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hotspot · February 2, 2008, 12:29 PM

Hi all,
I need some clarification of a term I have been seeing more often lately, run of the house. It is used when describing accomodation and I have no idea what that represents. I am sure someone here wil be able to enlighten me.
Thanks

AwayWeGo · February 2, 2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hotspot

I need some clarification of a term I have been seeing more often lately, run of the house. It is used when describing accomodation and I have no idea what that represents. I am sure someone here wil be able to enlighten me.

Say I'm staying at a plush bed & breakfast inn. Can I go anywhere anytime I want -- i.e., have run of the whole house (except for other guests' individual suites)? Or do I have to limit my to & fro wanderings to my own suite plus certain designated areas (e.g., breakfast room, etc.)?

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.

BarCol · February 2, 2008, 12:54 PM

It generally means - whatever rooms the hotel (house) has available when you check-in - you see this a lot with Priceline hotel reservations and usually means that you will get their standard rooms without a view - but not always, if those are all gone you may get a better room. Its amazing what a pleasant curtomer, a helpful check-in clerk can result in - you might get a fabulous room with the view. It just means you get what you get at their discretion.

or Alan's right and I'm wrong

AwayWeGo · February 2, 2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BarCol

os Alan's right and I'm wrong

Barb's explanation makes more sense to me than my own guesswork. The meaning of Run Of The House in that context would roughly parallel Run Of The Mill -- taking whatever comes off the line without getting to select.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.

BarCol · February 2, 2008, 04:12 PM

Alan you are so funny....BTW hotspot - what section of newmarket do you live in..we are north of Davis and just west of Leslie, north of thte seniors apartment..

hotspot · February 4, 2008, 08:50 PM

Hi
Thanks for the input, I'm thinking that what Barb explained makes sense to me. I'm not sure I would be very comfortable with that type of description, I like to be VERY sure of what I'm getting.
Barb, I'm not that far from you, I'm in the subdivision behind the Petro-Can at Bayview and Mulock. Small world eh?
Thanks

derb · February 5, 2008, 12:36 AM

I always thought run of the house meant the best room available.

Jestjoan · February 5, 2008, 09:27 AM

I don't know how authentic the source is....................

http://www.hometravelagency.com/dict...the-house.html

Jim C · February 5, 2008, 11:41 AM

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I always thought run of the house meant the best room available.

Nope, it's just what Barb said it was. Whatever is available when you arrive, not when you make your reservation. Sounds like it's really something doesn't it? It's not.

February 2, 2008, 12:29 PM	#1
hotspot TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 20 Resorts: club velas vallarta	What is "run of the house"? Hi all, I need some clarification of a term I have been seeing more often lately, run of the house. It is used when describing accomodation and I have no idea what that represents. I am sure someone here wil be able to enlighten me. Thanks

February 2, 2008, 12:54 PM	#3
BarCol TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Newmarket, ON Posts: 545 Resorts: 2 Aquamarine Villas, 1 Fxrun, an MP and now 2 EOY Waterside - and that's all (until the next time.... I promised)	It generally means - whatever rooms the hotel (house) has available when you check-in - you see this a lot with Priceline hotel reservations and usually means that you will get their standard rooms without a view - but not always, if those are all gone you may get a better room. Its amazing what a pleasant curtomer, a helpful check-in clerk can result in - you might get a fabulous room with the view. It just means you get what you get at their discretion. or Alan's right and I'm wrong __________________ Regards, Barb formerly 1,005 posts or so.... Last edited by BarCol : February 2, 2008 at 01:03 PM.

February 2, 2008, 04:12 PM	#5
BarCol TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Newmarket, ON Posts: 545 Resorts: 2 Aquamarine Villas, 1 Fxrun, an MP and now 2 EOY Waterside - and that's all (until the next time.... I promised)	Alan you are so funny....BTW hotspot - what section of newmarket do you live in..we are north of Davis and just west of Leslie, north of thte seniors apartment.. __________________ Regards, Barb formerly 1,005 posts or so....

February 4, 2008, 08:50 PM	#6
hotspot TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 20 Resorts: club velas vallarta	Run Of The House Hi Thanks for the input, I'm thinking that what Barb explained makes sense to me. I'm not sure I would be very comfortable with that type of description, I like to be VERY sure of what I'm getting. Barb, I'm not that far from you, I'm in the subdivision behind the Petro-Can at Bayview and Mulock. Small world eh? Thanks

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February 5, 2008, 12:36 AM	#7
derb TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 543 Resorts: HGVC Flam, Jockey Cb, Marriott HP, Murray Valley,Diks, S Gate Villas, Powhatan, Blue Ridge, Polo Towers, LV Desert Cb	I always thought run of the house meant the best room available.

February 5, 2008, 09:27 AM	#8
Jestjoan TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 2,103	I don't know how authentic the source is.................... http://www.hometravelagency.com/dict...the-house.html