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pension

 
Dictionary: pen·sion2   (päN-syôN') pronunciation
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n.
  1. A boarding house or small hotel in Europe: "A pension had somewhat less to offer than a hotel; it was always smaller, and never elegant; it sometimes offered breakfast, and sometimes not" (John Irving).
  2. Accommodations or the payment for accommodations, especially at a boarding house or small hotel in Europe.
  3. Room and board.

[French, from Old French, payment. See pension1.]


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A pension is a family-owned guesthouse or boarding house. This term is used in France, Spain, Italy and other Continental European countries, where one can usually get a room with a shared bathroom. These small businesses may offer special rates for travellers staying longer than a week.

In Switzerland these family run guesthouses may be located in historic old buildings, have beautifully designed rooms with private bathrooms and usually have a restaurant for breakfast and dinner. They are less expensive than a full service hotel, since they are family run and have limited services beyond lodging and food. A real advantage is ongoing interaction with the owners which may provide a more enjoyable experience.

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