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M.B.(main building) the main building of the hotel

H.V.(holiday village) hotel, which is a complex of bungalows

B.G.L., B.G.(bungalow) bungalow, a separate building, usually in the form of a 1-2-3-storey house

Chale extension to the main building

Cabana building on the beach or near the pool, bungalow-type accommodation located separately from the main building

SGL(single) single type of accommodation

DBL(double) double occupancy (this room can have either one double bed or 2 separate beds (twin)

TRPL(triple) triple occupancy (usually 2 fixed beds and an extra bed or sofa)

QDPL(quadriple) four-bed room (as a rule, this type of accommodation is rare)

EXB(extra bed) extra bed

Adult adult accommodation

Double only adult room double room adults only

Child accommodation of a child (you need to specify the age, usually 2-12 years)

Inf(infant) child 0-2 years old (as a rule, children under 2 years old fly without a seat on the plane; the hotel provides them with a baby cot)

Classification of numbers

ROH (run of the house) - accommodation at the discretion of the hotel, without specifying the type of room and view from the window.

STD(standart) standard room

BDR, BDRM(bedroom) room with a bedroom

1-BDRM(one bedroom) 2-room suite with a living room and a bedroom, the apartment also has a kitchen in the living room

2-BDRM(two bedroom) 3-room suite with a living room and 2 bedrooms, the apartment also has a kitchen in the living room

Superior larger room than standard

Corner room corner room

Studio studio - one-room suite larger than standard, or one-room apartment with a built-in kitchen

Family room family room, larger than standard

Family Studio 2-room suite for a family

Mini Suite superior room

Suite usually a 2-room superior room, consisting of a living room and a bedroom

Junior Suite 1-room suite of large size and improved layout

Deluxe superior deluxe room

Executive Suite, Senior Suite superior room consisting of 2 or more rooms

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

Honeymoon room room for newlyweds with appropriate interior

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

Duplex 2-storey room

Apartment- a room close to the appearance of the apartment, with a place for preparing food. Apartments come in different categories of comfort and capacity.

Classification of views from room windows

Beach view beach view

City view city ​​view

Garden view garden view

Ocean view ocean view

IV, Inland view view of the surrounding area

Inside view view of the atrium or interior of the hotel

MV, Mountain view Mountain View

Park view park view

Pool view view to a pool

River view River View

SV, Sea view sea ​​view

SSV, Side Sea view side sea view

SPV sea ​​and pool view

Pool Access- direct access to the pool from the room (balcony, terrace).

ROH(run of the house) accommodation at the discretion of the hotel, without specifying the type of room and view from the window (usually used when accommodating large groups)

Classification of food types

R.O.(room only) (accommodation only) accommodation without meals

IN(bed only) accommodation without meals

A.O.(accommodation only) accommodation without meals

S.C.(self catering) accommodation without meals

BB(bed & breakfast) only breakfast

HB(half board) half board - breakfast and dinner (at breakfast - free tea, coffee, water and juices, drinks at dinner are paid), in some hotels it can be replaced with breakfast and lunch

HB+(half board+, extended half board) extended half board - breakfast and dinner, as well as local drinks (beer and wine in some hotels) during meals

FB(full board) full board - breakfast, lunch and dinner

FB+(full board+, extended half board) extended full board - breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet), as well as locally produced drinks (beer and wine in some hotels) during meals

ALL, Al(all inclusive) breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet) with unlimited drinks throughout the day (locally produced, alcoholic and non-alcoholic), as well as additional meals (second breakfast, afternoon tea, late dinner, light snacks in the hotel bars, etc. .p.) during the day

UAL, UAI(ultra inclusive) an extended version of the all inclusive system: a large selection of sweets, desserts, all kinds of snacks, as well as a wide selection of local and imported drinks, including alcohol. Most hotels operating under the Ultra All inclusive system offer guests additional free meals in restaurants serving cuisine from around the world.
Varieties Ultra All inclusive: Elegance All inclusive, VIP All inclusive, Super All inclusive, Deluxe All inclusive, VC all inclusive, Superior All inclusive, MEGA All inclusive, Superior All inclusive VIP-Service, Royal Class All inclusive, Ultra deluxe All inclusive, Extended All inclusive, Excellent All inclusive, Max All inclusive, Imperial All inclusive, etc.

