subject: Hotel Room Classification - Information You Must Know [print this page] The improvement in the hotel industry shows in the range of rooms that are available, these days. It is very important to understand what the terms used in this range exactly means. These days, rooms come in a variety of size and shape, with main emphasis on the number of beds. A single bed room can be used by one person. The en-suite, which has a private bathroom, is no longer special, because these days, all hotels have private bathrooms, on contrast to the past, where the bathroom was in the hall.
Dressers, Chairs, Table and Television have become basic necessities in Hotel rooms. Hotels in the United States are mostly equipped with temperature control. These basics are very normal in all hotels and motels across the United States. But these facilities cannot be expected as default from all hotels in Europe, it is wise to clarify things, while making reservations abroad.
Two people can occupy a double bed room which has two single beds or queen beds. These double bedrooms and triple bedrooms are nothing rare in Europe. The name is not literally important. It just refers to the number of people who can use the room at one point of time. It defines the minimum number of users that are beyond objection.
The luxury suites need not be the same for any two hotels. Basically luxury suites mean the availability of an additional room. There may be a kitchen and a living room along with the bedroom. Basically luxury room means a larger room than the normal one. Some hotels may provide a lot of extras than other hotels, when they use the term 'luxury suites'.
Apartment rooms and family rooms have a meaning that is closer to that of suites. Family room has more than one room. With tourism and hospitality developing, new themes such as honey moon rooms are now available. These rooms are romantic while family rooms have nursery outside their bedroom. Most hotels are specific about the facilities available along with their price brochure. In case of any doubt, one may clarify those doubts.
