Japanese 'SU' hotel room classification - enough for two people?

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My partner and I are trying to book a hotel in Japan. The room categories for the hotel we want are:

  • SB= Single with bath
  • SU= Single use of a twin/double with bath
  • TB= Twin with bath

Is SU going to be OK for two people sharing a double?



Best Answer

Basically, No.

A Single Use or SU room is for 1 person who wishes to stay in a room with a double bed instead of a single bed (i.e. it's a single occupancy room). You should either get a TB i.e. Double use of a twin room with bath or get two separate rooms.




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What is a room type assigned to two people?

Double room: double rooms are assigned to two people; expect one double bed, or two twin beds depending on the hotel. Triple room: as the name might suggest, this room is equipped for three people to stay. The room will have a combination of either three twin beds, one double bed and a twin, or two double beds.

Do Japanese hotels charge per person?

In most cases, hotels in Japan do not charge by the room, but instead by the number of people staying in a room. The more people in a room, the slightly cheaper the rate, that for one person staying in a single being the highest. So a family staying together or friends sharing a room can help keep the price down.

What are the 3 main types of accommodation in Japan?

Types of Accommodation in Japan
  • Western Hotels. Your Marriots, Radissons, Hyatts, and so on. ...
  • Business Hotels. While these might conjure up images of the usual perks associated with business class, they are primarily targeting Japan's itinerant workers. ...
  • Youth Hostels. Tokyo does have them. ...
  • Ryokan. ...
  • Capsule Hotels. ...
  • Love Hotels.


What are the different classification of hotel rooms?

The following room-type definitions are common in hotels:
  • Single: A room assigned to one person. ...
  • Double: A room assigned to two people. ...
  • Triple: A room assigned to three people. ...
  • Quad: A room assigned to four people. ...
  • Queen: A room with a queen-sized bed. ...
  • King: A room with a king-sized bed. ...
  • Twin: A room with two beds.




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