HOTEL TYPOLOGY

There are hotels of various types catering to their facilities and the environment in
that are found.

BUDGET HOTELS OR LIMITED SERVICE HOTELS:

room with private bathroom

simple furniture and decoration
TV, phone, minibar
Scarce job opportunities
Rate approximately 45% less than a first-class hotel.

2.- MID-RANGE HOTELS OR TOURIST CLASS OR

STANDARD:

very comfortable rooms

food and beverage services
In addition to receptionists, maids, and managers, they have bellboys.
decorations and furniture are quite luxurious
good location, "view"

3.- SUITE HOTELS:

they offer a room with a bathroom and living room

may have a kitchenette
there are those with limited services and others not so much
They offer very good rooms at very affordable prices.
CONDOMINIUM HOTELS: equipped apartment complex,
They are rented for a minimum of one week and are located in rest areas.
They generally belong to individual investors.

4- FIRST CLASS HOTELS OR FOR EXECUTIVES:

they are luxurious and comfortable

highly specialized and extremely courteous staff
food and beverages of the best quality and variety (more than two
restaurants
several luxury suites
excellent views
TYPES OF HOTEL ESTABLISHMENTS:

TRADITIONAL HOTELS:

room with private bathroom

reception, buttons, food and drinks

MOTELS:

direct access from the road

amplio parking with direct access to the room
they generally do not have buttons, nor food and drinks (if they have
reception and bellboys will now be called MOTOR HOTEL,
generally with more than 50 rooms)

RESORTS:

the spas for aesthetics, weight control, health clubs.

Sports resorts (tennis courts, golf, swimming pool, skiing, diving),
places for walks, do not need to leave their facilities.

CONVENTION HOTELS:

it can be a resort equipped for conventions

halls for parties, events exhibitions.

RESIDENTIAL HOTELS:

- designed for long stays, weekly, monthly rates, or

for a while
- contracted by local companies, generally to accommodate executives and
employees
consist of rooms with private bathrooms or suites, services of
reception, bellboys, security, and basic food and beverages.
BED AND BREAKFAST INNS:

Initially, they were private residences that provided accommodation in a

home change, and the rate included breakfast (but it was generally
historical residences; lighthouses, forts, etc.
They are currently in high demand through travel agencies.

TYPES OF SERVICES

1) For your accommodation:

HOSTEL:

Public establishment, especially for young travelers; amenities

minimums, accessible rates.

CAMPING:

Area for camping or parking trailers, minimum services.

CONDOMINIUMS:

Complete equipment.

Tourism Stays:

Agricultural establishments where accommodation is generally provided

secondary.

PRIVATE ROOMS:

Rental of beds in private homes.

GUEST HOUSES:

Public establishment, operates as a small and economical hotel (only

accommodation and low quality.

POSADAS:
Public establishment, primarily food and beverages and accommodation
It is secondary.

SPAS OR RECOVERY CLINICS; services and treatments

doctors plus the comforts of a hotel.

PENSIONS:

Public establishments, few services and food only for guests.

MOTELS

Public establishment, offers room, bathroom, and parking.

They are generally found near the routes, they are 'transit hotels.'

BOTTLE:

Hotel on a floating platform.

ROTEL:

Hotel on wheels.

HOSTEL:

Public establishment, are units composed of rooms for

stay and they can provide food and drinks and other services.

VACATION RESIDENCE:

Houses for rent in holiday areas by week, fortnight, month, etc.

CRUISES:

Boats that provide services similar to a hotel while offering tours.

sea

HOTEL ESTABLISHMENT

It is everyone who is engaged on a regular and professional basis in providing accommodation.

through a price with or without complementary services.

2) For your lodging:

a For SERVICE QUALITY:

 SYSTEM OF DESCRIPTIVE VOCABULARIES: First, Tourist,
Second A, Second B

2. KEY SYSTEM: AA, A, B, C, D

3. STAR SYSTEM (it is the most widespread today):

5,4,3,2,1 stars

b By DIMENSION:

1. small

2. MEDIAN

3. BIG

c BY TYPES OF CLIENTS:

1. COMMERCIAL (for "businessmen")

2. VACATIONAL (for tourists)

3. CONVENTIONS AND EVENTS

4. FOR RESIDENTS

d For its OPERATION:

1. OF SEASON or STATION

2. PERMANENTS

e For its ORGANIZATION:

