{"id":3876,"date":"2024-05-13T19:14:09","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T19:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/?p=3876"},"modified":"2024-05-15T18:09:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T18:09:23","slug":"irctc-retiring-rooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-retiring-rooms","title":{"rendered":"IRCTC Retiring Room\/Dormitory Booking Process &#038; Facility"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-retiring-rooms\/#IRCTC_Retiring_Room\" title=\"IRCTC Retiring Room\">IRCTC Retiring Room<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-retiring-rooms\/#IRCTC_Retiring_Room_Information\" title=\"IRCTC Retiring Room Information\">IRCTC Retiring Room Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-retiring-rooms\/#IRCTC_Retiring_Room_Booking\" title=\"IRCTC Retiring Room Booking\">IRCTC Retiring Room Booking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-retiring-rooms\/#FAQ_Related_to_Booking_Railway_Retiring_Room\" title=\"FAQ Related to Booking Railway Retiring Room\">FAQ Related to Booking Railway Retiring Room<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-retiring-rooms\/#Can_I_book_retiring_room_at_destination_station\" title=\"Can I book retiring room at destination station?\">Can I book retiring room at destination station?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-retiring-rooms\/#Can_I_book_meal_in_retiring_room_at_railway_station_online\" title=\"Can I book meal in retiring room at railway station online?\">Can I book meal in retiring room at railway station online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-retiring-rooms\/#What_is_the_rule_of_retiring_rooms_in_railway_stations\" title=\"What is the rule of retiring rooms in railway stations?\">What is the rule of retiring rooms in railway stations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-retiring-rooms\/#How_to_book_a_retirement_room_at_railway_station\" title=\"How to book a retirement room at railway station?\">How to book a retirement room at railway station?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-retiring-rooms\/#Are_guests_allowed_in_the_railway_retiring_room\" title=\"Are guests allowed in the railway retiring room?\">Are guests allowed in the railway retiring room?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-retiring-rooms\/#How_to_book_a_railway_retiring_room_online\" title=\"How to book a railway retiring room online?\">How to book a railway retiring room online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-retiring-rooms\/#Can_an_unmarried_couple_take_the_room_in_the_IRCTC_retiring_room\" title=\"Can an unmarried couple take the room in the IRCTC retiring room?\">Can an unmarried couple take the room in the IRCTC retiring room?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-retiring-rooms\/#How_to_book_a_retirement_room_offline\" title=\"How to book a retirement room offline?\">How to book a retirement room offline?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-retiring-rooms\/#Can_I_book_a_retirement_room_with_2s_ticket\" title=\"Can I book a retirement room with 2s ticket?\">Can I book a retirement room with 2s ticket?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IRCTC_Retiring_Room\"><\/span>IRCTC Retiring Room<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRCTC retiring rooms are available at railway stations across India for passengers to unwind and prepare for their train journey. There are choices of single, double, and dormitory accommodations, with the option to have rooms with or without air conditioning. Hold onto them for a minimum of <strong>3 hours and a maximum of 48 hours<\/strong>. Bookings are available through the IRCTC website (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rr.irctc.co.in\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.rr.irctc.co.in\/<\/a>) or app up to two months in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3877\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Retiring-Rooms-at-Railway-Stations.jpg\" alt=\"Retiring Rooms at Railway Stations\" width=\"853\" height=\"431\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IRCTC_Retiring_Room_Information\"><\/span>IRCTC Retiring Room Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 635px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 166.266px;\">Features<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 452.734px;\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 166.266px;\"><strong>Booking<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 452.734px;\">Online through IRCTC website\u00a0or app (requires confirmed train ticket PNR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 166.266px;\"><strong>Availability<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 452.734px;\">At major railway stations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 166.266px;\"><strong>Room Types<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 452.734px;\">Single, Double, Dormitory (AC and Non-AC options)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 166.266px;\"><strong>Minimum Booking<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 452.734px;\">3 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 166.266px;\"><strong>Maximum Booking<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 452.734px;\">48 hours (Hourly booking available at some stations)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 166.266px;\"><strong>Charges<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 452.734px;\">Vary based on room type (AC\/Non-AC), duration, and station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 166.266px;\"><strong>Extension Charge<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 452.734px;\">25% of second slot&#8217;s tariff for bookings exceeding 24 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 166.266px;\"><strong>Check-in Requirement<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 452.734px;\">Valid ID proof matching booking details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IRCTC_Retiring_Room_Booking\"><\/span>IRCTC Retiring Room Booking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRCTC Retiring Rooms provide a convenient option to relax and rejuvenate before or after your train trip. These rooms can be <strong>booked online upto two months in advance<\/strong> for a comfortable stay at major railway stations across India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRCTC provides single, double, and dormitory room options to meet your preferences, whether you like the cool comfort of an AC room or the more affordable non-AC option. The minimum duration required is 3 hours, giving you the opportunity for a brief rest or a chance to rejuvenate during a lengthy layover. You have the option to reserve for up to 48 hours for longer wait times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Book-IRCTC-Retiring-Rooms.