Chapter 10 - Types of Lodging Properties

A business that provides overnight accommodations is called (a)  

Guest think of lodging businesses in terms of price, location, or services offered.

• True

• False

The names of lodging properties can include: hotel, inn, motel, motor inn, lodge, resort, and bed-and-breakfast.

• True

• False

Accommodation is another word often used to mean a place to sleep.

• True

• False

The three main categories of service in lodging are: (select all that apply)

• full-service

• limited service

• specialty accommodations

• high class accommodations

The lodging industry consists of businesses that provide overnight accommodations.

• True

• False

A _______________ is large and provides many services; has a distinguishing architecture; usually two or more stories high, guestrooms are arranged along shared inside hallways, may provide a full range of services like luggage assistance, one or more restaurants, room service, etc.

• limited service hotel

• extended-stay hotel

• full-service hotel

• hostel

____________________ designed to provide for the special needs of conventions and trade shows; and built to accommodate large groups. Usually provide sleeping rooms for 200 or more people, banquet space for groups over 100, many meeting rooms, an exhibit hall, and business services like voicemail, internet access, mailing services, and copying services.

• conference center

• resort

• lodge

• convention hotel

_____________________provides the highest level of amenities, service, room furnishings, public spaces, and technology. These hotels provide more services, more personal attention to guests, and more elegance than a typical full-service hotel. These hotel generally charge higher prices to cover the higher level of services and amenities.

• resort hotel

• luxury hotel

• condominium hotel

• convention hotel

______________ caters to the vacationer or leisure traveler; it is a hotel that provides entertainment, recreation, and relaxation for vacationers. May have spas, swimming pools, golf courses, etc. Many locations are considered because of their climate or scenery.

• full-service hotel

• conference center

• lodge

• resort hotel