Forms of food in a hotel

The type of food in the hotel is indicated immediately after the type of room. Typically indicated by two or three latin letters:

• RO (Room only) - no meals.
• EP (European Plan) , BO (Bed Only), AO (Accommodation Only), NO - without food.
• BB (Bed & breakfast) - breakfast . Typically, this means a buffet breakfast. Option with buffet service. Includes both cold and hot dishes. The variety of dishes is very different from country to country.
• HB (Half board) - half board. As a rule, breakfast and dinner , but breakfast and lunch are also possible.
• FB (Full board) - full board ( breakfast , lunch and dinner ).
• AI (All inclusive) - all inclusive - breakfast, lunch and dinner ( buffet ). During the day, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are offered in unlimited quantities plus additional meals (lunch, afternoon snack , late dinner, light snacks, barbecue in the hotel bars, etc.)

• CB (Continental breakfast) - Continental breakfast (also known as French breakfast ). Light breakfast consisting of coffee (tea), juice, rolls, butter and jam. It is usually offered in European city hotels. “ Coffee + croissant ” characterizes such breakfasts very well. Minimal variety, but also significant savings in case of payment additionally.
• AB (American breakfast) - American breakfast (also known as English breakfast ). The main difference from the breakfast buffet is only scrambled eggs with bacon (sometimes sausages ).

• UAI (Ultra all inclusive) - breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner ( buffet ). A wide selection of sweets, desserts , all kinds of snacks, as well as a wide selection of drinks of local and foreign production. Most Ultra All Inclusive hotels offer guests additional free meals in restaurants with cuisines from around the world. The main difference from the All inclusive system is a higher level of food and drinks. It is commonly found in countries such as Turkey and Egypt. Hotels in other countries rarely use this term.

• A-la carte - Service by menu by waiters. If meals are included in the price or prepaid, then a choice of dishes is provided for several items.
• Buffet - Self Catering. Dishes are laid out on trays and each independently picks up the right amount. Drinks are served either right there at the bar, or by waiters. Tea and coffee are poured on their own.