Although Marriott International plans to become the world's largest hotel company with the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, its flagship brand, Marriott, is valued at more than $2 billion less than Hilton's $5.3 billion. And although eight brands Marriott International is in the TOP 50, and the Courtyard brand ($2.8 billion) was in sixth place in the ranking in terms of value; overall, the company's brand portfolio is worth more than $1 billion less than Hilton Worldwide's at $12 billion.

However, the Starwood takeover, which will be completed by mid-year, will propel Marriott International to the top of the list of hotel brand owners. Starwood's six brands have a total value of $6.7 billion, and the Sheraton brand was in fourth place in terms of value at $3.4 billion.

UK-based InterContinental Hotel Group holds a strong position in the rankings with its Holiday Inn brand in fifth place (valued at $2.9 billion). In addition, the TOP 50 includes the brands Crowne Plaza (18th place, $817 million) and InterContinental (32nd place, $440 million).

The Mercure brand of the French Accor Group took 8th place with $1.8 billion. The Ramada brand (Wyndham Worldwide) took 9th place ($1.7 billion). The last position in the TOP 10 was taken by the pan-Asian brand managed from Hong Kong, SHANGRI-LA ASIA ($1.7 billion), owned by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts (China).

TOP 10 hotel brands in value terms:

1. Hilton ($7.8 billion) – Hilton Worldwide (USA)

3. Hyatt ($3.4 billion) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (USA)

4. Sheraton ($3.4 billion) – Starwood Hotels & Resorts (USA)

5. Holiday Inn ($2.9 billion) – InterContinental Hotel Group (UK)

6. Courtyard ($2.8 billion) – Marriott International (USA)

7. Hampton Inn ($2.5 billion) – Hilton Worldwide (USA)

8. Mercure ($1.8 billion) – Accor Group (France)

9. Ramada ($1.7 billion) – Wyndham Worldwide (USA)

10. SHANGRI-LA ASIA ($1.7 billion) – Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts (China)

TOP 50 hotel brands in the world

1. Hilton

3. HYATT

4. Sheraton

5.Holiday Inn

6.Courtyard

7. Hampton Inn

8. Mercure

9. Ramada

10. SHANGRI-LA ASIA

11. Hotel ibis

12. Westin

13. DoubleTree

14. Premier Inn

15. Four Points

16. Embassy Suites Hotels

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites

18. Crowne Plaza

19.Renaissance Hotels

21. Comfort Inn

23. Residence Inn

24. SpringHill Suites

25. Autograph Collection Hotels

26. The Ritz Carlton

27. Melia

28. TRYP

29. Homewood Suites

30.Quality

31. Aloft

32. InterContinental

33. Howard Johnson

34. Millennium Hotels

37. Extended Stay America

38. Mandarin Oriental

39. Baymont

41. Copthorne Hotels

42. Jinjiang

43. Luxury Collection

44. Comfort Suites

45. Homeinns

46. ​​Pullman

47. Le Meridien

48. La Quinta

49. Radisson Blu

While boutique hotels are experiencing a period of popularity, we should not forget about hotel chains. In luxury hotels, in addition to high standards that meet all tastes and requirements, you can get an appropriate level of security. We offer an overview of hotels where, by staying, you can not only have a great night's sleep in a beautiful room, but get something more.

The Shangri-La hotel chain, known for providing top-level services, even sounds luxurious. This is how they really are. Both Shangri-La hotels and resorts around the world, such as Australia, UAE, India, Italy and Canada, always provide top-class services. In 2013, Forbes magazine recognized the Shangri-La Hotel as the best hotel in Paris. Situated on the banks of the Seine, it was once the palace of Napoleon Bonaparte's great-nephew, Prince Roland Bonaparte. You can't help but admire a hotel like this.

The first-class hotel chain “J.W. Marriott, named after its founder, John Marriott, is a worthy competitor expensive hotels peace. Services include personalized spa treatments, personal trainers, swimming pools and luxury suites. Hotel chain “J.W. Marriott is located in 75 cities around the world, including New York (formerly Essex House), Los Angeles, Hong Kong, in the cities of Azerbaijan, Kuwait, Mexico, UAE, South Korea, Malaysia.

