Types of Hotels. Hotels are classified according to the hotel size, location, target markets, levels of service , facilities , number of rooms , ownership and affiliation etc. 1.Size - Or number of rooms Under 150 rooms 150 to 299 rooms 300 to 600 rooms More than 600 rooms These categories enable hotels of similar size to compare operating procedures and statistical results . 2.Target Markets Hotel target many markets and can be classified according to the markets they attempt to attract their guests. Business Hotels: - These hotels are the largest group of hotel types and cater primarily to business travellers and usually located in downtown or business districts . 3. World class service: - These are also called luxury hotels , they target top business executives, entertainment celebrities , high- ranking political figures, and wealthy clientele as their primary markets . 4.
Ownership and affiliation provide another means by which to classify hotel property . A guide to different types of hotels and ratings. NEW YORK, N.Y. - Ever wonder why the same hotel gets four stars from one website and three stars from another? What's the difference between a bed-and-breakfast and an inn? What exactly is a boutique hotel, and what do you get when you stay at a resort? Here's a primer on hotel rating systems, categories and definitions. BED-AND-BREAKFAST: An owner-occupied property with no more than 10 or 15 guest rooms, plus common areas. Breakfast is included in room rates. INN: Usually an independently owned property with more than 10 rooms but fewer than 50; often the owner lives onsite. Some inns include dinner and breakfast in room rates; some have full-service restaurants open to the public.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL: Characterized by unique, stylish or even quirky decor and interior design, offering a stark alternative in appearance and experience to chain brands where furnishings may be identical in every location. But ratings can vary widely by source, even for the same hotel brand. India Hotel Classification Guidelines PDF. Hotel. A hotel is an establishment that provides lodging paid on a short-term basis.
The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning or climate control. Additional common features found in hotel rooms are a telephone, an alarm clock, a television, a safe, a mini-bar with snack foods and drinks, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Luxury features include bathrobes and slippers, a pillow menu, twin-sink vanities, and jacuzzi bathtubs.
Larger hotels may provide additional guest facilities such as a swimming pool, fitness center, business center, childcare, conference facilities and social function services. Hotel rooms are usually numbered (or named in some smaller hotels and B&Bs) to allow guests to identify their room. Etymology[edit] History[edit] Types[edit] Upscale luxury[edit] Full service[edit] Category:Hotel types. Classification of hotels.