What Is the Meaning of Double Room?

A double room can have one large bed or two smaller beds

Choosing a room while traveling can seem like a chore but if you understand the language associated with different room sizes, capacities and number of beds in the various rooms, it may reduce any hesitation or anxiety you may be feeling. A double room is most often used by couples, but a single individual may occupy this kind of room as well, depending on her preference.

Capacity

A double room is suitable for accommodations for one or two people. When two people are staying in a double room, it is often a couple who intend to share a single bed.

Beds

Double rooms are offered with a single larger bed or two smaller, twin or double sized beds. In some establishments, a double room may come equipped with two queen-sized beds, although these are usually upon request and may require an additional fee.

Size

Double rooms are of moderate size, usually running the size of an average household bedroom. The sizes vary depending on the establishment, but they are not usually large or expansive like a suite would be.

Alternatives

Single rooms are offered for just one person. Twin rooms are like double rooms, but are specifically intended to have two beds, usually smaller than the double room beds. You also can have rooms that accommodate three or more people. These can have larger beds, two or three smaller beds, or roll-away beds for additional occupants.

Location

Most of the time when people refer to a double room, they are speaking in terms of a hotel, inn or guest house setting. You can refer to this kind of room in the residential setting, but it is usually not a term used for that purpose.

References

• Alaska Tours: Room Type Definition
• Asia Discovery: Room Definition