Hotel and neighbourhood glossary

A room with stated features for access needs. Ask for the actual doorway, bathroom and bed details.

A system that cools indoor air. Hotels may run it only during certain seasons.

The transport journey between an airport and a city or hotel area.

A service taking passengers between an airport and a hotel or city stop.

A lodging unit with separate living facilities, often including a kitchen. Hotel-style service is not guaranteed.

A room beneath the roof; check stairs and headroom.

An outdoor platform attached to a room or building. A balcony label alone does not state its size or view.

The actual number and arrangement of beds in your booked room.

A rate that covers the stated breakfast for the eligible guests. Check the format and serving hours.

Two beds positioned vertically in one frame.

The process of registering at a hotel and receiving room access, usually from a stated time.

The time and process for leaving the room and settling the stay.

The neighbourhood you return to throughout a city stay.

The central area of a city. A hotel's use of the label does not fix its distance from your sights.

Separate hotel rooms linked by an internal door. Nearby rooms without that door are not connecting.

In UK usage, a small bed for a baby. In US usage it can mean a folding bed, so confirm what is supplied.

An open space enclosed or partly enclosed by buildings. A courtyard room is not a guarantee of quiet.

A room or bed description that often means one bed for two people. Bed size varies.

A city's main central business area, especially in North American usage.

A bathroom reached directly from a bedroom or guest room.

An added bed, often a rollaway, subject to room capacity and the hotel's terms.

The party size and ages a room accepts.

A room sold for a family, with beds and occupancy limits set by the hotel.

A floor label whose meaning varies by country; confirm the actual access route.

The doorway used to reach your accommodation.

The older central district, often with narrow streets and older buildings.

A place to change trains or transport services.

Steps within the booked room or suite itself.

A larger bed category whose exact dimensions vary by country and hotel.

A small cooking area with limited equipment. Check whether it has a hob, fridge or just a microwave.

The journey from your transport stop to the hotel door.

Reaching the property after its usual check-in hours.

An elevator used to move between floors. Check which floors it reaches.

A place a property holds bags before check-in or after check-out, under its own terms.

The primary sleeping bed, distinct from a sofa or temporary bed.

An urban rail network, often with underground sections.

A suite arranged across more than one level.

A local part of a city with its own streets and character. Its edges may not be formally defined.

A rate whose terms generally do not return payment if you cancel. Read any exceptions before booking.

The older historic centre of a town or city, often with narrow streets and older buildings.

A bathroom reserved for one room or booking. It can be outside the bedroom rather than en-suite.

A bed category usually smaller than a king and larger than a standard double in the same market. Confirm its dimensions.

The station where a particular rail service ends.

A rate that allows a refund under specified cancellation conditions and deadlines.

A separate property charge for stated services or facilities, sometimes mandatory regardless of use.

The specific accommodation type sold in your reservation.

A sofa that opens or converts into a bed. Size and comfort can differ from a regular bed.

The street exit that starts your onward route from a station.

A route or entrance that avoids steps. It may still have slopes, gaps or other access limits.

Sound entering a room from traffic or nearby activity.

A hotel room category that may include a separate living space. Layouts vary, so check the floor plan.

A room advertised with outdoor terrace access; confirm whether it is private.

The complete arrival route, including changes and the final hotel approach.

A visitor charge set by a local authority, often based on nights or room price.

A public passenger vehicle that runs on tracks along or beside city streets.

A change between transport services, or a booked ride from an arrival point to a hotel.

Public transport such as buses, trains, trams or metro services.

A room or bed arrangement with two separate beds. Confirm the exact room category.

Practical to get around on foot for the journeys you plan. Hills, crossings and distance still matter.

An area beside a river, lake, sea or harbour.