Hotel Classification Flashcards
The hotels can be categorized depending upon their
plan, size, location,
target market, and ownership.
sometimes abbreviated as ** in hotel listings, means that the quoted rate includes three meals a day, i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the ***, the meals are provided by the hotel kitchen.
American Plan (AP)
The , sometimes abbreviated as **, indicates that the quoted rate is strictly for lodging and does not include any meals. All food provided by the hotel is billed separately. Taxes and tips are usually additional as well.
European Plan (EP)
indicates that the quoted rate includes a continental breakfast.
Continental Plan (CP)
means that the quoted rate includes two meals a day, including breakfast and either lunch or dinner. In the **, these meals are provided by the hotel dining room.
Modified American Plan (MAP)
Is when the hotel rate includes an American or continental breakfast in the room charge.
Bermuda Plan
Hotels classified by size:
Below 35 rooms or less
SMALL
Hotels classified by size:
25 to 80 rooms
AVERAGE
Hotels classified by size:
80 to 250 Rooms
ABOVE AVERAGE
Hotels classified by size:
259 Rooms and above
Large
Hotels classified by the target market:
Hotels only catering to:
• Women (Eva Hotels)
• Families
• Commercial Men
• High society or affluent category
• Retired people
• Students
Hotels classified by location:
They are located near airport . The guests in transit use them for short stay.
Ex. Resorts World Manila
Airport Hotels
Hotels classified by location:
They are on the houseboats such as Shikara in Kashmir.
Boatels
Hotels classified by location:
Located in the heart of the city near commercial area.
Ex. Conrad
City Center
Hotels classified by location:
There are small hotels usually located on highways. Transit guests use them.
Ex. Sogo
Motel
