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Suite? Oceanfront? Continental Breakfast? What exactly do all these terms mean?! Here are definitions for some common hotel terminology you should know when booking your honeymoon hotel.

1) Standard Double Room - A room with a full, queen, or king-size bed; whatever is considered “standard” at the hotel.

2) Double-Double Room - A room with two beds (of any size).

3) Deluxe Room - A room with a king-size bed, but it could also be two beds of any size instead. There is also generally an amenity and service upgrade from the standard double room.

4) Junior Suite - A large room with a bed and a sitting area.

5) Suite - A room with at least one bedroom and a separate living room.

6) Oceanfront Room - A room with an unobstructed view of the ocean.

7) Ocean-View Room - A room where you can see the ocean, but you may have an obstructed view.

Garden-View Room - A room that faces the hotel’s courtyard, parking lot, or other view.

9) American Plan - A room rate that includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

10) European Plan - A room rate that doesn’t include any meals.

11) Continental Breakfast - A meal that includes coffee, tea, juice, and light breakfast fare like muffins, bagels, or cereal.

(source: bridalguide)

For a comprehensive glossary of hotel speak, check out esavvysystems. Also this funny guide to hotel doublespeak is worth a read.