room service

noun

: service provided to hotel guests in their rooms

also : the hotel department responsible for such service

ordered a meal from room service

Examples of room service in a Sentence

He ordered a meal from room service.

Recent Examples on the Web

The inn doesn’t have a restaurant, but substantial room service selections—think lobster nachos, pasta al limone, and steak frites—are provided by neighboring restaurant Lalla Grill. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

The cruise line also automatically adds a 20% gratuity to purchases including beverages, beverage packages, specialty dining, room service, minibar items and spa and salon services, according to the policy. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

In the report, Gen Z owners said they're most drawn to amenities like activities and food and beverage, including room service. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Instead, call housekeeping or room service to pick up the dishes directly from your room. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for room service

• disservice
• preservice
• interservice
• nervous
• nervus