Criteria for Classification of Accommodation Sophisticated accommodation "A" Category

Location and building.— The hotel should be located in an area suitable for the stay of upper middle class tourists having adequate parking place for vehicles, a lawn or a roof garden for the use of the guests.

Guest rooms and bath rooms.— The following amenities shall be provided in all the rooms to be occupied by the guests:—

(a) Attached bath rooms with long baths, shower, running hot and cold water and adequate supply of soap, toilet paper and towels. (b) Proper lighting and fans. (c) Telephone (except in seasonal hotels where there should be a call in each room and a telephone connection on each floor). (d) A vaccum flask for drinking water. (e) Proper furniture. (f) Comfortable beds with foam rubber mattresses or Coir mattresses. (g) Necessary linen and blankets. (h) Minimum carpets area standards prescribed for bathroom/bedroom, etc. Air-conditioned-single ... 140 Sq. ft. Non-Air-conditioned-single ... 160 Sq. ft. Air-conditioned-double ... 180 Sq. ft. Non-Air-conditioned-double ... 220 Sq. ft. Bath rooms ... 40 Sq. ft. (45-50 Sq. ft. if fitted with bath tub).

Public rooms.— The following facilities should be provided in the public rooms.

(a) Properly staffed Reception and Information Counters with 24 hours service. (b) Well-appointed lounge provisions for book stalls, money changing book, safe deposit, left luggage facilities. (c) Adequate number of hits (if needed). (d) Good quality crockery, cutlery, glass-ware and linen. (e) Clean hygienic, well equipped and well maintained kitchen and pantry with a cold storage. (f) Provision of cloak rooms for ladies and gents separately. (g) Bar facilities. (h) Provisions of dance and a chamber music.

Service: The following services should be made available:—

(a) Hygienic and clean washing of cooking utensils, crockery, and glass-ware. (b) Provision of services of experienced and smart staff wearing clean uniform. (c) Provision of dry cleaning and laundry services. (d) Supervisory staff coming into contact with the guests, should understand English and senior staff should possess a good knowledge of English.