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What makes a 3 or 4 star hotel?

Three star: A broad range of amenities are available, exceeding above-average accommodation needs. Service and design are of good quality. Four star: With a wide range of facilities, superior design qualities and excellent service, these hotels offer a deluxe guest experience.



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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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5 star – Luxury accommodation. A five-star venue will have everything four-star accommodation offers but to a much higher standard. Multiple room and suite options will be available, as well as a range of services such as different restaurants, top-quality spa facilities and more.

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4 star – Four-star accommodation is good quality. Hotels will typically have additional services, such as a gym and swimming pool, business suites, and on-site restaurant services. 5 star – Luxury accommodation. A five-star venue will have everything four-star accommodation offers but to a much higher standard.

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Zero star hotel' has no walls or ceiling CLOSE. A suite in the “Null Stern Hotel,” which translates to “zero star hotel” in Switzerland.

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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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Service: Motels offer fewer services than hotels. Facilities: Motels have fewer facilities than hotels. Location: Motels are located near motorways while hotels have more central locations in cities. Communal space: Motels often have no communal space except for a small reception for checking in.

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Additionally, amenities such as a spa and room service come as a standard. However, what sets six star hotels, and even seven star rated hotels apart is their extraordinary services. With personal butlers, limousines, on site galleries and hair stylists, these hotels certainly are a step above the rest.

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Hotels are classified according to the hotel size, location, target markets, levels of service, facilities provided, number of rooms, ownership and affiliation etc. Besides these classifications hotels are often classified with the Star, Diamond or Crown system, depending on geographic location.

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

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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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Marriott International is known as an innovative leader in luxury hospitality. Each of our globally recognized luxury brands offer owners long term value through category leadership, engagement with loyal and coveted consumers, and dedicated luxury expertise to support operations.

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Also known as superior hotels, four-star hotels are large, upscale establishments, fully staffed, and complete with tons of extras. The spacious rooms are beautifully designed with premium furnishings and include luxurious touches like lavish bedding and fine bath products.

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  • Member status. Stay 0 - 9 nights/year. view benefits.
  • Silver Elite. Stay 10 nights/year. VIEW BENEFITS.
  • Gold Elite. Stay 25 nights/year. VIEW BENEFITS.
  • Platinum Elite. Stay 50 nights/year. VIEW BENEFITS.
  • Titanium Elite. Stay 75 nights/year. VIEW BENEFITS.
  • Ambassador Elite. Stay 100+ nights/year + $23,000+ USD Annual Qualifying Spend.


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