum Hotels, Country Inns & Suites, La Quinta Inns, Quality Inns, Clubhouse Inns.

stars	Mobil Travel Guide ranks hotels according to its Five-Star rating system. Five-Star means "one of the best in the country." Four-Star means "outstanding, worth a special trip."	Five-Star hotels include the Four Seasons New York, The Phoenician in Phoenix, Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Little Nell in Aspen, The Mayflower Inn in Washington, DC.

Upscale	Quality hotels with an array of amenities for business and/or leisure guests.	Hilton Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Wyndham Hotels, Renaissance Hotels, Westin Hotels

169 years have passed since the advent of organized tourism - the first travel agency in history was opened by Thomas Cook in 1841. At the same time, few people know about a unified system for classifying hotel rooms: if the official star rating of hotels in most countries has already been sorted out, then with rooms everything is somewhat more complicated.

Of course, almost every hotel, the category of which is higher than two or three stars, can offer its guests standard, deluxe and suite rooms. But the quality and quantity of services provided in them can vary even within the same hotel. And all because there are various characteristics of the views from the windows, the functional purpose of the rooms (family, business) and even design (for example, the Mediterranean suite in blue tones or the Caribbean one in bright and tropical).

One thing can be said for sure: a standard room in any hotel in the world should be one small room with a bed, a separate shower room, a small closet and a TV. The bathroom of each room should also have a standard set of towels, soap and shower gel. By the way, in some countries, for example, in China, this set is always complemented by a comb, toothbrush and paste.

Common abbreviations

To begin with, it would be useful to understand the generally accepted abbreviations adopted by hoteliers around the world. If DBL (from the English "double" - double) or SGL ("single" - one, single), as a rule, does not cause any difficulties for anyone, then ciphers such as DUS (double use single - double number, which is used as single) or BG GV (bungalow garden view - a bungalow overlooking the garden) can mislead even the most sophisticated tourist.

Let's talk about the main abbreviations adopted in the hotel environment.

Accommodation types and their classification

DBL: classic double room with a double bed.

TWIN: same as DBL but with two single beds.

SGL: classic single room.

TRPL (tripl) : Triple room.

QDPL (quadripl) : quadruple room.

APT (Apartment) : — a two- or three-room suite (sometimes there are more rooms) with a kitchenette or a full-fledged kitchen. The number of bedrooms is indicated as follows: 1 BDRM and 2 BDRM - respectively, 1 and 2 bedrooms.

If you require an extra bed in the room, then you need an abbreviation EXB (extra bed).

+1 CHD: plus the child, in brackets - the age of the child (2-6) or (6-12). If the child is under two years old, then it is designated as INF (Infant) . Two children, respectively, +2 CHD , and so on.

“+CHD” can be preceded by both the above abbreviations (DBL, TWIN, SGL, TRPL, QDPL), and denoting the number of adults a little differently: 2 ADL or 2 AD , where 2 is the number, and ADL or AD is Adult, which means “adult” in English.

Numbers and their classification

standard (STD) : Standart room.

Superior: slightly larger than the standard room.

family room: family room, often consisting of two rooms.

Suite (STE) : in general, this is a room with a room and a separate sitting area (essentially with two rooms). In turn, it is divided into several subcategories: Mini (slightly better than Superior), Junior (a room and a separate seating area or a fenced-off sleeping place), Senior (Superior room with a full bedroom and living room), King and Executive (with two bedrooms).

Studio: single room with a small kitchenette.

luxury(sometimes deluxe): does not need translation, this is a room with a high level of comfort.

Honeymoon Room: special room for honeymooners.

In order to indicate which beds in a room, some designations are also used: rooms with “king beds” Kingsize Bed ( K; over 180 cm wide), Queen Bed ( Q), simple double beds Double Bed ( D; accordingly, if the room is equipped with two beds - there will be an abbreviation 2D).

The location of the rooms relative to the hotel

Corner: corner number.

Main building(MV): room located in the main building.

Connected Rooms: rooms with a passage from one to another.

new building: room in the new building.

Balcony room: room with balcony.

Executive floor: the room is located on a separate floor with additional services and a higher level of service.

Duplex: duplex room.

Bungalow (BG) : separate building. Also called Cabana.

ROH (run of the house): accommodation in a hotel without a predetermined room type.

Views from windows and their classification

BV(beach view): beach view.

bf (beach front) : beach view

CV(city view): city view.

