HOTEL TIERS RATINGS - AFRICANMECCA

An Overview Of AfricanMecca Hotel Tiers

AfricanMecca Hotel Tiers apply a comparative ranking system to city and town accommodations. Prospective guests can form a clear idea of what to expect for their money. The tier system balances a number of variables to form a comparative value scale on three different levels. Indicators include location and amenities.

Location comprehends the visual appearance of site and surroundings, convenience of position and ease of access. Distance, comfort and convenience of travel from the airport and from places of cultural and historical interest are all taken into account. A secluded, private position in an easily reached metropolis ranks higher than a crowded, city center venue.

A city hotel with a unique character, in a desirable area, comfortable, well-designed, and welcoming, not overcrowded and offering exemplary personalized service, is in the highest tier, and priced accordingly. Expect first-class international cuisine and personal attention from skillful, knowledgeable and experienced staff with cheerful courtesy at all levels, from management to housekeeping assistants.



Ease of all transactions from registration to final settlement are an important factor, no less than guaranteed availability of room service, laundry, babysitting, Internet Wi-Fi, booking assistance for city attractions and transport, security, conference and group dining facilities. The evaluation is necessarily complex but is done for you by varied AfricanMecca teams to afford peace of mind for travel in Africa.

Architecture, decor and furnishings of individual rooms and suites, availability of public areas, lounges, libraries, dining rooms, restaurants, boutiques and bars, not to mention gym, swimming pools, wellness center, from steam room, sauna to spa are all considered. Maintenance of public and private areas and gardens, and the availability of entertainment and other activities, tours, and educational programs are important especially if reception can provide city travel information, leaflets, maps, and timetables. Another factor is the importance of good links with local communities, leaders and businesses, as well as a responsible and eco-aware management policy.



*Price guide is per day/person sharing a double or twin room. Single room supplements may apply for certain travel months and accommodations.

Hotel Tier 1 - Premier Experience

Hotel Tier 1 is the epitome of excellence, offering unbeatable levels of pampered personal service, stylish comfort, and luxury convenience, with international haute cuisine, few on an all-inclusive tariff. It is designed for the discerning and boutique African holiday makers who demands quality above all. You pay for, and get the very best with exceeding your expectation. Usually sited in a quiet, exclusive location, away from heavy traffic and main tourist routes, and generally catering for a small number of special guests, it provides exclusive, subtle opulence within striking distance of the metropolis.

Hotel Tier 2 - Deluxe Experience

Anything falling short of Hotel Tier I standards in even the smallest attribute is relegated to Hotel Tier 2, a deluxe experience, often in a larger hotel with more guests and less personalization than a Hotel Tier 1. Possibly sited in residential suburbs, a short journey from the city center or even in the city center itself, it will provide a happy blend of convenience and businesslike approach. Quarters are still spacious, well-designed, clean and superiorly comfortable. Staff are capable and attentive. Meals are delicious and plentiful. The atmosphere is friendly and helpful, but although standards are generally excellent, they are less opulent and luxurious in comparison.

Hotel Tier 3 - Value Experience

For guests who are less interested in luxury, but who desire a convenient place to stay for the night, Hotel Tier 3 offers a budget conscious approach. Economies in accommodation derive from more crowded locations often catering to a regular corporate clientele, or to younger or more independent travelers on an adventure vacation, less concerned with their creature comforts. A no-frills approach to a high guest turnover is reflected in impersonal and regimented service to a stricter timetable, with simple but adequate meals often presented buffet style. Smaller hostelries attract less demanding travelers on African safaris who accept less rigid standards at a lower cost.

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