DTV holiday apartment stars and their importance
Classification of holiday properties by the German Tourism Association (DTV)
Those who go on vacation want to know what quality awaits them. This applies equally to air travel, cruises as well as to the stay in the hotel, or Holiday homes/holiday houses. The German Tourism Association (DTV) offers owners of holiday properties whose holiday apartments and holiday homes have to be classified according to specified standards. For the vacationer/guest this has the decisive advantage that you can always consistent standard The corresponding certification certificates with validity specification depend on the respective objects.
The FewoZentrale Willingen cooperates with the regional DTV auditors and prepares holiday homes accordingly - for a successful test. We are familiar with the test criteria and can prepare and complete the holiday properties for the inspection as a service for owners. Our experienced carpenter master will carry out professional renovations if necessary. We have the long-standing know-how regarding design and equipment requirements and take care of the entire facility if necessary. For the owner, a DTV classification is often associated with not insignificant (time) expenditure that we can take over as a service with our years of experience.
Wir as FewoZentrale Willingen woollen qualitative Ferienobekte anbites and are committed to ensuring that all owners have their holiday properties classified with at least three stars. As a guest you have the guarantee of precisely defined quality standards. The stars are valid for three years – after that each object is reviewed by DTV again, so that the quality is continuously guaranteed – and cannot be affected by wear and tear.
The meaning of the stars:
A Star: appropriate, Basic basic equipment according to minimum requirements; mostly older furniture with significant traces of use; usually no younger investments in the facility; location often only second class and not rarely without balcony/terrace. Such apartments are not offered by the apartment headquarters. Two stars are similarly functional, however rooms, apartment and house are altogether right well preserved. The quality of the facility is solid, the Comfort functional to mediocre. Investments can also be made here for a longer period of time. Such apartments are offered by the apartment headquarters only in justified exceptions. Three stars stand for a homely total equipment with Good comfortThe look is inviting, equipment and furnishings are provided by Overall good quality. The following facilities must be available: hairdryer; oven or microwave; cable or satellite TV; no bunk beds for adults; good information folder for guests; Important note: Some 3 star objects can also be equipped with a significantly higher quality (4 star level) and yet only have three stars, because all objects with a sofa bed in the living room or studios (Apartments without separate bedroom) can be equipped with maximum 3 stars This is the case in the United Kingdom.Four stars mean for the guest a overall harmonious accommodation in mostly good location and mainly with balcony/terrace. The overall impression is positive and inviting. The Comfort and furnishing are lifted and with extensive equipment, which meets most of the wishes.
The following facilities must be available in addition to 3 stars: Dishwasher; a proper bed in one bedroom for each guest (no sofa bed); linen with covered beds and towels included; blackout in all bedrooms, sitting group in the living room, Hifi system with CD/DVD player and MP3 connection.
Five Stars stand for Luxury accommodation, which only a few holiday homes can fulfill. Here there is nothing missing. Exclusive comfort with outstanding quality of equipment and furnishings as well as of individual and very tasteful design. The location is usually 1a! Usually also facilities such as pool, sauna, gym, garden use, bike rental, breakfast possibility... etc. are available. In addition to the requirements for 4-stars must be safe and washing machine available.
More information: Deutscher Tourismus Verband e.V., Schillstr. 9, D- 10785 Berlin; Tel. classification: +49 30 856215-130; kontakt@deutschertourismusverband.de