Guildford & the Surrey Hills 2008
where to stay CHOOSING
ACCOMMODATION
Whether you choose to stay in a town or a
When choosing your accommodation look
for the Quality Rose, the official marque of
vil age or deep in the Surrey Hil s, you’l find
the Enjoy England national tourist board
rating scheme.
a warm welcome and excel ent service in our
Visit Britain and the AA now use the same
criteria when carrying out their inspections.
hotels, guest houses and B&Bs.
They award from one to five stars to reflect
the overall quality of the experience of
staying at each property. Look for the Quality
Surrey offers a high quality experience to visitors.
Rose, the symbol that denotes a property
has been assessed by Quality in Tourism. As
The accommodation listed in this brochure
well as the star rating being awarded, it is
also possible for properties to be given gold
is part of the national Quality Assurance
or silver awards to indicate an extra special
effort is made at these places. The AA logo is
Scheme and has been assessed, or is awaiting
easily recognised with its yellow background.
Higher star-rated accommodation tends
assessment, by VisitBritain and the AA or is part
to have more spacious bedrooms and
bathrooms, and in hotels a higher staff
of a national hotel chain. Further details of what
to guest ratio, so service should be very
attentive. At five star, you can really expect to
to expect from establishments with star ratings
be pampered in luxurious surroundings!
can be found below.
For serviced accommodation, there are two
separate schemes - one for hotels and one
for guest accommodation. Hotels have to be
licensed, offer dinner at least five nights a
week (unless categorised as a Metro Hotel)
and have all rooms en suite or with private
bathrooms.
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