Bed and breakfast

How it is used

Written BB or B&B. A hotel can sell a room on a B&B basis or as room only (RO, no meals). In the UK and Ireland, a B&B is also a type of small accommodation in a private house.

Example sentences

1. The rate is 95 euros per night on a bed and breakfast basis.

2. We stayed at a lovely bed and breakfast in Cappadocia run by a local family.

Common collocations

• bed and breakfast basis
• bed and breakfast rate
• stay at a bed and breakfast
• family-run bed and breakfast

Related terms

• half boardA hotel arrangement where the price includes the room, breakfast and one other main meal, usually dinner.
• full boardA hotel arrangement where the price includes the room and three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• continental breakfastA light breakfast of bread, pastries, butter, jam, fruit, juice and hot drinks, without cooked dishes such as eggs or sausages.
• room rateThe price a hotel charges for a room for one night, which can change with the season, room type and booking channel.

More terms: Room Types & Board

• double room
• twin room
• single room
• all-inclusive
• suite
• sea view
• extra bed
• connecting rooms
• triple room
• family room
• balcony
• cot