C.B.(Continental Breakfast) Continental breakfast light breakfast consisting of coffee or tea, juice, buns, butter and jam

E.B.(English breakfast), English breakfast, full breakfast, usually includes juice, scrambled eggs, toast, butter, jam and coffee (tea)

AB, ABF American breakfast buffet , American breakfast similar to a continental breakfast, includes a variety of cold cuts and cheeses and hot dishes (omelet, scrambled eggs, sausages). A la carte menu offers a limited number of menu items to choose from

A la carte a menu in which each dish is indicated with a price

Buffet catering according to the banquet system with an unlimited number of approaches

Buffet a smaller version of the buffet

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 the unified classification system for hotel rooms: while 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 whose category 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 the design (for example, a Mediterranean suite in blue tones or a Caribbean suite in bright and tropical colors).

One thing is certain: a standard room in any hotel in the world should be one small room with a bed, a separate shower, a small wardrobe 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 toothpaste.

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, do not cause any difficulties for anyone, then such ciphers as DUS (double use single - double number, which is used as single) or BG GV (bungalow garden view) can mislead even the most experienced tourist.

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

Types of accommodation and their classification

DBL: classic double room with double bed.

TWIN: same as DBL, but with two single beds.

SGL: classic single room.

TRPL (Triple) : Triple room.

QDPL (Quadripl) : quadruple room.

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

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

+1 C.H.D.: plus child, in brackets - child’s age (2-6) or (6-12). If the child is under two years old, then he is designated as INF (Infant) . Two children, respectively +2 C.H.D. , and so on.

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

Numbers and their classification

Standard (STD) : Standart room.

Superior: slightly larger than a standard room.

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

Suite (S.T.E.) : in general it is a room with a room and a separate sitting area (essentially two rooms). In turn, it is divided into several subcategories: Mini (slightly better than Superior), Junior (room and separate sitting area or separated sleeping area), Senior (superior room with a full bedroom and living room), King And Executive (with two bedrooms).

Studio: one room with a small kitchenette.

Luxe(Sometimes De Luxe): does not need translation, this is a room with a high level of comfort.

Honeymoon Room: special room for newlyweds.

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

Location of rooms relative to the hotel

Corner: corner number.

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

Connected Rooms: rooms with passage from one to another.

New Building: room in a 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: two-story room.

Bungalow (B.G.) : separate building. Also called Cabana.

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

Views from windows and their classification

B.V.(Beach view): beach view.

B.F. (Beach front) : beach view

CV(City view): city ​​view.

D.V.(Dune view): view of the sand dunes.

G.V.(Garden view): garden view.

LV(Land view): view of the surrounding area.

MV (Mountain view): Mountain View.

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

PV(Pool view): view to a pool.

RV(River view): River View.

SV(Sea view): sea ​​view.

SSV(Sea Side view): side sea view.

V.V.(Valley view): view of the valley.

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

Standart room

If a theater starts with a hanger, then a 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 rooms) and singles (single rooms). Sometimes a triple (triple) room is added to the room palette, 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 room in a 2* hotel will be very small in area, barely able to accommodate a bed, bedside table and wardrobe. In addition, the price of your stay will include cleaning no more than once a day (if you’re lucky, or even less often), as well as a change of linen and towels every 3-5 days. The bathroom amenities will be minimal: a towel, soap and sometimes shower gel.

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

Of course, the cost of such rooms varies greatly, even within the same hotel. Which 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 maintain a certain minimum area of ​​their rooms and the range of services in them. For example, in Iceland, a double room in a 3* hotel must be at least 18 square meters. m, single - 14. In a 4* hotel, the area of ​​a double room should be no less than 24 square meters. m, and for one - 16 sq. m. In five-star hotels, doubles can boast 26 sq.m., while singles have 18.

Everything is also clearly spelled out among the Germans. All rooms in 1* tourist class hotels must be equipped with a hot shower and color TV, with 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 bathroom, and not a shower, 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 the room (usually designated DBL) or two singles (TWIN).

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

Suite

Suite (also sometimes called “suite” or “suite”) comes from the English word suite, the translation of which means “ kit" or "kit".

