1. Types of Lodging
Hotels

2. Hotels Largest category of lodging Most subcategories Price Location
Physical layout
Markets

3. Luxury Hotels Vary in Size They offer the most luxuries and amenities
Health clubs
Gourmet restaurants
Limo services
Sometimes located Downtown
Sometimes located in semi-remote, yet accessible areas (usually called resorts)
Luxury hotels often have 2-3 staff per guest
250$-10,000$
Marriot-Ritz Carlton
Ask students what some examples of amenities would be before putting the third bullet point up

5. Boutique Hotels Unique Design Caters to a limited target market
Rates are not as high as luxury hotels
Guests are attracted by the hotels appeal and service
Less than 150 rooms
Located in trendy urban areas (downtown)
Example: Hampton Inn

7. Upscale Commercial Hotels
Serve business travellers and tourists
Lots of services such as business facilities and health clubs
4-600$ a night
Usually located downtown and within easy reach of the city’s financial district
Huge hotels! rooms
Example: The Delta Chelsea in Toronto

9. Midscale Commercial Hotels
Very large like upscale hotels
But a bit cheaper ( $ a night)
Less services because of the price sensitive market
Serves business travellers and families
Usually Located Downtown
Example: The Lord Nelson

11. Budget/Economy (motels)
Smaller rooms
Target market: Short stay automobile traveller
Lower prices (50-150$ a night) due to less staff, simpler buildings and fewer services.
Usually located along major highways with easy access to fast food establishments
Example: Motel 6, super 8, the Wandlyn

13. Extended Stay Residential
Serve long-term guests.
Most business travellers stay longer (8-14 days).
Usually include convenience stores, dining facilities, and common areas for socializing.
Moderately priced ( $ a night)
Usually Located downtown or in the suburbs
Example: Pacific Palisades Hotel in Vancouver

15. Bed and Breakfast Small properties found in Europe and North America.
Located near attractions.
Usually family owned and operated.
four or less rooms.
Shared washroom facilities with a full, hot breakfast.
Example: The Old Lantern Inn & Vineyard In Wolfville

17. Country Inns larger versions of bed and breakfasts
usually having 5-25 rooms.
Property might be a converted house, a restored heritage home, a renovated train station, a barn, or even a lighthouse.
They appeal to guests looking for a unique lodging experience.
Example: Train Station Inn

19. Youth Hostels Dorm-style living, (5-15 guests share a room)
Super cheap! Ranging from 2-50$ a night depending on location and type of room (dorm, private, semi private)
Basic services such as clean sheets, towels, and showers are provided for a modest fee.
There’s also a network of elder hostels for senior citizens.
Example: Halifax Backpackers Hostel

22. Capsule Hotels Popular in Japan
They have regular sized rooms that have multiple capsules the size of twin beds
Each capsule has lighting and it’s own door.
These have common showers.
Located near train stations or business areas
A hotel might have from under 100 to over 600 capsules.
Example: Shinjuku Kuyakushomae Capsule Hotel - Tokyo

24. Price Luxury hotels Boutique hotels Upscale commercial hotels
Midscale commercial hotels
Budget/economy
Extended stay residential
Bed and Breakfast
Country Inn
Capsule Hotel
Youth Hostel

25. Location
The Location of a hotel has a large affect on the price of the hotel and how may services that can be offered.
The closer the hotel is to the downtown core, and the more attractions that are easily accessible nearby, the higher the hotels price.

26. Physical Layout
Room configuration- Designed to meet a variety of consumer needs and demands. These are affected by where the property is located, which also affects the price.
All-suite hotels- Every room is a suite. Suites includes a living area, sleeping area, bathroom, and small kitchenette.

27. Markets
The market has diversified greatly in the last 100 years, and large companies often have several brand names of hotels offering different levels of service for a different price, to accommodate various target markets. (Marriott International)

28. Hotel Trivia! Single Twin Double Double-double Penthouse suite
Continental breakfast
Full breakfast
Occupancy rate
Single- room with one bed
Twin- room with two beds
Double- room with one double bed
Double-double- room with two double beds
Penthouse suite- suite with access to the roof, possibly with a swimming pool and access to tennis court
Continental breakfast- light breakfast usually including coffee, juice, and roll or pastry
Full breakfast- cooked breakfast often including eggs, bacon, and toast
Occupancy rate- number of rooms sold as a percentage of the number of rooms available