1. INDEPENDENTS

2. OF CHAIN

f By PROPERTY:
1. PRIVATE

2. PUBLIC (state)

3. MIXED

Because of its LOCATION:

1. Of beach

2. From the mountain

3. From the city

by FOOD:

1. garni (breakfast only)

2. complete

i For GUEST STAY:

Stay (3 or more days with hotel as destination)

2. In transit (1 or 2 days layover)

j By ACCESS ROUTES:

1. From the train station.

2. From the airport

3. Of route
City or urban hotels

They are hotels located in cities, usually in the centers.

historical sites and commercial or business areas. They offer all types of levels and are
They guide both tourism and accommodation in travel.
businesses. They are generally functional, and those that are customer-oriented
businesses often have facilities such as conference rooms
and "Business Center".

There is a wide range of hotel establishments spread throughout all the

cities of the world, for all tastes and all budgets (or capacity
economic aspects of travelers). For example, in Cali (Colombia) there is the
Intercontinental, which is one of the most important in the city and houses
tourists from all over the world.

Some hotels have been built with those who seek to enjoy in mind.
room service, fine dining, sports facilities, and all kinds
of details.

Others meet the expectations of those looking to spend a night

tranquil and comfortable at a lower cost, but with all the attention
what the tourist deserves, like the Aristi Hotel in Cali (Colombia) which is a gem
architectural of the city.

The hotels in the city are focused on the tourist who will be there for a period.
brief, mostly people who travel for business reasons, athletes
who attend some tournament, etc. This has changed the type of offers for the
travelers; tickets are sold, for example, in a kind of package where for
They will have a very favorable price for a complete service of tickets and accommodation
for example: visa plans.

Airport hotels

They are located near the main airports,

especially when they are far from the urban centers they serve.
Its main clientele consists of transit passengers or arrivals and departures without time.
enough to travel to the city and airline crews. The
stays are usually very short. They have become popular due to their proximity to the
airports and why they adapt their services to the clientele, especially executive.

Low Cost Hotels

Limited service hotels that are fully functional are emerging.

as a consequence of the phenomenonlow cost.

They are located in the vicinity of urban centers and are aimed at
a clientele that seeks basic services without giving up certain levels
of quality.
In Spain, some international chains such as Ibis are present.
from the Accor group and Express by Holiday Inn. There are also projects
specifically Spaniards like Sidorme Hotels. They always exist in Spain.
some types of accommodations that are typical of this country. They are
Hostels, which differed from hotels by not including breakfast and
to have an availability of accommodations from 15 to a maximum of 30 rooms.
Typically in cities, they correspond to a single floor of a building.
They are characterized by being economical although some have all the services.
from any 2 or 3 star hotel.

Beach hotels

They are located near the main beaches. Their clientele almost
they are exclusively tourists of mass tourism managed by operators
although there are small establishments dedicated to individual tourism.
Stays are usually several days long.

These hotels mostly belong to large hotel chains that

They generate income and benefits for the communities where they are built.
Beach hotels are highly sought after for their coasts and the variety of their seas.
since we found the sea of seven colors like the one found
located in San Andrés IslandsColombia), also the sea of black sands that
we can find it in the Colombian Pacific such as in the port of
Buenaventura (Colombia)Juanchaco and Ladrilleros (Colombia).

Nature hotels

They are located near areas of natural interest such as natural parks,
reserves and protected areas. Stays are usually for several days.

Ecotourism is one of the activities that is growing due to

varieties that nature and the customs of the inhabitants provide us,
although nature is the only true source of rest and peace
so we have to be very responsible not to cause harm to the
nature nor the natives of the region. Due to its rapid growth, they have
contributed to the development of tourist activity.

Hotels-apartments or Apart-hotels

Apart-hotel

They are establishments that, due to their structure and service, provide the
proper installation for the preservation, installation, and consumption of food
inside the accommodation unit. They are classified into five categories
identified by golden stars and their symbol is the letters HA on background
turquoise blue.

Tourist hostels
Establishment that caters to tourism during stays that usually last between
several days and several weeks. They are usually economical and among them fits
highlight youth hostels. These often rent beds in a
bedroom and share bathroom, kitchen and living room although many have
also of private rooms.

Family hotels

These are small establishments characterized by management.

familiar for travelers providing catering and accommodation services.