DV(Dune view): view of the sand dunes.

GV(garden view): garden view.

LV(Land view): view of the surroundings.

MV (Mountain view): Mountain View.

O.V.(Ocean view): ocean view.

PV(Pool view): view to a pool.

R.V.(river view): River View.

SV(Sea view): sea view.

SSV(Sea side view): side sea view.

VV(Valley view): valley view.

ROH (run of the house): accommodation in a hotel without a prearranged view from the window.

Standart room

If the theater starts with a hanger, then the hotel starts with a regular standard room (STD). It is by its appearance that one can get a completely adequate idea of the level of the hotel, the quantity and quality of the services provided in it. All standard rooms can be divided into doubles (double) and singles (single). Sometimes a triple (triple) is added to the palette of rooms, but most often the hotel administration offers an extra bed in a double room.

Depending on the star rating of the hotel, they can vary greatly. For example, a traditional single in a 2 * hotel will be very small in size, it will be difficult to fit a bed, bedside table and wardrobe. In addition, the cost of living will include cleaning no more than once a day (if you're lucky, or even less often), as well as changing linen and towels every 3-5 days. The set in the bathroom will be minimal: a towel, soap and sometimes shower gel.

A completely different picture will appear before vacationers in a single five-star hotel. A large comfortable bed, an armchair, a table with a mirror, daily cleaning, a complete cosmetic set in the bathroom, including all kinds of fragrant soaps and shower caps, a hairdryer, fluffy bathrobes and slippers, marble floors and TV with satellite channels.

Of course, the cost of such rooms varies greatly, even within the same hotel. What is not least influenced by the view from the window. Traditionally, picturesque views of the sea, ocean, mountains or garden are considered the most expensive.

The only thing that unites hotel rooms around the world into some kind of system is the star classification, which obliges hotels to comply with a certain minimum area of their rooms and a set of services in them. So, for example, in Iceland, a double room in a 3 * hotel must be at least 18 sq. m, single - 14. In a 4 * hotel, the area of \u200b\u200bthe double room should be at least 24 square meters. m, and for one - 16 sq. m. In five-star hotels, doubles can boast 26 sq.m, singles - 18.

Also, everything is clearly spelled out by the Germans. All rooms in hotels of tourist class 1 * must be equipped with a hot shower and color TV, an area of 8 and 12 square meters. m. in single and double rooms, respectively. 2* - 12 and 16 sq. m, 3 * - 14 and 18 sq. m, 4 * - 16 and 22 sq. m, luxury rooms in 5 * hotels must be at least 18 and 26 sq. m.

In addition, it is worth noting that a full-fledged bathroom, and not a shower cabin, can only be expected from hotels of the 3 * level and above. When booking doubles, you should also be careful: after all, they are divided by type of bed - one double in a room (usually denoted by DBL) or two single beds (TWIN).

In hotels in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, you can also find this type of room as moderate (MOD). It cannot be attributed to either suites, or suites, or standard ones - it is rather something in between, close to STD. In Europe, the designations of such numbers as superior (SUP) - “improved” are more common.

Suite

Suite (which is also periodically called "suite" or "suite") comes from the English word suite, the translation of which means " kit' or 'kit'.

Suites are different: junior (junior), standard (standart), senior (senior), executive (executive), royal (royal), as well as any that the hotelier decided to realize. Starting with the "Mediterranean", "Caribbean" or honeymoon suite, and ending with the "embassy".

The lowest level in the hierarchy of suites is occupied by a junior (from the English. "junior"). Its area is approximately 20-25 square meters. m, which is slightly larger than a standard room, and it consists of one room, divided into two areas: relaxation and living room. And yet, the difference between junior suites and traditional rooms, in addition to size, is significant: satellite TV, DVD, Internet access, mini-bar and other options.

Standard suite is a two-room suite 25-40 sq. m. Here is the same filling as in the junior, the only difference is in size, including the bathroom.

He is followed by a senior (“senior”) or an executive, or a presidential (president suite). Accordingly, these are the most luxurious rooms in the hotel, which occupy from 3 to 7 rooms, have a private pool, sauna, entrance, butler, and so on.

Recently suites have become a fashionable trend, and many hotels specialize exclusively in such rooms. For example, Hilton has a chain of hotels Embassy Suites, the number of rooms of which consists exclusively of suites.

