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HOTEL OR MOTEL: |Means a building, structure, enclosure, or any part there of used as, maintained as, advertised as, or held out to be a place where sleeping accommodations are furnished to the public and furnishing accommodations for periods of less than one week." (George S. Kanahele, ph d) 2. A hotel normally provides you just with sleeping accomodations. There may be additional facilities, like a pool, exercise room, or sauna, but not much more. However, hotels are usually located near other facilities, so you won't be isolated. They may have reciprocal agreements with other facilities in their area to offer their patrons additional activities. The real definition of hospitality is to welcome and entertain guests and strangers with warmth andgenerosity (getawaynetwork's definition) 3. Hotel means any establishment offering lodging or sleeping accommodations toguests either with or without meals. From : Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (www.cdphe.state.co.us) 4. A hotel provides accommodation to the travelling public, has a reception area and offers at least a "breakfast room" or communal eating area. In general an hotel makes food and beverage services available to a guest, though these may be outsourced or provided by the hotel. From : tourism grading council of south africa (http://www.tourismgrading.co.za) 5. The definition of "hotel" means a structure in which a majority of the tenants are roomers or boarders. From : Benjamin j cayetano, governor of hawaii (http://gov.state.hi.us)

6. Using the AAA classification of a Hotel as a full service lodging type with the following definition; "Usually high-rise establishments, offering a full range of on-premises food and beverage service, cocktail lounge, entertainment, conference facilities, shops and recreational activies. Wide range of services provided by uniformed staff on duty 24 hours. Parking arrangements vary." Quoted from : the AAA. "New York TourBook". Buffalo, NY: AAA Publishing. (http://dmoz.org/Regional/North_America/Travel_and_Tourism/Lodging/desc.html) 7. Definition is as follows: "Hotel shall mean land, buildings or structures or parts thereof used to primarily provide temporary accommodation for the travelling public and may also include ancillary meeting rooms, restaurants, personal service shops, recreational uses, places of entertainment and retail stores". (www.city.toronto.on.ca/legdocs/2000/agendas/committees/sc) 8. The present definition of "hotel" requires all tenants to be roomers or boarders. However, rarely will hotel structures be totally occupied by roomers or boarders at the exclusion of commercial tenants such as shops, restaurants, and others. The true nature of hotels occupied by a mixture of tenants. From : Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say (http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessioncurrent/commreports/HB1806_HSCR176-02_.htm) 9. Hotel berbintang yaitu hotel yang telah memenuhi persyaratan yang telah ditentukan seperti persyaratan fisik, bentuk pelayanan yang diberikan, kualifikasi tenaga kerja, jumlah kamar dan lainnya. Hotel tidak berbintang yaitu hotel yang belum memenuhi persyaratan yang telah ditentukan. (http://litbang.kaltim.go.id/kd_angka/Transportasi/isi.htm) 10. Residential hotel" means any building which contains six or more guest rooms or efficiency units which are designed, used, rented or occupied for sleeping purposes by guests, and which is the primary residence of these guests. (http://www.dca.ca.gov/legal/landlordbook/whois.htm)

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Five Star Hotels (Deluxe) These are hotels that offer only the highest level of accommodations and services. The properties offer a high degree of personal service. Although most five star hotels are large properties, sometimes the small independent (non-chain) property offers an elegant intimacy that can not be achieved in the larger setting. The hotel locations can vary from the very exclusive locations of a suburban area, to the heart of downtown. The hotel lobbies are sumptuous, the rooms complete with stylish furnishing and quality linens. The amenities often include: VCR's, CD stereos, garden tubs or Jacuzzis, in-room video library, heated pools and more. The hotels feature up to three restaurants all with exquisite menus. Room service is usually available 24 hours a day. - Fitness Centers and valet and/or garage parking are typically available. - A concierge is also available to assist you. Four Star Hotels (Superior) Mostly large, formal hotels with smart reception areas, front desk service and bellhop service. The hotels are most often located near other hotels of the same caliber and are usually found near shopping, dining and other major attractions. The level of service is well above average and the rooms are well lit and well furnished. Restaurant dining is usually available and may include more than one choice. Some properties will offer continental breakfast and/or happy hour delicacies. Room service is usually available during most hours. Valet parking and/or garage service is also usually available. Concierge services, fitness centers and one or more pools are often provided.