What is the difference between a double and twin room in Europe?


What is the difference between a double and twin room in Europe? A twin room will have two separate beds, but usually these can be coupled to make a double. As for doubles being smaller than in America, Europeans are smaller and prefer closeness to each other.


Does double room mean 2 people?

A double room is a room intended for two people, usually a couple, to stay in. One person occupying a double room has to pay a supplement. She needs two double rooms for four guests.


What is a twin room abroad?

A single room has one bed, a double room has one double bed and a twin room has two beds. (In some hotels a double room may in fact be twin beds pushed together). Some hotels have sometimes triple or even quadruple rooms if you travel in group.


What is the difference between a twin room and a double room?

Both types of these hotel rooms are designed for two people. The twin room has two single beds. The double room has one double bed, so-called, a marital bed.


Why are double rooms cheaper?

Most hotels price their rooms as doubles or family rooms and don't discount them if they are only occupied by one person. This is justified by the hotel because they lose money with one occupant as the cost of provisions and cleaning is still the same, regardless of how many people stay in the room.


What is a double room in Italy?

GeoffHamer , Dec 2nd, 2004 03:02 AM. In Italian, a room with two single beds is a doppio (double). A room with one double bed is described as a matrimoniale. In my experience of Italian hotels, rooms with two single beds are much commoner than rooms with a double bed, whereas in France, double beds are more usual ...


Is a double bed in Europe two twin beds?

Don't be surprised to find this doesn't mean what you think. European hotel beds are one or two twin beds, depending on what was booked for you. Twin beds are separated by a nightstand, but if you prefer to sleep together, move the nightstand and squeeze the beds together.


Why do European hotels have 2 twin beds?

The arrangement gave travelers a less-intimate sleeping arrangement, and “it has a lot more flexibility for hotels,” said Mast, because two twin beds can be separated to accommodate more configurations of travelers than a king bed can.


What is a twin room in Europe?

A twin room will have two separate beds, but usually these can be coupled to make a double. As for doubles being smaller than in America, Europeans are smaller and prefer closeness to each other. WillTravel , Sep 21st, 2004 07:28 AM.