Marion

Most likely everyone knows this but moi! However, when a web site states <BR>"Single 656

Brian in Atlanta

I may be off here (if so, I'll be quickly corrected) but I think that Single means one person, and Double and Twin means 2 persons, the difference being Double = double bed and Twin = 2 twin beds.

Sheila

It varies from place to place. You guys always seem to talk about an amount per room however many people you cram into it. We almost always talk about an amount per person (which will vary depending on the type of room it is) <BR> <BR>I would always check. Don't take anything for granted

elvira

I use logic: if a single room is less than a double, then it's per room. I have stayed in double rooms that consisted of a double bed AND a single bed - obviously a 'triple' when required - but paid the double price. <BR> <BR>If the single room price is more expensive than the double room, then it's per person. <BR> <BR>Lastly, don't try to sneak in an extra person to the room. You'll get caught and probably get thrown out on your ear (or another softer part). <BR> <BR>

Ed

For European hotels prices are more often stated in cost per person. This is contrary to North American (general) practice of quoting a room rate which is usually close to the same regardless of how many people occupy it, plus or minus a few dollars. <BR> <BR>A double is a single bed suitable, more or less, for two friendly people. Twin is a room with two single beds. Most European rooms for two contain two single beds. <BR> <BR>These are generalizations. As noted earlier you can usually distinguish whether the price is per person or per room by the rate difference. But it is best, if it is not clear to you, to enquire directly. <BR> <BR>Rome.Switzerland.Bavaria <BR>www.twenj.com

elaine

I disagree with some of the above. <BR>My experience has been that if I am booking a tour or package deal of some kind, they are often quoting pp (per person rates) and have a little comment that says "double occupancy" meaning that they are quoting per person rates but are expecting two people to book as a duo to get those rates. <BR>However, when a hotel in Europe has rates for a single, double, or whatever, <BR>I have found that to be for the ROOM. <BR>Double will usually, but not always, mean one full-size bed for two persons. <BR>Twin will usually mean two twin beds. <BR>When I book I am always explicit about what I want, e.g., a room with one bed for two persons, or two beds for two people.

kam

Agree with the above. I've just finished booking 2 weeks in Ireland and found them listed both ways. I always request a "twin bedded room for 2 persons, en suite, inclusive of breakfast". Why twin beds--because in most European hotels a double is a standard double bed and we can't cope with that anymore! Twins are generally pushed together and are the same size as our U.S. king.