Suite

Suite (LUX), abbreviated from the English "luxury" - "luxury, luxurious." Accordingly, deluxe rooms are the most luxurious and, as a rule, only 4-5 * hotels have them. Thanks to the recommendation of the World Tourism Organization, the area of suites starts from 30-35 sq. m, sometimes they consist of several rooms: a bedroom and a living room.

The cost of living per night in a suite, as a rule, is two times higher than in a standard room. But for this substantial premium, the hotels offer their guests luxurious decoration and furnishings, picturesque views from the window, a spacious bathroom with a jacuzzi, fluffy towels and bathrobes, and high-quality cosmetics. Sometimes the price of a suite includes free use of a mini-bar, swimming pool, fitness center. In addition, suites are sometimes deliberately placed on separate floors with their own reception, lobby, spa and restaurant.

In the Caribbean, USA, Mexico and some others, such rooms are also called deluxe (DLX).

Apartments

Apartments, in simple terms, are of two types: simpler / cheaper and chic / expensive. This fact depends on the star rating of the hotel. If this is a high-level hotel, then most likely the apartments in it will mean very expensive and comfortable rooms for discerning guests. Such apartments cannot be classified: they are unique even within the same hotel, the only thing that unites them is the size, which starts from two rooms and ends with two floors. And their design depends only on the wild imagination of the hotelier.

Hotels from 2 to 4 stars, as well as specialized apart-hotels, on the contrary, offer guests budget enough rooms for a large number of guests. It can be, for example, two-room apartments for four tourists.

Almost every apartment has a separate bedroom, its own living room, a large full bathroom and a full kitchen or cooking area. In addition, depending on its class - economy, luxury or business - they differ in furnishings and services. For example, luxury apartments, in addition to chic furnishings and an abundance of modern technology, offer their guests the services of a personal butler, massage in the room, a security guard, a personal car with a driver and a special menu: dietary, with a unique wine list, and so on. Business suites, as a rule, guarantee guests peace and quiet, high-speed Internet, office equipment - in a word, everything you need for a full-fledged work.

Honeymoon rooms

They are distinguished by romantic design, a large bed and a bathroom with a jacuzzi, as well as a specialized service - unique in each hotel. In addition to classic champagne and fruit in the room, some hotels in the Maldives offer unusual wedding ceremonies on the beach or a desert island, free access to spa centers or candlelit dinners on a yacht.

In the most romantic city in the world (Paris, of course), the Four Season Hotel George V invites newlyweds to stay in the Honeymoon Suite, which is located on the top eighth floor. Needless to say, the terrace of the "honey suite" offers stunning views of the Eiffel Tower? And the Bellaggio Hotel in Las Vegas offers newlyweds gourmet chocolate made according to a special, "love" recipe.

In a word, today rooms for honeymooners can be found in almost all major cities of the world, mostly in 4-5 * hotels.

Bungalow

Bungalow rooms, as a rule, are located in isolated small one- or two-story buildings scattered throughout the entire hotel complex. In each such building there are 2-4 bungalow rooms, and they can be deluxe or superior class, standard or luxury suites. This type of accommodation is found, for the most part, in beach resorts - in Greece, Turkey, and popular countries in Southeast Asia. Of course, a night in a bungalow is much more expensive than in a standard room (located in the main building of the hotel). They are chosen, as a rule, by lovers of silence and solitude.

Villa

This type of accommodation is exclusively for the rich, demanding clients who value privacy and independence. As a rule, villas are conveniently located somewhere close to the main entertainment and infrastructure of the main building of the hotel or hotel complex, while with maximum comfort for their guests. One-, two-story chic houses with private pools, saunas and gardens also offer guests the services of personal butlers, secretaries or chefs. You can rent a villa both for a long period (a month or two), and for the traditional two weeks, while the price does not depend on the number of residents.

In which room to live, which house to choose for your vacation - it's up to you. And we hope that this article will allow you not to get lost in the world of hotel abbreviations and book exactly what you and your family will need. Turister.ru wishes you a pleasant stay!

Explanation of the abbreviations for the designation of the hotel accommodation number

Type of allocation

SNGL (single) - single room.

DBL (double) - double room with one large double bed (possible option when 2 regular beds are pushed together), or with two separate beds (double twin)

TRPL (triple) - triple room (usually two beds + an extra folding bed or sofa).

QDPL (quadriple) - quadruple room.

