Star rating can be confusing for some people as different countries often employ different criteria for the rating of hotel. The rating system most usually affiliated with hotels is a one to five star system, and although there is not a strict guideline as to what amenities and prices ranges businesses have to meet in order to receive a certain number of stars, the system can help you narrow down your choices of places to stay, and while it is safe to say that one star rated places will be less expensive than four star places across the board, the prices of places that are rated more closely on the spectrum may rival and compete with each other. To fully understand the rating system for any hotel, here are some explanations of their rating system.
- 1 1/2 star level, these hotels/motels are often the most basic with no added amenities or services. Rooms are very basic and plain and do not offer guests much more than a place to sleep.
- 2 1/2 star level, these hotel offer guest basic rooms with limited services. Often these hotels will offer guest some amenities and services such as limited room amenities, 24 hours front desk, and some many have an onsite restaurant or coffee shop. Rooms are clean and housekeeping service is provided daily.
- 3 ½ star level, these hotel offer guest rooms which are above the basic level and have more in terms of the guest and facilities. These hotels will have a restaurant on site, and will offer guests a wider array of services such as valet services, business services, conference facilities, gym, pool, and many other items.
- 4 1/2 Star Level, these hotels offer guests superior rooms which often have enhanced in room amenities and offer guests a far greater level of services and amenities. Additional services may include, personalized concierge services, a variety of fine dining restaurants, day spas, whirlpools, a variety of suites, and limousine services.
- Lastly is the 5 Star these hotels are rare in any city, as the standard of services and facilities required to be ranked a 5 star hotel is almost unattainable. These hotels will arrange for their guests absolutely anything they wish. Personal butlers are assigned to ensure that the guest will want for nothing.
Now that you fully understand the rating system of a hotel you can now confidently choose which one for you is the best and best for budget also.