[Korea] Korea‘s hotel classification changes to star rating systems

 

Photo: Five stars given for the highest class hotel (left)

Previously, five-flower (mugunghwa) hotel system was largely seen in accommodation ratings in Korea. However, starting from this year January, a modification has been implemented. Following the internationally accepted five-star hotel rating scheme, Korea has also changed to the star rating system.

This change is due to rapid increase in number of international tourists, to whom the previous flower rating system caused much confusion. Therefore, in order to provide easier explanations on quality of hotels and their services, rating goes according to the number of stars they qualify for, from one-star to five-star, with five-star being the highest rating.

Generally, one-star hotels are equipped with basic requisite of guestroom and bathroom, and breakfast is offered. Wider food and beverages services are found at two-star hotels, while visitors to three-star hotels can expect a number of convenient facilities in addition to various dining options.

Major hotels in the four and five-star categories give customized guest services, access to a fitness center, sauna, business center, restaurants and small to large ballrooms for banquet holdings. Rooms services are also available (4-star: available for 12 hours; 5-star: available for 24/7) at these top-tiered hotels.

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Date

05/11/2015

 

 

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