Meal plan of booking accommodation
Meal plan or hotel plan is a plan and a room rate for providing a room and meals to guests at a hotel. It is very important for travellers to check the room or property rate after consider the meal plan. Universally, there are four types of meal plan:
1. The American Plan: Abbreviated as "AP"
means that the quoted rate includes three meals a day, i.e. breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The meals are provided by the hotel kitchen. Mostly, hotels in a remote location where there are not many restaurants or none at all need to stay at a hotel that offers an American plan. In Europe and some other countries the American Plan is referred to as Full Pension or Full Board.
2. The Modified American Plan: Abbreviated as "MAP"
means that the quoted rate includes two meals a day, including breakfast and either lunch or dinner. Guests choosing a hotel in a remote location where there are not many restaurants or none at all need to stay at a hotel that offers at least a Modified American Plan. In the Modified American Plan, these meals are provided by the hotel dining room. In Europe and some other countries the Modified American Plan is referred to as Half Pension or Half Board.
3. The Continental Plan: Abbreviated as "CP
means that the quoted rate includes continental breakfast, which consists of coffee or tea, juice, and bread. Guests can have different options of bread like loaf, croissants, scones, and muffins. The breakfast does not include cooked foods, such as pancakes or eggs. Under the continental plan, diners often find breakfast is self-serve, although many hotels have a waiter available to pour and refill beverages.
4. The European Plan: Abbreviated as "EP"
means that the quoted rate does not include any meals and is strictly for lodging. The property owner will charge for the food separately. The advantage is that guest is free to try a variety of restaurant experiences, and can often save money by eating at establishments that charge less.
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