What is the difference between the star categories of hotels? Who gives hotel the star categorization?

Hotels can receive a rating of 1 to 5 stars, stars denotes the available facilities and standard in the hotel. Star classification is done by department of tourism, Government of India committed known as HRACC (hotel & restaurant approval & classification committee) once the hotel owner send an application for the classification, committee members visit and grade the hotel. 1 star hotel - that only provide bare necessities for a night's stay 2 star hotel - offers the basic necessities of a B.Ed and bathroom in each room and may offer some limited amenities. 3 star hotel - offers balance between affordability and amenities. 4 star hotel -upscale hotel that provides amenities, activities and extras to create a full experience for multi night stays. 5 star hotel- It provides a luxurious experience and high end accommodation.

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Hotels can be given a star rating between 1 and 5, with more stars indicating better amenities and quality standards. Following receipt of an application for classification from the hotel owner, the HRACC (hotel & restaurant approval & classification committee) of the Government of India visits the hotel to assign it a star rating. One-star accommodations that merely offer the basic minimum for a single night's stay A B.Ed. And bathroom are provided in each room of a two-star hotel, along with possibly a few minimal amenities.

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Ministry of Tourism classifies based on operating hotels in the following categories: Star Category Hotels: 5 Star Deluxe, 5 Star, 4 Star, 3 Star, 2 Star & 1 Star Heritage Category Hotels: Heritage Grand, Heritage Classic & Heritage Basic. Classification of Hotels Star Ratings - 5 Star - These are hotels that offer only the highest level of accommodations and services. The properties offer a high degree of personal service. Although most five star hotels are large properties, sometimes the small independent (non-chain) property offers an elegant intimacy that cannot be achieved in the larger setting. Typical National Chains: Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons. 4 Star Mostly large, formal hotels with smart reception areas, front desk service, and bellhop service. The hotels are most often located near other hotels of the same caliber and are usually found near shopping, dining, and other major attractions. The level of service is well above average and the rooms are well lit and well furnished. Typical National Chains: Hyatt, Marriott. 3 Star Typically these hotels offer more spacious accommodations that include well-appointed rooms and decorated lobbies. Bellhop service is usually not available. They are often located near major expressways or business areas, convenient to shopping and moderate to high priced attractions. Example - Holiday Inn, Hilton. 2 Star Typically smaller hotels managed by the proprietor. The hotel is often 2 - 4 stories high and usually has a more personal atmosphere. It is usually located near affordable attractions, major intersections and convenient to public transportation. Furnishings and facilities are clean but basic. Most will not have a restaurant on site but are usually within walking distance to some good low-priced dining. 1 Star- Usually denotes independent and name brand hotel chains with a reputation for offering consistent quality amenities. The hotel is usually small to medium-sized and conveniently located to moderately priced attractions. The facilities typically include telephones and TVs in the bedroom.

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Hi, Star Categorization of hotels determines the standard and quality of service provided by a hotel. Star categorization ranges from one star to seven star. Apart from quality of service there are other factors that are considered which providing a star to a hotel and these factors include- - No of Rooms - Type of rooms (Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Suite, Executive suite, Presidential Suite etc.) - Size of Rooms - Size of bathrooms - No of restaurants - Facilities provided (Gym, Spa, and Concierge etc.) - Type of Service - Ownership and affiliations The star categorization is provided by Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI) and Hotel and Restaurant Association Classification Committee (HRACC). The members of these two committees along with central and state tourism department officials visit the property experience the Service and standards and then collectively reach a conclusion.

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It is a common knowledge that more star means a better hotel but there is no international standard for allocating them. Hotels are either self-assessed, in which case the owners can give themselves 7 stars if they feel they deserve them, or they are assessed by private companies, as is the case in the UK, or the government. The following is a general guideline of what you can expect from hotels that are star rated: 1 Star: Basic room options, shared bathroom facilities in some cases and a vending machine near the lobby where meals are self-served. 2 Star: Basic room options, colour tv and an in-house bar/restaurant. 3 Star: Multiple room options, restaurant, gym facilities and conference room/ business facilities available. 4 Star: Multiple rooms/ suite options, restaurants and bars on site, business facilities, concierge services, swimming pool, gym and creche. 5 Star: Luxury accommodation with all of the above facilities and more.

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Star categorization-Now this is actually quite a trick question. Really there is no such certificate or documentation provided. It's just a globally understood concept that establishes the fact of which star category a hotel belongs to. Technically the HRAC (Hotel & Restaurant Association Committee) is responsible for this but it obvious that these star categorisation can be understood on the basis of a few fixed parameters: The size: No. of floors, no. of rooms, area of hotel and location. The tariff. The extra amenities provided to the guest. The fooding setup: whether they provide multicultural cuisine in multi-restaurant setups or single restaurant setups. The staff strength. So basically, the entire look and feel of the hotel have a great role to play. All these factors categories the hotel ranging from 1 star to 5 stars and surprisingly although a few hotel may claim, there is a no 7 star hotel.This term has come up to emphasis certain attributes that stand apart from the other 5-star hotel league.

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