There are different types of suites: junior, standard, senior, executive, royal, as well as any that the hotelier’s imagination has decided to implement. Starting with the “Mediterranean”, “Caribbean” or honeymoon suite, and ending with the “Embassy”.

The lowest level in the hierarchy of suites is occupied by junior (from 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: they include satellite TV, DVD, Internet access, a minibar and other options.

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

Following him are the seigneur (“senior”) or executive, or presidential suite. Accordingly, these are the most luxurious rooms in the hotel, which occupy from 3 to 7 rooms, have a personal 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 Embassy Suites hotels, the number of rooms of which consists exclusively of suites.

Lux

Luxury (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 recommendations of the World Tourism Organization, the area of ​​suites starts from 30-35 square meters. m, sometimes they consist of several rooms: a bedroom and a living room.

The cost of living per night in a suite is usually twice as high as in a standard room. But for this significant premium, hotels offer guests luxurious decoration and furnishings of the rooms, picturesque views from the window, a spacious bathroom with a Jacuzzi, fluffy towels and robes, and high-quality cosmetics. Sometimes the price of a suite includes free use of a minibar, swimming pool, and 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, come in two types: simpler/cheaper and luxurious/expensive. This fact depends on the star rating of the hotel. If this is a high-level hotel, then most likely apartments 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 their 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 quite budget rooms for a large number of guests. This could be, for example, a two-room apartment 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 provided. For example, luxury apartments, in addition to luxurious furnishings and an abundance of modern technology, offer their guests the services of a personal butler, in-room massage, security guard, private car with driver and a special menu: dietary, with a unique wine list, and so on. Business apartments, as a rule, guarantee guests peace and quiet, high-speed Internet, office equipment - in short, everything they need for full-fledged work.

Honeymoon rooms

They feature a romantic design, a large bed and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi, as well as specialized service - unique in each hotel. In addition to classic champagne and fruit in your 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 (we are, of course, talking about Paris), the Four Season George V hotel offers newlyweds to stay in the Honeymoon Suite, which is located on the top eighth floor. Needless to say, the Honey Suite terrace offers stunning views of the Eiffel Tower? And the Bellaggio Hotel in Las Vegas offers newlyweds exquisite chocolate made according to a special, “love” recipe.

In short, today rooms for newlyweds 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. Each such building contains 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, at beach resorts - in Greece, Turkey, and popular countries of Southeast Asia. Of course, a night in a bungalow costs much more than in a standard room (located in the main building of the hotel). They are usually chosen by lovers of silence and solitude.

Villa

This type of accommodation is exclusively for wealthy, discerning 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 providing maximum comfort for their guests. One- and two-story luxury houses with private pools, saunas and gardens also offer guests the services of personal butlers, secretaries or cooks. You can rent a villa either for a long period (a month or two) or for the traditional two weeks, and the price does not depend on the number of residents.

It’s up to you to decide which room to live in, which house to choose for your vacation. 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. Tourister.ru wishes you a pleasant stay!

