Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn-down service
noun
/ˈtɜrn daʊn ˈsərvɪs/
Definition
A hospitality service where the bed in a hotel room is prepared for sleeping by turning down the sheets.
Examples
- After a long day of sightseeing, I returned to my hotel room to find that the turn-down service had been completed beautifully.
- The hotel offered complimentary turn-down service, which included a small note from the staff.
Meaning
It refers to the special practice in hotels to make the guest’s bed more comfortable during the evening, often with additional touches like dimming the lights or leaving chocolates.
Synonyms
- bed-turning service
- evening service
- nightly preparation
