Gradings Explained

The following descriptions of what to expect apply to all types of accommodation. Use them as a general guide to what you can expect.

1 star: Simple, practical, no frills.
2 star: Well presented and well run.
3 star: Good level of quality and comfort.
4 star: Excellent standard throughout.
5 star: Exceptional with a degree of luxury.

In more detail... Hotels  Guest Accommodation  Self Catering  Holiday Parks   Hostels

Hotels (1-5 stars) - includes the categories Hotel, Country House Hotel, Small Hotel, Town House Hotel, Metro Hotel.  
1 star: All rooms ensuite or private.
2 star: Dinner usually available every evening.
3 star: All rooms ensuite. Room service also available.
4 star: 24-hour room service and 50% of rooms have a bath and a shower.
5 star: A number of permanent suites and enhanced services eg concierge, full afternoon tea

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Guest Accommodation (1-5 stars) - includes the categories Guest Accommodation, Bed & Breakfast, Guest House, Farmhouse, Inn, Restaurant with Rooms (no star rating).
1 star: Simple, practical, no frills.
2 star: Well presented and well run.
3 star: All rooms will have a washbasin.
4 star: A minimum of 50% of the rooms will be ensuite or have a private bathroom.
5 star: The highest standards of quality and service with a feeling of luxury. All rooms will be ensuite or have a private bathroom

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Self Catering (1-5 stars) - includes the categories Self Catering, Serviced Apartments, Approved Caravan Holiday Home.
1 star: A microwave is provided.
2 star: All beds full size.
3 star: Bed linen available.
4 star: Linen provided and towels available. Access to a freezer and washing machine.
5 star: The highest standards of quality and attention to detail.

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Holiday Parks (1-5 stars) - includes the categories Holiday Park, Touring Park, Camping Park.
Parks are assessed on the standard they provide to visitors in all aspects: facilities, cleanliness, service, pitches, groundsmanship, play areas and leisure facilities where provided.
1 star: Simple, practical, no frills.
2 star: Well presented and well run.
3 star: Good level of quality and comfort.
4 star: Excellent standard throughout. 
5 star: Exceptional with a degree of luxury.

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Hostels (1-5 stars) - includes the categories Hostel, Group Hostel, Activity Accommodation, Bunkhouse (no star rating), Camping Barn (no star rating).
1 star: Simple, practical, no frills.
2 star: Well presented and well run.
3 star: Single sex dormitories with some family rooms.
4 star: Ensuite rooms may be available.
5 star: Choice of dormitories, family rooms or ensuite rooms.

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