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Editor’s Note: Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In November, we’re checking into the world of hotels and resorts. Online ...

What do those ratings actually mean? Legacy rating systems are meant to provide an accurate and objective assessment of accommodations. Inspectors with no vested interest in the outcome of ratings ...

Ever notice that a single hotel can be rated three, four and even five stars? That's the case with Singapore's iconic Marina Bay Sands, which is rated five stars on Booking.com, four stars on Forbes ...

The answer depends on who you ask. From delicious room service to luxury linens, booking a five-star hotel conjures feelings of rest and relaxation. However, a five-star booking doesn’t necessarily ...

If you’re gearing up for a vacation, you’re probably researching hotels. You’ve probably come across plenty of hotels with ratings like “Four-Star” or “Five-Diamond,” and you’re probably also looking ...

When Ritz-Carlton was opening its hotel in downtown Denver last year, it touted the property as the city's first five-star hotel. Says who? According to Star Service ratings, the city has at least two ...

If you’ve worked in hotel revenue management, you’ve probably heard colleagues mention the ‘STAR report’ before you even knew what it was. Such reliance on jargon isn’t unique to the hospitality ...