Four Seasons is a Canadian chain of five-star hotels. There are a total of 98 hotels of this chain around the world, including Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Paris and the Seychelles. Mostly hotels are located in resort areas and offer their guests magnificent private beaches, all services related to the organization of activities aquatic species sports, such as sailing and diving, as well as other areas, such as skiing and golf courses. It is impossible not to mention the famous spa treatments. The main function of a hotel is to provide relaxation facilities, and the Four Seasons copes with this task first-class, offering guests luxurious and comfortable beds for relaxation. If someone loves a hotel bed so much that they can't sleep on anything else, they can easily buy a branded mattress from $2,199 to $2,999, depending on the size.

The name “Ritz-Carlton” is the first name that comes to mind when thinking about a luxury hotel. This chain, which is now owned by Marriott, consists of 89 hotels located in 29 countries, including New York (where several Ritz-Carlton hotels are located), Los Angeles, Aruba, Bahrain, Canada, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia and South Korea. The Ritz-Carlton hotels are famous for their spa treatments. In 2013, the network was recognized as the best in the most popular and respected publications devoted to tourism-related issues and was awarded various awards.

In total, there are 9 hotels in the world belonging to the “The Peninsula” hotel chain, the first of which was opened in Hong Kong in 1928. The other 8 hotels are located in Beijing (Louis Vuitton's signature store is located here, which is a feature of luxury hotels), New York, Paris, Tokyo, Beverly Hills, Bangkok, Chicago, London and Shanghai. The hotel features first-class transport services transporting guests from the airport to the hotel by helicopter (a great way to avoid traffic jams). But if someone insists on a car, the hotel will provide him with a Rolls Royce car.

The network primarily serves guests from Asian countries, including China, Indonesia, as well as the Seychelles, Mexico, Maldives, Vietnam, Thailand, UAE and South Korea. If someone is looking for a unique atmosphere, then they should choose the Banyan Tree Hotel, where they will be provided with a luxurious villa for their holiday. To join the club, you need to pay $150,000, and then $3,300 weekly for a villa while on vacation.

Mandarin Oriental hotels are popular among stars and celebrities, including Lucy Lewey and Morgan Freeman. Christian Louboutin, the famous shoe designer, also stayed at this luxurious hotel. The Mandarin Oriental chain is known for its excellent spa treatments, including various types of massage, even a four-hand massage. Hotels are located in New York, Miami, Boston, Las Vegas, Atlanta, throughout Asia and the Middle East.

When the St. Regis” was purchased by Starwood in 1998, there was nothing left to do but develop a whole network of luxury establishments in resort areas of the world, including the USA, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, and the UAE. One of the richest men in the United States, John Jacobs Astor IV, once built the St. Regis" in 1904. Today Forbes magazine recognizes a hotel located in the area Central Park, one of the best five-star AAA hotels. For a hotel room you will have to pay $1,045.

4. Aman

“Aman” are not just hotels, but real resort complexes with unforgettable service. The chain's hotels can be found in Bora Bora, France, Morocco, Montenegro, Turkey, Greece and Italy. Each hotel has at least 55 rooms, and there are 4 employees per guest. Guests relax in villas with sea views, golf courses or ski slopes, with spa treatments, yoga classes, Pilates with a personal trainer. Some countries provide personal safari services.

Many hotels around the world belong to this chain, including Carlyte in New York or Crillon in Paris. The chain owns 11 hotels in 9 countries, 7 of which are luxury resorts. They are also on famous beaches overlooking the sea, and in the deserts with views of dunes or oases. The hotel provides guests with the opportunity to play golf, undergo spa treatments, ride a yacht, go diving, go on themed excursions, and take part in wine tasting. Guests interested in food tourism can visit Menlo Park, San Martin in California, Jumbo Bay in Antigua and Abu Dhabi in the UAE.

The name “Jumira” is translated from Arabic as “beautiful,” which perfectly describes the hotel complex of the same name. At one time, the Essex Hotel in New York belonged to this chain. Mainly Jumira hotels can be found in the Middle East, Maldives, Rome, Frankfurt and London. Each hotel, whose design varies depending on the location where it is located, offers guests first-class spa treatments.

