Download - Classifications for Lodging There is more than one way to classify lodging establishments. You can classify by service level— Full-service Limited-service.

Classifications for Lodging

There is more than one way to classify lodging establishments.

You can classify by service level—Full-serviceLimited-serviceSpecialty accommodations Institutional housing

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Full Service

Provide a wide range of services for the guests, such asRestaurantBaggage helpConciergeMeeting roomsRoom service


Full Service

ExamplesConvention hotels

Sheraton downtown Dallas

Luxury hotels St. Regis Houston

Resort hotels Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa


Limited Service

Usually smaller and provices fewer services.

ExamplesLimited-service hotels

Hampton Inn

Budget Hotel Motel 6


Specialty Accommodations

ExamplesBed-and Breakfast (B&B)HostelCampgrounds


Institutional Housing

College dormitoryFor people attending a college or university

Senior housingUsually for people over 55 years of age



Or you can classify by location—City centerSuburbanHighwayAirportResort



Or you can classify by ownership or managementHotels chains

Hilton

Owner operated Oak Tree B&B



Or you can classify by priceLuxury - $300 and over per nightUpscale - $151-300 per nightMidrange - $101-$150Economy - $46-$100Budget - $45 or less

(Rack rate is the official rate for the property. Room rate is what is actually charges and may be less than rack rate.)
