Classification or Types of Hotel based on Size, Rating, Location - Tutorial 50

Summary

This video tutorial from WWE Hospitality School offers an informative breakdown of hotel classifications based on several factors. Viewers will learn about various types of hotels categorized by location (e.g., airport, resort, city center), size (small, medium, large, major), target market (commercial, airport, budget hotels), service level (world-class, economy), and ownership (independent or chain). The video aims to provide a comprehensive overview of hotel types, ideal for anyone interested in the hospitality industry. Additionally, it promotes further learning through online training resources and videos on different hospitality services.

Takeaways

• 😀 Hotels can be classified based on various factors such as location, size, target market, level of service, and ownership/affiliation.
• 😀 Location-based hotel classifications include airport hotels, resort hotels, country hotels, and city center hotels.
• 😀 Hotel size classifications in the UK: small (fewer than 25 rooms), medium (25-99 rooms), large (100-299 rooms), and major (300+ rooms).
• 😀 In general, small hotels have no more than 150 rooms, medium hotels range from 151 to 299 rooms, and large hotels range from 300 to 600 rooms.
• 😀 Hotels are also categorized by target market, such as commercial hotels, airport hotels, extended stay hotels, and bed-and-breakfast hotels.
• 😀 Service standards determine hotel classification into world-class service, mid-range service, and economy or budget hotels.
• 😀 Ownership and affiliation classifications include independent hotels and chain hotels.
• 😀 It's difficult to provide a complete outline of all hotel types due to the many influencing factors.
• 😀 Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to the channel, log in to Gmail, and access more training tutorials related to hospitality management.
• 😀 The website HospitalitySchool.com offers extensive resources, including manuals, PowerPoint presentations, and 200+ training tutorials on hotel and restaurant management.

Q & A

What are the different factors used to classify hotels?

Hotels are classified based on several factors: location, size, target market, level of service, and ownership and affiliation.

How are hotels classified according to location?

Hotels can be classified by location into airport hotels, resort hotels, country hotels, and city center hotels.

What defines the size of a hotel and how is it classified in the UK?

The size of a hotel is defined by the number of rooms it has. In the UK, hotels are classified as small (fewer than 25 rooms), medium (25 to 99 rooms), large (100 to 299 rooms), and major (more than 300 rooms).

How is the target market of a hotel important in classification?

The target market is crucial in classification, as hotels are designed to cater to specific guest needs. For example, small hotels may target budget guests, while other types like resort or conference hotels cater to elite groups or business clients.

Can you list some types of hotels based on target market?

Hotels can be classified as commercial hotels, airport hotels, suite hotels, extended stay hotels, bed-and-breakfast hotels, resort hotels, casino hotels, conference hotels, and convention hotels.

What are the different levels of service in hotel classification?

Hotels can be classified into world-class service, mid-range service, and economy or budget hotels based on their service standards.

How does the ownership and affiliation of a hotel affect its classification?

Hotels can be classified as either independent hotels or chain hotels based on their ownership and affiliation.

What is the definition of a 'major hotel'?

A 'major hotel' is typically classified as a hotel with more than 600 rooms.

What resources can visitors access on the Hospitality School website?

Visitors can access over 200 hotel and restaurant management training tutorials, download manuals, PowerPoints, videos, and watch various training videos on food and beverage service, housekeeping, and front office operations.

Why is it difficult to provide a complete outline of hotel types?

It is difficult to provide a complete outline because the classification of hotels can vary based on numerous factors, such as location, size, and target market.