Hotel - Types

Types

Hotel operations vary in size, function, and cost. Most hotels and major hospitality companies that operate hotels have set widely accepted industry standards to classify hotel types. General categories include the following;

  • Conference and resort hotels often contain full-sized luxury facilities with full service accommodations and amenities.
    • Examples may include: Conrad Hotels, InterContinental Hotels, Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Dorchester Collection, JW Marriott Hotels, Starwood - Westin Hotels, Hilton, Marriott, Hotel Indigo, Doubletree, and Hyatt
  • Historic Inns and boutique hotels often contain luxury facilities of varying size in unique or intimate settings with full service accommodations.
    • Examples may include: Conrad Hotels, InterContinental Hotels, Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Dorchester Collection, JW Marriott Hotels, Starwood - Westin Hotels, Hilton, Marriott, Hotel Indigo, Doubletree, and Hyatt
  • Select Service
    • Examples may include: Holiday Inn, Courtyard by Marriott and Hilton Garden Inn
  • Limited Service
    • Examples may include: Hampton Inn, aloft, Holiday Inn Express, Fairfield Inn, Four Points by Sheraton, Days Inn, and La Quinta Inns & Suites
  • Extended Stay
    • Examples may include: Staybridge Suites, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Residence Inn by Marriott, element, and Extended Stay Hotels
  • Timeshare
    • Examples may include: Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Marriott Vacation Club International, Westgate Resorts, Starwood Vacation Ownership, and Disney Vacation Club
  • Destination Club

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