1.4 Accommodation Classification of accommodation 1. . ...................... accommodation with no meals Serviced accommodation with 2. . ....................... can be world-class offers & is classified according to 3. . ....................... Self-catering and serviced accommodation Accommodation is normally classified into: Self-catering, where meals are not provided; Serviced, 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). economy services 4. . ....................... Types of serviced accommodation Generally speaking, serviced accommodation can broadly be divided into: World-class service hotels, used by famous and wealthy tourists, which offer high quality and customised services with dedicated staff; Mid-range service hotels which cater to a wide selection of travellers because they offer an average quality of service, adequate comfort and reasonable rates; Economy service hotels, providing basic services at a budget price, which cater for travellers looking for cheap accommodation without many other additional services. More specifically, hotels are classified according to a star grading , 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. adopted: adottato to award: premiare broadly: approssimativamente grading: classificazione to reward: ricompensare wealthy: facoltoso 64 Service Room cleaning Linen change Reception basic basic Foreign languages spoken Extras daily weekly 12 hours daily twice a week 12 hours buffet breakfast good daily daily or on request 12/18 hours 1 tv, phone, internet, private bathroom very good daily daily or on request 18 hours 2 restaurant à la carte, room service, mini-bar excellent daily daily or on request 24 hours 3 different types of cuisine available