KINDS OF ACCOMMODATION
Hotels - Can be classified into star system (1-7). A structure that provides sleeping accommodation to travelers and that usually features dining facilities and daily housekeeping service
Resorts - Cater primarily to leisure travelers. Generally found in four environments: at the beach, near ski areas, in the desert and near (or even in) theme parks and attractions.
Usually have facilities for recreational activities such as a swimming pool, tennis courts, golf course and one or two dinning facilities. When a resort is especially large, with many facilities and activities covering acres of land, it is called a mega-resort
Different Kinds of resorts:
1. A spa resort- Provides extensive facilities for massages, facials, fitness activities and healthy dining.
2. A ski resort-provides a site and facilities to serve the needs of winter sports enthusiasts.
3. A themed resort- One that has a strong identity. Often tied to some other place and time, Examples include the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City and Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. An all inclusive resort, charges one price that includes most or all of the costs of staying there.
Business Hotels are targeted at the needs of business travelers. Tend to be located in city centres and at airports. Guestrooms are equipped with spacious desks, and internet connection.
All-Suite Hotels - all accommodation are suites instead of conventional rooms
May be either leisure or business-oriented or a mix of two.
Motel is a type of hotel in which parking is provided at or near room and the room door gives out onto the parking lot. Usually do not have full dining facilities or provide luggage assistance
Limited-service Lodging - Modestly sized and economically priced properties. Have rooms that open onto an interior hallway. Rooms are simple with continental breakfast included. Tend to be situated near popularly prices restaurants, fast-food outlets and/or shopping centre's. Rarely have pools or exercise facilities
Extended-stay lodging Appeal to those who need lodging for a week or more
Tend to be spacious and often resemble small apartments with kitchenettes. Attract business people on lengthy business trips.
Condominiums (Condo) - Individuals own each unit and also pay fees for upkeep, security, landscaping and maintenance. Can be rented out when owners are not in residence
Timeshares - Similar to condominiums, owners do not purchase individual units but they own a certain amount of yearly time at the property.
Bed-and-Breakfast (B&B) - There home-like properties charge guests to stay in a bedroom (sometimes with shared bath facilities) and often full breakfast in a common dinning room area or in the guestroom
Lodges are usually rural, nature-dominated settings (e.g. national parks) or exotic places (e.g. the African wilderness)
Campgrounds a place where you can pitch tents and enjoy the natural scenery
Hostel - An inexpensive alternative for students and budget travelers. Offer low-costing lodging, Common toilets, kitchen and bathing facilities are shared by all rooms on the floor.
Dude ranches - A unique form of lodging, Convey a theme of American West.
Usually located in the resort areas featuring horseback riding, cattle roundups, outdoor barbeques and other cow-boy type activities.
Chalet - A wooden dwelling with a sloping roof, common in Switzerland and other Alpine regions.
Capsule Hotels - Very popular in Japan, They are a little bigger than a coffin. They are commonly found around they city, near train stations, men who miss the last train home or just aren't sober enough to go home !
Ice Hotel - It is like a big igloo built from enormous blocks of ice, very popular in Canada, Sweden and Finland. The hotel is a constant -6C inside and the outside temperatures can drop to more then -50C. The rooms are decorated with lovely carvings in the ice.
Train cabin - Accommodation in the train, normally for long journey travel. Also know as a "berth"
Caravan - A vehicle that consists of beds, toilets and kitchen. Good for long distance travel, very popular in Europe & USA
Ryokan - It is a traditional Japanese-style hotel with high quality service, and often furnished with Japanese-style hot spring baths called "Onsen". High standard Japanese-style breakfast and dinner are often included in the relatively expensive accommodation fee
Minshuku - It is cozier and small type of Japanese inn which is usually more affordable than Ryokan. Often family-run, have a chance to mingle with other guests and the owner, enabling to get a close glimpse into Japanese daily lives. A homely breakfast and dinner are served and may also have a choice of just paying for the bed, and not including the meals.
Boutique Hotel - They are of intimate size, Idyllic settings, highly personalized service, individual style and outstanding attributes.
Cave Hotel - Accommodation in a cave. Commonly found in Greece, Turkey, Spain & Australia
Undersea Lodge - Accommodation in the sea where you can view marine life, found in Florida.
Tree Lodge - Accommodation built on a tree, commonly found in Africa or near a national park.