You can’t travel very far without encountering some type of ratings for hotels and inns. But, since many establishments use different sets of guidelines, it’s a challenge to know exactly how to compare hotels.The star rating system was originally created in the USA by Mobil Travel Guides (often confused with AAA diamond ratings). It’s a very subjective way of measuring hotel quality. To understand it best, just look at it in a very general way with these guidelines: 1 star: Very basic, no-frills accommodation 2 star: Modest, comfortable, affordable 3 star: Nice styling, extra amenities 4 star: very nice lodging, many extras, very comfortable 5 star: A luxury hotel with everything In many countries around the world, a 5 star hotel is a very luxurious hotel. Amen read more