Hotel star ratings Display Mandatory

NewDelhi Jan 19: In a Move to ensure transparency for tourists visiting star hotels in the Country the Ministry of Tourism has modified some of the rules for hotels including display of ratings of hotels. The Modified guidelines are

# Mandatory for all the hotels classified under all categories to display their classification status prominently at the reception and on their websites under a separate icon on the opening page, which will display the order of classification issued by the Ministry of Tourism.

# Streamlined its guidelines in a bid to make hotel classification simple, transparent and time-bound.

# Classification of hotels will be completed within 90 days after the required documents are submitted and procedures fulfilled.

# Applications and payments of fees for classification status will be done online earlier hotels used to apply with a demand draft.

# Barred hotels hosting liquor shops on its premises, other than bars, from being rated under the category of star hotels 'with alcohol'.

Currently, hotels are classified from 1-5 based on the amenities and services they provide.