The Official Hotel & Resort Guide developed the hotel rating system, which originally was available only to travel agents. The Mobile Travel Guide, a consumer guide, rates all U.S. hotels and foreign ones. Rating systems differ between the U.S. and other countries, so you should view worldwide hotel ratings only as general guidelines.
One-star hotels are usually small and independently owned. Although inexpensive, they provide simple accommodations with little or no amenities.
Two-star hotels tend to be small to medium-size but offer more extensive facilities than one-star hotels at an affordable price.
Three-star hotels offer more amenities that can appeal to business travelers. They have more staff and more personalized service.
Four-star hotels provide what is considered to be superior to deluxe accommodations. These include 24-hour room service and on-site restaurant facilities.
Five-star hotels offer everything that four-star hotels do, but with what is considered to be flawless service and the highest comfort standards. Five-star hotels also offer state-of-the-art facilities.
