European plan

American  

noun

1. (in hotels) a system of paying a fixed rate that covers lodging and service but not meals. EP

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European plan British  

noun

1. a hotel rate of charging covering room and service but not meals Compare American plan

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Etymology

Origin of European plan

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

That the man who always has a European plan can plot another landmark result in their history - and help put a painful reminder of his past behind him.

From BBC

Yet a European plan to merely use the interest on the Russian funds would provide only a trickle of money every year — some $2.5 billion-$3 billion at current interest rates.

From Seattle Times

Many have called the bear to be captured and demanded changes to a European plan called "Life Ursus" which is aimed at reintroducing brown bears in the Alps.

From BBC

Takeaway has been a prominent defender of European plans for rules giving couriers rights to full employment.

From Reuters

However, the European plans were in clear breach of World Cup regulations and FIFA’s general rules on team equipment at its games.

From Seattle Times