How to Find the Perfect Accommodation for Your Next Trip full free guidence helpful for tourism students part 1

TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION 

There are different types of accommodation units catering demand of varied classes of tourists. It is important that a tourism professional be aware of all categories of accommodation and be able to think clearly about which ones they may wish to identify for their guest. The types of accommodation include:

1. Accommodation in the Organised Sector:

This refers to different types of hotels and other such accommodation available to us. They belong to the organised sector as records and information regarding them is easily available. The accommodation types in this sector include:

i. Five Star Deluxe Hotels (International Hotels)

These are the modern western style usually located in the metropolitan cities and at primary tourist destinations. Such hotels have large number of rooms normally ranging between 200 to 1000 rooms. They are categorised by certain internationally accepted system of classification and standards which include a given number of facilities and services, restaurants, particular size of rooms, lobby, bathrooms, business centre facilities, swimming pool and other luxurious services. These hotels are placed in various star categories. There are five such categories ranging from five stars to one. star, depending upon the facilities and services provided. These hotels provide, in addition to accommodation, all other facilities and services that make the stay an interesting and comfortable experience.

These hotels usually cater the demand of high end tourists and business executives

ITC maurya , new delhi 

il. First Class Hotels (A-Class Hotels)

These are a luxurious hotel that contains the most of the facilities that are provided in the Five Star hotels. These types of hotels are also located in metropolitan and developed cities and at major tourist destinations. They cater the demand of both tourists and business class

ili. Commercial Hotels

The leela , new delhi 

These hotels cater primarily to people who are visiting a place for commerce or business Commercial hotels are located in important commercial and industrial centres of large cities

iv. Resort Hotels

These hotels are located near mountains, beaches and other areas abounding in natural beauty. Resort hotels cater to the needs of the holiday maker, the tourist and those, who by reasons of health, desire a change of atmosphere. Rest, relaxation and entertainment are the key factors around which resorts are built. The primary motive of a person visiting them is rest and relaxation In India we have beach resorts, hill resorts, summer resorts, health resorts and wild life resorts. They primanly offer a stay in the natural surroundings. Majority of the resort hotels are seasonal

V. Apartment Hotel

Services apartment hotel

A hotel that rents fumished accommodation as a long term residence from months up to several years and usually provides all hotel services. These hotels are suitable for those who need to stay far from home for a long time. The prices in apartment hotels are often lower than in ordinary hotels. Apartment hotels are located in big cities and operate exclusively under European plan where no meals are provided to the guests. Services and facilities provided in apartment hotels are comparable to those of an average well regulated hotel.

vi. Floating Hotels

These hotels are located on the surface of the sea, river or lake water. House boats of Kashmir and Kerala which are very popular among tourists are the best examples of floating hotels. In some countries old luxury ships have been converted into floating hotels and cater the demand of large number of tourists. Facilities and services of a hotel are provided in these floating hotels and these also have various categories based on the range of facilities and services provided by them.

vii. Heritage Hotels

Heritage hotels are old monuments or palaces converted into hotels which offer a royal

experience to its guest. In India heritage hotels' cover running hotels in palaces/castles/forts/havelies/hunting loges/ residence of any size built prior to 1950. The facade, architectural features and general construction should have the distinctive qualities and ambience in keeping with the traditional way of life of the area.....

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