What does Sino deluxe room mean? What do standard hotel abbreviations mean?

21.11.2019

Deluxe room - a room in a hotel of increased comfort, the price is higher than usual. Deluxe room, translated into Russian as Deluxe room, is radically different from the hotel standard.

Usually the ratio hotel rooms Deluxe room to the rest in percentage terms is 20 to 80. But if you are in a Deluxe 5* hotel, then all the rooms are Deluxe - there are simply no rooms of a lower class there.

More details about Deluxe room

The first is the area. It is larger than in the superior room. True, its size depends on the star rating of the hotel - if the number of five-pointed ones is less, then the number of square meters can be equal to 20. But with five stars and above, you are guaranteed a truly royal mansion.

Now let's look at the filling - what does a deluxe room mean in terms of furniture, appliances, view from the window, general comfort.

The price of a Deluxe room depends on panoramic view from the windows or balcony - to the garden (room garden), to the sea (deluxe sea view), to the surrounding area (land view), view of the pool, usually located in the interior of the hotel (pool view), etc.

Type and level of comfort Deluxe room

The Deluxe room is available in a family version - Family. What distinguishes it from the usual one is the presence of an additional room with a bed located in it. Family deluxe room is suitable for a large company or a family of more than two people.

So, let's return to the fullness of the issue:

good quality double bed (or two single beds);
orthopedic mattresses, elite quality bedding;
high-quality stylish furniture;
a bathroom with all the ensuing amenities (importantly, it’s not just a cabin with a shower, but a bathtub);
premium household appliances (plasma TV, split system, minibar and refrigerator, hairdryer, electric kettle made of environmentally friendly material;
a lot of little things that are pleasing to the eye, dear to the heart and useful.

Deluxe room by default has an increased degree of comfort - excellent quality renovations, stylish interior design, an additional soft, chic sofa. If necessary, it can be unfolded and accommodate one person.

If you find yourself in a high-star hotel, then your Deluxe room will be about 40 meters in area, which means that the relaxation area will be equipped with an additional elegant table and chairs - there will be more comfort.

13.10.2017

The long-awaited vacation is approaching. Perhaps you are planning to go on a trip with the whole family. Many tourists have a very important question: should they book a hotel and transfer on their own, or should they entrust this task to an experienced tour operator?

In the first case, you can save a lot, and in the second, you can entrust professionals with choosing a place to stay during your vacation, but here you often risk getting a “pig in a poke” in the form of a voucher with incomprehensible abbreviations and room designations.

Sometimes not understanding what type of room you've been sold on can lead to unpleasant surprises upon arrival at the resort.

In this article, Kidpassage will help you understand the most common terms associated with hotel star ratings, and will also tell you how to determine hotel room categories by abbreviations.

Hotel categories by stars

First, let's figure out how the star rating of hotels is determined. Usually this conditional concept is used to indicate the level of service that a hotel can provide.

The star system is a European hotel qualification system introduced by the World tourist organization. According to its policy, hotels are divided into five categories: from 1 to 5 stars. The system is widely used in China, Brazil, most European and other countries of the world.

This classification also exists in Asian countries, but the stars here are greatly inflated compared to similar European hotels.

Here, hotel owners often assign their own stars. In addition, hoteliers sometimes practice understating the hotel category in order to avoid increased taxes.

According to the European system, it was believed that the maximum number of stars for a hotel could be 5. But relatively recently new categories of hotels have appeared: 6 and even 7 stars. Let's determine how many stars hotels have.

Hotels without category

Exactly this budget place for an overnight stay. In the worst case, it could be a barracks-type room with many beds. Hostels also fall into this category.

Most likely, here you will have to sleep next to strangers. Occasionally, however, this list includes hotels with a fairly high level of service, but the lack of stars in this case is explained by the administration’s reluctance to spend time and money to assign the hotel an international category.

1 and 2 star hotels

This type of hotel is similar to a large hostel, with rooms no larger than 8-10 m2. Facilities will most likely be located on the floor (their number is determined at the rate of one bathroom per five rooms).

The rooms have a minimum of furniture. There are no swimming pools, restaurants or parking lots on site. In some cases, a bar or canteen may be open.

If they change bed linen, then no more than once a week. This is the most a budget option accommodation for unpretentious tourists who plan most time to spend outside the hotel.

