Twin/Double Standard. This is a room to sleep two adults in a room with either a twin or double bed. If three adults stay in the room there may be three single beds or two single beds and a fold out bed for the third adult, or a double bed and a single bed. If two adults and one or two children stay in this room type the usual configuration is a double or twin bed with a fold out bed for the children.

Double Room This is a room with one double bed. However this is not always the case as in certain countries or individual hotels, a double room can comprise of two single beds. Spain and Greece would be examples of this. 

Twin Room This is a room with two single beds. However this is not always the case and cannot be guaranteed.  

Triple Room This room will sleep three people. The beds are not guaranteed to all be single beds. There may be a fold out bed for the third person.

Quad Room This room will sleep two adults and two children, some properties will allow a total of four adults. It is not guaranteed to be larger than a twin or double room.

Family Room This room will usually accommodate two adults and two or three children. When the room is fully occupied it may be cramped.

Standard Room This usually applies to USA bookings. The rooms are usually comprised of two double beds but this cannot be guaranteed.

Single Room This will accommodate one person only and may be a smaller room than the other rooms in the same property.

Double or Twin for Single Use This is a room for two people which is bookable for one person. Bedding will only be provided for one person.

Studio This is an open plan room with the kitchenette, living space and bedroom in the same room. The room could contain either beds or sofa beds.

1 Bed Apt This will accommodate up to three or four people with twin/double beds in a separate bedroom and a sofa/sofa bed(s) in the living area.

2 Bed Apt This will accommodate up to five or six people with twin/double beds in two separate bedrooms and a sofa/sofa bed(s) in the living areas.

Superior Rooms This room will be superior to a standard room and the content will differ from property to property. Superior rooms usually have better decor.

Promo/Promotional/Run of House. These are rooms allocated upon your arrival at the accommodation. These rooms may often be smaller than the standard rooms within the accommodation and may not be equipped with all the facilities offered within the standard rooms. As these rooms are allocated upon arrival Alpharooms cannot guarantee the size, facilities or location within the accommodation of these room types.

Annex Rooms. These room types will be located outside of the main building. These seperate buildings may be next to/in the grounds of the main hotel or in some instances a short walk away from the main hotel.

You may be offered different variations of room type i.e. - the same property offers: 1 bedroomed apartment (standard), 1 bed apt 1/2 PAX, 1 bed apt 2/3 PAX, 1 bed apt 3/4 PAX. The rooms will usually be the same size. The word PAX means passengers - if there are two adults travelling and you book a 1 bed apt 3/4 pax - the room is not guaranteed to be larger than the 1 bed apt 1/2 PAX.