The official standard classification of accommodation facilities 2006-2009

• Requirements Classification 2006-2009
• Methodology of classification 2006-2009
• Certified facilities 2006-2009

The official standard classification of accommodation facilities was created on the initiative of professional associations representing the interests of accommodation facility operators Czech National Federation of Hotels and Restaurants and HO.RE.KA.ČR, merged today into the Czech Association of Hotels and Restaurants, with support from the Ministry for Regional Development, CzechTourism, the Czech Consumers Association and the Consumer Protection Association. The main reason behind its creation was the need to ascertain and declare the quality and standard of accommodation facilities in the Czech republic according to categories and classification, and in so doing make the service simpler to navigate for guests and those involved in the business themselves. Furthermore, the creation of clear categories could serve in future as an excellent tool in forming a fair, market-driven business environment. At present this classification certificate is voluntary. However, for the consumer it is a guarantee of a certain level and quality of accommodation and services which correspond to a given category and classification.

When choosing accommodation we recommend all domestic and foreign tourists give preference to those accommodation providers holding an official standard classification certificate. These certified facilities guarantee a level of facilities and range of services. If any of the certified facilities fails to meet the given criteria, clients can contact any of the above organisations with their comments which will be investigated in due course.

BASIC OVERVIEW OF THE TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES

• A hotel is an accommodation facility with at least 10 guestrooms equipped for temporary accommodation and providing services associated with guests’ stay (restaurant facilities in particular). These are divided into five categories. Garni hotels only have limited restaurant facilities (they provide breakfast at the very least) and are divided into four categories.
• A motel is an accommodation facility with at least 10 guestrooms equipped for temporary accommodation and providing services for motorists. These are divided into four categories.
• A pension is an accommodation facility with at least 5 guestrooms and a limited range of services. These are divided into four categories.
• Other types of accommodation:
  • campsites
  • chalet colonies
  • walkers dormitories
  • "botels" (boat hotels)

CLASSIFICATION OF ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES

Each certified accommodation facility is marked with a category symbol (hotel, pension, motel …) and a number of stars (* - *****). The maximum number is five stars which represent the highest category (hotels only), while the highest number of stars motels and pensions can display is four.

CONTACT

Václav Stárek
General Secretary
Asociace hotelů a restaurací České republiky
Revoluční 13, 110 00, Praha 1
Tel: + 420 236 042 388
GSM: + 420 602 765 632
E-mail: starek@ahrcr.cz
www.ahrcr.cz