Hotel Accommodations (All Categories)

•  A hotel is generally the largest of all accommodation types.
•  There is typically a common reception area, and rooms generally open directly onto a hallway.
•  The on-site restaurant and other facilities are more accessible to the public than the other accommodation types.
•  A wide range of guest services is available, such as room service.
•  Hotels are often members of larger hotel groups, and a similar accommodation experience may be available in different establishments within the group.

 Furnished Apartments

Furnished apartments provides the visitors with the great comfort of sparing the time for interior decorations. It is apt for people who are on a business meet or a short vacation. People who arrange for vacations on a short notice usually prefer these kind of apartments.

 Unfurnished Apartments

At Home Accommodations provides people with taste to select their own furnishings. Tourists who wants to feel at their home usually opt for unfurnished apartments wherein they can choose their own interiors based on their taste.

 Guest House

•  A guesthouse is generally a private home which has been converted for the dedicated and exclusive use of guest accommodation.
•  The public areas of the establishment are for the exclusive use of the guests. The owner or manager either lives off-site, or in an entirely separate area within the property.
•  A Guesthouse offers a wider range of services than a B&B, and usually caters for all meals.

 Bed & Breakfast

•  A Bed and Breakfast (B&B) is a private home in which guests can be accommodated at night in private bedrooms (which may or may not have private bathrooms).
•  The owner or manager lives in the house or on the property. The public areas of the house, such as kitchen and lounge have either limited access for guests, or are shared with the host family to some degree.
•  The business may be run as a secondary occupation.
•  Breakfast is included in the price (generally either continental or full-English). Other meals may be available by arrangement.

  Lodge

•  A lodge is an accommodation facility which is located and designed to optimize the feeling of being closely in touch with nature.
•  The building style should feature natural materials and colouring such as wood, stone and thatch.
•  An outdoor experience should be offered at the lodge, such as guided walks, game drives etc.

Inns

Bed and breakfast accommodation within a traditional inn or pub. The bar and restaurant is open to non-residents, and provides food at lunchtime and in the evening.

 Motels

Rooms usually open out to a parking lot. As the name implies it caters mostly to motorists.

Hostels

A building run by a private operator or non-profit membership organisation, where beds and sometimes meals and other services and facilities are provided.

 Resorts

•  A spread out collection of single or double story accommodation units.
•  Similar to a hotel in that it offers a wide range of facilities.
•  Units may be rented and available on time-share.
•  A camping area may be included in the resort.