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Suite

Meaning in tourism & hospitality, with examples

/swiːt/nounCore term

In tourism & hospitality, suite means: A large hotel room or set of rooms, usually with a separate living area as well as a bedroom.

In Turkish: süit, süit oda

How it is used

Hotels sell different suite types: junior suite (a large room with a seating area), family suite, honeymoon suite and presidential suite. Suites are often given as an upgrade to VIPs or repeat guests.

Example sentences

  1. The honeymoon suite has a private terrace and a jacuzzi.

  2. We've upgraded you to a junior suite at no extra cost.

Common collocations

  • junior suite
  • honeymoon suite
  • family suite
  • presidential suite
  • upgrade to a suite
  • upgradeA move to a better room, seat or service than the one booked, either free of charge or for an extra payment.
  • double roomA hotel room for two people with one large bed that they share, as opposed to a twin room with two separate beds.
  • VIPShort for very important person: a guest who receives special attention because of their status, spending, loyalty or influence.
  • sea viewA view of the sea from a hotel room, or a room that has this view, usually sold at a higher price.

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