Hotel Accomodation

There is a variety of rating systems for hotels across the UK, the most popular being the ‘star rating’ system. Most people will look at this first when deciding where to stay. It goes without saying that the 5-star hotel will be the more expensive option; but it may not be the best choice if you’re looking for somewhere informal, cosy and home-from-home.

A hotel is awarded between one and five stars depending upon its quality:-

These will usually be small hotels with an informal atmosphere, offering a limited number of services but with a reasonable menu selection. One-quarter of the rooms should contain en-suite facilities. They may not offer a bar and may not even have a reception area.

These will be larger hotels with a higher standard of accommodation and employing more staff. Guests must be offered a ‘lounge service’ and non-residents will be allowed entry for dining purposes. It will almost certainly have a more formal reception area. One-half of the rooms should contain en-suite facilities.

These will be small or well-appointed luxury hotels offering some room service and employing more professional staff. All rooms should be en-suite with a bath.

These are larger hotels with 24-hour room service, porters and professionally trained staff. There should be suites and banqueting facilities on offer. All rooms will be en-suite with a toilet, shower and bath.

These are the highest standard of large luxury hotels offering everything (and more) than the above. They will offer laundry and dry-cleaning services and incorporate a first-class restaurant with cuisine to match.