Accommodation types and tariffs
you pay for the room and three meals
America Plan (AM) / Bed and board / full board (FB) / en pension
You pay for the room and breakfast
Bed and breakfast / Bermuda Plan, (PP) (without beverage) / Continental Plan (CP) (with beverage)
you pay for the room and two meals
Demi- pension / Half board (HB) / Modified American Plan (MAP)
You pay for the room only
European plan (EP) / self-catering (SC)
a series of hotel rooms (bedroom, living room, etc.) with connecting doors
a suite
you pay for the room, all meals and snacks, and drink.
all-inclusive (AI)
It's on the fourth floor. It has two twin rooms, a living room with a Murphy, a small kitchen, a wonderful bathroom with a spa bath, and a small balcony overlooking the swimming pool.
apartment
In some cities, long-stay visitors can take advantage of ...... . Accommodation is in rooms or suites, each with their own kitchen and own bathroom. Normal hotel services are provided, but this type of accommodation generally offers more space and flexibility than a standard hotel.
apartment hotel
The "Ball and Chain" is probably the most exciting and interesting ...... to open in London this year. Not only is it set in the former Chingwall prison, with single , twin and double accommodation in the old cells, but all the fascinating artwork has been done by prisoners in real prisons around country. Outstanding levels comfort and service are guaranteed.
boutique hotel
two beds, one on top of the other
bunk beds / bunk
The ...... we stayed at when we went skiing in Austria had two double bedrooms, a large living room with open fireplace, a small kitchen and terraces at the front and back with fantastic views over the Alps.
chalet
The Moathouse', a ...... outside Derringly, has been designed specifically for businessmen and women visiting the area. Accommodation is small studio rooms which come with all the necessities for the busy business person. These include complete telephone and internet facilities, mobile charge points, tea and coffee making facilities and fully soundproofed rooms for a good night's rest.
commercial hotel / transit hotel
a large room with several beds
dormitory -ies
a hotel room with one large bed
double room
a hotel room with its own bathroom attached
en suite
a hotel room with one large bed and two small beds (accommodation for four people)
family room
David and Buddug Evans are delighted to invite visitors to spend a long weekend in "Green Briars", the most delightful ...... in Landudno. Join us for delicious home cooking, traditional comfort and a real Welsh welcome !
guest house / bed and breakfast / B and B
if you're looking for good, cheap accommodation and don't mind sharing, I'd recommend Backpackers' ...... on Wytham View Street. There are three dormitories, each with 12 bunk beds, a café that serves hot drinks and good breakfasts, and the hottest showers in town ! The warden is really friendly, too. ) (auberge de jeunesse).
hostel / youth hostel
for people who want hotel comfort without all the hotel facilities, the ...... is probably the most suitable type of hotel accommodation. No restaurants, no bars, no pools or tennis courts, just simple, comfortable rooms.
hotel garni
a double bed which is longer and wider than usual
king size bed
for visitors with healthy bank accounts, we recommend the Tam'al Dhobi, a ...... on the banks of the river. All rooms are beautifully appointed with king size beds, full bar facilities and stunning views over the river and surrounding desert, Each room even has its own butler, who will take care of your every need.
luxury hotel
Driving when tired is one of the most common causes of accidents, so why not break your journey at the crossways ...... . Situated on the A542 between Bunnyhutch and Birdiebath, we offer a choice of comfortable rooms, including three large family rooms, two restaurants and a bar. Ample, secure parking is also provided.
motel / motor hotel / motor inn / travel hotel
a bed that folds into a cupboard or the wall during the day
murphy
a hotel room with one small bed (accommodation for one person)
single room
a bed that can be used as a sofa during the day
sofa bed
a small room containing a bed that converts to a sofa during the day
studio room
holidaymakers on package holidays are usually accommodated in fairly basic (2-star) ...... . The advantage of these, of course, is that they are cheap. On the other hand, they are not always comfortable, and can often be in noisy or busy surroundings. they also try to put as many guests as possible into one room : triple rooms with space-saving (sofa beds, rollaways and Z-beds are common.
tourist hotel
a hotel room with two, three... small beds (accommodation for two people)
twin, triple... room
The ...... we stayed at was right by the beach. It had three bedrooms (all en-suite), a beautiful living room, a huge kitchen, front, back and roof gardens and its own swimming pool
villa