i. Five Star Deluxe Hotels (International Hotels) - These are the modern western style usually located in the metropolitan cities and at primary tourist destinations. Such hotels have large number of rooms normally ranging between 200 to1000 rooms. They are categorised by certain internationally accepted system of classification and standard which includes various facilities and services, restaurants, particular size of rooms, lobby, bathrooms, business centre facilities, swimming pool and other luxurious services  

ii. First Class Hotels (A-Class Hotels) - These are a luxurious hotel that contains the most of the facilities that are provided in the Five Star hotels. 

iii. Commercial Hotels - These hotels cater primarily to people who are visiting a place for commerce or business. Commercial hotels are located in important commercial and industrial centres of large cities. 

iv. Resort Hotels - These hotels are located near mountains, beaches and other areas abounding in natural beauty. Resort hotels cater to the needs of the holiday maker, the tourist and those, who by reasons of health, desire a change of atmosphere. Rest, relaxation and entertainment are the key factors around which resorts are built. 

v. Apartment Hotels - A hotel that rents furnished accommodation as a long term residence from months up to several years and usually provides all hotel services. These hotels are suitable for those who need to stay far from home for a long time. The prices in apartment hotels are often lower than in ordinary hotels. Apartment hotels are located in big cities and operate exclusively under European plan where no meals are provided to the guests. 

vi. Floating Hotels - These hotels are located on the surface of the sea, river or lake water. House boats of Kashmir and Kerala which are very popular among tourists are the best examples of floating hotels. In some countries old luxury ships have been converted into floating hotels and cater the demand of large number of tourists. 

vii. Heritage Hotels - Heritage hotels are old monuments or palaces converted into hotels which offer a royal experience to its guest. In India heritage hotels’ cover running hotels in palaces/castles/forts/ have lies/hunting loges/ residence of any size built prior to 1950.