| The Swedish hotel classfication system is not compulsory and there are currently around 600 hotels participating voluntarily in the SHR ratings. |
| There are a total of around 130 Swedish criteria and they apply both to public areas and to the actual hotel rooms. In principle, the lowest standard shall determine the classification. The criteria shall reflect the Swedish hotel market's development and customers' requirements. The criteria are subject to annual review (see also the Classification Committee). |
Examples of the requirements for the various star ratings:
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For one star: communal toilet and bath/shower facility for every ten rooms, washbasin with hot and cold running water in the room, central heating, breakfast, round the clock admittance. Reasonable standard of cleanliness. Maintenance standard appropriate to number of stars. |
For two stars: at least 30% of the rooms must have en-suite toilets and bath/shower facilities. Refreshments available for purchase. Satisfactory standard of cleanliness. Maintenance standard appropriate to number of stars. |
For three stars: en-suite toilet and bathroom, telephone and TV in all guest rooms, access to guest PC, reception staffed during daytime, lift, and no-smoking rooms. Satisfactory standard of cleanliness. Maintenance standard appropriate to number of stars. |
To be awarded four stars, a hotel must have an ā la carte restaurant, room service, reception staffed 24 hours a day, international TV channels, at least 25% of guest rooms must have an internet connection, the hotel must offer photocopying facilities and laundry service, and furnishings must meet certain comfort requirements. Very high standard of cleanliness. Maintenance standard appropriate to number of stars. |
The maximum rating of five stars is awarded to hotels with a pool and/or staffed gym, and/or staffed sauna with relaxation area, air conditioning. Internet connection and safety deposit box in all guest rooms. Generally luxurious fittings and furnishings, suites. Very high standard of cleanliness. Maintenancestandard appropriate to number of stars. |