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Location	Distant Location - from the major attractions of the area. Must cross undesireable parts of town to reach the best parts.	Okay Location -	Good Location - Location is close enough to drive / walk to the attractions of the area without crossing through any undesireable parts of town.	Good to Great Location - Very close to the best location. Good neighborhood. Easy walking / driving distance to the best part of town and supermarket / dining.	Best Location - example - If in a city, right in the middle of the action. If at a ski resort, right at the ski resort - ski-in, ski-out. Whatever the attraction to the area, the location must be ideal.	An exclusive resort may not be right next door to the general attractions of the area.
Construction / Design / Layout	Bad layout / design. Narrow passages and small, cramped spaces.	Not a very good layout. Small, cramped spaces in both the living and bedrooms. Unnecessary passageways.	Okay to good layout. Good materials for construction. Good design for its class / genre. May have a spacious living room. Bedrooms may be small.	Spacious open layout. Mostly the best materials possible for construction. Good / tasteful design for its class / genre. Quiet building.	Spacious open layout. Best materials possible for construction. Best design for its class / genre. See MoreBest Materials: examples: Wood floors where possible; not snap-together Quality tile where there is tiling - not printed tiles or repeat pattern molding. Double paned windows instead of single pane where applicable. Windows with closures that seal and are easy to open. Appliances: Brand appliances that adhere to the design of the construction i.e. polished steel front for refrigerator in modern kitchen. Central heating / cooling with the possibility of controlling the temperatures in different rooms. Soundproof walls: for privacy between rooms and floors. Layout: examples: Tall ceilings Feng Shui use of space No unnecessary narrow corridors. Notable privacy in the bedroom and bathrooms. Design: examples: Matching styles throughout the property or tasteful and complimentary combinations of styles, i.e. modern stainless steel mixed with hand-chipped stone. Large windows where there is a view. Best orientation towards light and view.	A classic or historic building may not have narrow passages or odd rooms. A building made of recycled materials may still present itself in a 4 or 5 star category.
Age / Quality	Old, tired, dated. Things don't work well.	Interior is dated. The overall look is tired or of poor quality. One or two things don't work or need to be repaired.	Interior might be slightly dated. Some things might not work perfectly, but they still do work.	Of new or refurnished / remodeled quality and condition; not tired looking. Clean, dust-free throughout. All in perfect, working order.	Of new or refurnished / remodeled exceptional quality and condition; not tired looking. Clean, dust-free throughout with smudge-free shiny surfaces. All in perfect, working order.	Even if a unit is within an older genre, it still must be clean to place as a 4 or 5 star.
Views / Lighting	No views; dark interior throughout the day.	No views; adequate lighting.	Might have views; good lighting. Probably doesn't have views from both the bedrooms and living spaces.	Some views; great lighting throughout the day. Views from the living room and possibly the bedrooms as well.	Best views of the area's attractions. Great lighting throughout the day. Views from the master bedroom as well as most general living areas.	A resort in the woods, may not have great ambient lighting, nor open views.
Unit Amenities	Master bedroom with twin or double bed, soft bed. Bathrooms may have less-than-average fixtures. Has less than one bathroom for each bedroom. Probably doesn't have a bathtub. May not have hot water for at least 15 minutes.	Master bedroom with double bed, softer bed. Bathrooms may have average fixtures. Probably has less than one bathroom for each bedroom. Probably doesn't have a bathtub. Hot water for at least 15 minutes.	Master bedroom with queen-sized bed. Bathrooms may have average fixtures, though the sink doesn't leak. May have less than one bathroom for each bedroom. May not have a bathtub. Hot water for at least 15 minutes.	Master bedroom with queen to king-sized, firm, quality bed and probably en-suite bathroom (might have a view and jacuzzi). Bathrooms may have towel-warmers and top-brand fixtures. Most likely to have one bathroom for each bedroom. At least one bathtub. Sufficient hot water for several back-to-back showers. See MoreBedrooms most likely to have options of separateable beds for king / queen to two twins.	Master bedroom with king-sized, firm, brand-name, quality bed and en-suite bathroom (most-likely with view and jacuzzi / steam shower). Bathrooms with towel-warmers, quick-to-temperature plumbing and top-brand fixtures. Hot water doesn't run out from even the longest showers. See MoreGeneral Unit Amenities: Washer / Dryer. Air conditioning in warmer climates. Steam room / Dry sauna. Fireplace in Colder Climates. Game room with pool and other assorted games. Bar Large screen TV or projector for movies with comfortable seating. Large bathroom including bathtub with jets, large shower heads, etc.	A 5-star historic building may not have a jacuzzi nor towel warmers. A unit in a hot climate probably doesn't have a jacuzzi. A 5 star unit in New York probably doesn't have a pool.
On-site Amenities	No on-site amenities. May not even be near them.	No on-site amenities	Probably doesn't have on-site amenities. Might have a lobby with a waiting area for guests.	Depending on the location of the property, there may be some of the following: larger lobby with guest waiting area and security. Building staff are casually dressed.	Depending on the location of the property, there should be some, if not all the following amenities: Pool, hot tub, gym steam room, sauna, large impressive lobby with 24 security and guest waiting area. Building staff are impeccably dressed and courteous.	A 5 star unit in New York probably doesn't have a pool. A 5 star building in a hot climate probably doesn't have a hot tub / steam room.
Unit Services	Does not include any unit services.	Does not include any unit services.	May include some of the following services: concierge by phone. Might be able to arrange additions such as, maid service, airport shuttle, general transportation.	May include some of the following services: concierge by phone. Might be able to arrange additions such as private chef, grocery stocking, maid service, in house massage, childcare, airport shuttle, general transportation, gift baskets.	Includes the following services: concierge in the lobby or by phone. Easily arranged additions such as private chef, grocery stocking, maid service, in house massage, childcare, airport shuttle, general transportation, gift baskets.