4 PAX (quarter) - quadruple room.

EXB (extra bed) - extra bed.

ADL (adult) - adult.

INF (infant) - a child 0-3 years old.

CHD (child) - a child, from 3 to 12 years old, but in a number of hotels up to 15-18 years old.

SNGL + INF - 1 adult + child (0-3 years old).

SNGL + CHD - 1 adult + child (3-12 years old).

DBL + INF - 2 adults + child (0-3 years old).

DBL + CHD - 2 adults + child (3-12 years old).

DBL + EXB - three adults.

DBL + 2 CHD (3-6) - 2 adults + 2 children from 3 to 6 years old.

2 ADL + 2 CHD (3-6) (2-12) - 2 adults + 2 children (the first is from 3 to 6 years old, the second is from 6 to 12 years old).

2 ADL + 2 CHD (2-12) - 2 adults + 2 children from 6 to 12 years old.

TRPL + 1 CHLD (3-6) - 3 adults + child from 3 to 6 years old.

3 ADL + 1 CHD (3-12) - 3 adults + child from 3 to 12 years old.

3 ADL + 2 CHD (3-6) - 3 adults + 2 children from 3 to 6 years old.

BO (bed only) - accommodation without meals

Enclosure types

MB (main building) - the main building.

NB (new building) - new building.

APT (appartament) - a type of room that, in addition to the living area, has an area equipped with a kitchenette, with a set of dishes, an electric stove, a kettle, as a rule, they are sold without meals.

1 BDRM - one bedroom apartment.

2 BDRM is a two-bedroom apartment.

BGLW (bungalo) - a bungalow - a separate building used to accommodate tourists, often offered in tropical and southern countries.

VILLA - a villa, a detached house, VIP level, usually having an advantage over other types of accommodation - its own garden, its own swimming pool, large area, exclusive location in the hotel, privacy from other tourists.

HV (Holiday Village) - a club hotel, which is a bungalow complex, there are HV-1, HV-2 clubs of 1 and 2 categories, they differ in a set of services provided free of charge.

Cabana - a building on the beach (or near the pool), like a bungalow, standing separately from the main building and sometimes equipped as a bedroom.

Chalet - a chalet, a separate house, usually in the mountains, consisting of 2 or more rooms.

Executive floor - one or more floors in a hotel with a higher level of service, as well as with an additional set of services.

Room types

Standart - a standard room.

Studio - a one-room suite larger than a standard one, usually in apartments, with a small kitchen combined with the room.

Superior - a larger room than the standard.

De luxe - superior rooms, larger than Superior.

Duplex - two-story room.

Family room - a family room, larger than the standard size (often from several rooms), in which you can accommodate from 4 people.

Family studio - a room for a family with two adjacent rooms.

Suite - a superior room with a living room and a bedroom, with high quality furniture and equipment.

Suite mini - a room of an improved category (better than Superior).

Junior suite - a superior room: usually a large comfortable room with a fenced-off sleeping place, which can be converted into a living room during the day.

Senior suite - a superior room, usually two-room: a living room and a bedroom.

Executive suite - usually a suite with two bedrooms.

King suite - "royal suite", which has 2 bedrooms, a living room and a meeting room or office.

Connected rooms - combined rooms with a door-passage from one to another.

Balcony room - a room with a balcony.

Corner room - corner room.

Sitting area - seating area - part of the room, where there are armchairs, a coffee table, sometimes also a sofa.

Honeymoon room - room for honeymooners, with a large Kingsize bed and an additional present from the hotel.

Business room - a large room with office equipment (computer, fax), suitable for work.

President room - the most luxurious hotel rooms with several bedrooms, an office, two or three toilets.

Bed types

French bed - double bed; some standard rooms may have 2 regular beds pushed together instead.

Kingsize bed - "king bed" with a width of more than 180-220 cm.

Queensize bed - "royal bed" 150-180 cm wide.

Types of views from the windows of the room

ROH (run of the house) - accommodation in a hotel without specifying the type of room and the view from the window.

IV (inside view) - view of the atrium or the inside of the hotel.

SV (sea view) - sea view.

SSV (side sea view) - side view of the sea.

BV (beach view) - view of the beach.

CV (city view) - view of the city.

DV (dune view) - view of the sand dunes.

GV (garden view) - view of the garden.

LV (land view) - view of the surroundings.

MV (mountain view) - view of the mountains.