The Intercontinental chain owns 178 hotels, 53 of which are currently under construction. It is considered the most luxurious in the world. The total number of rooms is 60,560. Each hotel is amazing fabulous beauty. They can be found in New York, Beverly Hills, Miami, Bora Bora (one of the 25 most luxurious hotels according to Conde Nast Traveler's 2011 magazine rating is located here), Monterey, Paris, Washington (The Willard Hotel) and Las Vegas (The Venetian Hotel). The most expensive of them is in Hong Kong, where a room costs $13,000 per night. However, this

According to the WTO (World Tourist Organization), every fifth hotel belongs to a hotel chain, an impressive figure if you know that there are more than sixteen million hotels in the world.

Let's look at the largest hotel chains in the world.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). The British company IHG, an operator of hotel chains, was founded in 2003 and manages the largest hotel chain in terms of number of rooms in the world (more than 600,000 rooms, an annual increase of 5.9%). IHG manages more than 4,200 hotels in more than one hundred countries. Owns brands such as Crowne Plaza, Candlewood Suites, InterContinental, Hotel Indigo, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express.

In St. Petersburg on this moment four hotels of this chain: Crowne Plaza St. Petersburg - Ligovsky, Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg, Holiday Inn St. Petersburg-Moskovskye V., Crowne Plaza St. Petersburg Airport, and in total 13 hotels have already been opened in Russia.

Wyndham Hotel Group. The group of hotels and resorts located in 67 countries, mainly in the United States and Canada, includes approximately 7,000 hotels with a total capacity of more than 590,000 rooms. Wyndham Hotel Group Corporation was founded in 1981 in Dallas, and today includes such brands as Wyndham, Wingate by Wyndham, Hawthorn Suites, Ramada, Knights Inn and AmeriHost Inn, Days Inn, Super 8, Baymont Inn & Suites , Microtel Inns and Suites, Travelodge, Howard Johnson. The Wyndham Hotel Group chain became the second largest hotel chain in the world by number of rooms after acquiring Microtel Inns & Suites and Hawthorn Suites (brands previously owned by Global Hyatt).

Three hotels are currently open in Russia: Ramada Yekaterinburg, Ramada Moscow Domodedovo and Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg - Wyndham Grand Collection.

Marriott International. An international American chain created in 1927 by the American John Willard Marriott, which includes more than 3,500 hotels in 70 countries, with a total room capacity of more than 500,000 rooms. The Marriott International chain owns the Renaissance Group brand and a 49% stake in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Every year the corporation opens about two hundred new hotels, which allows it to advantageously cover almost all niches hotel business, because the network already unites 16 brands with accommodation both in luxury hotels for the discerning public and for middle-class tourists.

There are currently three hotels open in St. Petersburg: Renaissance St. Petersburg Baltic Hotel, Courtyard St. Petersburg Center West/Pushkin Hotel, Courtyard St. Petersburg Vasilievsky.

Hilton Hotels. Hilton Hotels Corporation was founded in 1919 with the opening of the first Mobley Hotel in Texas by Conrad Hilton. In 1925, the first hotel bearing the Hilton name opened in Dallas. Today, the international network includes more than 3,750 hotels (more than 600,000 rooms) in 84 countries. Of course, the corporation is so popular not only because of its luxury hotels, but mainly because of the scandalous antics of Paris Hilton

(daughter of K. Hilton), already the former heiress of the world-famous hotel empire. Hilton is the first company to equip its hotels with a wireless WiFi network. The chain currently includes ten brands, such as: Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree (DoubleTree by Hilton), Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.

There are only three hotels in Russia: Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Novosibirsk, Hilton Garden Inn Perm hotel.

Accor Group. Accor Group is a French company that manages more than 4,200 hotels around the world. In addition to hotels, the company owns chains of restaurants, casinos and travel companies. You may be familiar with this chain by brands: Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel, Suite Novotel, Formule 1, Ibis, All Seasons, Etap, Motel 6. In Russia, Accor Group currently operates under two brands: Novotel and Ibis and has 11 hotels.

There are two hotels open in St. Petersburg: Ibis St. Petersburg Center and Novotel St. Petersburg Center.

