"Run of the house" means that all rooms are the same price, regardless of room type. Reservations for specific rooms or room types are not accepted. The assumption is that you will be offered the best available room when you arrive at the hotel. Nevertheless, it is advisable to look at other available rooms if the "best" one you are shown first is not to your liking.
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Choosing a hotel room category can often be a daunting task, especially when you don't know what the individual room-type descriptions mean.
Here is a quick run-down on common room categories in the United States, the Caribbean, Canada and Mexico:
STANDARD (std):This category usually means the most basic roomtype offered by the hotel. It has basic, standard amenities and furnishings. A standard room in a Four Seasons hotel is without question much more deluxe than a standard in, say, a Holiday Inn, but there may be higher categories from which to choose. Standard rooms in hotels with higher categories often have no view or have a poor view over the dumpster or parking lot.
MODERATE (mod):Usually a slight bit better than standard, but still not deluxe. It may refer to the room view as well as the size and type of furnishings offered.
SUPERIOR (sup):This category is always subject to interpretation. It's supposed to mean superior to a standard room in both size and furnishings, but it often refers to just the view. Some hotels have only Superior rooms; the categories then are defined by the view and location of the room.
DELUXE (dlx): These rooms are supposed to be Deluxe in every way: View, location, furnishings and size. In some Caribbean hotels, however, a deluxe room is a lower category than a Superior, so it's wise to question your choice before final booking.
RUN OF HOUSE (roh): This can mean anything the hotel wants it to mean, but typically the interpretation should be "standard room or better at time of check in; any location within the hotel." With the exception of upgrades to suites or junior suites, this category often does not distinguish between Standard, Superior or Deluxe. It does NOT mean, however, best room available at time of check-in.
JUNIOR SUITE (jrste): A "junior" suite is typically a larger room with a separate seating area. Sometimes it's got a small divider between the part of the room that the bed is in and the seating area, but it is not two separate rooms.
SUITE (ste):A Suite is usually two or more rooms clearly defined; a bedroom and a living or sitting room, with a door that closes between them. Many hotels use the word "suite" to define any room with a sofa in it so be sure to check thoroughly if what you really want are the two or more separate rooms.
STUDIO (stu): This is usually configured like a Junior Suite, but has the added advantage of a "kitchenette," or cooking facilities.
Next comes bedding categories. These are usually easier to figure out:
KING (K): A kingsized bed, in U.S. measurements, that would be 72 inches wide by 72 inches long.
CALIFORNIA KING (CK): a kingsized bed that's longer than it is wide: 72 inches wide by 78 inches long.
QUEEN (Q) A bed in U.S. measurements that is 60 inches wide and 72 inches long.
DOUBLE (D) A bed in U.S. measurements that is 54 inches wide and 72 inches long.
TWIN (T) A twin is supposed to be 36 inches wide and 72 inches long, but it can also describe a bed that is as narrow as 32 inces wide. It is also sometimes called a "single."
Reference and more;
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starwood-preferred-guest/512301-what-does-run-house-mean.html
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_run_of_the_house_mean_when_making_a_hotel_reservation
http://www.holidaycity.com/help/hotelfaq_roomrates.html
酒店预订常识
http://www.sleeping-around.com/practical/hotel_room_types.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_(classification)
Hotel Classification in an international perspective
