Star rating hotels in Spain and the Spanish islands. What can you expect ?
First, there is no national classification system. What means that each region has its own system.
So the classification can be else in Orihuela Costa than in Sevilla .
Luckily the differences between the regions are minimal.
But there are minimal safety requirements on fire safety, sound proofing or space.
The prices of the services must be displayed at the reception and the rooms.
Also the price list for the extra services. for instance , the telephone charge, the laundry , the parking, the fitness, the breakfast….
Furthermore the hotel must show at the entrance the category of stars.
These are the minimum requirements for a 1 star rating hotel
Double room ; minimum 12 square meters .
Single room : minimum 7 square meters .
The bathroom with a bath or shower minimum 3,5 square meters.
Central heating .
Lift up tot the floor of your room.
Most of this hotels are small hotels. The owner is the responsable at the reception.
Mostly the atmosphere is very familial.
Sometimes the breakfast is served in a nearby bar. Where you can enjoy the Spanish breakfast between the locals.
The minimum requirements for a 2 star rating hotel
Double room ; minimum 14 square meters .
Single room : minimum 7 square meters .
The bathroom with a bath or shower minimum 3,5 square meters.
Central heating .
Lift up tot the floor of your room.
Telephone and deposit box in the room.
This are the larger hotels.
Minimum requirements for a 3 star rating hotel
Double room ; minimum 15 square meters .
Single room : minimum 8 square meters .
The bathroom with a bath or shower minimum 4 square meters.
Central heating .
Lift up tot the floor of your room.
Telephone, bar and deposit box in the room.
A restaurant and a breakfast room.
Furthermore in the common zone , air conditioning.
Some times a swimming pool.
often the hotels are a part of a larger chain.
What to expect from a 4 star rating hotel
Double room ; minimum 16 square meters .
Single room : minimum 9 square meters .
The bathroom with a bath or shower minimum 4,5 square meters.
Central heating .
Lift up tot the floor of your room.
Telephone, bar and deposit box in the room.
Furthermore in the common zone , air conditioning.
A swimming pool , indoor or outdoor. Often a fitness.
Also a restaurant and a breakfast room.
Mostly also a room service.
What to expect from a 5 star rating hotel
Luxury services. Been pampered.
Double room ; minimum 17 square meters .
Single room : minimum 10 square meters .
The bathroom with a bath or shower minimum 5 square meters.
Central heating .
Lift up tot the floor of your room.
Telephone, bar and deposit box in the room.
Furthermore in the common zone , air conditioning.
A lobby to welcome the guest . Mostly a welcome drink or present. A personal guide tot your room.
In the room , very nice furniture and first class bed.
Different swimming pools, indoor or outdoor. Often a fitness.
Also a restaurant and a breakfast room. A shop.
To conclude
If you chose for one star or five-star rating . Enjoy your stay with your love ones.