OV (ocean view) - view of the ocean.

PV (pool view) - view of the pool.

RV (river view) - view of the river.

VV (valley view) - view of the valley.

Food types

OB, NA, RO - without power.

BB (bed & breakfast) - breakfast. Continental breakfast - continental breakfast - a light breakfast consisting of coffee or tea, juice, buns, butter and jam. English breakfast - a full breakfast, usually includes fruit juice, scrambled eggs and ham, toast, butter, jam and coffee or tea. American breakfast buffet - an analogue of a continental breakfast + various cuts (sausages, cheese) and hot dishes (scrambled eggs, sausages).

HB (half board) - half board: breakfast + lunch or breakfast + dinner.

HB+ - extended half board: breakfast and dinner (buffet), as well as local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks all day.

FB (full board) - full board: breakfast + lunch + dinner.

FB+ - extended full board with local drinks during meals.

Mini ALL / AI (mini all inclusive) - full board with local drinks, not only with meals, but in limited quantities (usually beer, wine).

ALL / AI (all inclusive) - meals throughout the day, including drinks (including alcohol) of local production in unlimited quantities.

ULTRA ALL / AI (ultra all inclusive) - meals throughout the day, including imported drinks (including alcohol) + additional services at the discretion of the hotel administration.

A-LA CARTE - a menu in which each dish is indicated with its own separate price.

MENU - menu meals - a limited number of dishes from the menu, usually at dinner, to choose from (vegetable or meat salad, fish or meat).

Hotel star classification

1* – Standard double room should be approximately 8-10 sq.m. The room has a wardrobe or hanger, chairs, a washbasin, a mirror, two towels for each guest. Daily cleaning, change of linen should take place every 7-8 days, towels - every 3-4 days. At least two bathrooms per floor and one toilet for no more than five rooms.

2* — Everything is the same as in 1* hotels, only linen is changed every 6 days. The toilet and bathroom are usually located in the room. The hotel must also have a restaurant or cafe, as well as offer food options.

3* — Starting from category 3* and above, each room must have a toilet and bathroom, dressing table, luggage stand, radio, etc. The rooms of most three-star hotels, with the exception of the cheapest ones, have a TV and air conditioning. The floors are usually tiled. Bed linen is changed twice a week. Towels are changed daily. From perfume accessories you will be offered only soap. In some hotels you can rent an iron. On the territory of the hotel can be located: guarded parking, swimming pool (in resort hotels), restaurant, hairdresser, business center, currency exchange. The hotel staff is dressed in uniform, which has a division into services. Rooms from 10-12 sq. m.

4 * - Everything that is in 3 * hotels, plus: as a rule, a mini-bar, individual air conditioning, telephone, safe, hairdryer, shampoo, bath gel in each room (usually issued on the day of arrival). Daily change of bed linen and towels. Services such as laundry, ironing, and cleaning of clothes are provided (with a minimum order time of 24 hours). The price list can be found at the Reception. The breakfast menu is served in the room. On the territory of the hotel there are: a beauty salon, a sports and fitness center, car rental, a TV room, a music salon, game and conference rooms, a restaurant, a sauna, a swimming pool, etc. The area of the rooms, as a rule, is not less than 13 square meters. m.

5* - The same as in 4* hotels, but at a higher quality level. And also sometimes a second bathroom in the room and a telephone in the bathroom. Rooms are at least 16 sq. m.

In 4 * - 5 * hotels, it is assumed that there are suites (apartments), several elevators, all kinds of additional services such as laundry, dry cleaning, breakfast and late dinner in the room, currency exchange, calling a taxi, selling newspapers, souvenirs and so on.

In a number of countries there is an alternative classification of hotels. In Turkey, for example, you can relax in club hotels (Holliday Village), which are divided into:

HV1 - Hotel of the club system of the first category with accommodation in cottages. Approximately corresponds to 3-4 stars. They are distinguished by good animation, a large green area, but the rooms are small.

HV2 - Club hotel of a lower 2nd category.

And in Greece, the class of hotels is still indicated in Latin letters:

De Luxe is similar to a 4-5 * hotel.

A - 3-4 * hotel.

In - hotel 2-3 *.

C - 1-2 * hotel.

Hotels also differ according to the following criterion:

1st coastline - these are hotels located directly on the seashore.

2nd coastline - these are hotels, between the territory and the beach of which there is a road or promenade.