Star Ratings in France (Direction de l'Industrie Touristique)

Hotels in France are officially classified by the Ministry of Tourism (Ministère du Tourisme) and officially graded from 1 to 4 stars based on the facilities offered, with the rating displayed on a blue sign outside the hotel.

Hotels with 2 or more stars must have a lift where appropriate, a telephone in every bedroom, and at least 40% of the rooms ensuite. Hotels with 3 stars must offer breakfast in the bedrooms and 80% of the rooms must be ensuite. Hotels with 4 stars must have a restaurant and all the bedrooms ensuite.

The grading of hotels by stars (official classification Direction de l'Industrie Touristique) is decided by the standard of amenities, and type of hotel:

	Luxury Hotel, Palace (Hotel hors classe, Palace)
	Top Class Hotel (Hôtel très grand confort)
	Very Comfortable Hotel (Hôtel de grand tourisme, grand confort)
	Good Average Hotel (Hôtel de tourisme, bon confort)
	Plain but fairly comfortable hotel (Hôtel de moyen tourisme, confort moyen)

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