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Different Types of Hotel

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What are the Types of Hotels The variety of services and facilities provided by each hotel makes it difficult to establish a uniform basis for hotel classification, and if we categorize hotels according to different criteria, there will be some hotels that fall into more than one group. 1. Star Classification of Hotels A) One-Star Hotels These properties are generally small and independently owned with a family atmosphere. There may be a limited range of facilities and meals may be quite simple. For example – lunch may not be served or some rooms may not have a private bath or shower. However, the maintenance, cleanliness and comfort would be at an acceptable level. B) Two-Star Hotels In this two-tier category, hotels will typically be small to medium-sized and offer more extensive amenities than one-star hotels. Guests can expect comfortable, well-appointed overnight accommodation, usually with a private bath or shower. Reception and other staff will aim for a more profess...

What is hotel ? - Hotel Management

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What is Hotel?    The word hotel is derived from the French hôtel, which refers to the French version of a town house. The term hotel was first used by the fifth Duke of Devonshire to refer to an accommodation facility in London sometime in 1760. Historically, in the United Kingdom, Ireland and several other countries, a town house was the residence of a peer or aristocrat in the capital of a large city. The word hotel may also have been derived from hostel, meaning "a place for travelers to stay" A hotel is defined by British law as " a place where a creditworthy traveler may receive food or shelter, provided he is able to pay for it and is in a condition fit to receive it. " Hotel room facilities can range from a modest quality mattress in a small room to large suites with larger, better quality beds, chest of drawers, fridge and other kitchen equipment, upholstered chairs, flat screen TVs and en-suite bathrooms. Therefore, the hotel must provide the t...

Major Departments in Hotel Industry

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   Major Departments In Hotel Industry :                                            There are different departments in hotels. The hotel industry is one of the most competitive, fascinating and crucial industries. People want to rest, go to work and enjoy their holidays. Hotels are establishments that satisfy these needs. The hospitality industry is uncompromising, which means that any slightest mistake on its part can lead to the closure of the business. There are many departments in hotels that ensure the smooth running of the business without any hiccups. To run a complex business like a hotel that offers rooms, amenities and various other services, it needs to be divided into different hotel departments to make it work. From the outside, the operation of the hotel seems simple. But there are different departments in hotels that coordinate, sometimes mak...

What is Cookery/Cooking? The Aims, Objectives and Effect of Cooking Food

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WHAT IS COOKERY / COOKING?   Cooking, cookery and culinary is defined as " The art/process of preparing food for consumption by mixing, dressing and applying heat ". Applying and removing heat from ingredients to make them more digestible, palatable and safe for human consumption.      Cooking is considered " both an art and a science ". The art of cooking is ancient. The first cook was a primitive man who placed a piece of meat on a fire which he lit to warm himself. He discovered that meat heated this way is not only tasty, but also much easier to chew. From this point in the unrecorded past, cooking evolved to reach its current level of sophistication. In the beginning, humanity ate to survive. Now we also still eat to survive, but efforts have been made to make food more enjoyable, such as cooking meat and vegetables in different ways to make them easier to eat, digest and make them more attractive, tastier and have a wider variety. This ...

What is the Hospitality Industry? Origin and Growth of Indian Hospitality Industry

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What is the Hospitality Industry ?                  The hospitality industry is part of a larger enterprise known as travel and tourism. Travel and tourism is a large group of businesses with one common goal of providing necessary or desired services to travelers. Advances in transportation allowed more people to travel greater distances at lower costs, expanding tourism worldwide. From humble beginnings, hospitality and tourism have grown into two of the world's largest industries. Hospitality refers to a relationship between a guest and a host where the host receives the guest with goodwill, including receiving and entertaining guests, visitors or strangers. The Latin word "hospital" means guest room, lodging for guests, inn. Hospitality means welcoming a traveler or offering a home away from home and the word is derived from the Latin word "hospes" meaning visitor or stranger. The hospitality and tourism industry is a broad ind...

Types of Hotel Rooms

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What are the Types of Rooms in Hotels Here’s the list of different room types found in hotels: 1. Single Room A single room has one single bed for single occupancy. An additional bed (called an extra bed) may be added to this room at the request of a guest and charged accordingly. The size of the bed is normally 3 feet by 6 feet. However, the concept of single rooms is vanishing nowadays. Mostly, hotels have twin or double rooms, and the charge for a single room is occupied by one person. 2. Twin Room A twin room has two single beds for double occupancy. An extra bed may be added to this room at the request of a guest and charged accordingly. Here the bed size is normally 3 feet by 6 feet. These rooms are suitable for sharing accommodation among a group of delegates meeting. 3. Double Room A double room has one double bed for double occupancy. An extra bed may be added to this room at the request of a guest and charged accordingly. The si...