Chapter 10 - Types of Lodging Properties

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A business that provides overnight accommodations is called_____________________

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lodging property, Lodging Property, Lodging property

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

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True

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

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True

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

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True

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The lodging industry consists of businesses that provide overnight accommodations.

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True

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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.

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full-service hotel

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____________________ 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.

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convention hotel

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_____________________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.

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luxury hotel

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______________ 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.

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resort hotel

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_____________ built for people that may need lodging for five or more days. The major characteristics of these hotels are that they provide kitchen facilities and more than one room for each accommodation. These types of hotels often attract business travelers or families. Other types of these hotels are all-suite hotels and residential hotels.

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extended-stay hotel