Is there any meaning behind a hotel claiming to be rated "three star" or "four star" or whatever? I'm at a supposed "four star" hotel in Buenos Aires and it's not nearly as nice as a "three star" place I stayed at in Thailand (and costs 2.5X as much). This place is more like the "two star" hotels I stayed at in Bangkok. The only advantage this "four star" place has over the "two star" ones is that it has a microwave and a little cooktop in case you want to heat something up in your room.

>>2796259 (OP)
Well first of all the cost has little/nothing to do with the stars and far more to do with tourism season, how popular the location is, local cost of living, and so forth. That's why your Thailand hotel is dirt cheap and in general Thailand is dirt cheap in general.

Secondly, hotel star ratings are not standardized cross-countries. Especially not between Argentina and Thailand lmao. Some regions have standard definitions for it but not all and across-continent they will certainly differ.

Thirdly, star ratings usually are given to the company as a whole and they are expected to standardize across all their locations, but that doesn't always happen. Even in the US you will find hotels of the same chain that are acceptable in one area and dogshit in another part of the country. Entirely depends where it's at, who is running it, and how much they give a shit and usually the price reflects that.

>>2796259 (OP)
The only region where star ratings are close to standardized and have specific meanings is Europe, and here it has less to do with price points or relative luxury (although more stars typically does equate to nicer and higher-priced accommodations), than it does to the presence or absence of specific features and services. Two stars always guarantee at least an en-suite bathroom, for example. Other star levels might just reflect whether the rooms have televisions or how many hours the reception is staffed. It’s not 100% uniform even here, but it’s closer than it is in any other part of the world.

Pretty much everywhere else, star ratings are less explicitly defined if they’re defined at all. But it’s safe to assume that a hotel that bills itself with four or five stars will at least be trying to provide higher-quality amenities than someplace that isn’t, whatever the room rate. Whether or not it’s successful (or honest) can often be gleaned from guest reviews if you can find them, typically more clearly than, for example, hotel website photos, which can be hilariously misleading.

>>2796259 (OP)
5 star means your based
4 star means your company is cheap
3 star means you're a poorfag
2 star means you'e homeless
1 star loops back round and means you're based

>>2796259 (OP)
normally star ratings are based on the amenities of the hotel, not the condition (although generally it would be normal for higher star rated hotels to be better maintained as a matter of course). even for a one-star hotel, which would basically be a place to sleep and not much else, it would still be reasonable to expect the place to be clean.
in the age of tripadvisor and so on it has become much more subjective and based on people's personal opinions
also the toes should always be in the picture ffs

>>2796331
>also the toes should always be in the picture ffs
Good point, I hate it when pieces get cut off.

OP back again, I'm in a new place, half the price, "three stars", only significant difference is they don't throw in a free piece of toast and some tea in the morning.

>>2796259 (OP)
Mainly based on amenities offered. But as a general guide also cost and quality but those can vary widely geographically.

Stars don’t mean much and especially mean nothing in brown countries. Just learn to let the value to the brand.

>>2796259 (OP)
I stayed in a four star hotel in Madrid once. I remember the lobby area feeling luxurious, but otherwise didn't really get it. Wasn't bad or anything, but I've stayed in random Marriott Courtyards that were nicer.

>>2796259 (OP)
hotel star ratings are just marketing
how many places have you stayed in that proclaimed themselves five stars
how many of them were actually luxurious with exemplary service

>>2796259 (OP)
>Is there any meaning behind a hotel claiming to be rated "three star" or "four star" or whatever?
yes
BUT
most countries have dedicated laws describing their rating system

the biggest one is probably
>European Hotelstars Union
which is based on the German system from the 90s
much of the rating is based on hotel services offered (like reception open times, complaint system, pillows,/blankets/bathrobes/cosmetics etc. available on demand)
and a few base rules for room size / amenities

if you want a specific room and amenities, always check the images before, never rely on Stars only

the upper range gets kinda fishy though
there a HUGE difference between a 5* and a "true" 5*

"Stars" are arbitrary and non-sensical. Today, the industry standard is STR (operators pay to subscribe), and rate hotels as below. Ultimately, cash is king and room rates are real indicator:

"Chain Scale Segments
The Chain Scale segments are: Luxury, Upper Upscale, Upscale, Upper Midscale, Midscale, Economy and Independent.
Chain Scale segments are grouped primarily according to actual average room rates. An independent hotel, regardless of average daily rate (ADR), is included as a separate Chain Scale category.

