Power RO: what's on the menu?

Многие туристы перед поездкой в отпуск look through the proposals of various hotels and meet incomprehensible abbreviations of forms of nutrition. And they often ask themselves the question: "What does the food RO mean?" Which is not surprising, because the proposals with this designation are the most profitable.

What is RO food?

The abbreviation "RO" stands for Room Only,which means "only a room". From this it follows that the hotel offers services only for providing a room, and meals are completely excluded. Probably there is no kitchen in the hotel. Or the hotel has its own cafes and restaurants, but you can eat there only at your own expense. In addition, no one guarantees you the availability of free seats, especially during rush hours. The hotel completely relieves itself of the obligation to provide free food service, which means: food RO is an independent concern for your diet.

A similar meaning can also have a number of otherfor example, OB (Only Bed) or AO (Accommodation Only). For a correct understanding of all the abbreviations that occur, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with their decoding.

Nutrition system in hotels

Power supply RO	Room Only	Lack of food
Power supply system	Only Bed
NA Power System	Not Available
Power supply system AO	Accommodation only
Power system EP	European plan
Power supply BB	Bed & Breakfast	One-time food. Breakfast only
Power system BT	Breakfast & therapy	One-time food and care. Breakfast and medical procedures
HB Power System	Half Board	Two meals a day. Breakfast and dinner
The power supply system HB +	Half Board Plus	Two meals a day with drinks. Breakfast, dinner and spirits of local producers
HBT power system	Half Board & therapy	Two meals a day and grooming. Breakfast, dinner and medical treatments
FB Power System	Full Board	Three meals a day. Breakfast lunch and dinner
Power Supply AP	American plan
Power supply system AI	All Inclusive	Three meals a day and drinks. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and spirits of local producers
The power supply system FB +	Full Board Plus
UAI power system	Ultra All Inclusive	Three meals a day and any drinks. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, local and imported spirits
FBT power system	Full Board & therapy	Three meals a day and grooming. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and medical treatments

There are also various designations for breakfast,which are also worth knowing. And to understand all the wisdom is even before the trip. Otherwise, you may be disappointed by a too meager set of products, as, for example, with a continental breakfast. Or, conversely, you do not need a hearty breakfast, if you are used to drinking only a cup of coffee in the morning.

Types of breakfast in hotels

So, we suggest you get acquainted with the information, which will be useful to you many times.

CB - continental breakfast	Continental breakfast	Drinks: tea or coffee, juice. Eating: rolls, toast or croissants. In addition: butter, honey or jam. Can be included: boiled egg, cereal, fruit, cheese, yogurt, milk.
AB - English breakfast	American breakfast	Drinks: tea or coffee, juice. Meal: fried eggs of two eggs to choose from (fried eggs, chatterbox, poached or omelette), bacon, sausages or sausage, tomato beans, tomato, fried mushrooms, 2 toast. In addition: butter, honey, jam.
UAI - buffet	Ultra all inclusive	Drinks: tea, coffee, milk, juice. Food: scrambled or scrambled eggs, cereal, bacon, sausages, oatmeal, pastries, cold snacks, fresh vegetables and fruits, toast. In addition: butter, honey, jam.

It should be borne in mind that in various hotels of differentcountries their own rules of the food system. The diet of the menu, the quantity and quality of the dishes, and also the drinks can vary significantly. Therefore, you will find out the specific information only if you contact the hotel administration. In extreme cases, look at their website.

RO pluses

RO system is a type of food that has bothadvantages and disadvantages. On the positive side, we can mention the fact that during the rest we can visit different cafes and restaurants of the city, and not just in one hotel. And every time you are free to choose the time of visiting one or another institution, you can order any dish you like, which is not always possible with meals included in the price. Often the work of buffets is limited in time, for example, breakfast only from 8 to 10 in the morning. If you are used to getting up later, you will be hungry. In the case of RO this does not happen, you do not have to change your schedule and preferences. In addition, there will be more opportunities to get acquainted with local cuisine. After all, on the buffet, as a rule, there are exclusively classic European dishes.

RO minuses

RO power has several drawbacks.Taking care of daily food falls only on your shoulders. This is not very convenient for those who do not like to engage in an active search for food, starting in the morning. In addition, in some cities and countries it is not so easy to find an open cafe at 9 am Also, a separate meal, most likely, will cost you much more than the price included in the price. And if you don’t have too much free money with you, you risk not fitting into the budget. If you are planning a quiet, measured rest, without surprises and unnecessary expenses, then it is better not to risk and choose a hotel that offers meals already included in the price.

Who is the RO power system for?

Lack of power is greatfor short and very active trips, when you initially plan to walk a lot and get to know the city as well as possible. This is the best way to get acquainted not only with the local cuisine, but also with the national color, and maybe even some customs. You will have more opportunities to make beautiful and original photos. You can be sure that after such a holiday, you definitely will not have the feeling that you have missed something. On the other hand, if you are terribly exhausted for a working year, and a stable three meals a day, a swimming pool and a bar counter at your side are all you need, then it makes no sense to spoil your rest by constantly searching for inexpensive and quality restaurants. You are not insured from the fact that you do not fit the local cuisine.

Also, the RO power system is suitable for workers.business trips and professional congresses, team buildings or conferences. In this case, the professional occasion of the meeting can remove from the host side the nutritional concerns of the participants.