Connected room side sea view which means. Terms and abbreviations

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Accommodation:

SGL (single) - single, single room, hotel room for one person.

DBL (double) - double, double room, hotel room for two people with one large bed.

TWN (twin) - twin, hotel room for two people with two beds.

TRPL (triple) - triple, triple room, a hotel room for three people with three beds and it consists of a dbl or twn room + extra bed (an extra bed can be extra or fixed depending on the hotel).

ExB (extra bed) - Extra bed, installed in double or twin rooms,

i.e. room + extra bed = triple. Extra bed in 99% can be only one in the room. An extra bed can look like a stationary bed, a folding bed, an air mattress or a regular mattress.

Chld (Children) - a child (usually the price is indicated for a child in a room with one or two adults), for example SGL + 1CHLD (adult with a child) or DBL + 2CHLD (2 adults with two children).

Type of number:

Standard - room type standard (usually the cheapest room in a hotel).

STND - standard double room.

Superior - superior rooms (view, size).

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

Deluxe - rooms are even better (bigger), luxurious room.

Suite mini - superior category room.

R.O.H. - (run of house) - low cost of the room, but upon arrival you can be given both standard and deluxe rooms.

Villa bungalow - a detached building, there can be from one to several rooms per house.

BGL, bungalow - a separate house on the territory of the hotel, as a rule, a category lower. Often offered in tropical and southern countries.

Connected room - adjacent or connected rooms, that is, rooms with a door between them (usually in most hotels when booking simple rooms, you can order connected rooms).

Family rooms - rooms for accommodation with a family, the size and number of residents may vary depending on the hotel room.

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

Studio is a spacious room, consisting of one large room, divided into two functional areas. One part of the room is a living room, and the second is a bedroom.

1 bed room (1BR) - a room with a single bedroom and a living room (depending on the hotel).

2 bed room (2BR) - a room with two bedrooms and a living room (depending on the hotel).

Apartment - rooms close to the look of modern apartments, with places for cooking, two or more room apartments.

Concierge room - has a higher level of service compared to standard rooms.

Additional room description:

Balcony - room with a balcony.

A/C -air conditioning in the room.

Beach front - the room is located almost on the beach.

Beach view - room overlooking the beach.

City View - view of the city.

Golf View - view of the golf course.

GV (Garden View) - view of the garden, on the territory of the hotel.

Land View - a view of the hotel or its surroundings.

Main Building - the main building.

Mountain View - view of the mountains.

Ocean front - room with ocean view.

Park view - room with a view of the park.

Pool View - View of the pool.

SF - direct sea view.

SSV - side sea view.

SV (sea view) - view of the sea.

Valley view - view of the valley.

VO or OB (Bed Only) - accommodation without meals.

RO - Room Only - hotel accommodation without meals.

BB (Breakfast) - a meal plan that includes breakfast at the hotel. It can be a buffet or a continental breakfast.

Continental Breakfast - a continental breakfast - a light breakfast consisting of coffee or tea, juice, buns, butter and jam.

RB is an abbreviation used in hotels, denoting hotel accommodation, the price of which includes breakfast only.

HB (Half board) - 2 meals a day at the hotel. This is usually breakfast and dinner, but some hotels may have breakfast and lunch. Drinks at lunch and dinner are usually not included in the price.

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

FB (Full Board) - 3 meals a day at the hotel (breakfast + lunch + dinner). Drinks at lunch and dinner are usually not included in the price.

Buffet - a type of self-service in restaurants, cafes, characterized in that visitors, for a single average fee, receive any number of dishes of their choice from among those offered, previously displayed in the hall.

Mini all inclusive - full board with local drinks, not only with meals, but in limited quantities.

AI, All inclusive (All inclusive) - a mode that includes not only 3 meals a day, but also additional services such as a light breakfast, snacks, a light dinner. Drinks are included in the price. Sometimes it can only be local drinks, while foreign ones are sold for an additional fee.

All inclusive De Luxe - All inclusive de luxe - type of food and services at the hotel: bathrobe and slippers in each room, fresh fruit on the day of arrival, full board, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of local and imported production, as well as specialized restaurants a- a la carte, ice cream, drinks in the minibar, room service.