Inn hotels

Oneinnit is an establishment for travelers that provides services of

restoration and accommodation. Some are very old. Where the payment is
smaller than that of a common hotel.

Monument Hotels

They are located in buildings of cultural interest. Examples of this type

they are hotels located in castles, convents, churches, and palaces. Among these
they are found thenational innsinSpainand theinnsin Portugal.

Spa hotels

Accommodation located within a spa facility dedicated to the

public or medicinal baths. They have an average length of stay ranging
between several days and few weeks.

Motels

They are establishments located near roads that facilitate

accommodation in apartments withgarageand independent entry for
short-term stay. It is located outside the urban core or as
minimum on the outskirts of the same close to major roads
communication. They usually have road signage indicating access by road
which usually has an ease for changing direction. This access is usually
independent of the pedestrian area. They are usually properties generally of a
or two floors in which the upper floor would be for accommodation and the lower one for the
garage. They have a low stay or accommodation rate ranging between the
24 hours and 48 hours.

These are generally located on the sides of the roads or in

neighboring towns to them, which provide a middle-class service,
including parking as mentioned previously.
Transit Hotel or Accommodation Hotel

hotelto the establishment that rents its rooms, generally,

It is calledtransit
without necessarily expecting that their clients stay for more than just a few
hours, especially for being favored tosexual encountersThe term,
is employed regardless of thearchitecturefrom the place, as this can be a
historic hotel building or a motel adapted for transit with
automobilesand parking.

Casino hotels

They are characterized by their gaming offer in their own facilities. The example
the paradigmatic example of these hotels would be found in the establishments of Las Vegas
although they exist in many other parts of the world. They are usually
establishments of a high category.

Club hotels

Accommodation that includes one or more nightclubs among its facilities.

certain importance where you drink and dance and where they are usually offered
musical shows. Hotels located nearby are also called that.
to clubs dedicated to erotic shows where sex work is usually practiced.
prostitutionThe relationship between these hotels and the prostitutes may not exist.
formally or they can have a normally informal relationship
some of them reaching to hide the truthbrothels.

Sports hotels

They are characterized by their orientation towards the practice of certain sports already
whether in their facilities or in their surroundings. Examples of these hotels are the
dedicated to diving or surfing by the sea, those dedicated to fishing alongside
riverways and golf complexes among others.

Gastronomic Hotels

They are characterized by offering an exclusive culinary offer that is presented

as the principal of the establishment. They have a carefully crafted creative cuisine with
international influence in their restaurants, tasting different styles
culinary and a varied selection of wines.

Mountain hotels

Hotel located in the mountains. They maintain hotel quality, gastronomy, and
entertainment, especially in Sky centers for snow seasons. A
examples of these are Valle Nevado, Farellones, La Parva, Termas de Chillán
in Chile and although it is not a ski center, theHotel Humboldtlocated in the
hillÁvilaat an altitude of 2105 meters above sea levelCaracas, VenezuelaIt is a 5-star hotel.
stars, currently closed

.
Boutique hotels

The term boutique hotels is originating from Europe, used to describe

hotels in intimate settings, generally luxurious or unconventional and
located in old houses. These hotels are different from the large ones
chains for offering a class of accommodation, services and facilities
exceptional and personalized. They are generally set with a
particular theme or style. They are usually smaller than hotels.
conventional, with 3 to 30 rooms. Many have facilities
for dinners, bars and rooms open to the general public. The segment that
the main source of income for these hotels is travelers
corporate entities, who place great importance on privacy, the services, the
attention and luxury. This market segment has a high purchasing power, not
seasonal, very elastic and repetitive. They are very common in Las Vegas, where
each hotel usually has a different decoration. Within this same category
the hotels referred to as small hotels can fit perfectly with
charm, normally small hotels, located in environments
singular, in buildings whose architecture has a special interest for
it involves restored ancient buildings adapted for such purpose
manor houses such as: Masías, Pazos, Cortijos, Haciendas, Palaces,
Monasteries, Palaces, Mansions, etc. in Mexico there are hotels in the majority.
part of the country especially on the Mexican Pacific, The Boutique Hotel Marina
Banderas Suites located in front of the Marina of Nuevo Vallarta Nayarit
www.marinabanderas.com, the grand velas in nuevo vallarta nayarit, pink beach
in Careyes on the southern coast of Jalisco, where tourists who visit these
places are of European origin especially, with a very high level
purchasing.

