2. What is a hotel?
Hotel is an establishment that provides services such
as accommodation, meals and other facilities required
for tourists and travellers for different purposes.
Who is a Guest?
A guest is defined as a person who is in a physical,
mental and financial state to avail the services and
facilities offered by a catering establishment.
4. • Hōshi Ryokan is a ryokan
(Japanese traditional inn) in
the Awazu Onsen area of
Komatsu, Japan. Founded
in 717.
• According to Guinness
Book of World Records it is
the world's oldest hotel still
in operation and world's
oldest continuously
operating company.
Historical
5. Growth of organised Hotel Industry
• City Hotel was first in New York in 1794.
• Tremont House- A first class hotel in Boston in 1829.
• First Railway hotel in London and Birmingham in 1839.
• Bristol one of the best hotels in London was built in
1880.
6. Classification of hotels
• Based on star category: 1 star, 2 star, 3 star, 4 star, 5 star
and 5 star deluxe
• According to size: Small upto 25 rooms, Average 26-99
rooms, Medium hotel 100-299 Medium, Large: More than
300 rooms
• Chain hotels: Taj, Oberoi, Leela
• Based on ownership: Timeshare Hotels and Resorts,
Condominium Hotel
• Independent hotels: These are family-owned and operated
hotels. Eg: Imperial New Delhi
7. Classification of hotels
• Management contracted hotels: A Management contract
hotel is run by a management company (or an operator), on
behalf of a property owner, The operator runs the hotel, on
behalf of the owner, for a fee, according to specified terms.
• Franchise affiliated: The concept of franchising was
developed in 1960 in the USA.
• Meal Plan:
• European Plan (EP)European Plan
• Continental Plan (CP)
• Modified American Plan
• American Plan (AP)
• All Inclusive (AI)
8. Classification of hotels
Based on Location & Clientele
• Commercial/Traditional hotels
• Down town hotels
• Residential hotels
• Casino hotels
• Floating hotels
• Rotels
• Bed and Breakfast hotels
• Conference & Convention Centers
• Airport hotels
• Resorts
• Motel
• Boatel
• Capsule/Pod hotels
9. Classification of hotels
Supplementary Accommodation
• Dharamshala or Sarai,
• Dak bungalows/Circuit house
• Youth hostel,
• Dormitories
• Sanatoria
• Paying guest
• Tourist bungalow etc.
10. Market segment of different of hotels
• Economy hotels
• Mid price hotels
• All suite hotels
• First class/Deluxe hotels