3 beach line. Hotels - counting stars and coastlines

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Once upon a time, our distant ancestors in their travels were guided by the stars. The stars helped them navigate the route and not get lost in the vast expanses of the earth.

For today's travelers, the stars continue to serve as landmarks. Only not in search of a road, but in choosing its end point - a hotel or inn, taking into account, first of all, their "stardom". For both experienced and novice travelers, there is only one criterion here: “the more, the better.”

Unfortunately, some general classification system that would be accepted all over the world still does not exist. Different countries, and often within the same country in its different regions, have their own criteria for assessing the level of hotels. WTO (World tourism organization) has been fighting for many years to bring the service level assessment system to some common standards, but so far without success. The requirements that she puts forward today are nothing more than advisory in nature.

But, nevertheless, they still try to adhere to certain general requirements for comfort and quality of service everywhere.

In hotels of the same category in different places the range of services provided and the quality of service can vary significantly. But there is a certain minimum that allows the tourist to at least roughly orient himself what he can expect from a hotel of one level or another. So…

Hotels without category

A huge number of hotels around the world do not have any category. This is the most large group. There can be quite modest hotels that cannot reach at least one star, and luxurious suites, for which the category is below the level of their dignity.

So the absence of stars does not mean at all that the concepts of service and comfort do not exist here. Most often, in tourist catalogs, hotels and hotels outside the category are still assigned some kind of “star” level - so that tourists can get some idea of the level of service.

1 and 2 star hotels

1 star hotels are designed for those who just need somewhere to spend the night and clean up. This does not mean that everything is bad here. Most often, these are small hotels, for which a small area does not allow equipping rooms with a bath or shower.

In such hotels there must be at least one toilet for 5 rooms, at least two bathrooms per floor.
On the floor there will be a refrigerator with a TV, room service is not provided. However, the room must have a mirror, sink, towel.
They must clean every day, and change linen - at least once every five days.
As for food, the presence of at least a dining room is not mandatory.

All the same on the floor there is a TV, a refrigerator and bathrooms, also at least two.
Also one toilet for five rooms, but it can be in the room.
Linen and towels should be changed more often - once every 3-4 days.
In hotels of this category, there should be a dry cleaning and laundry service - not necessarily in the hotel itself, but things must be taken from the guest.
The most important difference is that some kind of dining room, cafe or restaurant should work. True, if there are less than 50 numbers, this may not be the case. Meals can only be provided in the form of breakfast. During breakfast, there may be room service, but this is not required.

The most popular - 3 star hotels

3 star hotels already represent something. This is the most popular group, and the most diverse. It happens that a three-star hotel in Europe is better than a five-star hotel, for example, in Egypt.

In terms of price-quality ratio, this is the best, in general, option.

Toilet, bathroom (or shower), refrigerator, TV - everything must be present in the room.
If it is required climatic conditions must have air conditioning.
AT hotel 3 stars may not have a bar or restaurant, but organize access to them (for example, in neighboring hotel) you owe.
The territory should have a swimming pool, parking, or at least a parking space near the hotel.
There must be either a business center or access to minimal office equipment - a computer, fax, telephone.
Phones, as well as safes, may be in the rooms, but this is not required.
Room service in such hotels should be throughout the day, towels should be changed every day, and linen - every 3 days.

Hotels 4 and 5 stars

The rooms should have a toilet, shower, TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, telephone, safe, mini-bar; in the bathroom - hygiene products and a hairdryer.
Towels and linen should be changed every day, cleaned too.
Main differences 5 star hotels is the area of the rooms and the restaurant menu. Five-star hotels have more rooms good view out of the window, they can provide a wider range of different services.
On the territory of both categories of hotels there should be restaurants, round-the-clock bars, swimming pools, parking lots, business centers, conference rooms, currency exchange offices.
Room service is usually around the clock. But for 4 star hotels it can only be during the day.

Hotels and coastline

In addition to the stars, there is also a gradation of hotels according to their location relative to the beach, the so-called. coastlines.

The location of the hotel on the first coastline means that it is located in close proximity to the beach, maximum across the road from it.

The second line involves a 5-10 minute walk to the beach, hotels on this line are separated from the coast by some buildings, for example, other hotels or parks.

The higher the coastline reference number, the further from the beach the hotel is located. Usually, first coastline- these are 4 star and 5 star hotels, but 3 stars can also be located on the first coastline.

Advice! When choosing a hotel, it is best to focus not on the number of stars, but on the basis of what exactly you came for and what you want to get from your vacation.

If you're only planning on staying in your room for the night, it may not make sense to overpay for services you won't be using.
If you travel a lot yourself, then you should pay attention to the availability of transport.
If you want the sea, choose if the hotel is near the beach or if there is a well-functioning transportation.

Everyone has their own ideas about good rest, and you can always find a hotel that meets your requirements.

More than three dozen and choosing the best is not easy. To help you with this, we have made this review.