Choice Hotels International. American hotel corporation, founded in 1940 and includes the brands: Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn, Quality Inn, MainStay Suites, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Choice Hotels, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn . and unites more than 4,000 hotels. The network became famous for the innovations it introduced:

1954: 24-hour reception and accommodation services, the first telephones were installed in the rooms, hotel swimming pools were opened;

1963: guaranteed reservations were introduced in the chain's hotels;

1983: became the first to work with global reservation systems;

1984: non-smoking rooms were offered to guests.

There are no hotels of this chain open in Russia.

Best Western. A British hotel chain whose name was a result of the choice of location for most of the hotels in the chain - the western part of the United States. Now you can find hotels of this chain in 82 countries. The corporation is especially famous in Europe, mainly in France. It is interesting because it has the most big amount hotels united by one brand (there are more than 4,000 hotels with the name “Best Western” in the world). The chain's hotels are also famous for their friendliness towards animals, for which they were awarded in 2009. Pets are offered orthopedic beds and a dog menu, special routes have been developed for walks, and the rooms have doors to the garden for greater comfort for the owners and their pets. There are two hotels open in Russia, both in Moscow: Best Western Vega Hotel & Convention Center and Best Western Country Resort Hotel.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts. The American corporation is one of the largest international companies in the hospitality and leisure industry, founded in 1969. Today the chain has about 850 hotels in 95 countries. Starwood Hotels & Resorts brands: Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, W Hotel and Four Points Hotels by Sheraton, Westin Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Le Meridien, Aloft.

In Russia you will find five hotels of this chain in three cities:

a) Moscow: Sheraton Palace Hotel, Hotel National, Le Meridien Moscow Country Club;

b) St. Petersburg: W St. Petersburg;

c) Rostov-on-Don: Sheraton Rostov-On-Don Hotel.

Carlson Hospitality Worldwide. The corporation united five global hotel companies operating 1,067 hotels in 77 countries. This: Park Inn hotels, Regent International Hotels, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Hotels & Resorts and Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. In St. Petersburg there are currently three hotels under the Park Inn hotels brand (Pulkovskaya, Pribaltiyskaya, Nevsky) and two hotels under the Radisson Hotels brand (Sonya Hotel, Royal Hotel).

Hyatt Hotels Corporation. The American company operates only high-class hotels, so it has stalled in its development and growth. The chain has six brands in 45 countries: Hyatt, Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Park Hyatt.

There are only two hotels open in Russia: in Moscow - Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow and in Ekaterinburg - Hyatt Regency Ekaterinburg.

In Russia, Azimut Hotels is considered the largest hotel chain. You can find hotels of the Azimut chain with a capacity of more than 3,500 rooms in cities such as St. Petersburg, Samara, Ufa, Voronezh, Astrakhan, Vladivostok, Kostroma, Novosibirsk, Murmansk, Moscow region, Stavropol. There is one hotel chain in St. Petersburg - Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg.

Your impressions of staying in a particular city largely depend on the hotel where you stay. Whether it’s a business trip or a holiday at a resort, the choice of hotel is often decisive for a pleasant stay and pastime. One of the authoritative travel resources, Luxury Travel Expert, based on a survey of its readers, compiled the top ten most exclusive hotel brands in the world. Not everyone can afford to stay in one of these ten hotels, but if you stay in one of them at least once, you will have plenty of impressions for the rest of your life.

Review of chain hotels in the world, exclusive hotel chains and hotel brands!

Chain hotels and resorts “Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts”

Brand Four Seasons(literally translated as "Four Seasons") is one of the world's leading hotel brands with almost a hundred hotels in more than 40 countries. Despite the relative youth of the brand, it was founded in 1960 by Isadore Sharp, Four Seasons hotels quickly spread throughout the world. Main office The company is based in Toronto, Canada, but the first hotel was built in London and opened in 1970.

Some Four Seasons hotels are entirely owned by the company, but there are others that are only managed by its employees and not owned by the company. In addition, Four Seasons owns residential properties in many resort areas. In 2013, the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto was opened, which is now the brand's flagship.

More about the network Four hotels Seasons Hotels and Resorts in our article –

Chain hotels and resorts – chain of resort hotels “One&Only Resorts”

One&Only resort hotels are built in exclusive locations resort holiday on the concept of striving for excellence. It’s not for nothing that they have collected a whole collection of international awards in the hotel business. One&Only hotels are in the first positions of rating resorts and are located in the most idyllic places on the planet.