3 stars

Hotels in this category have larger rooms and a higher level of service. There are definitely refrigerators, minibars, and bathrooms. Bed linen and towels are provided to be changed every day. A hairdryer and iron are available upon request. On the territory, as a rule, there is a restaurant, parking, and sometimes even a swimming pool.

4 stars

Rooms starting from 14 m2. The level of service and comfort in such hotels is higher. The bathroom must have toiletries: soap, shampoo, shower gel, which are changed every day.

There is a safe, desk, wardrobe, TV, air conditioning. Linen change and cleaning are also carried out every day. Territory (if we are talking about resort hotels) is a whole complex where there are parking lots, saunas, swimming pools, tennis courts, restaurants and cafes, and separate infrastructure for children. 4-star hotels offer room service.

5 stars

The rooms are different larger area. There must be at least four restaurants with different cuisines on the territory. Visitors have a number of privileges and can use the infrastructure for free.

6-7 stars

Very high class hotels, where one day's stay can cost from several thousand dollars. For this money you will receive royal apartments and round-the-clock service with the services of a personal chef, driver, and butler. There are no more than a dozen hotels of this class in the world.

Classification of rooms in hotels in Turkey

Along with hotels that are classified from 1 to 5 stars, many have club hotels (Holliday Village) or tourist villages everywhere.

This is a kind of separate “caste”. To designate them, the abbreviations HV1 or HV2 are used. Guests are accommodated in cottages or bungalows. Such boarding houses have a large area with many trees, flowers and other vegetation.

HV1 - corresponds to hotels with 4-5 stars, but the apartments are not very large in size. HV2 - corresponds to hotels with 3-4 stars.

More recently, this region has received an additional class of hotels, which is designated by the letter “S”, which means “special”.

For the most part, such boarding houses are located in historical places(for example, they can often be found on the list) and correspond to 4-5 stars. They are distinguished by small rooms, few staff, a small restaurant and no swimming pool.

Classification of hotels in Greece

Some cities and certain countries still have their own classification of hotels, which is designated by Latin letters: L, A, B, C, D, E.

On the façade, along with the stars familiar to Europeans, there will be the following letters:

De Luxe or L - corresponds to 5 stars;
A - corresponds to 4 stars;
B - corresponds to 3 stars;
C - corresponds to 2 stars;
D, E - corresponds to 1 star.

Decoding the category of rooms in hotels

If you are booking a room and comfort, the view from the window and the type of accommodation are very important to you, then it is worth understanding what the abbreviations and expressions mean that are commonly used to refer to the categories of hotel rooms.

At the selection stage, you should decide what is especially important to you: the landscape that opens from the window, an extra bed, or whether you want to stay with a large, cheerful group. Or maybe all the parameters combined?

When booking a hotel, the main role is played by the purpose, duration of your trip, as well as the time of stay at the hotel.

For example, if you are going to spend only a few days in a country or city, then it is quite enough to order a standard room type. But if you are planning a longer trip, then you should pay attention to apartments with a higher level of comfort.

Below is decoding of symbols that indicate the features of hotel rooms.

Categories of hotel rooms by size and composition

Apartment- apartments. At its core, it is an apartment with several rooms and a kitchen.
Balcony- the room has a balcony.
Connected rooms- means that there are adjacent rooms.
Business- numbers intended for work. There are office equipment and the Internet here.
BDR, BDRM (bedroom)- the room has a bedroom.
De luxe- a room with a more luxurious interior, usually consisting of several rooms.
Duplex- it is assumed that the apartment consists of two floors. Perfect for a large company or family with children.
Family room- usually this room is larger in size than the standard one; it is most popular among couples with children.
Family studio- two-room family room.
Honeymoon room- room for newlyweds.
President- the most luxurious apartments of the boarding house. The presidential apartment consists of several rooms, a living room, an office, and at least two bathrooms.
STD (standard) - single room, most often with an entrance hall, a bathroom and a balcony.
Studio- a room where the living room is combined with a kitchen.
Superior- superior room, which differs in size. The superior room type has the same basic features as the standard room, but it has higher quality finishing and design, it can be furnished with more refined furniture and modern appliances. The view from the window usually opens to the sea, garden or other attractive objects.

If you are traveling with children, it is best to choose an Apartment or Family studio, as they provide extra beds and sometimes even separate rooms for children. In the apartments you can prepare your own meals in the kitchen.

Standard rooms may not be very comfortable for children due to their small area and the difficulty of installing an extra bed or folding bed.

