Accommodations 2

Types of Lodging

Classifications By size of property By price By location By facilities offered By physical layout By markets served

Hotels Has a central lobby Rooms accessible from lobby May or may not have guest parking

Hotel Locations Downtown Suburban Airport Small town/country Highway Resort

Resort Hotels Promote specific destination or

attraction; example - golf, national parks May provide all services or connect to

other businesses

Convention Hotels In larger cities Provides meeting places Portable food service Audio-visual equipment Video conferencing

Budget Hotels Clean, safe, low cost rooms Few services May not have in-house food Example: “Comfort Inn”

Mid-scale Hotels Coffee shop Swimming pool Exercise room Airport service Example: “Ramada Inn”

Upscale Hotel Many services Room service Concierge Dining and lounge Pool and exercise Luxurious lobby and furniture Example: “Four Seasons”

Residential Hotels Long-term accommodations Up to a year or more Sometimes used by politicians or others

away from home on weekdays

Motels Free parking Doors from parking lot to rooms Usually limited to one or two beds per

room Clean and comfortable but few

amenities Example: “Econo Lodge”

Time Sharing Guest buys a house or apartment for a

specific period of time - 2 weeks Many owners but each has their time to

use the facilities

Bed and Breakfasts Live with a family Provides connection with local area Often older homes in the country Often do not offer private washrooms Often family owned and operated Most offer breakfast only

Spas Offer healing and wellness services Mud baths Massage Exercise programs Healthy foods Usually expensive

Hostels Often for youth Communal washrooms Cooking facilities Low cost for students Popular in Europe

Campground More than just a place to tent RV hook-ups Hot showers Laundries Electrical/sewer systems Grocery stores Pools/playground

Canada Select Ratings ★ Clean comfortable rooms ★★ clean comfortable rooms with some

amenities ★★★ very comfortable accommodations

with lots of facilities, guest amenities and service

Canada Select Ratings ★★★★ highest standard of

accommodations with extensive range of facilities, guest amenities and services

★★★★★ best places in the country with outstanding facilities, guest services and quality product

Factors in Pricing Location Room Size and Amenities What the Target Market Will Pay Competitor’s Prices Season Discounts Meal Plans