Each resort in the One&Only constellation offers not only a unique atmosphere and design that blends seamlessly with the surrounding area, but also an incomparable sense of harmony. Luxurious accommodations are complemented by personalized service, plenty of entertainment, and unforgettable culinary delights from seasoned chefs. One&Only's flagship hotel is located in the Maldives.

Chain hotels and resorts - Park Hyatt hotel chain

Park Hyatt hotels are located primarily in major cities around the world and impress guests with an atmosphere of effortless elegance and unobtrusive service. Each Park Hyatt hotel emphasizes the characteristics of its location - the splendor of Paris, the exotic appeal Maldives or the American business spirit of Chicago. Park Hyatt hotels are renowned for their engaging arts programs, exquisite furniture and interior design, and world-renowned restaurant chefs who have won multiple international culinary awards.

Among the guests are predominantly wealthy businessmen, government officials and celebrities who value comfort while traveling, have refined taste and are accustomed to high-quality service. The Park Hyatt hotel chain is growing rapidly. There are hotels of the Hyatt Hotels corporation in Moscow, Kyiv, Yekaterinburg, Vladivostok, Sochi, Rostov-on-Don. The flagship hotel is the Park Hyatt New York. Particularly worth highlighting is the Australian Park Hyatt Sydney, which has a unique observation roof.

More articles on our website that mention

Chain resorts and hotels “St. Regis Hotels & Resorts”

The first hotel of the St. The Regis was built on New York's Fifth Avenue by billionaire John Jacob Astor IV more than 100 years ago. This is how the St. brand appeared. Regis (now part of the Starwood hotel chain). Then he was a symbol of unimaginable luxury and elegance. This is how he remains today. St. Regis even reached Moscow.

In total, under the St. Regis operates more than 30 hotels around the world. The flagship hotel of the chain is still St. Regis in New York.

Chain hotels of the Peninsula Hotels brand

Peninsula Hotels cannot be confused with any of the most prestigious hotels in the world. The Peninsula Hotel chain was founded in 1928 and currently operates in ten largest cities planets. Flagship hotel located in Hong Kong (hotel prices). In addition, there are also Peninsula hotels in Shanghai, Tokyo, Beijing, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Bangkok, Manila and Paris.

In London, the Peninsula is still under construction. Peninsula Hotels are a living legend, and their name is associated with unprecedented comfort and impeccable service. Peninsula Hotels Corporation constantly improves service standards and always delights its customers. Currently, its hotels are welcoming the third generation of their regular guests.

More articles on our website that mention

Chain of hotels, hotels – “Mandarin Oriental”

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an international investment and management group that owns five and four star hotels, resorts and villas in all desirable tourist destinations Worldwide. Mandarin Oriental's origins stem from a respectable Asian hotel company that has grown into a global brand and currently has over 40 hotels. Mandarin Oriental is widely recognized as one of the world's premier luxury hotel chains, combining 21st century comfort with oriental charm.

First of all, Mandarin Oriental is famous for the construction of hotels with original design and harmonious reference to the location. The company's hotels regularly receive international awards for the quality of their services. Mandarin Oriental's flagship hotel is located in Hong Kong.

More articles on our website that mention

Chain of exotic hotels “Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts”

In the old days, merchants gathered under the leaves of the banyan tree (a tree from the ficus family with a wide crown that from a distance looks like a small grove) to trade in the coolness of its shade. Over time, this unique tree has become for people a symbol of the solace and refuge provided by nature. This name was chosen for a network of luxury hotels that are scattered around the world and where you can relax from the hustle and bustle of the world.

The attentive but discreet staff of Banyan Tree hotels will provide a comfortable and at the same time simple holiday in ecologically clean places on the planet. The philosophy embedded in all resort buildings is aimed at rejuvenating the body, mind and soul. The Banyan Tree hotel chain is, above all, a haven for the senses. The flagship hotel is the Banyan Tree Hotel on the island of Phuket in Thailand.

