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tarifa mostrador

English translation: rack rate

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Spanish term or phrase:tarifa mostrador
English translation:rack rate
Entered by: Henry Hinds

16:38 Mar 31, 2004
Spanish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tourism & Travel
Spanish term or phrase: tarifa mostrador
Es la tarifa de un hotel que se da al pasajero cuando llega y no tiene ninguna promoción o descuento. Sería lo opuesto a tarifa corporativa (para empresas) o tarifas para agencias de viajes (que suelen ser más baratas)
Muchas gracias a todos
Daniela Rodriguez Loureiro
Local time: 13:02
rack rate
Explanation:
"It's what you pay for a rack", I was told when I asked. "It's just the standard rate without any special discounts".

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Note added at 8 mins (2004-03-31 16:46:38 GMT)
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That\'s the jargon they use in the hotel industry. A \"rack\" is a bed for those uninitiated, and of course it also comes with a \"pot\", though in some countries not.

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Note added at 11 mins (2004-03-31 16:49:33 GMT)
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When I called for rates I asked the rate, and when they told me I asked if that was their \"Rack Rate\". What was explained to me was the \"Rack Rate\" is the normal rate a hotel charges for a room, and in fine print in the Entertainment Book, the hotel is \"supposed\" to give 50% OFF the \"Rack Rate\".
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www.epinions.com/ trvl-review-3244-E9E3774-39505CEB-prod5

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Note added at 11 mins (2004-03-31 16:50:19 GMT)
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Results 1 - 10 of about 79,000 for \"rack rate\". Google.

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Note added at 12 mins (2004-03-31 16:50:56 GMT)
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Sort of like MSRP for a car.

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Note added at 17 mins (2004-03-31 16:55:24 GMT)
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There are also \"rack rates\" with entertainment also included. A lo que te truje, Chencha.
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Henry Hinds
United States
Local time: 10:02
Grading comment
Yes, I've just been told that "rack rate" is the expression used here in Argentina. You´re absolutely right, Henry. Thanks a lot!!
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Summary of answers provided
5 +7rack rate
Henry Hinds
5 +2regular rate
Ltemes
4standard rate
Maria Lorenzo
4walk-in price
Sol
3desk rate
Penelope Ausejo


  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
regular rate


Explanation:
regular rate en vez de "special rate" o "discount rate"

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Ltemes
United States
Local time: 09:02
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 27

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Rantes
43 mins
  -> gracias Rantes :>)

agree  forli: usually to be found on the back of the door.
6 hrs
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
standard rate


Explanation:
exp.

Maria Lorenzo
Spain
Local time: 17:02
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +7
rack rate


Explanation:
"It's what you pay for a rack", I was told when I asked. "It's just the standard rate without any special discounts".

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Note added at 8 mins (2004-03-31 16:46:38 GMT)
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That\'s the jargon they use in the hotel industry. A \"rack\" is a bed for those uninitiated, and of course it also comes with a \"pot\", though in some countries not.

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Note added at 11 mins (2004-03-31 16:49:33 GMT)
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When I called for rates I asked the rate, and when they told me I asked if that was their \"Rack Rate\". What was explained to me was the \"Rack Rate\" is the normal rate a hotel charges for a room, and in fine print in the Entertainment Book, the hotel is \"supposed\" to give 50% OFF the \"Rack Rate\".
...
www.epinions.com/ trvl-review-3244-E9E3774-39505CEB-prod5

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Note added at 11 mins (2004-03-31 16:50:19 GMT)
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Results 1 - 10 of about 79,000 for \"rack rate\". Google.

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Note added at 12 mins (2004-03-31 16:50:56 GMT)
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Sort of like MSRP for a car.

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Note added at 17 mins (2004-03-31 16:55:24 GMT)
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There are also \"rack rates\" with entertainment also included. A lo que te truje, Chencha.

Henry Hinds
United States
Local time: 10:02
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 177
Grading comment
Yes, I've just been told that "rack rate" is the expression used here in Argentina. You´re absolutely right, Henry. Thanks a lot!!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  cmwilliams (X)
3 mins
  -> Gracias, CM.

agree  Susana Galilea
7 mins
  -> Gracias, Susana.

agree  Katty Ossa: trabajè en hotel 2 años, y ese es el tèrmino!
9 mins
  -> Gracias, Katty (Alt + 130).

agree  x-Translator (X)
26 mins
  -> Gracias, Stella.

agree  silviafm
31 mins
  -> Gracias, Silvia.

agree  Emma Cox: yes I reckon this is the most appropriate - (or standard rate too I suppose)
58 mins
  -> Gracias, Emma.

agree  Marian Greenfield: Yup, as organizer of many conferences, that's the term I've heard from hotels...
1 hr
  -> Gracias, Marian.
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
desk rate


Explanation:
Makes sense. Good luck :)

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Note added at 23 mins (2004-03-31 17:02:18 GMT)
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They use it at this hotel:

http://www.khaosanroad.com/buddylodgehotel/

But really I have never heard this neither in Spanish nor in English.

Otherwise I would go for Standard Rate

Penelope Ausejo
Spain
Local time: 17:02
Works in field
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Emma Cox: it's a Thai hotel!!! ;-) I'd agree with you that Standard rate might be used though...
1 hr
  -> Thx for the comment Emma :) And you're right, that's why I added that I haven't heard "tarifa mostrador" ever nor in English nor in Spanish.
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
walk-in price


Explanation:
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Sol
United States
Local time: 12:02
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4
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