private en-suite

Meaning

A 'private en-suite' (often just called 'en-suite' or 'en-suite bathroom') refers to a bathroom that is directly connected to a bedroom, intended for the sole use of the occupants of that bedroom. This means you do not have to enter a public corridor or share the bathroom with other guests. It is a highly desirable feature in hostels, bed and breakfasts, and shared accommodations.

Examples

• We booked a double room with a private en-suite for our stay.

  We booked a double room with a private en-suite for our stay.

• The hostel offers both shared dorms and private rooms with a private en-suite.

  The hostel offers both shared dorms and private rooms with a private en-suite.

• I always filter my search results to ensure the room has a private en-suite.

  I always filter my search results to ensure the room has a private en-suite.

• Our bedroom had a private en-suite with a modern shower and complimentary toiletries.

  Our bedroom had a private en-suite with a modern shower and complimentary toiletries.

• Although the house is shared, each guest room features a private en-suite.

  Although the house is shared, each guest room features a private en-suite.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ My room has an en-suite bathroom outside in the hallway.

  ✓ My room has an en-suite bathroom.

  'En-suite' literally means 'in the suite/room.' If the bathroom is in the hallway, it cannot be called an en-suite.

• ✗ I booked a room with a private en-suite toilet.

  ✓ I booked a room with a private en-suite.

  While 'en-suite toilet' is sometimes used, 'en-suite' or 'en-suite bathroom' is the standard, more natural term.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I don't like sharing bathrooms with strangers, so I always book a room with a ___.

  💡 A bathroom directly attached to your bedroom.

  Show answer

  private en-suite

• The bed and breakfast has five bedrooms, each with its own ___.

  💡 Connected private bathroom.

  Show answer

  private en-suite