Types of hotel accommodation by location

Rooms can be classified by type of accommodation, as well as location within the complex. This classification is indicated by a letter abbreviation. Let's look at some of them:

BGL, BG (Bungalow)- bungalow. As a rule, a one- or two-story separate building.
Cabana- bungalow on the beach or near the pool.
Chale- an extension or a separate small house.
Cottage- cottage.
Executive Floor- an entire floor with a higher level of service.
HV( Holiday Village) - a club hotel where guests stay in bungalows or cottages.
MB (Main Building)- the main building of the hotel.
Villa- villa.

For boarding houses located on sea resorts, characterized by classification relative to the coastline. First coastline- the hotel is located directly on the seashore and has access to its own beach.

Second coastline - to get to the beach you need to go through the road, promenade or the territory of neighboring hotel complexes.

Classification of hotel rooms by view from the window

Rooms are also usually classified according to the view from the window. It’s quite simple to understand: the first letter indicates where the windows face, and the second, the letter “V” (view), indicates the view. Be sure to take this into account when booking.

Abbreviation	Full title	Description of the view from the window
ROH	Run of the House	The view from the window is not specified
G.V.	Garden View	The garden is visible from the windows
CV	City View	The city is visible from the windows
IV	Inside View	The hotel courtyard is visible from the windows
LV	Land View	Neighborhood view
D.V.	Duni View	Sands are visible from the windows
MV	Mountain View	Mountain View
V.V.	Valley View	You can see the valley from the windows
RV	River View	You can see the river from the windows
PV	Pool View	View to a pool
B.V.	Beach View	You can see the beach from the windows
B.F.	Beach Front	Rooms on the first coastline
SV	Sea View	You can see the sea from the windows
SSV	Sea Side View	The windows are directed towards the sea
O.V.	Ocean View	The ocean is visible from the windows

Types of rooms by number of people

In addition, there is a classification of hotel apartments according to the number of people who can live in the room. There are the following types of hotel accommodation:

Abbreviation	Full title	Description of accommodation type
SGL	Single	Single occupancy
DBL	Double, double twin	Double occupancy. This type of accommodation provides one double bed or two single beds.
TRPL	Triple	Triple occupancy. This is usually a double room with an additional folding bed or sofa. Excellent for accommodating a family traveling with a child.
QDPL	Quadruple	Quadruple occupancy. Great for a family consisting of two parents and two children.
APT	Apartment	A room with 2 to 5 main rooms. Accommodates from 4 to 10 guests.

When staying with children, you will be offered combined accommodation options. As a rule, these are one- or two-room rooms, Standard, Family Room or Apartment types:

Abbreviation	Full title	Description of accommodation type
SGL+CHD	Single + child	Single room for adult and child
SGL + 2 CHD	Single +2 children	Single room for an adult and two children
DBL+CHD	Double + child	Double room for two adults and a child up to 12 years old
DBL + 2CHD	Double + 2 children	Double room for two adults and two children up to 12 years old
DBL + 2 CHD (2-5)	Double + 2 children	Double room for two adults and two children from 2 to 5 years old
DBL+EXB+CHD	Double + extra bed + child	Room for three adults and a child, with an extra bed available
TRPL + 2 CHLD	Triple +2 children	Room for three adults and two children
4 AD + 1 CHD (2-5)	Quadriple + child (2-5)	Room for four adults and a child from 2 to 5 years old

If your hotel voucher or reservation says “extra bed,” always clarify what this means in a particular case. After all, it can be a bed, a sofa, a folding bed or even a simple mattress.

Some additional designations, which are used to classify guest accommodation in a hotel:

ExB (extra bed) - the possibility of providing an additional bed.
ADL - adult. Typically, an adult is considered to be a person over 12 years of age.
CH - child 6-12 years old.
ch - child under 6 years old.
inf (infant) - infant, a child under two years old.

If you are going on vacation with your child, and his age requires more comfortable conditions, then when choosing housing you need to take into account some aspects.

Be sure to pay attention to:

How is the hotel located relative to the sea, station, center. What transfer options does it have in case you need to get to the train station, airport or hospital;
what rooms does the hotel offer and is it possible to add an extra bed;
what amenities are there in the rooms;
Is there a children's menu in the restaurant, is there children's animation, kids club, babysitting services;
what is the area near the hotel, are there any children's attractions and other entertainment;
what is the beach near the hotel? For a holiday with children, it is desirable that the beach be sandy, with easy entry into the water;
what kind of pool is there on site? It is desirable that it be heated;
what are there Additional services(for example laundry, dry cleaning, nanny);
is there a medical center or doctor nearby;
how noisy it gets in the evenings.

