In plain English
The two beds are separate, with space for one person in each. This room type is for two people staying in the same hotel room.
In context
In this room type option, "Twin room" indicates a hotel room for two people that is set up with two separate single beds.
- Situation
- Booking hotels, reading room and rate labels, checking in, and using amenities
- What it communicates
- labels a room type option in hotel search and booking.
Meaning limits
The term alone does not tell you any details beyond space for two people and the presence of two single beds.
Examples
“They booked a twin room because they did not want to share a bed.”
“At check-in, she asked for a twin room for herself and her sister.”