CHAPTER 3

• Earliest accommodations

  • Family-owned, with families providing not only lodging but also food and drink for weary travelers
• Apartment


  Great option when staying in a major city or resort town, can cook their own meals, do their laundry and enjoy the feeling of having their own space while on a holiday
• Hotel


  A place that has rooms in which people can stay especially when they are traveling; a place that provides food, lodging and other services for paying guests
• Hotel classifications

  • Stars or Diamonds
  • Size
  • Location
  • Target Market
  • Number of Rooms
  • Ownership and Affiliation
  • Levels of Service
• Motel


  A place that is next to a road and that has rooms for people to stay in especially when they are traveling by car; an establishment which provides lodging and parking and in which the rooms are usually accessible from an outdoor parking area
• Bed & Breakfast


  Wonderfully eclectic mix of all types of hosts and houses, hosts are like instant friends you meet along the way
• Lodges


  Historic estates, vineyard cottages or boutique guest houses, typically providing unique facilities, location, service and guest experiences
• Home Stays


  Popular accommodation in Australia, all domestic facilities are shared with the family including bathroom/s, and meals eaten together often including dinner
• Farm Stays


  Unique accommodation option if you want a real taste of rustic, authentic farm life, often similar to a Bed & Breakfast with a few extra hands-on-activity options thrown in
• Hostel


  Ideal for budget travelers and backpackers, an inexpensive type of accommodation usually shared bedrooms and communal facilities
• Resort


  Primarily known as a destination frequented by vacationers in search of relaxation and entertainment, the term is also used to describe a full service lodging establishment that offers extensive guest services and recreational facilities
• Cottage


  Small vacation house, typically in rural areas
• Igloo


  Typical eskimo house, a dome-shaped snow structure meant to provide temporary or permanent shelter in cold climates
• Chalet


  Wooden Alpine-style buildings commonly found and around mountain resorts
• Cortijo


  Type of rural property usually consisting of multiple buildings, a large patio and cultivated lands
• Mansion


  Large, opulent houses that generally pay homage to a historic architectural style
• Villa

  Luxurious country residence, originated in Roman times
• Timeshare

  Type of vacation property with shared ownership and use of rights, a timeshare for rent can be a smart alternative to staying in a hotel
• Tree House


  Structure built or placed among the branches of a tree, usually designed for recreational purposes
• Ice Hotel


  Non-permanent hotel constructed from ice and snow in areas with sub-freezing temperatures
• Manor


  Large historic house or mansion with land, formerly owned by nobility
• Camp


  Collection of tents, huts or other temporary structures used for travelers to lodge in
• Pop Up Hotels

  Temporary lodging establishments usually set up for specific events
• Palazzo


  Can be anything from a block of flats to home of a noble family to a historic hotel
• Inn


  Small establishment offering overnight accommodation, food and drink to travelers
• Penthouse


  Apartment situated on the highest floor of a building, commonly appointed with luxury amenities
• Chateau


  French country house or castle
• Pension House


  Type of guesthouse or B&B, where in addition to lodging and breakfast, guests are also offered lunch and dinner, usually family-run and cost less than other accommodation options
• RV

  Recreational vehicle outfitted with the amenities found in a home, including bathroom, kitchen, and sleeping facilities
• Castle


  Fortified building or group of buildings built across Europe and the Middle East during the medieval period, castle hotels offer royal-style accommodation in sumptuous historic surroundings
• Palace


  Unlike castles, palaces are not fortified, but they still are royal residences characterized by an exceptional level of grandeur
• Yacht


  Type of luxury recreational boat offering every modern convenience, classified as sailing yachts and motor yachts, available in a vast range of sizes, styles and functions
• Aparthotels/Apartelles


  Combination of the comfort and independence of a private apartment with the services of a hotel
• Poshtel


  Upscale hostels with a focus on chic design, art and high-tech amenities
• Hacienda


  Ranch or a main house in a landed estate in Spanish speaking-countries
• Eco Hotel

  Environmentally friendly accommodation aiming to promote sustainable tourism and green living through the use of renewable energy sources, recycled materials and organic locally sources produced
• Capsule Hotel


  Unique type of hotel that usually provides cheap, basic overnight accommodation in a number of tiny functional rooms called "Capsules"
• Parador


  Spanish government-operated hotels, frequently located in former castles, monasteries, or other beautiful historic settings
• The five segments of the hospitality umbrella

  • Accommodation / Lodging
  • Food and Beverage
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Assembly and Event Management (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions)
  • Gaming and Recreation
• Accommodation / Lodging


  A place where a person such as a traveler can stay for usually a short period of time. This area includes hotel, motel, resort, pension house, inn, air bnb, apartelle, condotel etc.