INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM OF HOTELS IN HUNGARY
(An excerpt from the official Hungarian classification low 54/2003.(VIII.29.) GKM)
Hotel: provides accommodation in more than 10 rooms
The hotels have to inform the guests about their respective classification by a cupper table (size 25 x 50 cm) at the entrance, which contances the following informations:
· Hotel: 1-5 stars
· Spa hotel: 2-5 stars „spa”
· Wellness hotel: 3-5 stars „wellness”
· Garni hotel: 3-4 stars „garni” (Hotel without restaurant services)
· Apartman hotel: 3-5 stars „apartman”
The system is based on minimum criteria and weighting points for each categorie (one star – five stars).
1 star hotel
Single rooms: 8 m2
Double rooms: 12 m2
Continental breakfast
Bath (toilette or shower) on floor
Safe, messages, wake-up call
Assessment points: none
2 stars hotel
Single rooms: 12 m2
Double rooms: 16 m2
1/3 of rooms equipped with bath
Elevator above second floor (seasonal hotel third floor)
TV 50 % of the rooms
Modest food and beverage selection during the day
Telefax
Assessment points: minimum 25
3 stars hotel
Single rooms: 14 m2
Double rooms: 18 m2
3/4 of rooms equipped with bath
TV, minibar, direct dial telephone
Lobby
Porterage
Full breakfast
Restaurant
Room service during the day
Credit cards accepted
Assessment points: minimum 90
4 stars hotel
Single rooms: 16 m2
Double rooms: 24 m2
Suites: 30 m2
Every rooms equipped with bath
Elevator
Cosmetic articals, hair dryer, dual voltage, cosmetic mirror
Restaurant(s), hotel bar, banqueting facilities
Photocopy
Safe
Drugstore
Laundry and ironing services
Fitness
Parking
Air conditioning in public areas
Assessment points: minimum 130
5 stars hotel
Single rooms: 18 m2
Double rooms: 26 m2
Suites: 34 m2
Garage
Air conditioning in the rooms
Assessment points: minimum 170