1 BDRM
1 Bedroom suite- one bedroom apartments.
2 BDRM- apartments with two bedrooms.
Andaman room/cottage- standard room or cottage.
Apartment- rooms close to the appearance of modern apartments, with places for preparing food; two or more room apartment.
B.G.- bungalow.
Back black- name of the body.
Balcony room- room with balcony.
Beach view- room overlooking the beach.
Bedroom - BDR, BDRM- room with a bedroom.
Bella Vista- room in the Bella Vista building.
Business- a large room with office equipment (computer, fax) suitable for work.
Cabana
Category A- a room with two rooms.
Category B- family room (from 3 people).
Category C- small room with two rooms.
Category D- room with one room.
Category E- family room (only for 3 people).
Chale- extension to the main building.
City view- view of the city.
Connected rooms- combined rooms with a door-passage from one to the other.
Corner room- corner room.
Cottage- cottage.
De Luxe- superior rooms.
Deluxe Pool view- deluxe room overlooking the pool.
Deluxe Chalet- deluxe room in the chalet.
Deluxe Garden View- de luxe room with garden view.
Deluxe Ocean
Deluxe Sala Garden view- deluxe room with garden view, sala - 2 mattresses on a podium next to the balcony.
Deluxe Sala Sea view- deluxe room with sea view, sala - 2 mattresses on a podium next to the balcony.
Deluxe Sea front- de luxe room with sea view.
Deluxe Sea view- de luxe room with sea view.
Deluxe Villa- deluxe room in the villa.
Dune room- bungalow in the background.
Dune view- view of the sand.
Duplex- two-story room.
Evason room- Standart room.
Evason studio room- Studio.
Ex. suite- suite with two bedrooms.
Executive- superior room.
Executive suite, senior suite- superior room, consisting of two or more rooms.
Extra bed (or king size)- a room with one large bed for a married couple.
Family Room- family room (larger than standard).
Family studio- a room for a family with two adjacent rooms.
Family suite- a family room larger than a standard one (or a two-room room).
Front- 1 coastline.
Front block- name of the body.
Garden Bungalow- bungalow overlooking the garden.
Garden view- view of the garden.
Golf View- view of the golf course.
Hillside- room in the "Hillside" building.
Honeymoon room- room for newlyweds.
Inside view- view of the atrium or interior of the hotel.
Jacuzzi villa- villa with jacuzzi.
Junior suite- larger room than standard.
Kervansaray- room in the Kervansaray building.
Lagoon room- in the main building overlooking the pool.
Land view- view of the surrounding area.
M.B.- main building.
Mini-suite- superior category room (better than Superior).
Mountain view- Mountain View.
New Building- new building.
Ocean/poolside Villa- villa with sea or pool view.
Ocean view- room with ocean view.
Park view- view of the park.
Pavilion- room in the "Pavilion" building.
Pool view- view to a pool.
President- the most luxurious hotel rooms, several bedrooms, an office, two or three toilets.
ROH- without specifying placement.
Room- accommodation in a one-room room.
Sea view, S.V.- room with sea view.
Side Sea view, SSV- room with side sea view.
Sport-Area- room in the "Sport-Area" building.
Standard, STD- standard room.
Standard - Cozy Wing- standard room in the "Cozy Wing" building.
Standard/Bungalow- standard room or bungalow.
Standard/New Bungalow- standard room or new bungalow.
Standard Garden style- standard room with garden view.
Studio- one room, larger than standard.
Suite
Suite mini- superior category number.
Superior- larger room than standard.
Superior/Garden Villa- superior or villa room with garden view.
Superior Chalet- chalets of increased comfort.
Superior Garden room
Superior Lake view- superior room with lake view.
Superior Ocean front
Superior Sea View- superior room with sea view.
Superior Sea View from balcony- superior room with sea view from the balcony.
Superior garden view- superior room with garden view.
Superior/Main Building- larger room in the main building.
Superior/ Marina Tower- a larger room in the Marina Tower building.
Terrace- room in the "Terrace" building.
Type 1- room with two rooms, garden view.
Type 2- room with two rooms, sea view.
Type 3- larger than standard room, sea view.
Type 4- family room, sea view.
Villa garden view- Villa with garden view.
Village- bungalow.
Villa- bungalow of increased comfort.

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 the star rating of hotels, and will also tell you how to determine the categories of hotel rooms 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 Tourism 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

This is the cheapest place to stay overnight. 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 budget-friendly accommodation option for unpretentious tourists who plan to spend most of their time 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. The 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 larger in size. 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)- a one-room suite, 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.

Boarding houses located in seaside resorts are characterized by a 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.

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:

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:

If your hotel voucher or reservation states “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 that are used when classifying 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 offered in the restaurant, is there children's animation, a children's club, or 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 additional services are available (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 acronyms in the 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 a pleasant stay and bright impressions!

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 may be complete lateral or incomplete. The sea or ocean may also be partially visible - to a greater or lesser extent, depending on the location of the hotel itself.

This room assumes that the sea will be visible from the balcony, but only the side one. There may be obstacles in the form of trees, buildings, or part of the hotel. The price is a little more than usual, without sea view.

The mention of Sea front in the name indicates a frontal view - most likely it means a view directly to the shore itself. The range can be specified upon request.

If you have the finances, you can pay extra for a better 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 economic part of the hotel, office premises and territory may contain a back view in the name. The price is usually lower than standard.