Types of hotel rooms: Do you know them?
A hotel room plays a key role in the success of any accommodation. It is based on the room that many people make the decision to book.
Likewise, the room offer also has a lot to do with the potential clients you can attract. That is why here we will tell you everything about the different types of hotel rooms so that you can use them to your advantage.
The importance of the different types of hotel rooms
Imagine that in your accommodation you only offer single rooms and one day, a family of 2 adults and 4 children arrives. The parents will hardly want to accept leaving their children alone in separate rooms so you lose that client.
Now imagine that this could happen hundreds of times a year in tourist and family destinations such as beaches or near amusement parks. Not having the right types of hotel rooms translates, in short, into losing a lot of money.
Remember that the room offer greatly influences the decision making of a potential guest. From booking your hotel to the number of nights you will stay.
Hotel Room Types: Most Common Classification
Some people consider there are only 5 types of hotel rooms, while others use more specific classifications. In our experience, this is the most common:
By Occupancy
Single: Designed for a single occupant, this has a single bed, usually a double or queen size bed.
Double: For couples, married couples, friends, etc. This room can accommodate 2 people and can have 2 regular beds or a large bed (Queen or King size).
Triple: This type of hotel room is generally made up of a large bed and a single bed, as it is designed to accommodate 3 people.
Quadruple: Because this room accommodates 4 people, it is generally made up of 2 large beds, either double, queen or king size.
Groups: Not all hotels have these rooms for more than 4 people, which, in addition to beds, can include bunk beds, sofas or sofa beds to increase their capacity.
By bed size
Single: Rooms that have a small bed for one person.
Queen Size: These beds usually have a bed 60 inches wide by 80 inches long, which are more spacious than single beds.
Matrimonial: Beds designed to be used by 2 people.
King Size: Extra large beds that can accommodate 2 people or even 3 if it is a small child.
Hollywood Twin: Similar to a double bed, only here they are two single beds joined by a common headboard.
Double Twin: These are rooms that have 2 double or matrimonial beds and are used to accommodate 4 people.
Studio Room: Small and compact, these rooms usually have a bed and a convertible sofa, as well as a small kitchen sometimes.
Room Layout
Standard: This is the most basic and economical version of a room that you should include in the planning of a hotel project. It is a compact space made up of a double bed, a bathroom, a desk, a closet, and a TV.
Deluxe: The next type of hotel room is the Deluxe room, which usually has a better view, a balcony, a sofa, higher quality furniture, a more spacious bathroom, double or king-size beds, and a generally larger room.
Suites: A suite has even more space than a Deluxe room, and it stands out for having the bedrooms separated from each other, but connected by a living room. It is as if there were rooms inside the room, and it also has a kitchenette.
Junior Suite: Unlike the previous one, this room is usually more compact and smaller, as it only consists of a room with a queen or king-size bed, and a living area, usually with a table or a sofa.
Presidential Suite: Of all the types of hotel rooms, this is the largest, most luxurious, and most expensive. So much so that there is usually only one per hotel. It includes more amenities and spaces such as a living room, dining room, kitchen, dressing rooms, bathtub, more bathrooms, beds, etc. As well as luxury food and personalized services of a higher level.
Apartments: Apartments, such as those you can offer on Airbnb, are usually hotel rooms designed for long stays, as they usually include more services such as laundry or a more complete kitchen. If they are built in the form of individual villas, they can be called bungalows.
Connecting rooms: For those traveling in a group, this is one of the best types of hotel rooms to book. These are rooms (of any type or capacity) interconnected with each other, usually by an interior door or on the balconies.
Other classifications
Smoking: These are rooms designed for those who are smokers.
Disability: Rooms with facilities adapted for people with disabilities and to improve mobility.
Pet Friendly: These are rooms designed to accommodate your pet.
Villas: Independent, these rooms are like small houses and usually include facilities such as a kitchen and private pool or fireplace. They are also known as bungalows or cabins.
The role of different types of hotel rooms in your commercial strategy
One of the keys in any marketing and sales plan for hotels is the diversity in your room offering. That is, having different types of hotel rooms for all needs.
By having more options, you not only avoid restricting yourself to the market but also empower the guest by giving them the possibility of choosing what best suits their needs. This makes it much easier for them to decide to book your hotel.
Having a larger number of hotel room types is not as complex as it seems. If you already have your building built or are about to be built, we can help you! With our experience, we will create the best hotel offer according to your concept, budget, market and vision. Just contact us to achieve this.
