Accommodation
HOTELS
Hotels in Wales are subject to the Wales Tourist Board’s ‘star’ classification scheme. The higher the star rating, the greater the range of quality, comfort, equipment, facilities and services on offer. Grading: 1-star: Fair to good quality in standards of service, furnishings and guest care; 2-star: Good quality; 3-star: Very good quality; 4-star: Excellent quality; 5-star: Exceptional quality. The star grading classification scheme also applies to guest houses, farmhouses, inns and hostels. The star ratings for these types of accommodation reflect the nature of the accommodation and guest expectations (eg inns can achieve 5 stars, as long as the standards of service, facilities and comfort are of the highest quality).
Further information may be obtained from the brochures produced by the Wales Tourist Board (see Contact Addresses section). In addition, the Board’s north, mid- and south Wales regional tourist companies have lists of accommodation available in their areas.
SELF-CATERING
There is a very wide variety of self-catering accommodation, ranging from holiday villages in or near popular coastal resorts to remote cottages in the mountains of Snowdonia. Contact the regional offices referred to above for an up-to-date list. Grading: Accommodation is graded on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, as follows: 1 – Standard; 2 – Approved; 3 – Good; 4 – Very good; 5 – Excellent.
CAMPING/CARAVANNING
There are over 300 caravan parks in the country, both permanent and touring parks, and all sites referred to in accommodation lists or brochures supplied by tourist offices will meet certain minimum requirements. There are many campsites throughout the country. Grading: Sites are graded on a scale of 1 to 5 stars reflecting quality, neatness and cleanliness but not necessarily facilities.
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