More articles on our website that mention

Chain of hotels and resorts “COMO Hotels and Resorts”

The headquarters of the international chain of hotels and resorts COMO is located in Singapore. COMO owns a relatively small chain of ultra-modern hotels in London, Bangkok, the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Maldives, Miami, Phuket, Bhutan and Bali. The company was founded in 1991 by Christina Ong, one of Forbes magazine's 50 most powerful businesswomen in Asia in 2012. COMO Hotels and Resorts offer personalized and wellness experiences, healthy dining experiences and cultural insights into the countries in which the company does business.

COMO's subsidiary, COMO Shambhala, also operates hotels and resorts that bear the brand's name and offers a range of wellness services, including relaxation therapy training, healthy eating, spa treatments and more. COMO's flagship hotel is located in Bali, Indonesia.

More articles on our website that mention

Read more about the COMO Hotels and Resorts hotel chain in our article -

Chain hotel brand – “Aman Luxury Resorts‎”

Aman Resorts belongs to some of the most iconic brands to emerge from Asia. Aman is famous for its highest level of service and luxurious rooms, so the guests here are like that. Aman Resorts hotels are located in the most exotic places on the planet. Aman in Sanskrit means “peace” or “tranquility”, and the brand lives up to its name. Aman Resorts have built a reputation for tranquility and... have a relaxing holiday, while maintaining exclusivity. They know how to keep their mouths shut here, so there are many celebrities among the clients.

Since 1988, after the flagship Amanpuri opened in Phuket, Thailand, Aman Resorts have opened in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, France, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Montenegro, Morocco, the Philippines, Sri -Lanka, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, USA, Japan and Vietnam. The brand's flagship hotel remains the Amanpuri Hotel on Phuket, Thailand..

More articles on our website that mention

Chain of hotels of the brand “Rosewood Hotels & Resorts”

Founded in 1979 in Dallas, Texas, USA, Rosewood operates a one-of-a-kind chain of hotels in some of the world's most visited destinations. The company's philosophy is to strive to tie its hotels to their location, reflecting its history, architecture, mentality and attitude.

The hotel business is considered one of the most noble, but also labor-intensive and requires huge investments. Real meters hotel industry They don’t just provide you with a bed in an area of ​​several square meters. A good one has an impressive range of services, variations of apartments to suit every budget and taste, as well as a unique atmosphere. Hotel sites, among other things, become centers for various administrative and cultural events. But, of course, achieving such success is not easy. However, those who still gain strength and experience for such a breakthrough become world-class stars. We have collected just such chains for you - hotel corporations that are known throughout the world and whose reputation is very high.

1. Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG)

Central residence: Denham, Buckinghamshire, UK.

Number of hotels: 5 272.

Hotels in Ukraine: InterContinental Kyiv (Kyiv).

IHG Hotels, as a hotel chain, started only in 2003, but at the moment the company owns a very impressive number of hotels. This is not surprising, because the network includes a number of global brands. In particular, we are talking about Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Candlewood Suites and others. The corporation itself grew on the basis of the InterContinental network, which was founded back in 1946 and gradually, with the infusion of investments, grew into a large organization.

The company's management writes that they serve almost 790,000 rooms in total, with residences in more than 100 countries. The hotels of this chain are extremely popular among businessmen, since for the most part the service is designed for this group. Each room of any category is required to provide internet, a work space, and a safe. The Ukrainian branch of the hotel chain was opened in 2008 and offers accommodation in standard, luxury and presidential rooms. In addition, another hotel of the chain is planned to open in 2017 - Crowne Plaza Lviv.

2. Wyndham Hotel Group

Central residence: Dallas, Texas, USA.

Number of hotels: 8 000 .

Hotels in Ukraine: Ramada Encore Kiev (Kyiv).

The chain is engaged not only in the hotel business, but also offers resorts of various classes for its clients. In addition to standard, luxury and presidential rooms in resort areas, the company provides villas and cottages on the coast. In addition to hotels directly in the USA, the company has representative offices in Colombia, Mexico, Turkey, Europe and several resorts Caribbean. The company was founded in 1981, and is currently one of the most recognizable brands.

The scale is also amazing client base and loyalty programs. The Wyndham Rewards program is available for visitors. As part of the conditions, the client can accumulate points for staying in rooms for a certain time. The collected bonuses are spent on reducing the price at the next check-in, as well as on Additional services and gifts. Currently, more than 50 million network clients use it.