Another definition of the term is given to us by Germán Xhemo, creator ofLuxury

Booking, who says that the boutique concept for hotels originates from
mid-80s thanks to the fabulous creation of the businessman
North American Ian Schrager. The Morgans Hotel in New York was the first
proper boutique hotel, giving rise to a new modality of
accommodations where the idea of making the guest feel as if they were
in his own home, surrounded by luxury and tasteful details.

Personalized attention is one of the essential components,

The guest is not just anyone, everything must revolve around them and the goal is to achieve
satisfy all your tastes from the moment you arrive until you leave. The fluid dialogue and
The constant orientation is some of the main tasks of the set of
people who work in these establishments.

They are unique hotels with their own personality, design, and sophistication.
inimitable, where each element is designed for the comfort of those who
They visit. True oases in the city, strategically located in the areas
central or in the residential areas closest to the main attractions
tourists.

Respect for privacy and a calm and cordial atmosphere are two of the
main factors that should characterize a true boutique hotel. A
a romantic atmosphere with a special artistic touch is another element that
it cannot be missing either, to make each stay an experience that lasts
recorded among the best memories of each guest.

The size of this type of hotels does not play a decisive role, as long as they meet.
With the boutique concept, they can have anywhere from 4 to 100.
rooms, depending mainly on the region where they are located.
In the United States, it is common to find them with just over 100.
rooms, in Europe on the other hand are characterized by having no more than 60. And
if we talk about Argentina, they generally do not exceed 30 rooms,
although most are under 15.

Boutique hotels are generally located in mansions.

historical buildings or constructions with great architectural value, that were
refurbished to provide the passenger with all comforts and services
typical of the most exclusive hotels. They offer modern infrastructure and
decorative details typical of the 21st century.

This term is currently so trendy that many people use it.

to take advantage even without gathering the necessary elements to be a hotel
boutique.

These accommodations are distinguished with several similar nominations, which

often confuse the public, but that actually are part of the
the same concept. The so-called small charming hotels represent very
well in the boutique spirit, although they mainly differ by being found
in the more remote areas of the city and offer a closer encounter
with nature. Luxury does not prevail, but rather the warmth and intimacy of
environment.

There are also boutique hotels that are themed in terms of their decoration such as
the Art Deco or the Zen. They rebuild fashion, music, and decoration of
a time in the sophistication of designs in the rooms.

Another branch of boutiques is the so-called design hotels, which are

they are characterized by offering the latest technological advancements available, in addition
of a cutting-edge design.

In Argentina, the concept began to develop in the 90s but

It was only towards the end of the year 2001 that it entered a boom that continues even today.
There are already around 200 hotels with these characteristics, offering a
offer with affordable prices for both foreigners and Argentinians. The
nightly rates start at U$D 70.00 for a double room and can go up to
up to U$D 700.00 as in the most exclusive boutique hotels of the
Patagonia.

In the rest of South America, excluding Chile, it is not found as

developed this concept as a brand, although there are accommodations that
they provide services of similar characteristics. In Villavicencio, Colombia, there exists.
the Hotel Punto Aparte dedicated to the LGTB community, with 7 rooms
loaded with a lot of romanticism.

The type of audience that consumes a boutique hotel are passengers who no longer
They wish to stay in conventional four/five-star hotels. They are looking for a
personalized and tailor-made service, in a luxurious environment but with a warm atmosphere
that makes them feel at home. Generally, it is a refined audience.
intellectually and many of them art lovers. It is a young audience but
demanding, with a high purchasing power and with several trips as a background,
they want to explore a new destination by interacting with the local people. It is very
determine the location when choosing one of these hotels, they prioritize the
trendy and design neighborhoods of major cities, with easy access to the
attractive and located in safe areas.

Business Class or Business Hotels

These types of hotels are characterized by serving people who visit a place.
for work or business purposes, there are many hotel chains that
they specialize in assisting this type of guests, who require
very particular services of hotels such as: Internet in rooms and
general areas, business center, room service, express Check In
Check Out (Term used in hospitality to define the moment of
check-in and check-out of a guest, respectively), Bell Boy and Valet Parking.
They have also been designed with the aim of being able to hold conventions and
meetings, consequently they will be equipped with complementary services
relevant.

