There isn’t a national classification system for hotels, each Regional Government has its own legislation but in practice the differences between regions are minima. It’s compulsory to request the classification of the establishment which is granted while the requirements are fulfilled.

There is general technical requirements on fire safety and sound-proofing of all the facilities. The maxima service prices must be displayed at the reception on a visible place and it’s mandatory a pricelist at the rooms for extra services (e.g. telephone, laundry, garage). The hotel must show in the principal entry a normalized plate with the category.

These are the minima requirements:

1 STAR
Double room 12 m2 minimum, single room 7 m2 minimum, bathroom (bath or shower) 3,5 m2, central heating, lift.

2 STAR
Double room 14 m2 minimum, single room 7 m2 minimum, bathroom (bath or shower) 3,5 m2, telephone in room, central heating, lift, safety deposit box service.

3 STAR
Double room 15 m2 minimum, single room 8 m2 minimum, bathroom (bath and shower) 4 m2 minimum, telephone in room, central heating, air conditioning of common zones, lift, bar, safety deposit box service.

4 STAR
Double room 16 m2 minimum, single room 9 m2 minimum, bathroom (bath and shower) 4,5 m2 minimum, telephone in room, central heating, air conditioning in room, lift, bar, safety deposit box in room.

5 STAR
Double room 17 m2 minimum, single room 10 m2 minimum, bathroom (bath and shower) 5 m2 minimum, telephone in room, central heating, air conditioning in room, lift, bar, safety deposit box in room.

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