All inclusive Fine Service - All inclusive fine service - the type of food and services provided at the hotel: bathrobe and slippers in each room, daily fresh fruit, chocolate, full board, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of local and imported production, as well as specialized a la carte restaurants, ice cream, minibar drinks, room service, yacht tour including breakfast.

All inclusive High Class - All inclusive high class - type of food and services at the hotel: full board, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of local and imported production, as well as specialized a la carte restaurants, ice cream, drinks in the minibar, room service (room service), massage, laundry, bowling, tennis courses.

All inclusive PLUS - All inclusive plus - type of food and services at the hotel: full board, local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as specialized a la carte restaurants, ice cream, water in the minibar.

All inclusive Royal Class - All inclusive royal class - type of food and services at the hotel: full board, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of local and imported production, as well as specialized a la carte restaurants, ice cream, in the minibar: wine, beer, soft drinks, room service, internet-cafe, bowling, tennis courses.

All inclusive Superior - All inclusive superior - type of food and services at the hotel: bathrobe and slippers in each room, daily fresh fruit, chocolate, full board, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of local and imported production, as well as specialized restaurants and -la carte, ice cream, drinks in the minibar, tennis lessons, minigolf.

All inclusive ULTRA - All inclusive Ultra - type of food and services at the hotel: bathrobe and slippers in each room, fresh fruit on the day of arrival, full board, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of local and imported production, as well as specialized a la carte restaurants , ice cream, drinks in the minibar, massage, internet cafe, tennis training courses.

Standard Room Side Sea View (SRSSV) translates as a standard room with a side view of the sea or ocean. The room type must be specified at the time of payment or booking.

Standard Room Side Sea View - room type with side sea view. The view can be full lateral or incomplete. It may also be partially visible to the sea or ocean - to a greater or lesser extent, and depends on the location of the hotel itself.

This room assumes that the sea will be visible from the balcony, but only the side. There may be obstacles in the form of trees, buildings, part of the hotel. The price is a little more than normal, no sea view.

The mention of Sea front in the title indicates a frontal view - most likely it means a view directly to the coast itself. Range is specified on request.

If you have finances, you can pay extra for the best view from the balcony. This type of room or service may contain sea view, inland view or pool view in the name.

A room with a view of the business part of the hotel, service premises and territories may contain a back view in the name. The price is usually lower than the standard.

Modern hotels offer tourists many services. What you should pay attention to and which room to choose, we will tell below. Note that there are no uniform standards on the basis of which it is possible to draw a conclusion about the quality of a hotel room. However, you can easily find out the main characteristics of the room by its name.

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"Superior room" translation of the designation and main criteria

standard. Room size is on average from 10 to 22 square meters. It has a TV, telephone, one or two beds, a toilet room with a shower. You can also count on a refrigerator. In general, the equipment depends on the level of the hotel.
economy room. From the name, you can roughly guess the quality of the equipment of the rooms. Their area, as a rule, is inferior to the standard ones.
Superior Room - superior room "Standard".

Superior room: room characteristics in different countries

What factors influence the equipment of the premises and the quality of services provided to the client:

A country.
The number of stars for the hotel.
Hotel type.

These are the most important things to consider. So that you can orient yourself correctly, we will give a description of the superior in the most popular countries for recreation.

Literally "superior" stands for "improved". If you are planning a vacation in or Turkey, then this room guarantees you a beautiful view from the window. If the standard room overlooks the highway, a large construction site or shops, then the superior rooms offer a beautiful view of the sea or the garden. There is also a balcony or terrace. Another advantage: the room is located close to the beach.

If speak about European cities, the area of the superior ranges from 20-25 square meters. You can expect a bathroom with a good bathtub, not a walk-in shower. Sometimes there may be an electric kettle, coffee, sugar and cream in the room. In economy class hotels you will find the most necessary hygiene items.

View from the window: room classification

When choosing a hotel room, pay attention to the abbreviation, which indicates which view from the window opens.

What is the difference between "superior" and "standard"?

