How hotels get their 5-star ratings
For hotels around the world, a 5-star review is the perfect validation from customers and experts that their service is top tier.
Websites such as TripAdvisor and Expedia give travellers the chance to review their accommodation and how pleasing they found their stay.
For many holiday-goers, their review often encompasses their entire experience and is reflected with a score out of five.
However, there are official global organisations, such as the Visit England Quality Scheme, to help hotels achieve the highly sought after 5 out of 5 ratings, and the criteria is extensive.
Firstly, one of the main criteria is “sustainable writing table with excellent free space” for travelling professionals.
Others include high-quality soft furnishing, welcoming decor and a broad range of dishes of outstanding quality.
Double beds in 5 star hotel rooms must be at least 5 ft wide, and single beds at least 3 ft wide, with generous access to both sides.
And of course, bunk beds are an absolute no-no.
Hotel pools, spas and saunas being open 24 hours will help a hotel's quest for a 5 star review, as well as having multiple dining options.
Other checklist categories are less important however, such as having a business centre and the semantics of different suite sizes.
The hotel rating system has proven to be a valuable tool for smaller boutique hotels with limited means of advertising, as they strive harder to achieve their perfect 5 out of 5 score.
The rating system has seen establishments both blossom and crumble from the court of public opinion, showing everyone’s say matters when it comes to high-quality accommodation.
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