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limited-service hotel

a basic hotel with an economical mindset that offers a limited number of services

luxury hotel

a four or a five star property that offers many amenities and a high ratio of staff to guests. rates for luxury hotels are significantly higher than those in other categories

motel

a motor hotel that offers guestroom accommodations with convenience for automobile travelers.

resort

a property found in destination locations where vacationers and business groups can enjoy the property's recreational amenities along with an areas natural wonders

convention hotel

a property that caters to business travelers hosting large meetings

extended-stay hotel

a property that is designed for people staying for longer periods of time with larger guestrooms and fully equipped kitchens and a common living area

boutique hotel

a property that is more unique in its offerings and design; also referred to a lifestyle hotel

independent hotel

a property that is owned and typically operated by the same person

Select-service hotel

a property that is typically midsize and offers a more limited selection of amenities, such as a small meeting room, a fitness and business center, and possibly a swimming pool.

all-inclusive resort

a property that offers a daily rate that includes a room plus meals and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Full-service hotel

a property that offers guests a full list of amenities and services beyond the guestroom accommodations

sharing economy

a system in which services are shared between individuals, usually facilitated by an online platform. (airBNB)

Management Company

a third-party business entity that operates the hotel in exchange for a management fee

anemity

an extra item or service that adds to a traveler's or convenience (already done for you)

outlet

each individual operation in a hotel that provides food and beverage service

user-generated content (UGC)

online reviews written by guests

timeshare

the arrangement whereby several joint owners have the right to use a property as a vacation home under a time-sharing agreement