An adjoining room is a hotel bedroom that shares a wall with another room but doesn’t have a connecting door between them. That means each guest must exit into the hallway to enter the other room, even though the rooms are next to each other.
This is different from a connecting room, which has an internal door linking the two rooms for easy access.
What is the difference between adjoining and connecting rooms?
- Adjoining rooms: Two bedrooms located side by side, with no shared door inside.
- Connecting rooms: Two rooms that have a door inside that allows guests to move between them without going into the hallway.
Why adjoining rooms matter in business travel
Adjoining rooms are a smart choice for business travelers who:
- Travel with coworkers and prefer to stay nearby, but in separate bedrooms
- Need personal space while still remaining close to team members or support staff
- Want to maintain privacy and security, especially for executives or VIP guests
Understanding the adjoining room meaning helps travel managers book the right accommodations for different situations—especially when using BCD Travel’s TripSource platform or booking through BCD Travel’s travel management services.
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