Star Rating

Typically these hotels offer more spacious accommodations that include well appointed rooms and decorated lobbies. It is not usual for such hotels to provide bellhop service. They are often located near major expressways or business areas, convenient to shopping and moderate to high priced attractions. The hotels usually feature medium-sized restaurants that typically offer service from breakfast through dinner. Room service availability may vary. Valet parking, fitness centers and pools are often provided.

Star Rating

Usually denotes independent and name brand hotel chains with a reputation for offering consistent quality amenities. The hotel is usually small to medium-sized and conveniently located to moderately priced attractions. The facilities typically include telephones and TV's in the bedroom. Some hotels offer limited restaurant service; however, room service and bellhop service is not provided as a rule.

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amenities комфортабельность; коммунальные удобства

Star Rating

Typically smaller hotels managed by the proprietor. The hotel is often 2 - 4 stories high and usually has a more personal atmosphere. It's usually located near affordable attractions, major intersections and convenient to public transportation. Furnishings and facilities are clean but basic. Most will not have a restaurant on site but are usually within walking distance to some good low-priced dining. Public access, past certain hours, may be restricted.

Service Apartment

Service apartments, originated in 1994 in Europe, provide hotel-style services and apartment-style management. It was used to be leased to tourists for temporary resting in Tourist Area. With the nature of a hotel and the function of 'temporary dwelling', the service apartments took shape.
Service apartments provide separate bedroom, living room, bathroom and an equipped kitchen to facilitate self-catering. Staying in such accommodation enables the guests not only to enjoy the hotel's attentive service, but also enjoy the freedoms of home.

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temporary dwelling временное жилье

Inn

You'll notice the warm atmosphere and the personal, helpful service. You'll appreciate the good night's rest and start the next day refreshed. Inns differ from hostels and reception centers as they are a new kind of chain-operated establishment providing an internationally standard service. These hotels pay attention to budget travelers who now expect value for money. Here, you will always receive satisfactory service at a moderate price.

Hostel

Hostels provide budget oriented, sociable accommodation where guests can rent a bed for the night. Sometimes these will be bunk beds in a dormitory. Other facilities such as the bathroom, lounge and sometimes a kitchen are provided on a communal basis. Rooms may be mixed or single-sex, although private rooms may also be available. Hostels are generally cheaper for both the operator and the occupants. Many hostels include a free breakfast in their nightly price, have low priced meals available, and/or have a kitchen available for guests to use. Price is also determined by the number of beds there are in a room. Dormitories are the cheapest with anywhere from 10-20 people to a room. Many hostels also have 6, 4, 2, and 1 person rooms or offer special rooms for families, each being priced accordingly.

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bunk bed двухъярусная кровать

dormitory общая спальня