Abbreviated designations and classification of room accommodation, view from the room window and meals.
TYPES OF HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
SGL – (single) – single occupancy.
DBL – (double, double twin) – double occupancy with one double bed or two single beds.
TRPL – (triple) – triple occupancy (usually a double room with two beds and an additional fold-out bed or sofa).
QDPL – (quadriple) – four-bed accommodation.
ExB – (extra bed) – possibility of installing an extra bed.
Chld – (child) – the cost of accommodation for a child under 12 years old. Sometimes indicated as CH – a large child, up to 12-15 years old; ch – a small child – up to 6 years old, inf – (infant) – a child up to 2 years old.
MB – (main building) – the main building of the hotel.
HV – (holiday village) – a hotel that is a complex of bungalows or small buildings.
BGL, BG – (bungalow) – a building (bungalow) that stands separately from the main building.
Chalet - an extension to the main building.
Cabana – a building on the beach (or near the pool) of the bungalow type, standing separately from the main building.
Cottage - cottage.
Executive floor – one or more floors in a hotel with a higher level of service than the other floors in the hotel.
IN – (bed only) – accommodation without meals.
ROH – (run of the house) – accommodation at the discretion of the hotel.
CLASSIFICATION OF NUMBER
Superior - a room larger than standard.
studio – studio (one-room apartment larger than standard with a kitchen).
family room - a larger than standard family room.
family studio – a family room consisting of two adjoining rooms.
extra bed (or king size) – a room with one large double bed.
suite – a room with a living room and a bedroom.
suite mini - superior category room.
junior suite – a large double room with one room.
de luxe - a large, double, single-room room with more expensive furnishings.
executive suite, senior suite – a superior comfort room consisting of two or more rooms.
business – a large room with office equipment (computer, fax), suitable for work.
honeymoon room - a room for newlyweds.
connected rooms - rooms located next to each other, with a door from one to the other.
duplex - two-story room.
apartment – rooms that are similar to modern apartments (two or more room apartments).
president – the most luxurious rooms of the hotel, consisting of several bedrooms, an office, two or three toilets.
balcony - room with a balcony.
ROOMS WITH VIEW OF…
City view - a room with a city view.
Beach view - room with a beach view.
Pool view - a room with a pool view.
Garden view - a room with a view of the garden or courtyard with trees or bushes.
Ocean view - room with ocean view.
Land view - a room with a view of the surrounding area.
Dune view - a room with a view of the dunes.
Mountain view - room with a view of the mountains.
Park view - a room with a view of the park.
SV (Sea view) – a room with a sea view.
SSV (Side Sea view) – a room with a side sea view.
Inside view - view of the interior of the hotel.
TYPES OF FOOD
OV (only bed), Ep (no) – no meals;
A la carte - a menu in which each dish is indicated with a price;
BB (bed & breakfast) – the price of accommodation includes only breakfast (buffet). Additional meals – for an additional fee in the hotel restaurants and bars;
HB (half board) – half board – the price of accommodation includes breakfast and dinner (buffet), free tea, coffee, water for breakfast;
HB+ (half board +, extended half board) – extended half board – breakfast and dinner (buffet), as well as locally produced alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks all day;
FB (full board) – full board – breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet);
FB+, ExtFB (full board +, extended half board) – extended full board – breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet), as well as drinks (beer and wine in some hotels) during meals;
Brunch dinner+ – a type of food common at ski resorts, breakfast flowing into an early lunch (without a break between them) and dinner, as well as alcoholic (wine and beer) and non-alcoholic drinks of local production;
Mini all inclusive – full board with locally produced drinks not only during meals, but in limited quantities;
ALL, Al (all inclusive) – all inclusive – breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet). During the day, drinks (locally produced (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are offered in unlimited quantities plus additional meals (second breakfast, afternoon snack, late dinner, light snacks, barbecue in the hotel bars, etc.);
HсAL (high class all inclusive) – everything is free, except for shops, telephone, doctor, hairdresser, some water sports and scuba diving;
UAL, UAI (Ultra All Inclusive) – ultra all inclusive – breakfast, late breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner (buffet). A decent selection of sweets, desserts, all kinds of snacks, as well as a wide selection of local and imported drinks. Most hotels operating on the UAI system offer guests additional free meals in restaurants with cuisine from different nations of the world. Meals throughout the day, including imported drinks (including alcoholic drinks);
Varieties of Ultra All Inclusive: Elegance all inc, VIP all inc, Super all inc, De luxe all inc, VC all inc, Superior all inc, MEGA all inc, Superior all inc VIP Service, Royal Class all inc, Ultra de luxe all inc , Extended all inc, Exellent all inc, Max all inc, Imperial all inc.
Continental Breakfast – Continental breakfast – a light breakfast consisting of coffee or tea, juice, a bun, butter and jam;
English Breakfast – English breakfast – a full breakfast, usually includes juice, scrambled eggs, toast, butter, jam and coffee (tea);
American Breakfast – American breakfast – similar to a continental breakfast, includes various cuts and hot dishes;