What is double room vs single room?

Occupancy-based hotel room types A single room is intended to sleep one person and most likely has one king or queen bed in the room. Double rooms, sometimes called double-double rooms, have two separate beds. While some double rooms have two full-sized beds, others may have queens or kings.



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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. Our double room can accommodate two people.

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noun. a room with a single bed that is intended for one person to sleep in (often in a hotel or rented accommodation)

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In North America, very few hotels offer a lower rate for single occupancy. The rate is the same whether it's for one or two guests. Even in places where they do offer a single bed, it's certainly not as low as HALF the price of a room with two beds. It might be 10% cheaper.

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Can two people stay in single occupancy hotel room? 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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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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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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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 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.

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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. Our double room can accommodate two people.

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If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: A hotel room with two separate rooms is often referred to as a suite or a two-room suite.

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

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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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If you don't book a double room, chances are that they won't let you bring anyone from outside the hotel into your room, not even for a fee. If you book a double room alone, they will often let you bring girls in with no questions asked, and if not, they will do so for a small fee.

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Double occupancy rates usually cover the cost of two guests sharing a room, so there is typically no need to pay extra for the second person.

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