Hotels can be sorted according to the following criteria:
By quality
Luxury hotels, Hotels / All-inclusive clubs, Boutique hotels, Popular hotels, Apartment Hotels.
according to topics
recreation - Located at the many resorts and tourism sites in the world, Mainly serving tourists and vacationers.
Business - are usually located in major cities, Mostly serve business people, Also suitable for conferences and seminars. מלונות אלה עשויים (ואף רצוי) גם לשמש כמלונות נופש עבור אורחים שאינם אנשי עסקים.
health – מלונות ספא, Sports hotels.
“אהבה” – מלונות המיועדים בעיקר לזוגות לשהייה לזמן קצר יחסית.
ייחודי (ספקטקולרי) - An example of ancient castles converted into exceptionally luxurious hotels, Hotels are made of special materials like ice or salt, Underwater is surrounded by Degas, וכיו”ב.
By different population strata
Groups, Families, Couples.
By location
Resorts and tourist attractions, עיר (עירוני), מחוץ לערים (כפרי), בדרכי התחבורה הראשיות (מלונות דרכים).
The basic service a hotel provides is a room for accommodation. Most hotels provide ancillary services, including catering, Recreation and leisure. The more luxurious / bigger the hotel, Thus, the range of additional services will be greater, Services designed to enjoy the stay of those staying there.
At the time, it was common to rate hotels by stars, אולם מאז שנות ה-2000 הדירוג (הלא פורמלי) נקבע בעיקר באמצעות ביקורות שמעלים אורחים בפלטפורמות האינטרנטיות השונות.