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Hotel star ratings decoded

Lots of travel websites and guidebooks rate hotels, but they don't always agree. Here’s why the same hotel can get one star, three stars, or five stars. Consumer Reports has the...

Lots of travel websites and guidebooks rate hotels, but they don't always agree. Here’s why the same hotel can get one star, three stars, or five stars. Consumer Reports has the best ways to check out a hotel yourself.

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