If you’ve ever wondered what really separates a 1-star hotel from a 5-star one, this guide is for you. At THP, hotel star ratings are more than shiny symbols; they’re a powerful filter in our hotel database that helps suppliers quickly find the right projects. But first, let’s break down what each star level means.
⭐ 1–2 Stars: Economy & Budget Hotels
Think: wallet-friendly, functional, and designed to give travelers exactly what they need without the extras.
Brands in this category include those such as Days Inn, Travelodge, and Econo Lodge.
These hotels are perfect for travelers who value simplicity and prefer to save their budget for the actual trip rather than the room.
⭐⭐⭐ 3 Stars: Midscale & Upper Midscale Hotels
Three-star hotels offer comfort, convenience, and the kind of reliably pleasant stay that keeps travel stress to a minimum.
Examples include those such as Holiday Inn Express, Best Western, and Tru by Hilton.
These are the reliable, no-drama heroes of the hotel world—great Wi-Fi, a good breakfast, and occasionally a waffle maker you have to fight other guests for.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 Stars: First Class, Upscale & Upper Upscale Hotels
Expect stylish lobbies, polished service, and snacks fancy enough that guests briefly consider taking photos of them.
Brands include those such as Hampton by Hilton, Courtyard Marriott, Hyatt Place, and Park Inn by Radisson.
This category is ideal for travelers who enjoy comfort and quality—or hotel suppliers whose products help hotels level up—without going full luxury mode.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars: Luxury Hotels (aka “Treat Yourself”)
This is where hotel dreams come true. Think marble bathrooms, bellhops who know the guest’s name, and sheets with thread counts high enough to qualify as a math problem.
Luxury brands include those such as Sheraton, IHG, Ritz-Carlton, and Le Méridien.
If a hotel has a waterfall in the lobby and a living plant wall purely for atmosphere, it’s probably a 5-star.
Using Hotel Stars Inside THP
If you’re a THP hotel database user, you can filter hotel projects by their star rating, making it easy to target the right segment—whether you sell luxury chandeliers or budget-friendly bunk beds.
And remember: our database displays 1–3 stars only for the DACH region but also for projects from the top five brands (Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Accor, Hyatt) worldwide.
Hotel stars may sparkle differently around the world, but with THP, identifying and filtering them has been made easy. Whether you’re working with budget, midscale, or luxury hotels, may your next project be as smooth as a perfectly made hotel bed.
