What do those ratings actually mean? Legacy rating systems are meant to provide an accurate and objective assessment of accommodations. Inspectors with no vested interest in the outcome of ratings ...

PHOTO: The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs is the only property to receive a AAA Five Diamond rating every year since AAA began rating hotels in 1976 (courtesy The Broadmoor Facebook page). So, you're ...

If you’ve watched any television recently, you may have seen one of the Hotels.com ads in which a fleet of black SUVs roars into a hotel parking lot and disgorges hip-looking guys and gals wearing ...

The answer depends on who you ask. From delicious room service to luxury linens, booking a five-star hotel conjures feelings of rest and relaxation. However, a five-star booking doesn’t necessarily ...

Sabre agents began using a trade-oriented hotel classification rating system from Northstar Travel Media, and Travelocity users will begin using NTM's consumer version in the next few weeks. The deal ...

For David Pollard, the "aha" moment came after he booked a hotel room in Los Angeles through Hotwire. Hotwire and its competitor, Priceline, offer what are called "opaque" rooms, which is to say you ...

Ever wonder how a hotel receives a star or diamond rating? It may surprise you, but details like the art on the walls affects how a hotel is rated. If you own or manage a hotel, art is one of the ...

Expedia Group asked consumers, what's more important - price, guest ratings or brand value? The answer was not surprising. Price is by far the most important aspect in a customer's hotel selection. In ...