Lodging Classifications as quoted by AAA

The following is quoted from the AAA "New York Tourbook", Published by AAA 2006

Large-scale Hotel
A multistory establishment with interior room entrances. Variety of guest units styles is offered. Public areas are spacious and include a variety of facilities such as a restaurant, shops, fitness center, spa, business center, or meeting rooms.

Small-scale Hotel
A one-to-three-story establishment typically with exterior room entrances facilitating convenient access to parking. The standard guest units have one bedroom with a bathroom and are typically similar in decor and design throughout. Public areas are limited in size and/or the variety of facilities available.

Country Inn
Similar in definition to a bed and breakfast, but usually larger in scale with spacious public areas and offers a dining facility that serves at lest breakfast and dinner.

Bed & Breakfast
Small-scale properties emphasizing a high degree of personal touches that provide guest an "at home" feeling. Guest units tend to be individually decorated. Rooms may not include some modern amenities such as televisions and telephones, and may have a shared bathroom. Usually owner-operated with a common room or parlor separate from the innkeeper's living quarters, where guest and operators can interact during evening and breakfast hours. Evening offices closures are normal. A continental or full, hot breakfast is served and is include in the room rate.

Condominium
Vacation-oriented or extended-stay, apartment-style accommodations that are routinely available for rent through a management company. Units vary in design and decor and often contain one or more bedrooms, living room, full kitchen, and an eating area. Studio-type models combine the sleeping and living areas into one room. Typically, basic cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils and complete bed and bath linens are supplied. The guest registration area may be located off-site.

Cabin/Cottage
Vacation-oriented, small-scale, freestanding houses or cabins. Unites vary in design and decor and often contain one or more bedrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, and bathroom. Studio-type models combine the sleeping and living areas into one room. Typically, basic cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils, and complete bed and bath linens are supplied. The guest registration area may be located off-site.

Ranch
Typically a working ranch with an obvious rustic, Western theme. In general, equestrian-related activites are featured, but ranches may include other animals and activities as well. A variety of guest unit styles is offered in a family-oriented atmosphere.

Vacation Home
Vacation-oriented or extended-stay, large-scale, freestanding houses that are routinely available for rent through a management company. Houses vary in design and decor and often contain two or more bedrooms, living room, full kitchen, dining room, and multiple bathrooms. Typically, basic cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils, and complete bed and bath linens are supplied. The guest registration area may be located off-site.

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