room service

American  

noun

1. the serving of food, drinks, etc., to a guest in their room, as at a hotel.

2. the department or section, as at a hotel, responsible for rendering service of food, drinks, etc., to a guest in their room.

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room service British  

noun

1. service in a hotel providing meals, drinks, etc, in guests' rooms

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Etymology

Origin of room service

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

He added that when it comes to room service, all he needs is coffee and a pastry in the morning, not an unlimited spread.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 16, 2025

He is barely old enough to order room service prosecco, and already possesses one of the most thrilling games in tennis history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 8, 2025

Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee nipped out - accompanied by security - to get some late-night food because room service was not to his taste.

From BBC • May 30, 2025

Loews: First: the peach BBQ wings from room service.

From Salon • May 28, 2025

“Your rooms are prepaid through December first, but every morning we charge the previous day’s incidentals, like room service and pet cleaning fees. Today the payment was denied.”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty