Drake & Cavendish display the rating and classification system used throughout the world by the travel industry. The hotel rating system ranges from 1 to 10 and has been an industry standard for over 70 years.

• industry rating
  Superior Deluxe

  out of 10
  10

  An exclusive, expensive luxury hotel offering the highest standards of accommodations and facilities and providing almost any level of personal service - Guest and public rooms are luxurious, service is impeccable - A prestige address – Luxury hotels in this category are among the best in the world.

• industry rating
  Deluxe

  out of 10
  9

  An outstanding, expensive, luxury hotel offering many of the same features as a Superior Deluxe and in many instances may be just as satisfactory - There may be fewer personalized amenities or services - May cater to a more diverse, trend setting clientele.

• industry rating
  Moderate Deluxe

  out of 10
  8

  Basically a Deluxe hotel, but frequently more heavily marketed to business clients or groups - Expect outstanding accommodations and public rooms - May not be as intimate or exclusive or may have less emphasis on atmosphere or personal service.

• industry rating
  Superior First Class

  out of 10
  7

  An above average First Class hotel with some outstanding features and a broad range of services - May have a special focus on design, style and amenities - Guest rooms and public areas are tastefully furnished and very comfortable striving to meet the needs of business and leisure guests. May have superior executive level or wing.

• industry rating
  First Class

  out of 10
  6

  This is the full service hotel - A dependable, well-maintained hotel with comfortable accommodations and public areas - Usually provides a full range of services, amenities and facilities.

• industry rating
  Limited Service First Class

  out of 10
  5

  A property offering full first-class comfortable, quality accommodations, but limited public areas, dining and facilities - Usually moderate in size - Some may use a residential scale and architecture, others may feature a unique atmosphere or design - Many offer complimentary breakfast or evening drinks in the lobby or in an informal restaurant.

• industry rating
  Moderate First Class

  out of 10
  4

  Essentially a First Class establishment with comfortable but sometimes simple accommodations - Public areas may be limited - Some first class features may be lacking, but generally provides all the essentials a guest requires.

• industry rating
  Superior Tourist Class

  out of 10
  3

  Primarily a mid-market economy hotel - Accommodations are well kept and functional, some with charming or intimate features - Many with in-room amenities designed for business travellers - Usually public rooms and facilities are limited.

• industry rating
  Tourist Class

  out of 10
  2

  A property for the budget traveller providing basic room amenities, but few services - May have some facilities or features of Superior Tourist Class - Accommodations may be standardized - Often in locations convenient to highways, business or airports.

• industry rating
  Moderate Tourist Class

  out of 10
  1

  A budget property with a no frills approach, providing basic accommodations for the traveller.