Hotels

Question 1

room quality, cleanliness, service standards, facilities, location, and guest satisfaction/experience

Answer 1

Star-rating system

Question 2

chains have established standards and guidelines for property management, operations, and guest service

Answer 2

Brand Affiliation

Question 3

individual organizations set their own criteria

Answer 3

Independent System

Question 4

Certification programs that assess and recognize properties for meeting specific quality and sustainability standards

Answer 4

Certification System

Question 5

reviews offer insights into the hotel’s atmosphere, service, and amenities

Answer 5

Guest Reviews

Question 6

hotels acknowledged by prestigious travel publications or organization

Answer 6

Awards and recognition

Question 7

features important to you, like fine dining, luxurious spa, concierge

Answer 7

Specific Amenities

Question 8

owned and operated by a single entity or a small group of investors

Answer 8

Independent Hotel

Question 9

more control over their brand identity, operations, and guest experience

Answer 9

Independent Hotel

Question 10

a single person or company owns and manages the hotel

Answer 10

Privately owned and operated

Question 11

independent owner leases the property to another company for operation

Answer 11

Leased Hotels

Question 12

part of a larger franchise that operates multiple locations under the same brand

Answer 12

Chain Hotels

Question 13

hotel owners hire a management company to run the hotel for a fee

Answer 13

Management contract

Question 14

the hotel chain directly owns and operates the property

Answer 14

Chain owned Hotels