Hotel Classification in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, as well as in many other countries, hotels are classified in five categories (one to five stars). The Dutch Hotel Classification (NHC) has decided the norms for these five categories. More than 2200 hotels in the Netherlands are classified with the help of this classification system.
General norms apply for all 5 categories. These norms differ per category. If a hotel has a specific number of stars, the hotel has to meet the basic criteria of that category.
Besides the general norms, there are voluntary alternative norms. With these alternative norms a business hotel can distinghuishes itself from a family hotel. For instance, you can expect internet access to be more likely in business hotels than in other hotels. Because of the alternative norms it is possible that hotels with the same number of stars have different quality norms.
Other examples of alternative norms are:
- All rooms have individually adjustable airconditioning
- Guest lockers in each room
- Beauty Salon
- Acceptance of at least two different credit cards
- Room Service
What is the purpose of hotel stars?
They help the guest with the choice of a hotel since the classification shows the differences and it provides a good overview of the hotel offer. The star classification assures the guests a certain “basic package”.
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Star classification
Hotels with 1 star (approximately 97 in the Netherlands)
This is a simple hotel with standard facilities. The rooms are provided with a bed and bed sheets, a table with chairs, a closet, a washbasin with running warm and cold water and the rooms can be locked up. In the daytime there is sufficient day light on the rooms. One star hotels provide one collective bath- or shower facility per ten rooms. Guests can enjoy a breakfast in the hotel.
Hotels with 2 stars (approximately 310 in the Netherlands)
Two star hotels are furnished in simple way. Guests can order drinks in the hotel. At the reception guests can check in and out with sufficient privacy. Guests can send a fax from the hotel. More than 50 per cent of the hotel rooms in a two star hotel have an own shower, toilet and colour television set.
Hotels with 3 stars (approximately 909 in the Netherlands)
A three star hotel is a comfortably furnished middle class hotel. In contrast to the one and two star hotels, all rooms have an own bath- or shower facility, telephone and a colour television set. On request the guest can get a baby bed in the room. Three star hotels often have extra facilities like a swimming pool, sauna etc.
Hotels with 4 stars (approximately 428 in the Netherlands)
Four star hotels are comfortably furnished. All rooms are quite large (22 m2) and are well equipped with for instance a hair dryer, an additional outlet, a safe, a comfortable seating area etc. Four star hotels have a bar or lounge where guests can order drinks. Moreover, there is a room service available and on request, cloths can be washed and ironed. Guests do not have to walk more than one stairs to reach the hotel room.
Hotels with 5 stars (approximately 32 in the Netherlands)
Five star hotels are luxurious furnished hotels. A five star hotel offers extra's, like a permanent portier or conciërge, a restaurant and room service is available day and night to visit the large rooms. All rooms have airconditioning and extra's like flip flops and bath robes. Additionally to these kind of amenities, you can always expect a good service and well skilled hotel personnel.
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