How "light" the hotels of the stars: the nuances that you don't know

Worldwide, the number of stars the hotel is considered one of the most important criteria when choosing a place of residence. While tourists often wonder due to the fact that "four-star" hotel in Paris or London is fundamentally different from the "Quartet" somewhere in Istanbul or Bangkok.

How is the ranking of hotels, and that a traveler needs to know to avoid disappointment?

It may seem strange, but today the common system of assigning stars hotels in the world. In 1989, the world Tourism Organization (WTO) made with a specially developed standard, which, however, were purely Advisory in nature.

As for "star", it is WTO proposed to define very simple. For the single "stars" was enough to have a room with an area of 8 square metres with a minimum necessary for living furniture and common to all facilities in the corridor. Two "stars" were assigned to the hotels where the rooms were with a separate toilet and a TV, and on-site housed a restaurant.

"Three-star" hotels were supposed to provide guests with air conditioning, telephone and tea and a bath or shower. The size of the room could not be less than 12 square meters. Four "stars" meant for the guests a convenient location, a change of clothes every day, elevators and there is entertainment.

"Five-star" hotel was obliged to take care for a variety of clients ranging from training in the fitness center and ending with the hairdresser. In such complexes, there are shops and restaurants for every taste.

In many countries the classification of accommodation facilities is regulated by local laws, as in Denmark and Spain, with a special Department of tourism, both in the UK and France, or associations of hotels in Austria and Germany.

Also in some European countries there is a uniform system Hotelstars Union with 270 criteria of the definition of "star". Based on these various points, the Commission of experts decides on the award of the hotel of any assessment.

It is also worth mentioning that the classification is not mandatory and many owners of great hotels with the highest level of service is fine without any exceptions. Therefore, we can say that the "stardom" of the property is a relative term, though and helps you choose the most appropriate option.

In many countries, to the assignment of the "stars" are very loose. In Turkey, Egypt, Morocco or Tunisia, the proprietor may add your hotel, 1-2 "stars" to attract more customers. In these countries, compliance with the rules the following officials from the tourism Ministry, but it is often decided for a fee.

In the world there are hotels that did not hesitate to arrogate to themselves 6 or even 7 "stars." Those sins Signiel hotel in the capital, Seoul, South Korea. Officially, the facility has 5 stars, but the owners don't want to deal with it. The hotel is located in the 555-metre skyscraper and offers all conceivable types of services, including transfer to a private helicopter.

Signiel hotel can offer the biggest in the country, and maybe in Asia, the selection of sparkling wines, and the price ranges from $ 390 for the easiest standard to $ 5,000 for "Royal Suite". There is a "semizvezdny" hotel in China — it is in the center of Shanghai called Wanda Reign.

In the Russian Federation on the basis of ranking hotels lies the government resolution "On approval of the procedure of classification of tourist industry." As specialists in determining the class of the hotel, are accredited experts who are evaluating a variety of settings.

Mandatory universal classification of objects introduced in 2019, and before that were tested, only hotels Sochi and the city, which hosted the matches of the world Cup. In 2021 no property in Russia can not work, not having received the rating according to government regulation.

Experts use when determining rank point system. The number of "stars" is the final result determined by the number of points. "Three-star" hotel enough to score 56 points, and "five-star" not less than 104. Historical hotels, vacation homes and resort facilities, has its own special rating system.

Experts instantiate an object of the points for a variety of moments. For example, quality flooring can be estimated at 1-3 points, it's 2 points, and the presence of the bathroom stool — 1 point. Concepts such as "atmospheric" and "comfort" to Express in numerical terms is difficult, therefore, consider only the material side of the question.

The Commission of experts that evaluates the hotel describes it infrastructure, the presence of one or another of furniture and equipment in the rooms, service, and cleanliness. For a star enough that a quarter of the rooms had a private bathroom. For other permitted toilet and shower on the floor.

Linen in these hotels are changed every five days and towels every three days. Guests can also offer continental Breakfast. For the two "stars" you must have single and double rooms with private bathrooms, which should be at least 50% of the Fund.

Standard hotel room with two "stars"

In "two-star" hotels may be present rooms with and without bathrooms. In this case, the toilet should be placed on the floor and serve no more than 10 people. Shower needs to be designed for no more than 20 living.

Hotels with three "stars" in Russia are the most common. They are required room size of at least 12 square meters for single and 15 square feet for a double. Such objects provide their own generator, allowing to solve the problem of lack of electricity. Each room should be a separate WC.

Bed linen in these hotels are changing, not less frequently than once every three days and towels every day. Guests can count on such additional services as the Breakfast served in the room.In addition, the Commission requires to equip rooms the effective ventilation system and to provide a reserve supply of hot water. Appear in the three "stars" and the security requirements — all public areas should be equipped with surveillance cameras.

For the four "stars" room size starts from 14 sq. meters. The linen is changed every other day and towels daily. Even if the building has only two floors, be sure the service except for those cases where the hotel is located in a building of historical value.

All the public areas are a "four star" hotel should cover wireless Internet access. The hotel must be a café and a restaurant and in-room dining is available around the clock. In a hotel should be a doorman, a tour guide and translator.

In "five star" hotel at least 5% of the rooms should get into suites, studios, apartments and suites. Internet in such hotels must be present absolutely everywhere and to be of high quality. The bathrooms provide for disposable toilet seat, Laundry basket, shampoo and hand cream. Bed linen and towels are replaced daily, and the guest can use the Laundry and dry cleaning services. For guests ' entertainment provided by the pools, fitness centers, shops, restaurants and bars.