How are hotels and resorts graded?

Hotel star ratings are an internationally-accepted indicator of a hotel's quality, cleanliness and standards. The higher the star rating the more you can expect from the hotel, with one star hotels offering a no frills stay and a five star hotel providing a high-end luxury experience.



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1-Star Rating: The Bare Necessities A one-star hotel is simply a place to rest your head for the night. Generally owned by a sole proprietor, these hotels offer modest rooms with nothing more than a bed and bathroom. There are no restaurants on-site, but there should be one within walking distance of the hotel.

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The difference between a 2 star hotel and 3 star hotel is the amenities provided. While a 2 star hotel will focus on the basics for a one-night stay, 3 star hotels focus primarily on business travels and multi-night stays.

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A two-star hotel is where value meets accommodation. Usually, these hotels are known for their affordable price but are still quite comfortable. If you're in the area to sight-see, rather than to relax at the hotel itself, a two-star hotel is a great place to stay.

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Types of Resorts. There are four primary categories of resorts: golf resorts & beach resorts, island resorts & lake resorts, mountain resorts & ski resorts, and spa resorts.

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First Class This is the full service hotel – A dependable hotel with a full range of services, amenities and facilities, comfortable public areas, many with meeting space – Accommodations suitable for all travelers, may have workspaces or all-suite options.

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A seven-star hotel exceeds even the luxury and premium service required to attain a five-star rating from an official body. These hotels offer something above and beyond a five-star experience, catering to a highly wealthy clientele. They're courting celebrities, captains of industry, and major political figures.

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If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: officially, there is only one 7-star hotel in the world, which is the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. However, a few other hotels unofficially claim this prestigious title too.

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Hotels' primary purpose is to provide comfortable lodging. A resort is more like a self-contained development that can be a destination in its own right. Most travel needs such as dining, entertainment, shopping, local transportation, and more can be found within the resort's establishment.

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The difference between a 4 star hotel and 5 star hotel is the level of pampering and personalized staff attention that guests receive during their stay. While both offer on-site dining and activities, 5 star hotels take their experience above and beyond to make their facility something to brag about.

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So who determines how many stars each hotel receives? In Europe, local government agencies and independent organizations hand out star ratings to hotels. In the U.S., stars are rewarded by a variety of different groups, from travel guidebooks and national consumer travel associations to travel agencies and websites.

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A 1 star hotel is a hotel that only provides the bare necessities for a night's stay, such as a bed and a bathroom. You can expect limited amenities and minimal service from the staff.

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Officially, a 7-star rating is impossible. Across the world, fairly uniform hotel classification systems are used, particularly in instances of international standardisation, such as the European Hotelstars Union (HSU). According to these systems, the maximum rating a hotel can achieve is officially 5-stars.

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