Classification of accommodation Self-catering and serviced accommodation Accommodation is normally classified into: , where meals are not provided; Self-catering , where meals are provided and which can be classified according to the quality of the services offered (on the part of the staff) and the facilities available (relating to the equipment offered by the building). Serviced Types of serviced accommodation Generally speaking, serviced accommodation can broadly be divided into: service hotels, used by famous and wealthy tourists, which offer high quality and customised services with dedicated staff; World-class service hotels which cater to a wide selection of travellers because they offer an average quality of service, adequate comfort and reasonable rates; Mid-range service hotels, providing basic services at a budget price, which cater for travellers looking for cheap accommodation without many other additional services. Economy More specifically, hotels are classified according to a , with a minimum of one to a maximum of five stars. Different countries have different ratings and, so far, an international classification has not been adopted yet. However, some basic features are accepted worldwide as shown in the following table. star grading Service Room cleaning Linen change Reception Foreign languages spoken Extras ⭐ basic daily weekly 12 hours - ⭐⭐ basic daily twice a week 12 hours buffet breakfast ⭐⭐⭐ good daily daily/on request 12/18 hours 1 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ very good daily daily/on request 18 hours 2 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent daily daily/on request 24 hours 3 Glossary : : : : : : adopted adottato to award premiare broadly approssimativamente grading classificazione to reward ricompensare wealthy facoltoso