As a rule, hotels with 4 stars and above correspond well to the points described above.

When staying with children, it is important to know some of the rules that the hotels themselves set. For example, the most important detail is the cost of accommodation with children, which must be clarified on the hotel booking website.

Typically, children under two years of age are considered “infants” and are not charged. Children from 2 to 5 years old can also stay for free if they do not have an extra bed.

If a child is over five years old and requires an extra bed or sofa, then the fee for him is about half the price for an adult tourist. Children over 12 years old are considered adults and will have to pay full price.

We hope our article helped you understand complex abbreviations and abbreviations hotel business. We will be glad if it turns out to be useful when booking a hotel on your own and planning your vacation.

Well, to make the selection process even easier, we suggest you familiarize yourself with ours. We wish you have a nice holiday and bright impressions!

When planning any trip, the question of accommodation always arises. Many hotels are ready to offer a countless variety of rooms, from which you often don’t know what to expect.

Unfortunately, there are no uniform world standards for the classification of hotel rooms, but to figure out which room is hidden under one name or another (for example, superior room - that this) is possible.

Categories of rooms in hotels

In Russian hotels, rooms are divided into a couple of different categories: higher and standard.

Higher

Suite(Suite). Upscale hotel room with an area of 75 m². The suite consists of at least three rooms. One of the mandatory requirements is a separate guest toilet.

In addition to the bedroom, the suite must have a living room and a separate office, or visually separated from the living room space.

Apartment(Apartment). The size of this room starts at 40 m². Requirements: at least two rooms, and there must be a kitchen area.
Lux(Luxe). A room that can comfortably accommodate two people. Consists of a bedroom (sometimes more than one) and a living room. The area of the Suite is at least 35 m².
Junior Suite(Junior Suite). This is a one-room suite, the convenient layout of which visually delimits the space into a sleeping area and a living room. The area of the Junior Suite is at least 25 m².
Studio(Studio). One room with a kitchen area. The Studio area is at least 25 m².

Standard

All standard category rooms are one-room.

The difference lies in the number of beds and the presence or absence of a bathroom in the room.

1st category(otherwise – standard). Designed to accommodate one or two people. The room has a toilet room.
2nd category. Differs from category 1 in the presence of an incomplete bathroom (sink and toilet).
3rd category. The number of people staying in this room depends on the number of beds. But at least 6 m² must be allocated for each resident. The room is equipped with either a partial bathroom or one full bathroom for several rooms.
4th category. It differs from the 3rd category room in that it only has a washbasin.
5th category. The rooms of the fifth category do not have a bathroom at all. The washbasin is located in the corridor.

Classification of hotel rooms - decoding and translation

Rooms in foreign countries may differ in classification and requirements from Russian standards.

According to European standard

View from the window - designations

IN resort countries There is also a classification of rooms according to the view from the windows. Usually, an abbreviation is added to the name of the room, for example, Deluxe, for example, G.V.(Garden View), informing you about the view that awaits you from the windows of this room. Deluxe GV is a Deluxe room with a garden view.

Let's figure out what types are hidden under certain abbreviations:

To book a hotel room, use this convenient search form. Enter city, check-in and check-out dates And number of guests.

The correct choice of hotel room, of course, depends on budget, on what kind of vacation you are planning on, who you are going with.
If it happens to you child, then you definitely need to pay attention to what kind of sleeping place will be provided for him.
If you are a lover of excursions and active rest, then you will be at the hotel just sleep. Why pay extra for the benefits of Superior over Standard if you don’t even notice them? In this case, you can think about a Promo room, if the selected hotel offers such an option.

If you prefer beach holiday and you expect to spend most of your time on the hotel premises, the room should be sufficient comfortable.

In this case, the only question is what do you expect from the room and what bonuses are you willing to pay extra for.

A pleasant evening on the balcony with a glass of wine and a view of the sea will not be possible if the room does not have a balcony or the windows face the wall of a neighboring building.

It’s best when you have the opportunity to find out in advance everything about the room in which you are going to spend your vacation, so that your impressions of it remain only pleasant.

