When a hotel says double bed What does that mean?
When a hotel says double bed What does that mean? (Hospitality (hotel): Hotel room, bedroom) A double bed is a bed that is wide enough for two people to sleep in. One room has a king-sized double bed and the others single beds. You can choose between a double bed or two single beds. Double rooms have a double bed and twin rooms have two single beds.
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.
Why do hotels put two single beds together?
In that case, yes hotels often use single beds strapped together to make a double bed. It gives them the flexiblity to change the configuration of the room and make it a twin or a double.
Does a double hotel room mean 2 beds?
The beds in a double room are usually two single beds pushed together, but they can also be one large bed (a queen or king size). In the United Kingdom, there are also rooms called twin rooms, which have two single beds, but these are usually for people who are travelling together and want their own beds.
What are the three types of rooms in a hotel?
- Single Room: A room assigned to one person. May have one or more beds.
- Double Room: A room assigned to two people. May have one or more beds.
- Triple Room: A room assigned to three people. May have two or more beds.
- Quadruple Room (for 4 people): A room assigned to four people.