Originally Posted by hockeyinsider

I love how no matter what anyone ever says they're wrong and you're right. Numerous people have pointed out that otherwise generic and ho-hum brands have some properties in some markets that are rated by a rating scheme as 5-star. Whether you accept their rating or not is your prerogative, but most of these rating schemes are quite specific in what they require for a property to receive a rating of 4 stars or 5 stars.

Here's how it played out in France:

Meanwhile, British ratings puts an emphasis on service. See this:

Of course, many hotels, whether they are rated or not, fail to adequately deliver the services and amenities they advertise.