3. Marriott International Hotel Group

Central residence: Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

Number of hotels: 6 080 .

Hotels in Ukraine: Renaissance Kiev Hotel (Kyiv).

The company is included in the list of 100 best places for employment in the hotel business chain. However, the company's owners have only 22 existing hotels under their wing. The rest belong to representatives of related brands, who only provide their services under the Marriott hotels label and operate under franchising conditions.

In total, the network serves 90 countries, including best hotels residences are listed in the USA, Mexico, Argentina and Canada. Hotel locations are being updated in accordance with new standards and fashion trends. So, for example, the Ukrainian hotel chain was one of the first to have a lounge bar. Management is especially attentive to expanding the customer base, so it organizes language and professional courses for its employees. The network's staff speaks a total of 30 languages, which greatly simplifies ordering a number by phone.

The network actively draws attention to issues of discrimination of various kinds. The official website of any Marriott hotel group states that people of any race, gender, sexual orientation, as well as any physical form can freely stay in the rooms and use all services. This issue is especially relevant in some European countries, as well as in certain US states.

4. Hilton Hotels

Central residence: Beverly Hills, USA.

Number of hotels: 570 .

Hotels in Ukraine: Hilton Kyiv (Kyiv).

Perhaps one of the most famous networks, which often appeared in film production and became a global label. The phrase “hotel Hilton” has long become synonymous with comfort, luxury and rich life. The network itself is part of the large Hilton Worldwide corporation and covers not only hotels, but also resorts all over the world. Founded back in 1925, the network has reached considerable heights and operates in 78 countries.

Top figures in politics and show business lived here, and films were filmed in the company's hotels. In particular, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort The film “Blue Hawaii” was being filmed. They also say that it was at the Hilton Hotel that the Pinacolada and Margarita cocktails were invented.

All rooms have wireless internet, TV and minibar. In rooms of a higher category, the price often includes the use of a swimming pool, sauna and gym. It is these locations that are required to open in the chain’s hotels.

For its clients, the Hilton chain has developed the Hilton Honors loyalty program, according to which you can accumulate points for your stay. The company also cooperates with a number of airlines, so accumulated miles can be exchanged for services at any hotel or resort in the network. Additionally, discounts are available for check-in at least a week in advance. In this case, the official website promises a price reduction of 25%.

The Ukrainian five-star hotel chain offers its clients rooms starting from 250 euros with a convenient location near Botanical Garden and high-quality branded service.

5. Accorhotels Group

Central residence: Evry, France.

Number of hotels: 4 000 .

Hotels in Ukraine: Ibis Styles (Lviv), Ibis Kyiv Center, Hotel De Paris Odessa MGaller (Odessa), Mercure Kyiv Congress (Kyiv), Fairmont Grand Hotel(Kyiv).

As a representative of the French hotel business, the Accor Group chain offers its clients a holiday in interestingly decorated rooms. Hotels of this company often have designer rooms at their disposal. A distinctive feature is also the availability of rooms for all financial categories of clients. There are brands for the middle and business class (Ibis, Adagio, Novotel, Mercure), and for the upper and luxury class (Sofitel, Pullman). There is a separate network with budget motels and hostels (Ibis Budget, Formule 1, Motel 6).

In addition to hotels, the company has a network of restaurants, so each hotel offers guests original branded treats. Separately, you can visit the restaurants of the Luncheon Vouchers chain in cities in the USA, Canada, France and Latin America, which are also part of the group of enterprises.

6.Choice Hotel International

Central residence: Rockville, Maryland, USA.

Number of hotels: 6 090 .

Hotels in Ukraine: no representative offices.

The American company Choice hotel group was founded in 1940 and became one of the first in the market of such travel services in the United States. This chain was also an innovator in offering guests special non-smoking rooms. Taking into account that the business began with several roadside motels with 5-6 rooms, we can confidently note that the company has reached unprecedented heights in 2017.

Every year new hotels are opened around the world that meet international standards of quality and comfort. The list of brands that collaborate with the company includes Suburban Extended Stay, Ascend Hotel Collection, Cambria Hotel & Suites and many others. For new and regular customers the company offers a loyalty program called Choice Privileges. Hotels also partner with Airline Rewards so miles can be converted into hotel points and vice versa. The range of services includes guaranteed reservations and 24-hour accommodation service.

