Friday, 3 February 2012

personal project - research category


CATEGORY

Type of hotels:
Hotel operations vary in size, function, and cost. Most hotels and major hospitality companies that operate have set widely accepted industry standard to classify hotel types. General categories include the following:


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Conference and resort hotels often contain full-sized luxury facilities with full service accommodations and amenities. Some hotels are built specifically to create a captive trade, example at casinos and holiday resort. Though of course hotels have always been built in popular destination, the defining characteristic of a resort hotel is that it exists purely to serve another attraction, the two having the same owners

·         Historic Inns and boutique hotels often contain luxury facilities of vary in size in unique or intimate setting and with full service accommodation. Some hotels have gained their renown through tradition, by hosting significant events or persons

·         Select service

·         Limited service

·         Extended stay

·         Timeshare

·         Destination club





Star rate

5 star:
    These luxury hotels offer the pinnacle of service and pampering. Pristine surrounding often include manicured landscaping and famed works of art. Guests may expect multilingual concierge and/or butler service. Extensive pool, spa and fitness facilities, and gourmet restaurant with world-renowned chef. There is typically a high staff-to-guest ratio. Guestrooms feature ample space, designer linens, and special touches such as fresh flowers, champagne and flat-screen televisions. These hotels most often are located in the most desirable cities or resort destinations


4 star-superior
These exclusive properties offer sophisticated interior and personalized concierge services such as travel arrangements and activity desks. The hotels usually feature opulent restaurants and bar with acclaimed chefs. Sophisticated guest facilities often include equipped fitness and massage centers, and one or more pools. Hotels of this caliber often offer conference facilities with advanced technology and professional event planning. Guestrooms include stylish furnishing, wireless high-speed Internet access, stocked minibars and bathrobes.


3 star-first class
These mid level hotels most often cater to travelling executive with wireless Internet access,fax and copy service, transportation assistance and conference rooms. Hotels of this caliber usually offer reputable reataurants seving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a pool and a fitness room. Accommodations oftens include traditional décor with desks and signature bedding with pillowtop mattresses. Hotels are usually located near convention centers or corporate complexes


2 star-moderate
Typical of chain hotels, these properties offer simple. Consistemt services such as expanded continental breakfasts, high-speed Internet access, and cable televisions with complimentary movies channels. These vulue-oriented hotels often offer outdoor pools and complimentary toiletries. Guestrooms are usually accessible by exterior entrances


1 star-economy
Typical of chain hotels, these properties offer simple, consistent services such as expanded continental breakfast, high-speed Internet access, and cable televisions with complimentary movies channels. These value-oriented hotels often outdoor pools and complimentary toiletries. Guestrooms are usally accessible by exterior entrances


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