1
•  Bed & Breakfast Glossary
•  Room descriptions
•  Comparison of Bed Sizes
•  Room categories
•  Ireland B&B
•  Suites & Family rooms
•  Accommodation in Ireland

Glossary - Room Types - Bed Sizes

Site Menu
Visitor Guides
B&B Owners
Contact Us
B&B Network

Ireland B&B Glossary

A guide to the icons used on this and other B&B Network websites

[ Bed Sizes ] [ Room Standards ]

= Last Minute Offer Book B&B = Make a Firm Credit Card Room Booking
= Send an Email Enquiry Book B&B = Make a Firm Credit Card Per Person Booking
= Room for Single Occupation Book B&B = Make an Enquiry - Await Confirmation
= Room for Two with Double Bed Book B&B = Make a Firm Credit Card Last Minute Booking
= Room for Two with 2 Single Beds = View all Accommodation in any Area
= Family Room - 1 Double Bed + 1 Single Bed = View all B&B Network Members in any Area
= Family Room - 2 Double Beds = We Accept Credit Cards
= Accepts Secure Credit Card Bookings = Property has a Map showing its Location
= Cellphone & Phone Numbers from within = Wheelchair Access
= International Cellphone & Phone Numbers = Private Offroad parking
= No Smoking Establishment = Restaurant
= Automobile Association Recommended = Wireless Internet Access


Room descriptions B&B Accommodation & Room standards

In Ireland B&Bs tend to place their bedrooms within three different categories:

1. Standard Bedroom (B&B)

This indicates that there is not a bathroom within the bedroom. In this case there will be shared bathroom facilities in the corridor. Usually there will be a wash hand basin within the room.

2. En-Suite Bedrooms (B&B)

This indicates that there is a private bathroom within the bedroom. This will always contain a WC and wash hand basin, plus a Shower and / or bath.

3. Deluxe (B&B)

The standard of B&B accommodation in Ireland is considered to be very high and deluxe rooms would be available in high end B&Bs and guesthouse accommodation. Deluxe rooms would often have additional furniture or Jacuzzis in the bathroom; check the description

Single Room

A single room is designed to accommodate one person only. The room contains one single bed. (approx. 3' x 6' 3 or 1m x 1.9m)

Double Room

A double room is designed to accommodate two people only. The room contains one queen bed. (approx. 4' 6 x 6' 3 or 1.4m x 1.9m)

Twin Room

A twin room is also designed to accommodate two people only. The room contains two single beds. (approx. 3 x 6' 3 or 1m x 1.9m)

Family Rooms

There are two main types of family rooms, as follows:

Triple Room

A triple room is designed to accommodate three people only.
The room will contain either:
- One queen and one single bed
- three single beds

Please specify which option you require when sending your reservation form.

Quad Room

A quad room is designed to accommodate four people only.
The room will contain either:
- Two queen beds
- One queen and two single beds
- Four single beds

Please specify which option you require when sending your reservation form. We can also assist you in seeking accommodation that can accommodate more than four people in a room. Please specify the number of people in your party when completing your reservation request form.

Suites / Apartments

Suites and apartments are designed to provide a luxurious atmosphere, whilst away from home. They normally range from one to three bedrooms, with a separate lounge area and bathroom, and sleep two people per room. Some suites and all apartments also contain a kitchenette. We can also assist you in booking studio suites and apartments. These are the same as above but do not have a separate bedroom - all facilities, with the exception of the bathroom, are contained within one room.


Bed Sizes

European Bed Sizes & Dimensions Standard US Bed Sizes
Bed Size Metric Feet & Inches Inches US Bed Sizes Also called
SINGLE 75cmx190cm 2ft 6"x6ft 3" 30"x75" TWIN Single
SINGLE 90cmx190cm 3ftx6ft 3" 36"x75" KING SINGLE  
DOUBLE 135cmx190cm 4ft 6"x6ft 3" 54"x75" DOUBLE Full
KING 153cmx190cm 5ftx6ft 3" 60"x75"    
SUPER KING 183cmx200cm 6ftx6ft 6" 72"x78"    
  100cmx203cm 3ft 3"x6ft 8" 39"x80" TWIN X-LONG Extra Long Single
  153cmx203cm 5ftx6ft 8" 60"x80" QUEEN Queensize
  200cmx203cm 6ft 6"x6ft 8" 78"x80" KING Eastern King
  183cmx213cm 6ftx7ft 72"x84" CALIFORNIA KING Western King
Sizes are approximate. Please note that a European King bed is the closest equivalent to the American Queen bed and would normally be the largest bed size available

[ TOP ]