What is the maximum stars a hotel can have?

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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This type of hotels offers a group of the most luxurious hotel services ever, and until now, there are only two 10-star hotels in the world. Both are located in the United Arab Emirates, specifically Dubai.

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Some hotels have been advertised as seven star hotels. The Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, opened in 1998 with a butler for every room, was the first hotel widely described as a seven-star property.

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How much is a night at Burj Al Arab hotel? Nightly rates at Burj Al Arab hotel start at AED 4,500 (about $1,225) during the low season but keep in mind that during that time, you'd experience the sweltering summer heat. High season rates can be AED 8,000 (about $2,175).

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The hotel “room” is an art installation by Swiss concept artists the Riklin brothers. The “Null Stern Hotel” — which translates to zero star hotel — typically consists of beds in idyllic locations in Switzerland such as vineyards and rolling hills.

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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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Is there such thing as an 8 star hotel? Yes – there is. But there's only one, and that's the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, UAE. The Burj Al Arab oozes luxury and glamour, and comes with a hefty price tag per night.

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While no true 6-star hotels currently exist, some properties offer amenities and service that may warrant a rating above 5 stars.

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1. The Lover's Deep St. Lucia Submarine – The Underwater Hotel. Most expensive room rate: USD 292,000 per night.

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At the apex of Dubai's Palm Jumeirah, a hulking new edifice has appeared. The $1.4 billion hotel-and-residence combo dubbed Atlantis Royal has been 14 years in the making. It is aimed at raising the bar for luxury in the world's most famously opulent city.

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The Burj al Arab is a private resort, and it's closed to non-guests. However, you can visit if you have a dining reservation at one of the restaurants.

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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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Just like restaurants, hotels can get or lose a star over time. But what does this star really mean and what are the consequences if it is lost? Let's take a closer look at what it is and what you can do about it.

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Photo: Burj Al Arab the world's only 10 star hotel.

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