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Room service

Meaning in tourism & hospitality, with examples

/ˈruːm ˌsɜːrvɪs/nounCore term

In tourism & hospitality, room service means: A hotel service that brings food and drinks ordered by phone or app to a guest's room.

In Turkish: oda servisi

How it is used

Part of the food and beverage department. Guests order from an in-room menu; staff take the order, give a delivery time and later collect the trays. Some hotels add a tray or delivery charge, and some offer 24-hour room service.

Example sentences

  1. Room service, good evening. What can I get for you?

  2. Your order will be with you in about 30 minutes, and the room service charge will be added to your bill.

Common collocations

  • order room service
  • 24-hour room service
  • room service menu
  • room service tray
  • room service charge
  • F&BShort for food and beverage: everything a hotel serves to eat and drink, and the department that runs its restaurants, bars, room service and events.
  • minibarA small fridge in a hotel room with drinks and snacks that guests pay for, or that are included in some packages.
  • incidentalsExtra charges a guest makes during a stay that are not part of the room rate, such as minibar, room service or phone calls.
  • waiterA person who takes orders and serves food and drinks to guests at their tables in a restaurant or bar.

More terms: Food & Beverage Service

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