What is room only?
Room only is used to indicate that the price of accommodations in a hotel or guest house does not include the cost of food. A two-night stay for two (room only) costs $100. Dinner costs from $20.
What is a self-catering room?
In a nutshell, self-catering accommodation refers to a property which provides the necessary facilities to allow guests to cater (i.e. cook) for themselves. Whatever the size and nature of the property, self-catering accommodation means that you will buy all your own food and cook your own meals.
What does room only mean when renting?
When you rent an apartment, the entire place is yours. Even if you opt for a small efficiency unit to save money, the space is yours from wall to wall. If you rent only a room, however, you’ll have to share common areas like the bathroom and kitchen.
What is included in room only accommodation?
Room only specifically means that there are no meals included, you are just paying to stay in the room (note it is unlikely there will be cooking facilities in the room). So if you want breakfast or an evening meal you have to pay for these. All the other amenities of the hotel are there for your use as a guest.
What is the difference between catered and self-catering?
Catered accommodation tends to be a whole block of individual rooms with 100+ students, a dining hall and communal area, whilst self-catered accommodation is split into smaller flats of 3-15 people, who share a kitchen and sometimes a small communal area.
What are examples of self catering accommodation?
Apartments. Chalets. Glamping.
What is meal plan room only?
RO means “Room Only.” It’s a bit deflating in that you only pay for your room on booking, and no food is included in the price. This meal basis is common in hotels, hostels, and villas. You can plan your day however you like without the risk of missing out on a meal that you have already paid for.
What is a single room?
A single room is a room intended for one person to stay in. Choose from twin or single rooms, all of which are comfortable. Each guest has her own single room, or shares a double room. Single rooms are available at a supplement of $25.
What’s the difference between full and half board?
Full board includes bed, breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal. Half Board includes bed, breakfast and evening meal (no packed lunch). Bed and breakfast includes bed and breakfast only.
What is HB and BB?
BB (Bed and Breakfast) Breakfast is included. HB (Half Board) Breakfast and evening meals are included. In some cases, you can choose to receive lunch instead of breakfast – the hotel will confirm this on arrival.
Is catered or self-catered more expensive?
Catered halls tend to be more expensive to live in than self-catered but that cost is added into the price of the halls usually. Most students don’t realise the added costs which self-catering brings – buying food, kitchen equipment, so just make sure to take that into account.
What is flexi catered?
a flexi catered residence where 16 meals per week are provided, a residence that is self-catered and where you cook for yourself. a residence where communal facilities and amenities are shared (shower and toilet areas are unisex and shared with other residents )