The Meaning of the Hotel Star Rating System

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Although we all may have heard some things or known at some point in time about hotels with more than five stars, we know that these are rare cases which tend to be exceptions and not very common.

Generally, depending on the amount of stars a hotel accrues, you’ll find that one hotel will be more economical than another, all based on the total amount of its stars. In the same manner, the more stars a hotel has, the better the quality of service you’ll receive while staying there.

The entity in charge of determining the conditions by which hotels will be held accountable and which will determine whether they receive one or five stars, is the Worldwide Organization of Tourism. In spite of this recognized body, these days every country tends to have its own rules and requirements for determining hotel classifications. This is why one could easily be in a situation where a 3-star hotel in one country may differ in the services it offers when compared with a 3-star hotel of another country.

At any rate, there’s always customers for all the different types of hotels.

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If you’re interested in knowing a bit more about what services are offered within hotels rated with 1 to 5 stars, below is a brief description at each stage:

One star hotels: will mostly only have one private bedroom and may or may not include a bathroom. Aside from the bed, it’ll have very little other accommodations and decor. Usually it is a family owned business, warm and home-like.
Two star hotels: will have private bathrooms, a cafeteria service or dining room/area. The accommodations are more or less the same as with one star hotels, but there are a few more services available.
Three star hotels: will have a spacious entry hall and reception area, in-house cleaning services, will offer breakfast and are usually located on or near to main avenues and streets of the cities, in order to be easily found.
Four star hotels: Along with five star hotels, these will be the most luxurious within the classifications. They’ll have conference rooms for business meetings or private gatherings, and large areas for recreation.
Five-star hotels: Last but definitely not least, the five star hotel is the most luxurious and costly in the five star rating system. More often than not, they’re an attraction in and of themselves, as they will offer everything and anything you might need, without having to step outside their doors. Some of its services would be: private jacuzzi in the bathrooms, full-service meals and drinks offered at any hour of the day or night, entertainments such as in-house casinos and pools, spas, gyms and much more.