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To verify the presence and reserve a retiring room, visit the IRCTC Retiring Room website. The easy-to-use interface enables you to quickly choose your preferred station (source or destination), type of room (<strong>AC\/non-AC, single, double, dorm<\/strong>), and length of stay. After you have verified your choices, continue with a safe and secure online payment to complete your reservation. Having a reservation booked ensures that a cozy sanctuary will be ready for you upon arrival at the station.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_Related_to_Booking_Railway_Retiring_Room\"><\/span>FAQ Related to Booking Railway Retiring Room<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_book_retiring_room_at_destination_station\"><\/span>Can I book retiring room at destination station?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definitely! You don&#8217;t need to be concerned about experiencing a lengthy delay at your arrival station. There is an option to reserve an IRCTC retiring room at that location! Simply input your PNR number on the IRCTC website and select &#8220;Book on Destination&#8221; to view room options and make a reservation for your stay. This guarantees a cozy spot to rejuvenate and unwind upon reaching the destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_book_meal_in_retiring_room_at_railway_station_online\"><\/span>Can I book meal in retiring room at railway station online?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definitely! It is simple to reserve a retiring room at the station you are traveling to. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/\"><strong>Zoop to pre-book meals for your train journey<\/strong><\/a>. After inputting your PNR number on the IRCTC platform, you can easily pick the &#8220;<strong>Book on Destination<\/strong>&#8221; option to select your room and duration of stay. This guarantees a cozy spot to relax once you arrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/order-food-delivery-in-train\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Final-1080x90-cta-1-1.webp\" alt=\"Food Delivery in Train\" width=\"1080\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rule_of_retiring_rooms_in_railway_stations\"><\/span>What is the rule of retiring rooms in railway stations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retiring rooms at RCTC provide a comfortable resting choice at train stations. Reservations can be completed online for AC or non-AC options in single, double, or dorm layouts up to two months ahead. The minimum stay requirement is 3 hours, while the maximum stay allowed is 48 hours. Don&#8217;t forget, you must have a verified train ticket in order to make a reservation. Verify availability and reserve your accommodation directly through the IRCTC Retiring Room website: IRCTC Retiring Room.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_book_a_retirement_room_at_railway_station\"><\/span>How to book a retirement room at railway station?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To book an IRCTC retiring room,\u00a0<\/span>At Station (Subject to Availability) <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the retiring room booking counter at your station.<\/li>\n<li>Provide your travel details and inquire about available rooms.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the booking formalities and make the payment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_guests_allowed_in_the_railway_retiring_room\"><\/span>Are guests allowed in the railway retiring room?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, guests are usually allowed in IRCTC retiring rooms, but rules may differ by station. Check with the station for their specific guest policy. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, non-ticketed individuals are not permitted in IRCTC retiring rooms. These rooms are designed to provide a private resting area for passengers with confirmed train tickets. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_book_a_railway_retiring_room_online\"><\/span>How to book a railway retiring room online?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s how to book an IRCTC retiring room online:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get your train PNR number.<\/li>\n<li>Visit IRCTC Retiring Room website.<\/li>\n<li>Login or register.<\/li>\n<li>Enter PNR, station, and desired stay details.<\/li>\n<li>Choose room type and duration (3-48 hrs).<\/li>\n<li>Pay and receive booking confirmation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_unmarried_couple_take_the_room_in_the_IRCTC_retiring_room\"><\/span>Can an unmarried couple take the room in the IRCTC retiring room?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRCTC&#8217;s official policy regarding unmarried couples in retiring rooms is unclear. While some stations might allow it, it&#8217;s best to avoid any potential issues. Consider alternative booking options like hotels if marital status is a concern.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_book_a_retirement_room_offline\"><\/span>How to book a retirement room offline?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To book a railway retiring room offline (IRCTC):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Visit the retiring room counter at your station.<\/li>\n<li>Show your confirmed train ticket PNR and ask about availability.<\/li>\n<li>If available, complete the booking and pay at the counter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_book_a_retirement_room_with_2s_ticket\"><\/span>Can I book a retirement room with 2s ticket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, you cannot book an IRCTC retiring room with a 2S ticket. Bookings are only allowed for passengers with confirmed, RAC (reservation against cancellation) tickets. 2S tickets are waitlisted (WL) and don&#8217;t guarantee a confirmed seat on the train.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Also know: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/2s-in-train-for-budget-friendly-journeys\">Know all about 2S in Trains<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For booking a retiring room, you&#8217;ll need a confirmed ticket category (travel class) like Sleeper, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/cc-in-train\">AC Chair Car<\/a><\/strong>, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.zoop.zoopindiaservice&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/New-orange-Google-Apple-1080x90-final-cta-1.webp\" alt=\"Zoop App for food delivery in train from APP STORE\" width=\"1080\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IRCTC Retiring Room IRCTC retiring rooms are available at railway stations across India for passengers to unwind and prepare for their train journey. There are choices of single, double, and dormitory accommodations, with the option to have rooms with or without air conditioning. 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