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Room only

Meaning in tourism & hospitality, with examples

nounCommon term

In tourism & hospitality, room only means: A board type in which the price covers only the room, with no meals included; guests pay for any food separately.

In Turkish: sadece oda, yemeksiz konaklama, RO

How it is used

Shortened to RO in contracts, on booking platforms and in the PMS, next to BB, HB, FB and AI. It is common in city hotels and apartments, less so in Turkish coastal resorts. Guests on a room-only rate can usually add breakfast at the front desk for an extra charge.

Example sentences

  1. The room-only rate is €95, or €115 with breakfast for two.

  2. You booked room only, but you can add breakfast for €12 per person.

Common collocations

  • room-only rate
  • book room only
  • on a room-only basis
  • add breakfast
  • bed and breakfastA hotel rate that includes the room and breakfast only; also a small, often family-run guest house that offers this.
  • half boardA hotel arrangement where the price includes the room, breakfast and one other main meal, usually dinner.
  • all-inclusiveDescribes a holiday or hotel price that covers the room, all meals, most drinks and many activities, so guests pay little extra on site.
  • 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

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