Classification & Stars

An international brand’s manual locks down between half and two-thirds of the choices concerning a room: bed size, worktop area, […]

To be classified as a hotel, a property must have at least 7 rooms in most Italian regions, with a

In most regions, a 3-star hotel in Italy must guarantee reception active for 12 or 16 hours a day, staff

A 4-star residence is an accommodation facility made up of furnished units with an independent kitchen or kitchenette, centralised reception

A 5-star hotel in Italy needs to guarantee, in most regions, 24-hour reception and porterage, staff speaking at least three

In Italy a hotel can have from 1 to 5 stars, plus the special “5-star luxury” qualification: that’s the maximum

A 4-star superior hotel is a hotel that meets every requirement of the 4-star category and additionally offers services, floor

A 3-star superior hotel is a property that meets every requirement of the 3-star category and adds on top of

A hotel room can never be without a bed with a mattress in good condition, a wardrobe, a bedside table,

In most Italian regions, a double hotel room must measure at least 14 square metres net of the bathroom, while

The difference between a 4-star hotel and a 5-star hotel lies in three areas: round-the-clock service (reception and room service

The move from 3 to 4 stars brings, in most regions, reception extended to at least 16 hours, a second

The main difference between a 2-star and a 3-star hotel is that, in most regions, the 3-star must have a

A 4-star hotel must guarantee, in most Italian regions, reception active for at least 16 hours out of 24, staff

In Italy, hotel stars are not awarded by a national body: they are assigned by the region, on the basis