"Standard" is an economical room with a small area, in which:

The area of "Superior" is usually twice as large as compared to standard rooms. The decor in the room is modern, with good furniture and appliances. View from the windows pleases with a beautiful panorama. You can also relax on the balcony, as it is usually furnished for the greater comfort of hotel guests.

When booking rooms in a hotel, we often come across their abbreviated names, so below I will talk about the main types of rooms and give their names in abbreviated form.

Hotel room types

STD (Standard)- Standart room. As a rule, this is the cheapest room in the hotel. This room has one large double bed or 2 single beds and basic amenities (TV, telephone, private toilet with shower, minibar). This type of room is most often chosen by vacationers.
Superior- superior standard room. This is a spacious one-room suite with the same amenities as a standard room.
Studio- a large one-room suite with a built-in kitchen or a one-room suite with an additional sofa bed for guests.
Suite- large superior room, consisting of 2 rooms (living room and bedroom).
Apartment- rooms similar to apartments, close to apartments, with their own toilet and shower.
family room- a family room, larger than standard.
family studio- a room for a family with two adjoining rooms.
deluxe- deluxe room. One of the most expensive room types in the hotel. As a rule, deluxe rooms have an area of at least 35 sq.m. The deluxe room usually includes several rooms (bedroom and living room), they are furnished with more expensive furniture than standard rooms. Some hotels also have a separate kitchen in the deluxe rooms. These rooms usually offer a nice view of the city.
BGL, BG (Bungalow)- bungalow; house located separately from the main building. It happens one or two floors.
King Suite- royal number. Superior room, most often found in five-star hotels. As a rule, such a room has several bedrooms and bathrooms, a living room, a large balcony.
President Suite- presidential number. The same as the royal number, with the difference that there can be several royal rooms in the hotel, and only one presidential one. In some hotels, presidential suites are two-story.

The following accommodation options are available for the above room types:

SGL (Single)- single occupancy.
DBL (Double)- double occupancy (room with one double bed).
TRPL (Triple)- triple occupancy (room with one double bed + extra bed or sofa bed).
QDPL (Quadriple)- quadruple room.
Twin-TWN- double occupancy with two single beds.
ExB (Extra Bed)- an extra bed.
Chld (Child)- the cost of placing a child under 12 years old; inf (infant) - a child 0-2 years old.

Meals at the hotel

OB (Only Bed), RO (Room Only) or AO (Accommodation Only) means accommodation in a hotel room without meals.
BB (Bed and Breakfast) means that only breakfast is included in the room rate - continental or buffet style.
HB (Half Board) means half board that the room rate includes two meals a day - breakfast and dinner or breakfast and lunch, depending on the hotel.
HB+ (Half Board plus)- This is an extended half board that includes locally produced spirits.
FB (Full Board) means full board, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
FB+ (Full Board Plus)- the same, full board, plus free alcoholic drinks throughout the day.
AI (All Inclusive)- All inclusive: breakfast, lunch and dinner; various alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (usually locally produced); additional meals (snacks, second breakfast, etc.).
UAI (Ultra All Inclusive) differs from AI in that guests are offered not only local, but also imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in unlimited quantities. UAI is a higher level of food and drink (found in hotels in Egypt and Turkey).

View from the room

garden view- garden view. As a rule, these are quiet rooms.
pool view- view to a pool. Think twice before settling for a room with this view, because the pool is rarely quiet.
SV, Sea view- sea view. Rooms with this view are the most expensive.
ocean view- ocean view
SSV- side sea view. This means that the sea is visible from a certain point on the balcony of your room.
mountain view- Mountain View.
inside view- view of the interior of the hotel.

Additional symbols you may see

shared bathroom- amenities (toilet and shower) on the floor.

Extra bed- an extra bed.
MB (Main Building)- the main building of the hotel. The hotel may have several buildings, and the cost of the tour may depend on this.
HV1- hotel of the club system of the first category with accommodation in cottages and bungalows. The hotel corresponds to 4-5 stars. Such hotels usually have a large green area and good animation. This designation is most often found in Turkey and Egypt.
HV2– a club hotel of a lower 2nd category. Corresponds to a 3-star hotel.

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 a little more 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!