What is a double room when booking a hotel?

A double room is a hotel room with a double bed that can accommodate two people. Double rooms come in different sizes, and the room size can affect the room rate. A double room can be a good option for couples or solo travelers who want more space than a single room.



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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.

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a double room will generally be 1 bed for two people, the bed will either be a Double, Queen or King size bed, if you are traveling with friends and want to share a room you need to book a twin room which will have to single beds in.

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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.

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A standard hotel Double Room is an elongated hotel room designed for two people, though some standard doubles can accommodate up to four. The standard double hotel room is available at many full-service hotels, with the exclusion of facilities that house only suites or extended-stay guests.

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The most luxurious accommodation in a hotel is often called the presidential suite or royal suite.

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Space: Even though a double room is designed for two people, it still provides more space than a single room.

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There is no restriction on this. However, there are a few things to keep in mind: The hotel may charge you a single occupancy supplement, which is a fee for using a double occupancy room by yourself.

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Here are the most common hotel bed types: Double/Full: This size is larger than a twin bed but smaller than a queen. While some people think a double and full bed are different, they have the same measurements. A full bed measures 53 inches wide by 75 inches long, which is about 4 1/2 feet by 6 1/4 feet.

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In the U.S. a Queen is larger than a Double. The Double is also called a Full and is larger than a Twin but smaller than a Queen. We usually book rooms with Queen size beds but the website makes it sound as though the Doubles are larger. The rooms are larger and the beds appear larger in the photo.

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A normal double room will not have enough spare space to add a third bed. An adult child sleeping with their parents would be regarded as unusual. Family rooms are child sized beds.

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If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: Yes, many hotels allow two people to stay in a single room, but some charge extra for the additional guest. It's always best to check with the hotel directly before making a booking.

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The safest rooms are located on the side of the hotel farthest from the front entrance, located above ground level but not on the top floor (nothing higher than the sixth floor), without a balcony and not overlooked by another room.

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Hotel Rooms by Occupancy
  • 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.


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Suites are usually considered to be the largest style of hotel room available in most hotels. Suites usually offer multiple separated spaces: Bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, living area, and sometimes many more.

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The smaller doubles are very small in size with a 4ft bed but perfectly suitable for a shorter stay — they still offer the same features and amenities.

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