• One star hotels
  
  Are likely to be small and independently owned. Facilities would be limited and simple. Rooms may well not have en-suite bathrooms. Maintenance, cleanliness and comfort should be acceptable.
  
  
• Two star hotels
  
  will typically be small to medium sized. Some business hotels would fall into this category. Rooms usually have an en-suite bathroom. Reception, facilities and food offerings will all be broader and more professionally presented.
  
  
• Three star hotels
  
  are usually large enough to offer a significantly greater quality and range of facilities and services than the lower star hotels. Reception and other public areas will be larger and the restaurant will serve both hotel guests and non-guests. All bedrooms will have en-suite bathrooms and will offer a good standard of comfort and equipment, such as a hair dryer, direct dial telephone, toiletries, etc. There will most likely be some room service and some provision for business travellers.
  
  
• Four-star hotels
  
  include a degree of luxury and quality in the furnishings, decor and equipment in all areas of the hotel. Rooms will be larger than in the lower star hotels, and will have well designed, co-ordinated furnishings and decor. The en-suite bathrooms will probably have both bath and shower. Services will include concierge, 24-hour room service, laundry and dry-cleaning, sports, etc. The restaurants will attempt a more serious approach to good cuisine.
  
  
• Five star hotelS
  
  Offer spacious and luxurious accommodation throughout. Interior design should impress with its quality and attention to detail, comfort and elegance. Furnishings should be immaculate. Services should be formal, well supervised and flawless in attention to guests` needs, without being intrusive. There will be a range of restaurants and they will demonstrate a high level of skill in producing dishes to the highest international standards. Facilities will be extensive and will include pool, gym, business center, banquet and conference rooms, shops, salons, etc.
  
  
• Six star hotels
  
  Are not yet fully recognized categories, but some properties describe themselves as such. It is meant to denote an offering significantly different from a five star hotel to warrant a higher category. There are indeed instances where this in fact seems to be true and there is somewhere it is not. At a minimum one can be assure of a very good five star offering.
  
  
• Boutique hotels
  
  Are typically higher end offerings but without the full range of facilities and services offered in a five star hotel. Found in most cities and some more rural areas, they are often luxurious, usually immaculate, and certainly in some way unique such as personality, style, cuisine, etc.
  
  
• Bed and breakfast accommodation
  
  Are typical in country-side areas. They are small, often family operated, and offer clean, usually simple accommodation with a good family style morning meal. While started as an inexpensive option for staying in more rural locations, there are now some very up-market offerings.
  
  
• Motels
  
  Are most frequently found were long distance motor travel necessitates inexpensive places to stop for the night that incorporate easy parking for a variety of vehicles. The services and facilities can be in some cases close to a four star hotel and in other cases more like a one star hotel.

1. High standard of cleanliness throughout
   
   
2. Pricing and conditions of booking made clear.
   
   
3. Local information to help make the best of your stay
   
   
4. Comfortable accommodation with a range of furniture to meet your needs.
   
   
5. Colour television (where signal available) at no extra charge.
   
   
6. Kitchen equipment to meet all essential requirements.

1. How can I pick the best Hotel for me?
2. How can I find the closest ATM to my Hotel?
3. How can I get access to business services and the Internet if my Hotel doesn?t offer those services?

1. How could a stay at a more expensive Hotel provide an even cheaper vacation than staying at a discount Hotel?
2. How can I save money on my room rates?
3. What other types of special discount programs are available?
4. How can I find other businesses that have partnered with my Hotel to provide me even greater rewards for using their services?
5. How can I get a good rate if I don?t have a reservation?
6. What does the term "rack rate" mean?
7. What should I know about rack rates and discounts?
8. What does it mean if I have a coupon that states a rate "with coupon at check in", "space available" and/or walk-in only?

1. can hotels honor my special requests?
2. how can the hotel?s concierge improve my stay in town?
3. do hotels reward you with frequent flyer mileage?
4. do hotels have any loyalty programs of their own?

1. what do i need to know to find out which hotel offers the best room for me?
2. why is requesting a certain location for my room important?

1. will i have to pay an advance deposit to make a reservation?
2. how far beyond the reservation time will the hotel honor my reservation?
3. what are the differences between a confirmed and a guaranteed reservation?
4. what do i need to know about the hotel?s cancellation policy?

1. What should i verify before i make my reservation?
2. What extra charges and fees should i ask about?
3. What information will i need to reserve my room?
4. How will i get to the hotel?
5. Where can i find information on airports so that it will be easier for me to find the rental car counter or meet the hotel?s airport shuttle?
6. How can i decrease the chance that the hotel will break my reservation?

1. Do i need to confirm my reservation?
2. Besides confirming my reservation, what else should i do before i leave on my trip?
3. What if i am delayed, but will still need the room later?
4. What if it turns out that i don?t need my room after all?

1. What will i need to present to the front desk at check-in?
2. What if i get there and they don?t have a room for me?
3. Is there a chance for an even better deal at check-in?
4. What should i verify at check-in?
5. Is there any thing else i might need to pick up at check-in?
6. How can i avoid surprises when i check out?
7. What should i do if i can?t make it out by checkout time?

Safety hints

1. How can i increase my safety in the hotel?s parking lot?
2. How can i protect my valuables while staying at the hotel?
3. How can i improve my safety while staying at the hotel?

Customer Service Issues

1. What should i do if i have a problem with the hotel?
2. What information should i have if i need to contact the hotel?s customer service department?

1. What should i do when I`m ready to check out and leave my room?
2. What do i need to do at check out?

1. How could use a hotel consolidator to make reservations help me save money or find a service when everyone else is sold out?
2. What should i know about using a hotel consolidator before i make reservations with them?
3. Should i confirm my consolidator reservation directly with the travel industry supplier?

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