To be listed in Hotels, an accommodation must meet our Accommodation listing guidelines AND meet all of the following criteria:
- A front desk is open and staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Check-in hours can have a start time, but should not have a designated end time
- Daily housekeeping is included in the room price
- Private bathroom for each unit
- Must not require guests to stay more than 3 nights
In selected countries, some specially-designated accommodations are displayed with Hotels. These accommodations are editorially selected and not available by request. Currently, these include Onsen Hotel, Onsen Ryokan and Ryokan, all in Japan.