Meal Plans

American Plan
The American Plan sometimes abbreviated as AP in hotel listings, means that the quoted rate includes three meals a day, i.e, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In the American plan, the meals are provided by the hotel dining room. Some hotels offer guests the option of being on the American plan or paying a la carte for food consumed in their facility. Travelers 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 an American plan. In Europe and some other countries the American plan is referred to as Full Pension or Full Board.

Modified American Plan
The Modified American Plan, sometimes abbreviated as MAP in hotel listings, means that the quoted rate includes two meals a day, including breakfast and either lunch or dinner. 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.

European Plan
The European Plan, sometimes abbreviated as EP in hotel listings, indicates that the quoted rate is strictly for lodging and does not include any meals. All food provided by the hotel is billed separately. Taxes and tips are usually additional as well. The advantage of the European Plan is that it encourages guests to try a variety of restaurant experiences, and they often save money by eating at establishments that charge less than the hotel dining room.

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