room rate

Meaning

The price charged for overnight accommodation in a hotel or motel. It can vary based on the season, room type, and occupancy, and is usually quoted per night.

Examples

• The room rate is much cheaper if you book during the week instead of the weekend.

  The room rate is much cheaper if you book during the week instead of the weekend.

• Does this room rate include breakfast and access to the gym?

  Does this room rate include breakfast and access to the gym?

• We managed to get a great room rate by using a discount code online.

  We managed to get a great room rate by using a discount code online.

• The standard room rate goes up significantly during the summer holiday season.

  The standard room rate goes up significantly during the summer holiday season.

• They charged us a higher room rate than what was originally quoted on the website.

  They charged us a higher room rate than what was originally quoted on the website.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ What is the room price of this hotel?

  ✓ What is the room rate at this hotel?

  While 'room price' is understood, 'room rate' is the standard industry term used by hotels and travelers.

• ✗ The room rate for night is fifty dollars.

  ✓ The room rate per night is fifty dollars.

  Use 'per night' or 'a night' to specify the duration for the rate.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The hotel's ___ doubles during the peak tourist season.

  💡 The cost of staying in a hotel room for one night.

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  room rate

• Is breakfast included in the ___?

  💡 The nightly price of the accommodation.

  Show answer

  room rate