Hotel Star Rating Are They Reliable?


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Hotel Star Rating Are They Reliable?

By admin | December 14, 2007

For travelers and other people who frequently stay in a hotel this rating system is not new. They already know what to expect from a 3-star hotel compared to a 5-star hotel. In several countries, the standard criteria for categorizing hotels are done by an authorized organization. There have been efforts aimed in unifying the hotel classification system in order for it to become internationally recognized. Apparently, vast differences exist within one class of hotel in terms of quality of accommodation, food, and various services.

The more stars a hotel has, the more amenities and facilities it offers. When staying in a 5-star or more hotels, any of your wish and desires, regardless of the food being served or the bed is not comfortable enough, is taken seriously by hotel personnel.

One to two-star hotels offer the basic like the bed, small couch, shower room, and a phone. Do not expect spas, fitness centers or extravagant resorts, they have none. Three to four-star hotels have more extravagant restaurants, additional and bigger suites, and more personal services such as a concierge, receptionist, elevator boy, etc.

Of course five-star and above hotels boast of premier resorts, world class casinos, fine-dine restaurant, sports areas, condominium complex, and more. Frequently, these types of hotels talk big of having something that other hotels do not have.

Famous Seven and Six Star Hotels

The Burj Al Arab Hotel claimed itself as the only “7-Star Hotel” in the world. It is a luxury hotel situated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Standing at 321 meters (1,053 ft.), it is currently the tallest building exclusively used as a hotel. Its iconic structure symbolizes the urban transformation of Dubai as well as to mimic the billowing sail of a boat.

Some “7-Star Hotel” that are under construction include the Morgan Plaza in Beijing, the Flower of the East in Iran, the Centaurus in Pakistan, and the Pentominium in the Philippines.

One of the most famous “5-Star” hotels is the Palazzo Versace Hotel Gold Coast in Australia. If you are thinking of the famous designer you are right! All furniture are either specifically designed for the hotel or part of a Versace home collection. It is indeed the world’s first Versace Hotel. It is the most expensive hotel in Australia.

Other famous “6-star” hotels are the Crown Macau casino, St. Regis Shanghai Hotel, and South Beach’s Setai, considered as the only American six-star hotel.