Since we have been living in this resort for several years, we are well versed in the areas and places where the hotels are located. In our opinion, almost everyone comes here for a beach holiday, and not for entertainment, excursions and shopping, which are in second and third positions. Accordingly, the main criterion will be the proximity of the hotel to the sea and, if possible, housing should be located in quiet place so that there are no bars with music and busy roads nearby.

Therefore, hotels located in the city center, close to nightlife and Volkin Street, were immediately weeded out. Of those that remain, we have chosen best options next to the sea, with many good reviews.

It is worth noting that in Pattaya, 3-star hotels rarely stand on the 1st line, since this is the prerogative of more expensive hotels. However, you can find offers located across the road from the beach or a couple of minutes walk from the sea.

In our top list, we have selected one hotel on each of the popular beaches of Pattaya. Although they are located in quiet places, they have all the infrastructure nearby with massage parlors, restaurants, and shops. You can quickly get to the markets or nightlife. That is, you can combine a relaxing beach holiday with entertainment.

By the way, many of the hotels are more profitable to book with tours, check on the Travelata and Level.Travel websites (Misto.Travel for Ukraine). There you can compare the prices of all tour operators at once.

The hotel is located in the northernmost part, in a relatively quiet place. The beach is right across the road (there are no hotels at all on the 1st line).

In 5-7 minutes you can walk to the Central Marina shopping center, which houses an inexpensive Big C hypermarket. The same amount of time to go to the show of transvestites Alcazar and Tiffany, as well as the Art of Paradise Museum. In 10 minutes and 10 baht you can be on Walking Street if you take the songthaews that pass next to the hotel.

On the territory there is a swimming pool, jacuzzi, restaurant, bar and massage parlour.

Booking.com.

- probably the most popular hotel on the beach among Russians. Located two steps from the beach. There are no hotels on the beach itself, simply because it is located at the foot of a hill and all housing is located on a hill.

Near the hotel there are mini markets, restaurants, massage parlors, you can also find bars. There are many inscriptions in Russian, since this is the most popular area among our compatriots. Within 15 minutes you can walk to famous sights - observation deck and Big Buddha.

It is worth noting that the Pratumnak area is somewhat isolated from the main infrastructure of Pattaya with its shopping malls and entertainment. You will also have to walk 15-20 minutes to the stop of public songthaews. But for a beach holiday, this place is perfect.

On the territory there is a swimming pool, fitness center, massage, restaurant, bar, gift shop, free parking.

Read more about the hotel on Booking.com.

The hotel is located in the very north of the beach, on the 1st line. At your service is the entire multi-kilometer coastline, where you can choose your favorite part of the beach.

A 10-minute walk takes you to a small water park and an amusement park in Pattaya Park. Of the minuses - to get inexpensively to the center of Pattaya, you have to walk 20 minutes to the public songteo stop, and then go another 15 minutes.

Reading sentences travel companies, we often come across terminology, the meaning of which we do not fully understand.

A first line hotel is always more expensive than a second or third line hotel. What is the extra charge for and is it always justified? We'll figure out...

Coastline Rules

If you follow the letter of the rules of hotel associations in most countries of the world, then the classification by lines provides for the following rules:

1st line - hotels are located directly on the seashore, the distance from the hotel door to the nearest beach is no more than 100 meters. Between the hotel and the beach there can be no promenade, no road, no barriers, much less other hotels. In this case, the distance is taken geometric - between the hotel and the sea in a straight line. Considering that a first-line hotel may be located in the mountains, and a winding path leads to the beach, the actual distance may be slightly longer, but certainly not more than 150 meters. Most often, first-line hotels have their own beaches, access to which is free for guests of these hotels. Usually these are 4 * and 5 * hotels, although there are also "three rubles";
2nd line - between the beach and the hotel there is a promenade (a promenade along the coast) or a regular road. The distance to the nearest beach is no more than 200 meters (directly). There should still be no other hotels between the sea and the beach. Most of the second line hotels have their own beaches, some invite their guests to the nearest public beach (3* level hotels). From the second line to the beach, most often hotel transport does not go, you have to get on your own;
3rd, 4th and 5th lines are city hotels, the distance to the beaches is more than 300 meters. Among this type of hotels there are high-level establishments - 4 * and 5 *. In this case, special transport to the beaches is provided for guests. Depending on the level of your tour, it can be used without restrictions or for a nominal fee. Private beaches for hotels of the 3rd line are a rarity. Most often, customers are offered to relax next to an excellent pool with both sea and fresh water. The cost of rest in city-type hotels, far from the beaches, is significantly lower than in hotels on the seashore, but the level of comfort is no less, on the contrary.

How about in life?

