LODGING LODGING LODGING LODGING CHAPTER 2CHAPTER 2

What is lodging?• Establishments that provides sleeping

accommodations, food and beverages, and other related services associated with travel that charges for fees

Classification of Lodging Establishment

• Non- Commercial• Commercial

Accommodation Structure

Types of Lodging

1. Hotel - lodging facility not only provides sleeping

accommodation but other related services such as housekeeping, luggage-carrying assistance, food and beverage, telephone and others

Types of Lodging

2. Motel- An establishment that provides lodging for motorists in rooms usually having direct access to an open parking area. Also called motor court, motor lodge.

Types of Lodging

• Inn – refers to small, typically rural that may or may not serve food

• Lodge – lodging establishment associated with outdoor activity such as ski lodge or hunting lodge

• Guest house/Tourist homes – refers to privately homes where the owners rent individual bedrooms to visitors

Types of Lodging

• Condominium- refers to apartment in high rise building, furnished housing unit with kitchen, living room, sleeping area and bath

• Bed & breakfast – guest house in UK and USA, smaller, more intimate, less expensive than motel and hotel

• Boarding house – residential facility that provides lodging and meals for guests.

Types of Lodging

• Dormitory- lodging facility affiliated with some educational and other institution that provides sleeping accommodation.

• Nursing home – refers to residential facility that provides lodging and food service for people requiring nursing and related care

OF HOTELSOF HOTELSCLASSIFICATIONSCLASSIFICATIONS

Accdg. to Type of Accommodation

Transient- for temporary guest

Residential- long term or permanent residence

According to location

• City Center hotels - located within the heart of a city. (business, suites, residential, economy, mid-scale to luxury)

• Sub urban hotels - tend to be smaller properties which usually provide full-service, and locate in suburban area.

• Airport hotels -especially to accommodate air travellers, near the airport.

• Highway hotels - They are designed for overnight stays for car travellers, The rooms usually have direct access to an open parking lot. They are located on the outskirts of towns and cities

Location• Resort hotel - located in picturesque, sometimes remote

settings.

According to Services

• Spa hotels-may include relaxation/stress management, fitness, weight management,

pilates/yoga. Spas have professional staff such as dieticians, therapists, masseurs, exercise physiologists, and in some cases, physicians.

According to Services

• Casino hotels - have gambling operations which are the major revenue centres. They also provide live entertainment. A wide variety of luxury amenities, hotel services including fine and casual dining and shopping centres are typically available on site.

According to Services

• Convention hotels – provides facilities and needs of group attending conventions.

• Full Service hotels – offers wide range of facilities, services, and amenities

• Economy / Budget hotels – offer clean, reasonably sized and furnished rooms without frills of full service hotels.

ServiceService

• Extended Stay Hotels – offer extended stay, full kitchen facilities, shopping services

• All Suite Extended hotels- additional space for kitchen

• Bed and Breakfast – family or private owned provide accommodation and breakfast

According to Facilities

De Luxe (5 star)De Luxe (5 star)

Gives highest level of accommodation and facilities.Amenities – VCR,CD, jacuzzi, heated pool and more.Interior design shows comfort and elegance. Services should be formal. Staff will be knowledgeable, helpful, well versed in all aspects of customer care, combining efficiency with courtesy.

Deluxe Manila Hotel Hyatt Hotel Peninsula Hotel Makati Edsa Shangrilla

Superior (4 star)

Degree of luxury as well as quality in the furnishings, decor and equipment

Bedrooms are more spacious ,coordinated furnishings and decor.

The en-suite bathrooms 24-hour room service, laundry and dry-cleaning. The restaurant has serious approach to its cuisine. Oakwood, Richmonde, Traders Hotel

First Class (Three star)

Greater quality and range of facilities than at the lower star classifications.

Reception and the other public rooms will be more spacious

Restaurant will normally also cater for non-residents. With fully en suite bath and shower room, hair dryer, direct

dial telephone, toiletries in the bathroom. Valet parking, fitness center and pool Ex. Manila Pavilion

Standard (2 star)

Small to medium sized With an en-suite bath/shower room. Reception and other staff Includes food and drinks Facilities include TV. And telephone Ex. City Garden Hotel, Lotus Hotel

Economy (1 star)

Small and independently owned, with a family atmosphere. Often 2-4 storey high Limited range of facilities and meals. Lunch, for example, may not be served. May not have en suite bath/shower rooms. Maintenance, cleanliness and of an acceptable standard. Ex: Sogo hotel, Kabayan Hotel, Victoria Court

According to SizeAccording to Size

• Small hotels – up to 100 rooms• Medium hotels – 100 to200 rooms• Medium-large hotels – 200to 500 rooms• Large hotels – over 500 rooms

Classification According to Food ServiceClassification According to Food Service

• American Plan – rate includes 3 meals (limited or unlimited)• European Plan – rates include no meals• Modified American Plan – includes breakfast and dinner.

Lunch is available for extra charge• Continental Plan – includes breakfast with room rate• Breakfast Plan – called “Bermuda Plan”, breakfast with room

rate

Other Specialty Hotel

Tree House Hotel

1. Will the construction of these kind of hotel s might harm the natural resources? Why?

Capsule Hotel

1.Why is capsule hotel acceptable for Japan market?

2. Who are the target segment of this kind of hotel?

3.Do you think capsule hotel can be accepted in the Philippines?

Cave Hotel

Ice Hotel

1. What are the problems may arise in staying in this kind of hotel?

• What special services, facilities or events can be provided by this kind of hotel?

MOST UNIQUE HOTELS

Liberty Hotel, Boston

Tree House Hotel

Bubble Hotel

1. Think about unusual hotel. Give the details, unique features and services of your hotel.

Assignment:Search the internet on hotels in

the future (2020 and beyond)

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