See this video for an example number Superior room:

When booking hotel rooms, 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. This is usually 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 is the type of room most often chosen by vacationers.
Superior- superior standard room. This is a spacious one-room room 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 folding sofa for guests.
Suite- large room increased comfort, consisting of 2 rooms (living room and bedroom).
Apartment- apartment-type rooms, close to apartments, with their own toilet and shower.
Family Room- family room, larger than standard.
Family studio- a room for a family with two adjacent rooms.
Deluxe- luxury room. One of the most expensive types of hotel rooms. As a rule, deluxe rooms have an area of at least 35 sq.m. A deluxe room usually includes several rooms (bedroom and living room) and is furnished with more expensive furniture than standard rooms. Also, in some hotels, deluxe rooms have a separate kitchen. These rooms usually open beautiful view to the city.
BGL, BG (Bungalow)- bungalow; a house located separately from the main building. It can be one- or two-story.
King Suite- royal number. A superior room, most often found in five-star hotels. As a rule, such a room has several bedrooms and bathrooms, a living room, and a large balcony.
President Suite- presidential number. The same as a royal room, with the difference that there can be several royal rooms in a hotel, but only one presidential room. Some hotels have two-story presidential rooms.

The following accommodation options are available in 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 folding sofa).
QDPL (Quadriple)- quadruple room.
Twin-TWN- double occupancy with two single beds.
ExB (Extra Bed)- an extra bed.
Chld (Child)- cost of placing a child under 12 years old; inf (infant) - child 0-2 years old.

Meals at the hotel

OB (Only Bed), RO (Room Only) or AO (Accommodation Only) involves accommodation in a hotel room without meals.
BB (Bed and Breakfast) means that the room rate only includes breakfast - continental or buffet.
HB (Half Board) means half board, which means 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, which includes local alcoholic drinks.
FB (Full Board) means full board, which includes 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 (light 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 more high level food and drinks (found in hotels in Egypt and Turkey).

View from the room

Garden view- view of the garden. As a rule, these are quiet rooms.
Pool view- view to a pool. Think twice before agreeing to a room with such a 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- 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 encounter

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

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

Types of hotel accommodation

Main types of accommodation

Single-SGL- single occupancy

Double-DBL- double occupancy with one double bed

Twin-TWN- double occupancy with two single beds

DBL+EX.BED(extra bed) - double occupancy with one double bed and an extra bed. An extra bed can be either a full bed, a folding sofa, a folding bed or even a mattress thrown on the floor.

Advice: always check which extra bed you will be provided with.

Triple-TRPL– triple occupancy. The room has two main beds, and the third can be a stationary bed or a folding sofa. The TRPL room usually accommodates three adults, and the DBL+EX.BED room accommodates adults and a child.

Adults are designated by the word adult children chld (Child)

Another type of accommodation is found mainly in Asia -

Run of house- R.O.H. - accommodation is offered by the hotel upon arrival at its discretion. The price of the room is low, but it works like a luck system - whatever happens. Since they won’t give you a room worse than a standard one anyway, you can consider this accommodation as being in a standard room, or maybe you’ll be lucky and get a deluxe :)

Views from the room

These designations are very easy to understand - the second word view (often abbreviated V) denotes the view, and the first word where this view goes. The most common designations:

Garden view- view of the garden (most often in the opposite direction from the sea)

Pool view- view of the pool (often towards the sea - but the sea is not visible) - think about whether you need such a view, if you want have a relaxing holiday. It's rarely quiet around the pool.

SV, Sea view- sea view - rooms with this view are usually the most expensive

Ocean view- ocean view

SSV, Side Sea view- side sea view. This means that there may be a pool and a garden right in front of you, but if you stand on the balcony in a certain place and turn your head in the right direction, you will see the sea. A dubious pleasure, especially if you have to pay extra money for it.

Mountain view- Mountain View

Park view- view of the park

Inside view- view of the atrium (small courtyard) or the interior of the hotel.

Hotel room types

There are a huge number of them, you can’t say anything exact about the number by name, you can only understand that the simplest number is usually

STD (standard)- Standart room. (But in some hotels the simplest room may be a deluxe room)

The next in rank, as a rule, is the Superior room - usually a little larger than the standard one.

A room much larger than a standard one is most often called a Suite (can be two-room).

Family room- family room, usually designed to accommodate at least 4 people

Executive- as a rule, a business room with superior comfort

BGL, BG, Villa, Village(bungalow) - bungalows, houses separate from the main building

Often more comfortable than rooms in the main building of the hotel, which is called