Accommodation company

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An accommodation company is a company that provides people with overnight accommodation (usually for a fee) ( accommodation ). In addition to catering, accommodation is one of the two major sectors of the hospitality industry .

Accommodation establishments are subject to special legal bases such as the accommodation contract and the guest accommodation contract.

Classification according to DEHOGA

The German Hotel and Restaurant Association (DEHOGA), the industry association of the German hotel and catering industry, distinguishes between different operating modes in the hotel industry . This definition of the operating modes is based on the international terminology standard DIN EN ISO 18513 ( tourism services - hotels and other types of tourist accommodation - terminology ) and the German tourist information standard (TIN) of the German Tourism Association (DTV).

  • All-suite hotel : a hotel that only offers suites as accommodation
  • Aparthotel, Apartment-Hotel : a hotel that offers studios or apartments as accommodation
  • Farm : an actively managed farm that offers rooms for rent
  • Boardinghouse (Serviced Apartment): a type of accommodation in an urban environment; accommodation for a longer period is possible; These companies also offer various services, such as cleaning and room service
  • Holiday apartment, holiday home, apartment : a self-contained accommodation within a building, which has a sanitary area and self-catering facility and is intended for temporary stays by people
  • Guest house : differs from a hotel in that it offers a limited range of services; Meals are only given to house guests
  • Inn : a catering business that offers food and drinks as the main service, but also rents some rooms
  • Hotel : an accommodation facility that is equipped with a minimum of facilities (reception, daily room cleaning and at least one restaurant for house guests and passers-by)
  • Hotel garni : a hotel that offers accommodation, breakfast, drinks and, at most, small meals
  • Youth hostel : an accommodation facility in which young people are primarily taken in for mostly short stays and in which food and drinks are only given to house guests
  • Kurheim : an accommodation facility located in a spa or health resort that caters to the needs of the spa guest
  • Kurklinik : an accommodation facility with a hospital character; it is under medical supervision and provides constant medical care; the accommodation offer corresponds to the needs of the patient such. B. Accessibility and nutrition
  • Spa hotel : an accommodation facility like a spa home, but has its own range of health treatments
  • Motel : a hotel with a driver-oriented location and parking nearby
  • Pension : an establishment that differs from a hotel in that its services are limited; Meals are only given to house guests
  • Private accommodation , private room : Accommodation in a private house that does not require a permit and may have a maximum of eight to ten beds, depending on national laws.

The overnight stays are also classified as follows:

  • Apartment : an accommodation with bedroom, living room and kitchenette
  • Double rooms : one room with sleeping space for two people in a double bed or two single beds joined together along
  • Single room : a room with sleeping space for one person
  • Family room: a room with at least three beds, two of which are suitable for adults
  • Juniorsuite : a room in a room including space for seating
  • Maisonette : an apartment that extends over at least two floors
  • Multi-bed room: a room with at least three beds
  • Penthouse : an apartment on the top floor of a multi-storey building with a large roof terrace
  • Dormitory : a room with more than three beds
  • Studio : accommodation in one room with a kitchenette
  • Suite : an accommodation with separate but connected bedrooms and living rooms
  • Twin room : a room with two separate beds

Individual evidence

  1. Dehoga: Definition of the types of business - accommodation trade. Retrieved August 21, 2019 .