Class Segments
Hotels are categorized by the following class segments: Luxury, Upper Upscale, Upscale, Upper Midscale, Midscale and Economy.
The class for a chain-affiliated hotel is the same as its Chain Scale. An independent hotel is assigned a class based on its ADR, relative to that of the chain hotels in their geographic proximity."

5 star - Can post on this board with objectively correct opinions, you're enjoying travel and can get a lay from a JAV level lass each night. You're obviously not an american or similar begpacker, you meet with like minded individuals who know the value of relaxing after hard work be it crypto or stocks.

4 Star - Only acceptable to take advice if you finally broke through the ladder of working up. You probably don't have a proper amex or any higher class airline credit card(maybe silver rank). You're more of a cute experience than anything to people.

3 Star - I hope it's only because it is a free hotel due to airline or travel agency screw up. Only acceptable if it's a Japanese or Dubai "3 star" which is similar to a 4 star in western countries.

2 Start - Just don't maybe book this for that one friend you don't like or recommend it as a joke.

1 Star - Average US hotel, Stop traveling amerimutt

>>2796259 (OP)
OP back again. I found a meaningful difference between my current "three star" and my previous "four star". The "four star" had an electric on-demand water heater for the shower. This place has a literally two gallon water heater tank that runs out after five minutes. I have to go in and out of the shower every couple of body parts. I don't think that's specific to the star rating tho.

>>2796259 (OP)
OP back again. I changed hotels to a "three star" because half the cost. I finally found a meaningful difference between my current "three star" and my previous "four star". The "four star" had an electric on-demand water heater for the shower. This "three star" place has a literally two gallon water heater tank that runs out after five minutes. I have to go in and out of the shower every couple of body parts. I don't think that's specific to the star rating tho.

>>2796259 (OP)
I propose a new star rating

>1*
Roof over your head, door

>2*
No beg bugs, clean room

>3*
Receptionist, air con, mini fridge, leaflets for delivery services

>4*
Cutie pie, flirtacious receptionist, hotel bar, free shit you can steal from the room, gym, room service

>5*
concierge service for all needs, rooftop bar, spa, thick complimentary dressing gowns, couple of lines of coke racked up upon checkin

>>2796259 (OP)
5 star = Bidet in the bathroom
4 star = Two-ply
3 star = single-ply
2 star = use the clean part of the towel
1 star = might as well hire the crackwhore kicking the Coke machine outside for past hour to tongue your asshole clean.

>>2796331
Lol unironically the only correct post itt. stars are based on the amenities provided by the hotel:

1 star: a hostel; you share accommodation and also your shower & toilet with other guests. there is still reception and you will get free toiletries in most countries upon request.
2 star: highway/airport motel; you get a private bedroom and perhaps bathroom. towel and shower gel included. basic breakfast included
3 star: private room & en suite toilet, mini bar, TV & phone in room and probably room service too. there is likely a restaurant in the hotel.
4 star: like 3 star but with a gym/pool, cable TV & breakfast bar. Your room also has upholstered furniture besides the bed
5 star: same as 4 star but you have concierge service, valet parking, some kind of personalized greeting (usually dollar store flowers), 24/7 reception and room service, safe in your room

keep in mind that all hotels will jew out and provide the absolute bare minimum to get their desired star rating. a rural 3 star hotel can be more comfortable and have better customer care than a 5 star hotel in a very touristic area or even in the same city.

>>2798056
OP yet again, and yet again changed hotels because someone tried to break in through the balcony door in the middle of the night.

New one is also supposedly "three stars" but just barely has a heater. It keeps shutting off at random. I had to turn the electric cooktop on to keep the place from nearly freezing (40F weather here).

>>2797290
Marina Bay Sands lived up to its reputation

>>2799563
Marina Bay Sands is overpriced and overhyped. I've stayed in plenty of hotels that are much nicer that cost half the price. You really only go there for the pool, everything else is just ok.

>Work puts me in nice 4 or 5 star place
>checkout is at some retarded shit like 1030
>breakfast is a coin flip if included when booked
>bar is 1.5-2.5x the cost to drink at filled with rich old people complaining
>staff always has that feeling like they want to kill someone

>Personal booking for vacation
>book a 2.5ish star place
>checkout 11 or noon
>breakfast is a so-so buffet with decent enough food that you could skip lunch if you wanted
>bar is actually a bar/restaurant attached so drinks are at standard prices with decent selection
>staff still annoyed but will be down to earth at time

>>2797342
>hard work be it crypto or stocks.