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In a hotel, you can ask for a twin bed room if you are staying with another person but do not want to share a mattress.
What is a twin bed in a hotel?
In the hotel industry, many English terms and abbreviations are used for room categories, which can be confusing for outsiders at first. Twin bed means two single beds.
- This refers to two single beds with separate mattresses in a double room.
- When you book a double room at a hotel, a distinction is made between twin bed rooms and double rooms.
- A double room typically has a classic double bed, i.e., a large bed with one continuous mattress or two mattresses.
- Sometimes a double bed can be pushed apart, but the fixed position of the bedside tables usually causes space problems.
- For travelers who like to book a double room but prefer to sleep in separate beds, a twin bed room is the ideal choice. Here, the single beds are placed slightly apart.
- A twin bed can be either 120 × 220 or 75 × 190 cm in size. However, the size of twin beds can vary depending on hotel standards and country. If you want to know the exact dimensions, it is best to ask before booking.
- If only a twin room is available and you would prefer to sleep together in one bed, the hotel can sometimes push the beds together on request.
You should be familiar with these room categories
To avoid confusion when booking a hotel, you should be familiar with the common terms used for hotel rooms and beds.
- Single Room (EZ / SR): A single room with one bed for one person. Perfect for solo travelers who don’t need a lot of space.
- Double Room (DZ / DR): A double room with one large bed (usually queen or king size) for two people. Ideal for couples or guests traveling together.
- Twin Room (TWN): Two separate single beds in one room for two people. Particularly popular with friends or colleagues who do not want to sleep in the same bed.
- Twin Room for Single Use (TWSU / TWN-SU): A room with two single beds used by only one person. It offers more space than a classic single room, but often costs a little more.
- Double Room for Single Use (DUS / DR-SU): A double room booked by a single person. More comfortable than a single room, especially for longer stays.
- Triple Room (TRP): A room with sleeping accommodations for three people (e.g., one double and one single bed or three single beds). Suitable for families or small groups.
- Family Room (FAM): A larger room or two connecting rooms for families with children. Usually equipped with extra beds or cribs.
- Suite (STE): A luxurious room category with separate living and sleeping areas. Often with special extras such as a balcony, whirlpool, or panoramic view.
- Junior Suite (JS / JSTE): A smaller suite with a separate seating area. An upscale choice for guests who want more space but don’t need a fully equipped suite.
- Studio: A room with a combined living, sleeping, and often kitchen area. Popular with long-term guests or self-caterers.
- Connecting Rooms: Two rooms connected by a door, allowing families or groups to combine privacy and proximity.
