Hotels provide accommodation along with services such as food and beverage and facilities such as recreation, conference and training arrangements and the organization of formal or private parties. Each hotel has a unique feature associated with it.
Features can be location; number of guest rooms; special services such as concierge, travel assistance and valet parking; private restaurants, bars, business meeting venues, swimming pools etc. such facilities.
The diversity of services and amenities provided by each hotel makes it very difficult to have a single basis for classifying hotels, and if we classify them according to different criteria, there will be some hotels that fall into more than one group. The criteria by which hotels are classified are as follows:
Standard Classification of Hotels
The star classification system is among the most widely accepted hotel ratings worldwide. Hotels in different countries are rated by government or semi-official sources, independent rating agencies, or sometimes the hotel operators themselves.
The brief description of the various star categories is as follows:
One-star Hotels
These properties are usually small and independently owned properties with a family atmosphere. Meals can be quite basic, limited facilities. For example, lunch may not be served or some bedrooms may not have en-suite bathrooms or showers.
However, maintenance, cleanliness and comfort will be an acceptable standard.
Two Star Hotels
Hotels in this class will typically be small to medium sized and offer more expensive facilities than one-star hotels. Guests can expect a comfortable, well-equipped overnight stay that usually includes en-suite bathrooms and showers.
Reception and other staff will aim for a more professional one-star presentation and provide a broader range of simple services, including food and beverages.
Three-star Hotels
At this level, hotels are generally sized to support higher staff levels, as well as a significantly higher quality and range of facilities than lower star ratings. The reception and other common areas will be larger and the restaurant will normally cater to non-residents.
All bedrooms will have en-suite bathrooms and showers and will offer a good standard of comfort and equipment, such as direct-dial telephones and toiletries in the bathrooms. Besides room services, some services can be expected for business travelers.
Four Star Hotels
Expectations at this level include luxury as well as quality of furniture, decor and equipment in every aspect of the hotel. Bedrooms also often offer more space than at lower star levels. They will be well designed with coordinated furniture and decor.
En-suite bathrooms will have both a bathtub and a shower. There will be a high staff to guest ratio, with porter services, round-the-clock room service, laundry and dry cleaning services. Restaurants will take a serious approach to their cuisine.
Five-star Hotels
Five-star hotels offer spacious and luxurious accommodations that meet the best international standards throughout the hotel. The interior should impress with its quality and attention to detail, comfort and elegance. The flooring must be flawless.
Services should be formal, well-regulated, and impeccable in the care given to the intruder's need. The restaurant will demonstrate a high level of technical skill. Staff will be knowledgeable, helpful and knowledgeable in all aspects of customer service, combining efficiency with kindness.
Heritage Hotels
Heritage hotels, which are newly added to the hotel industry, are properties established in small castles, palaces or haveles, which were the mansions of former royal and aristocratic families. They added a new dimension to cultural tourism.
In a heritage hotel, a visitor is offered rooms with their own history, served traditional cuisine toned down to the requirements of the international palate, hosted by folk artists, attend events that allow a glimpse into the region's heritage, and bask in an atmosphere of the past that lives and breathes.
Heritage hotels can be further divided into three types:
Heritage
Heritage Classes
Heritage Great
Classification of Hotels by Size
The number of guest rooms in a hotel is a criterion for classifying hotels. Hotels can be divided into the following categories based on the number of rooms or the size of the hotel:
small hotel
In India, hotels with twenty-five or less are classified as small hotels. However, hotels with less than 100 rooms are considered small in developed countries of Europe and America. These hotels provide clean and comfortable accommodation but with swimming pool, restaurant, bar etc. It may not provide luxury facilities such as
Medium Hotel
Hotels with twenty six to one hundred rooms are called middle hotels. However, in developed countries, hotels with up to 300 rooms are called medium-sized.
Grand Hotel
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Hotels with 01 to 300 rooms are considered large hotels. Whereas in the developed world, hotels with 400 to 600 rooms are called large hotels.
Very Big Hotel
Hotels with more than 300 guest rooms are known as very large hotels in our country. In developed countries, hotels with 600 to 1,000 rooms can be considered very large.
Classification of Hotels by Location
The location of the hotel is one of the most important criteria for the traveler to choose a hotel and operate a hotel. Hotels are located in the city centre, in the suburbs, in scenic places such as hill stations and sea beaches, near a port of entry to a country, etc. it could be. According to their location, they can be divided into the following categories:
City Center Hotel
A city hotel is located in the city center, business center, shopping areas, theater, public buildings, etc. located a short distance from places. The center of the city may not necessarily be the geographic center, but it refers to an area. It is considered the commercial center of the city.
Room rates at these hotels may be higher than comparable hotels in other areas to cover the large investment in land. They are generally preferred by business customers as they find it convenient to stay close to the location of their business activities.
Lower City Hotel
Because the cost of land is higher in the city center and space is limited, some entrepreneurs are building their hotels near the outskirts of the city. These hotels, which offer similar facilities to the hotels in the city center, are located in the suburban areas and have the advantage of a quieter environment. Such hotels are ideal for those who prefer to get away from the noise and chaos of the city.
Guests may stay longer at these hotels than at a hotel in the city. Room rates in such hotels are reasonable and can attract budget travelers.
Holiday Hotel
Hotels located in touristic places such as hill stations, sea beaches and rural areas are called holiday hotels. These hotels have a very calm and natural ambiance. They are mostly far from cities and are located in a pollution-free environment. Room rates at these hotels can range from medium to high depending on the additional services offered.
These hotels provide accommodation facilities such as golf, summer and winter support, etc. Combine it with leisure activities such as Some of these hotels are envisioned as a dream destination for guests who want to enjoy the beauty of nature and have an unforgettable holiday. Occupancy at resorts is normally higher during holiday time and weekend when guests want to take a break from their weekly routine.
Airport Hotel
Airport hotel is located in the vicinity and other ports of entry. These hotels, which offer all the services of commercial hotels, are generally preferred by passengers who want to take a break during their journey.
Motel
The word " Motel" is formed by the combination of the words "motor" and "hotel". They are primarily located on highways and provide modest accommodation for road travelers. The development of extensive road networks in the early twentieth century led to an increase in the number of people traveling with their own vehicles.
This phenomenon was quite common in the Americas and Europe. The concept of motel emerged because the passenger traveling with their own vehicle needed a neat and clean accommodation for the night.
buoy
As the name suggests, floats are accommodation features that float on water. This category consists of all accommodation facilities built on rafts or semi-submersible platforms and includes cruise ships and floating boats.
Some offer luxury accommodation as well as food and beverage facilities for guests.