Seasonal hotels

Also known as seasonal hotels. They are hotels with structures

seasonal workers who only carry out their activity during part of the year. A
A typical example is some hotels located in the mountains, in ski resorts.
skiing, and even on the coast.

Rustic hotels

Located in rustic or rural lands. They are usually traditional buildings.

rehabilitated and sometimes include or are close to operations
agricultural

Vacation Hotels

They are hotels that have been designed to be enjoyed at any time of the year.
situated on the front line of the sea. There are those with spacious rooms and
comfortable, pools, sports facilities, entertainment programs for
people of all ages and a cuisine where you can find
different dishes of international cuisine.
Types of Accommodation
It is the place to stay or overnight primarily carrying clothes and
personal use items. Their classification depends on the type of services of
those that can be arranged by the person staying.

The most common types of accommodation are:

Trailer Park:
Land where there is water and electricity to park with a trailer (house)
mobile), known in Mexico as camps. Introduction to the
Hospitality.

Hostel:
Shelter for overnight stay, especially in mountainous areas. 3. Cabin:
Accommodation with apartment-like features, which includes mats or
beds for sleeping and kitchens for food preparation by the
occupants. Introduction to Hospitality.

Bungalow:
Similar to an apartment. It is found on highways or beaches and are
furnished and independent from each other. It has a kitchen and
facilities for food preservation and preparation.

Hotel:
It is exclusive for road tourism and can be introduced the
car to near the rooms, does not have service of
dining room.

Parador: Name of an establishment very similar to a motel.

Department:
BED AND BREAKFAST INNS:

Initially, they were private residences that provided accommodation in a

home change, and the rate included breakfast (but it was generally
historical residences; lighthouses, forts, etc.
They are currently in high demand through travel agencies.

TYPES OF SERVICES

1) For your accommodation:

HOSTEL:

Public establishment, especially for young travelers; amenities

minimums, accessible rates.

CAMPING:

Area for camping or parking trailers, minimum services.

CONDOMINIUMS:

Complete equipment.

Tourism Stays:

Agricultural establishments where accommodation is generally provided

secondary.

PRIVATE ROOMS:

Rental of beds in private homes.

GUEST HOUSES:

Public establishment, operates as a small and economical hotel (only

accommodation and low quality.

POSADAS:
for each category it is indicated; they will also gather characteristics of
architectural design suitable for the natural environment.

Cabin
Those units that individually or together with others,
are generally found located outside the urban area with
typical architectural characteristics and in which the tourist is offered
accommodation service and the others indicated for each category.

Residentials:
Those tourist accommodations with a minimum of eight (8) rooms,
a common use area that, due to its environmental conditions,
installations and services do not fall within the designations
of: hotel, inn or motel.

Aparthotel: Those establishments that provide the tourist with the service
of accommodation in departments that make up a unit of
common administration and exploitation, also offering some of the
hotel's own services. Each department will be composed of
minimum of bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living-dining room properly
furnished and equipped.

Hostels

Usually they are accommodations where you will find travelers or

backpackers, particularly encouraging outdoor activities and the
cultural exchange among young people from all over the world. The service
what a hostel offers is the rental of a bed in a dormitory where
You share the bathroom, kitchen, and living room with the rest of the guests. In the large

In most cases, the people who stay are between 18 and 26.
years old, so the weather is always jovial and cheerful. The hostels
they provide the opportunity for multicultural learning, and that is why
that have become so popular among young travelers.

However, there are some disadvantages to staying in a hostel: thefts

they can be a problem, since they are found in common areas or
shared. Of course, this can be prevented by locking up the
personal belongings. Most hostels offer you a safe.
for safely storing valuable belongings that
you can take with you. Another disadvantage in a hostel is the difficulty to
sleeping due to noise, such as snoring or footsteps of someone arriving at
the room late at night. It will all depend on how much you are
willing to tolerate in exchange for a cheerful and entertaining company.

The vast majority of hostels have rooms that have

bunk beds, single or double. Some have rooms.
with a private bathroom, although at a higher cost than the shared rooms.
Others have shared showers, which are usually not found.
far away from the room, in the same hallway. Many hostels have
own kitchens, where guests can cook to their liking; others
they have their own cafes or small bars, always full of young people
willing to enjoy the journey and share their experiences with others
travelers.