7. Best Western Hotels

Central residence: Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

Number of hotels: 4 100 .

Hotels in Ukraine: construction of 2 hotels is planned.

The corporation was founded in 1946, when the hotel business in post-war America was just beginning to develop. The chain is currently represented by hotels and motels around the world, including Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Until a certain point, Beat Western Hotel was part of Best Western International, but later it became an autonomous structure along with such representatives as Best Western Plus and Best Western Premier.

The company positions itself as the largest family of hotels in the global market. For its clients, it offers the Best Western Rewards loyalty program, under which you can accumulate points and enjoy privileges at any of the hotels in the chain. In Ukraine, the corporation plans to implement 2 projects, but they are still at the development and approval stage.

8. Starwood Hotels and Resort

Central residence: Stanford, Connecticut, USA.

Number of hotels: 1 300 .

Hotels in Ukraine: 11 Mirrors (Kyiv), Aloft Kiev (opening scheduled for December 1, 2017).

The Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide network includes more than 10 representatives of various hotel and restaurant brands. The company collaborates with such labels as Four Points by Sheraton, St. Regis, Le Méridien, Aloft, Element, Tribute Portfolio. In total, the network coverage extends to 100 countries. 32 of the existing hotels are the personal property of the chain, the rest operate under the management of a company or on a franchising basis. Last year, the chain itself became part of an even larger corporation – Marriott International.

There is a loyalty program for regular customers, Starwood Preferred Guest. Thus, those who most often visit a hotel anywhere in the world can count on discounts and all sorts of gifts.

9. Carlson Hospitality Worldwide

Central residence: Minnetonk, Minnesota, USA.

Number of hotels: 1 225 .

Hotels in Ukraine: Radisson Blu Hotel Kyiv Podil (Kyiv), Radisson Blu Resort (Bukovel), Radisson Blu Hotel (Kyiv).

The network covers more than 150 countries and provides hotel, restaurant, resort, and franchise services. The company was founded in 1938, and was initially engaged in the development and construction of motels. But over time, with the influx of investment capital, it developed into a global network. At the moment, this hotel family is the most impressive and extensive in the United States. In the 60s of the last century, the company included the Radisson Hotel chain, which are currently the most popular in the company.

Carlson hotels offer high-quality services for business; many buildings are equipped with conference rooms. Separate discounts are provided for groups coming on a business trip. In Ukraine, Carlson Hotel Group has established itself as a chain with comfortable rooms and friendly staff. In our country, hotels are more often popular with tourists who come to the city for recreation. In particular, in Bukovel the hotel is equipped for lovers of ski and health tourism. Thus, the company’s management tries to select the most optimal internal infrastructure options for individual needs.

10. Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Central residence: Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Number of hotels: 679 .

Hotels in Ukraine: Hyatt Regency Kiev (Kyiv).

The Hayat hotels corporation was founded in 1957, and since then has developed its industry in 54 countries. The corporation offers its clients accommodation in high-class hotels. All rooms are exceptionally chic and cozy rooms. And the service is carefully monitored, since world leaders often stay in the company’s hotels. Having an amazingly fast pace of development, the chain even tried to acquire Starwood hotels in 2016 and resort, however, the deal fell through.

The hotels of this chain are nominated for various nominations, and in the chronology of the tourism business, it is the private properties of representatives that are often mentioned. In 1984, the resort area of ​​the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando was recognized as the best and most impressive (a large swimming pool with lagoon and bridge). One of the company's hotels also operated a revolving restaurant.

At the moment, all rooms are equipped with last word equipment, and for regular customers the administration offers huge discounts and bonus programs. All hotels have at least 4 stars, and the staff undergoes the strictest checks.

Being the best in the market is not an easy task. And, be that as it may, it is not enough to provide the guest with a standard “bed + WiFi + breakfast” package. Often, for complete guest satisfaction, it is important to use experience and listen to all global trends. The hotel chains presented above really treat each of their clients on a grand scale and with maximum care. Perhaps it is this factor that makes them the most famous in the hotel and restaurant services market.