Classification of Hotels

Hotels are generally classified by their style and location. Each

classification is geared to a specific clientele. Several companies classify
hotels according to amenities and services by using a star system. The
more stars, the more luxurious the hotel. For the most part, classifications
can vary within each type of hotel style. However, it is rare for budget
hotels to attain extremely high ratings, because they do not have the
amenities necessary for higher classifications.
A. On the basis by location
1.

Downtown / Commercial / City hotel

These hotels are situated at the heart of city, basically
designed to carting sheet stay business clients. The hotel is very
expensive at the startup cost is very high. Hotel vaishali is an
example of Downtown hotel in Kathmandu.

2. Resort
This hotel are eco-friendly commercial hotel, basically
designed for long stag guest entitled from hill, bank of the river,
where the natural beauty has its significances. . Popular
amenities may include: spas, pools, beach or mountain locations,
on-site kids activities, restaurants, pool bars and babysitting
services .In European country resorts are seasonally operated
cratering establishment. Resorts provide all the facilities as
offered star categories hotel link as Godavary village resorts is
in Godavary

3. Transit Hotel
Transit hotel are usually located such as airport, railway,
station, bus station, harbor or ports to catering the passenger.
Airport hotel an example of transit hotel. Airport hotels are
designed to have clean rooms and are booked because of their
close proximity to the airport. Often, they offer shuttles to and
from the airport. Many airport hotels offer business amenities
and restaurants for guests. Airport hotels may have a high
turnover of guests staying for short durations of time, and are
often located in cities.

4.

Motel
The words motel derived from two interrelated words. Motel
and Hotel from America motel are hotel situation on highway
having facilities, parking, lodging, fooding and maintenance. The
target people are passenger.

5.

Sub-urban Hotel
Sub-urban hotel located away from city center it has
advantage rate are moderate or law such hotel are ide for
budget traveler and also the quite beaking organization for their
conference seminar.

B. Depending on length of guest stay

1.

1.

Inns

2.

Apartment

3.

Family Hotels

Inns
Inns located on country side or outside the city. Inns are
family hotel for short staying guest. Inns an older from modern

hotels which is orients from Island, It provide limited facilities

with logging and fooding these day inns are being popular
mostly in America and are operated as holiday inn (Chain Hotel).

2.

Apartment Hotels
Apartment hotels are generally made for long staying
guest with all the facilities. The rates are generally charged on
weekly or monthly raise. It has peaceful surrounding providing
self cooking and serving facility with bed rooms, living room,
denying room and store, generally long staying like scholar
researcher and people working in project.

3.

Family Hotels
These types of hotel are generally operated all the family
members. The hotel provide personal services to the guest in a
family environment the length of stay of guest in this types
hotel may be for shorter or longer provide.

C. Depending upon the facilities offers

Depending upon the facilities provided the hotels are
categories under different star granding ranges from 1 to 5 star hotels.
There is another category of hotel coming up is 7 star hotel with advances
technology supplementary facilities and services. Greater the facilities,
higher the star rating.
As star hotel which is the highest rating with provided different
facilities such as, center year condition, stander room largest, world to
world carpeting, 24 hour hot and cold water, round clock room, service
shopping arcades, swimming pool, specialty restaurants. Including coffee
shop, bar, disco , sport facilities, health clubs, business center e.t.c.

5-Star Rating
When a hotel has a 5-star rating, expect upscale
accommodations and superior service. Rooms have high-quantity
bedding, exquisite linens, whirlpool tubs and in-room media
amenities. These full service accommodations offer diverse on-site
eateries ranging from fine dining to casual dining and 24-hour room
service. Guests typically enjoy access to concierge services, an onsite fitness facility and plenty of on-site activities, include live
entertainment, golf and water sports. Hotels with a 5-star rating
include luxury establishments that provide exceptional hospitality
and service.

4-Star Rating
Properties with 4-star ratings offer a high level of superior
services, luxurious facilities and an array of amenities. Four-star
hotels are often near shopping districts, provide live entertainment
and offer formal dining. Accommodations come decorated with
stylish and modern dcor. Guests typically have access to a fitness
center and on-site pool. In addition, these properties are spacious
and may offer reception spaces

3-Star Rating
When you opt for a 3-star accommodation, major companies,
shopping centers and major expressways typically surround the
hotel. Such facilities offer spacious accommodations, access to a
fitness center and swimming pools. On-site restaurants typically
serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.

2-Star Rating
Hotels with a 2-star rating might be independently owned or
part of a small to medium chain of establishments. Usually these
properties sit close to area attractions. Rooms come with basic
amenities, including televisions and telephones. Some hotels
provide limited restaurant services, such as serving breakfast. Room
service is not typically offered.

1-Star Rating
Hotels with 1-star ratings offer basic accommodations. These
hotels offer few services and rarely have additional amenities like
laundry rooms, fitness centers and swimming pools. The majority of
1-star hotels do not have on-site restaurants, but most are near
public transportation and have plenty of restaurants within walking
distance.

D.Depending up number of rooms

1.

Small hotel

:- 1-25 rooms

2.

Medium

:- 26-100 rooms

3.

Big/large hotel

4.

Very big/large hotel

:- 101-300 rooms
:- 300-up rooms

E. According to plan

1.

American plan (AP)

2.

Modified American plan (MAP)

3.

Bed and breakfast plan (B & B), continental plan (CP)

4.

European plan (EP)

1.

American plan

American plan consists of room charge + 3 meals (Breakfast +

Lunch + Dinner)

2.

Modified American plan (MAP)

This plan consists of room charge + 2meales (Breakfast +

Lunch/Dinner)

3.

Bed and breakfast plan (B & B), continental plan (CP)

This plan consists of room charge + Breakfast.

4.

European plan (EP)

This plan consists of room charge only.