Hotel Classification: A Practical Guide
Hotel ratings can vary by country, with national or independent organizations assigning stars. However, in all-inclusive resorts in the South, it is often wholesalers such as Air Canada Holidays, Transat Holidays and Sunwing who assign the ratings themselves. This method can explain the discrepancies between two hotels with the same number of stars. The stars assigned are based on various criteria such as location, amenities and customer reviews, but not always on the quality of food or service.
It is therefore recommended to diversify your sources of information before booking: by consulting online reviews ( Monarc.ca , TripAdvisor ), by talking to travelers or by calling on a travel expert to get a more complete view of the options. In addition, public media such as La Presse can offer a more in-depth analysis of the myths surrounding all-inclusives and the criteria for awarding stars.
Finally, don't hesitate to explore online forums or travel groups to get concrete feedback, which can guide you towards the best choice for your vacation.
"Sylvain: " I think we're going to go back to the word-of-mouth system. We're going to call our friends who have been there. " David: " Despite everything, we're in a bit of a bind. If you don't have friends who have been there, you have no other point of reference than the stars to make your decision. " Source: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/actualite/lafacture/280/voyage.shtml
So how do you make an informed decision?
All means are good! Consult a travel specialist (often a big time saver!), go around the sites to read traveler comments (I like Monarc.ca because the trip must have been confirmed before you can make a comment, unlike TripAdvisor), do research in our group and also, consult the sections of our website in which our members have shared.
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