Information Sheet 1.1-2 Types of Rooms Learning Objectives

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INFORMATION SHEET 1.

1-2
TYPES OF ROOMS
Learning Objectives:

After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:


• Identify the types of hotel rooms
• Determine the differences of each type of room

Each hotel has a variety of rooms to meet the needs of guests. A single
guest would like to stay in a single room to be cost effective, while a couple will
find a double room more convenient. A family may choose a suite to have a
more leg room for children to move around. A business executive may want a
special suite to entertain privately or show off his financial status to his or her
clients. Similarly, budget groups may be willing to share twin rooms while up-
market group may prefer single rooms. Guest needs are endless and their
motives for booking a type of room may be varied.

CLASSIFICATION OF GUESTROOMS

1. According to Number of Beds


a. Single Room. A room with a single bed, good for one person.
b. Double Room. A room with a one double size bed and can occupied
by one or two persons.
c. Triple Room is occupied by three people, may have 3 single beds or
1 double bed and a roll away bed or 2 single beds plus a roll away
bed.
d. Twin Room is room with two twin or two single beds, good for 2
persons.
e. Double-double Room has two double beds or 2 queen beds, occupied
by two or more persons. It is sometimes called TWIN DOUBLE.
f. Family Room has at least a double bed, plus additional single and /
or sofa bed, designated to accommodate one small family.

2. According to Price, Layout and Facilities


a. Economy Room is designated for an economical rate, usually short of
some standard facilities like air conditioner, television and other
amenities.

Several economy rooms use a common toilet and bath, instead of


them having their own in their respective room.
b. Standard Room is sold at moderate, equipped with standard facilities
and amenities like air condition, private toilet and bath, toiletries,
television. Bed, night table, coffee table and other basic amenities.
c. Deluxe Room is more luxurious and spacious, with amenities of
superior quality, sold at a much higher price than the standard room.
All standard amenities are installed but they are the more expensive
and superior brand. The interior is also more elegant. Additional
luxury amenities are also set-up, i.e. bathrobe, slippers, VCD, mini
ref, mini bar, recliner, coffee set and many others.
d. Studio Room has a studio bed or a couch which can be converted
into a bed. It may also be called an executive room. It is likewise
equipped with luxury amenities. Some are equipped with some basic
kitchen facility like microwave, set of china wares and flatwares.
e. Connecting Room consist of two rooms with entrance doors from
the outside door between them. Guests can enter the adjoining
bedroom without going out of their room.
f. Suite Room has a parlor or a living room connected to one or more
full sized bedrooms. It is equipped with luxury amenities and is sold
at a higher price than standard rooms. It is usually equipped with a
bathtub.

3. Types of Suites
a. Junior Suites is a room with a bed and a sitting area (usually a small
lounge). There maybe a small, separate bed, connected to the living
room or parlor. It is also called a mini suite.
b. Penthouse Suite is usually located on the top floor of the property.
c. Executive Suite is designed for a top executive, with facilities and
amenities of superior quality.
d. Hospitality Suite is used for entertaining visitors, serving as function
room or a parlor.

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