What are the signs of food in hotels?

If you plan to book a hotel, then you will need to choose a food option. There are several. We will tell you what are the signs of food in hotels. We will tell you about each type in detail, so that it would be easier for you to decide which one is right for you.

Legend of food in hotels

Type of OB

Such an abbreviation means that you are provided with accommodation, but without meals. Food will need to be ordered additionally.

Type of food BB

This option consists of one breakfast only. For extra food you have to pay.

Note that in many countries in the price of the hotel immediately included and breakfast. And in Mexico, for example, it is ordered at will.

Meals in hotels: types of breakfast

CBF (Continental Breakfast)

He is the most modest. Usually served in hotels (European) 2 * -5 *, sometimes it happens in institutions of the lowest category (2 * -3 *). Breakfast consists of bun, butter, eggs and coffee.

ABF (American Breakfast)

This is a more dense breakfast option than CBF. It is similar to the continental one, but vegetables, cheese and several kinds of sausage are added to it. This type is common in Western Europe and in America.

BBF (Buffet)

This type of food is the most popular for breakfast. It is sometimes designated BB. This food option is the most plentiful of all. It occurs in all hotels of the world. This breakfast includes meat and dairy products, confectionery, fruits, vegetables, as well as local drinks.

The "buffet" meal means that a holiday-maker can eat as much food as he can, while the number of approaches to the table is not limited. The quality and quantity of food on the table depends on the level of the hotel.

English breakfast

This is the most rare type of food. As a rule, it includes such products: butter, toast, fruit jam, tea or coffee, juice.

What are the signs of food in hotels?

HB (Breakfast and dinner)

In other words, half board. In some hotels, it is immediately included in the price. There is a possibility to additionally order dinner or dinner, paying on the spot.

DNR (dinner)

The food can be of two types: either a buffet or an ordinary menu. Some hotels offer a buffet with restrictions (for example, on cold snacks).

FB (three meals a day)

This type includes 3 meals a day. The first and last meals are presented in the form of a buffet. At lunch and dinner you need to pay extra for drinks.

FB + (extended three meals a day)

The price includes three meals a day with non-alcoholic drinks.

Brunch dinner

This type of food means breakfast, which gradually turns into lunch. The next meal is dinner. Drinks are also included in the price.

Power All-inclusive: the designation of such types

Mini all inclusive (full board + drinks)

It consists of three meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. The cost of drinks is included in the payment. You can use them at any time, but the quantity is limited.

ALL (all inclusive)

The price includes 3 meals a day + drinks in unlimited quantities. You need to pay extra for a snack, barbecue in bars, lunch, snacks and late dinner. Hotel services are also included in the price.

HcAL (upper class)

All services that the hotel offers are included in the price.

UALL (UAI) (ultra all inclusive)

This type is the equivalent of All Inclusive, but, in addition, you can eat around the clock in unlimited quantities. Also you get drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic), both locally produced and from other countries. The cost of this type includes the services and entertainment of the hotel.

Now you know what type of food labels there are in hotels, and you can safely choose the option that you like.