If you are looking for a hotel in Germany, you might want to count the stars; German hotels are rated with a star system, from 1 star (tourist) to 5 stars (luxury), depending on quality and price. And while some countries lack a unified star system, German hotels are classified by the hotel industry association Dehoga according to 300 criteria, from objective facilities such a hygiene, and amenities, to subjective criteria like atmosphere.
Here is the lowdown of what to expect from the German hotel rating system, so you know exactly how to read the stars:
1. One Star (Tourist)
All rooms have shower/toilet, daily room cleaning, color-TV, table and chair, soap, reception service, extended breakfast, publicly available telephone for guests.2. Two Stars (Standard)
In addition to one star hotels: breakfast buffet, reading lamp next to your bed, shower gel or bath essence, bath towels, sanitary products (toothpaste, shaving kit etc.), credit card.3. Three Stars (Comfort)
In addition to two star hotels: 14-hour reception, bilingual staff (e.g. English-German), luggage service, beverage offer in your room, telephone in your room, Internet (in room or public area), heating in the bathroom, hair dryer, cleaning tissue, place to put luggage in your room, dressing mirror, sewing kit, shoe polish utensils, extra pillow or blanket on demand.4. Four Stars (First Class)
In addition to three star hotels: 18-hour reception, lobby with seats, hotel bar, minibar or room-service, couch or armchair in room, bath robe and slippers on demand, cosmetic products (shower cape, cotton swabs etc.), vanity mirror, a la carte restaurant.5. Five Stars (Luxury)
In addition to the 4 star hotels: 24-hour reception, multilingual staff, doorman or valet parking, concierge, personalized greeting in your room with fresh flowers and little gift, Internet-pc in room, safe, ironing service, shoeshine service, turn down service in the evening.
More about AAA Diamond Ratings (US, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean)and Forbes Travel Guide Star Ratings.