All of the above rules apply to Europe. Here, numerous associations, corporations, ministries of tourism and similar bureaucrats monitor the observance of order. But the East is a delicate matter, therefore, in Egypt, everything can be somewhat different:

The first line in Egypt will be considered a hotel located near the sea (up to 100 meters), but the presence of a promenade or a busy highway in front of the hotel is not considered an obstacle. The main thing is that there are no other hotels in front of the first line hotel. Such a rule is not mandatory. Old hotels that were built 20-30 years ago are most likely actually located on the coast and have their own beach. But new hotels often “sin” with not very reliable information in their advertising booklets. Exit? Before booking a tour, carefully study the photos of the hotel on the network, read the reviews (the main thing is that they be specific, and not general and enthusiastic, many people like to write reviews for little money);
It is rare to find a third or fourth line hotel in Egypt. Most likely, in the booklet, the issue of coastlines will be deftly obscured by phrases like: “located nearby great beach”, “the sea can be seen from the window of every second room”, “a chic pool for the discerning public”. If no coastline is listed, be prepared for your hotel to be located in a city block. Holidays in such hotels are rarely expensive, but if you come to the sea, then get ready for the fact that the cute young Aladdin at the reception will answer your legitimate question about the beach with an indication of where you can find a stop regular bus, "which in 30 minutes will take you to a chic public beach, where everything is free." How to deal with it? Be interested in the presence of a beach near the hotel, the cost of entry to the nearest private "shores", the availability of your own hotel transport.

When choosing a tour, remember: only you decide where you will rest. demand full information about hotels, beaches, living conditions, transport. Check everything yourself on travel forums, review sites, look at photos. Ask questions, get answers. Understanding all the "Egyptian" tricks is quite simple. But this must be done before you board the plane. If the main thing for you on a trip is the sights of the ancient and exotic country, it will be enough for you to settle in a hotel with a good pool. You can get tanned here too. If you just need the sea, sand, Beach umbrella and a comfortable sunbed, then choose a first-line hotel - this is for you!

Reading the offers of travel companies, we often come across terminology, the meaning of which we do not fully understand.

A first line hotel is always more expensive than a second or third line hotel. What is the extra charge for and is it always justified? We'll figure out...

Coastline Rules

If you follow the letter of the rules of hotel associations in most countries of the world, then the classification by lines provides for the following rules:

1st line - hotels are located directly on the seashore, the distance from the hotel door to the nearest beach is no more than 100 meters. Between the hotel and the beach there can be no promenade, no road, no barriers, much less other hotels. In this case, the distance is taken geometric - between the hotel and the sea in a straight line. Considering that a first-line hotel may be located in the mountains, and a winding path leads to the beach, the actual distance may be slightly longer, but certainly not more than 150 meters. Most often, first-line hotels have their own beaches, access to which is free for guests of these hotels. Usually these are 4 * and 5 * hotels, although there are also "three rubles";
2nd line - between the beach and the hotel there is a promenade (a promenade along the coast) or a regular road. The distance to the nearest beach is no more than 200 meters (directly). There should still be no other hotels between the sea and the beach. Most of the second line hotels have their own beaches, some invite their guests to the nearest public beach (3* level hotels). From the second line to the beach, most often hotel transport does not go, you have to get on your own;
3rd, 4th and 5th lines are city hotels, the distance to the beaches is more than 300 meters. Among this type of hotels there are high-level establishments - 4 * and 5 *. In this case, special transport to the beaches is provided for guests. Depending on the level of your tour, it can be used without restrictions or for a nominal fee. Private beaches for hotels of the 3rd line are a rarity. Most often, customers are offered to relax next to an excellent pool with both sea and fresh water. The cost of rest in city-type hotels, far from the beaches, is significantly lower than in hotels on the seashore, but the level of comfort is no less, on the contrary.

How about in life?

The first line in Egypt will be considered a hotel located near the sea (up to 100 meters), but the presence of a promenade or a busy highway in front of the hotel is not considered an obstacle. The main thing is that there are no other hotels in front of the first line hotel. Such a rule is not mandatory. Old hotels that were built 20-30 years ago are most likely actually located on the coast and have their own beach. But new hotels often “sin” with not very reliable information in their advertising booklets. Exit? Before booking a tour, carefully study the photos of the hotel on the network, read the reviews (the main thing is that they be specific, and not general and enthusiastic, many people like to write reviews for little money);
It is rare to find a third or fourth line hotel in Egypt. Most likely, in the booklet, the issue of coastlines will be deftly obscured by phrases like: “there is an excellent beach nearby”, “the sea can be seen from the window of every second room”, “a chic pool for the discerning public”. If no coastline is listed, be prepared for your hotel to be located in a city block. Holidays in such hotels are rarely expensive, but if you come to the sea, then get ready for the fact that the cute young Aladdin at the reception will answer your legitimate question about the beach with an indication of where you can find the bus stop, "which in 30 minutes will take you to a chic public beach, where everything is free.” How to deal with it? Be interested in the presence of a beach near the hotel, the cost of entry to the nearest private "shores", the availability of your own hotel transport.

When choosing a tour, remember: only you decide where you will rest. Demand full information about hotels, beaches, living conditions, transport. Check everything yourself on travel forums, review sites, look at photos. Ask questions, get answers. Understanding all the "Egyptian" tricks is quite simple. But this must be done before you board the plane. If the main thing for you on a trip is the sights of an ancient and exotic country, it will be enough for you to stay in a hotel with a good pool. You can get tanned here too. If you just need the sea, sand, a beach umbrella and a comfortable sunbed, then choose a first-line hotel - this is for you!