This page is purely a guide for you,
the viewer, to help you understand and see the standards set whilst you are
navigating your way through the site, that each one of our clients might refer too.
The Automobile Association (AA) make the following awards for HOTELS
Small, simple, more personal; mostly managed by proprietor.
Small-medium sized; more facilities, eg possibly TV, Telephone in bedroom; 50% en-suite.
Medium-sized and more spacious
accommodation; generally full reception service, formal restaurant and bar
service; 100% en-suite, most with bath.
Larger hotels; possibly with
private suites; normally room service, reception, porter, etc; en-suite usually
has bath and shower.
Large luxury hotels; highest
international standards.
The AA rosette awards are awarded for the quality of food
served in restaurants and hotel restaurants.
50% - 85% awarded in addition to
Stars to differentiate in terms of Hospitality, Service, Bedrooms, Cleanliness,
Food, Public areas and Overall concept.
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These Red Stars are awarded to
consistently outstanding establishments in terms of Hospitality, Service, Food
and Comfort instead of percentages.
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These Red Rosettes are awarded to
denote quality of food and wine.
The AA make the following awards for Bed and Breakfast (B&Bs)
Standard Quality: Simple
accommodation with adequate bathroom facilities.
Standard Quality: Sound standard
of accommodation offering higher standards in terms of decor and comfort; likely
to have some bedrooms with en suite bath or shower rooms.
Good Quality: Well appointed
accommodation with wider range of facilities; en-suite facilities may be
provided.
High Quality: Well appointed,
comfortable accommodation; high on quality and facilities, with additional
emphasis on hospitality; good proportion of en-suite.
Outstanding Quality: Outstanding
level of accommodation and service, with emphasis on quality, facilities and
friendly and hospitable atmosphere. High quality food and the majority of the
bedrooms will have en-suite facilities.
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