The hotel is the face of the city and an indicator of hospitality. For the first time about the hotel industry became known in the XII - XIII centuries. Inns - this is how hotels for travelers used to be called. The first hotels were warehouses, taverns, small furnished rooms or ordinary city houses, where hostesses received noble foreign persons. By 1910, Russia boasted 3,000 such establishments.
Hotel: concept and definition
Tourist activity is actively developing in literally every country. And in order for travelers not to wander in a foreign city in search of an overnight stay, special guest houses were created - hotels. They are still gaining popularity every day.
A hotel is a collection of services, rooms/rooms, recreation facilities, treatment and food. As a rule, the demand for this type of enterprise depends on the location (priority is the city center or the highway), the attractiveness of the institution as a whole, service (variety of rooms, comfortable environment, cleanliness, polite staff),availability of additional entertainment and business centers.
It is possible to single out the main types of hotel complexes. This is a hostel, motel, boarding house, rotel, tourist base, specialized star hotels.
Hostel - cheap and cheerful
Hostel (in other words, "dormitory") is the most budget option for tourists. For a short period of time, a bed is provided, the right to use a shared toilet, shower, dining room, rest room. Most importantly, take care of valuables: as a rule, there are no single rooms in hostels, so you will have to live/sleep with strangers. Hence the downside is the risk of theft. Some dormitories are equipped with shared kitchens, where guests can cook for themselves and not spend money in the dining room. The first economy class hotel (hostel) appeared in 1901 in Germany.
A car is not a place to sleep
Motel (translated from English as a car + hotel) is a roadside hotel for car tourists with special services and its own parking for cars. Such a hotel company offers comfortable rooms, lounges, canteens / cafes. Some motels are willing to offer their guests private garages, fuel, and assistance with vehicle repairs if needed. Prices for accommodation / overnight stay are usually low here. However, not all roadside hotels can boast the proper level of security. Pay attention to the organization of security, the presence of fences / high fences, etc.
Guest private mansions
Pension - privatea hotel ready to accommodate up to 10 - 15 people. Most often these are separate houses / mansions in a quiet beautiful place, which were built for a large family, but due to certain circumstances they began to surrender to tourists. Serves either the hostess herself or a hired maid. Guests are provided with a cozy private room, meals and other services at the discretion of the owners. Prices, as a rule, vary depending on the location of the boarding house, its attractiveness and the services provided. But in any case, it's cheaper than regular or star hotels.
Rotel: two in one
Rotel is one of the most unusual hotels, as it is a mobile car with one or two beds, a toilet, a small kitchen and a changing cabin. It has a dual function: at night - sleep and relaxation, and during the day - acquaintance with the city. Ideal for those who like to try something new and original. If you are “stuck” in a transfer city for a day, then you can safely settle in a rotel, thereby combining business with pleasure: you can relax between trips and get acquainted with sights and interesting places.
Holiday camps for activists
Tourist base is a separate hotel complex designed specifically for active travelers. Camp sites are built in the best picturesque places where both children and adults come to relax: ski trips, mountain, water tours, he alth treatments, walking tours and other entertainmentprograms will not allow you to sit all day in the room. What is the cost in this case? Hotels of this type set prices depending on the city and the services offered, but, as a rule, accommodation in them is affordable for the middle class of citizens. Here you can see whole families joining the sport and culture; athletes training before important competitions; company of friends/colleagues who came to unite and relax.
Hotel classes
The most popular are specialized hotels located in the city center (or closer to the center). The cost, quality of service and range of services here are an order of magnitude higher than those described earlier. So that tourists do not waste time looking for the best and most suitable hotel, a star classification system has been created that allows you to calculate your budget and immediately determine your desires and opportunities.
One Star (Category D)
Cheap hotels with one star have the same type of rooms and a minimum number of services. You can stay here if you are an active tourist and you need a room only for a night's rest and sleep. Otherwise, you will be bored, as the economy class hotel does not provide entertainment programs. The rooms themselves are usually small, modest, but cozy.
Two stars (category C)
A two-star hotel is a budget option for a stay with a limited list of services: a room, a shower, a TV, and sometimes breakfast. Also suitable for one or more nights for an activetraveller.
Three Stars (Category B)
Middle class hotels have a three-star status and are in great demand in resort towns. Here they can offer their guests single/double rooms with TV, mini-bar, refrigerator, private bathroom and daily cleaning. In addition, on-site cafes, laundries, private lounges and business centers.
Four Stars (Category A)
High-class hotels are conveniently located in the city center and, in addition to the above services, include additional (often free) features: swimming pool, gym, conference centers, food, spa, massage, etc. Prices for such rooms are, of course, high. However, the level of service, the availability of the main attractions of the city and the possibility of high-class recreation are the main advantages for which tourists are ready to fork out.
Five stars (De Luxe category)
Not every hotel is able to get the title of the best. This is a separate "city" with its own infrastructure: restaurants, bars, fitness centers, shops, clubs, beauty salons, multi-room apartments, parking lots, car rentals, etc. The prices here are very high, even exorbitant for some tourists, however, they offer appropriate accommodation. Still, De Luxe is an exclusive hotel. Let's take a closer look at what De Luxe and extra class are:
In the five-star room, the guest can use a private bathrooma room where you can find a complete set of bedding, towels, cosmetics
Also in the room there is a large comfortable bed, a color TV with many channels, a telephone, air conditioning, a coffee machine with capsules, a mini-bar, a refrigerator and other appliances that make life easier
Daily cleaning of the room by "silent" maids who try to clean up in your absence, so as not to interfere with your rest. If you are forced to spend the whole day in a hotel, then you can hang a “do not disturb” sign on the door of the room
Depending on the class of the room itself, you may be able to order food / drinks in the room. You do not have to go down to the hotel restaurant or bar: the service staff will bring the order
Guests can relax not only in a comfortable room, but also relax in the pool, massage, spa, work out in the gym, hold a business meeting at the convention center or book a car for a trip to a concert / theater /cinema etc
Hospitality
A hotel is not just a place to sleep / stay, it is the first thing a tourist pays attention to when he arrives in an unfamiliar city. And the first impression and mood will depend on how they serve and accept him at the hotel.
