Estonian Hotel and Restaurant Association（https://ehrl.ee/en/）
EST（https://ehrl.ee/tarnikvalifikatsioon/）
ENG（https://ehrl.ee/en/hotel-classification/）
Estonian Hotel and Restaurant Association
Estonian Hotel and Restaurant Association
Hotel classification
Hotelstars Union
Hotel star classification
Hotelstars Union (HSU) stars provide a unified, internationally comparable quality classification for hotels across Europe. In Estonia, star classification is administered by the Estonian Hotel and Restaurant Association (EHRL) .
Start your application → Explore star categories
View classified hotels in Estonia →（https://ehrl.ee/eesti-tarnihotellid/）
Before you apply
5 years Classification validity
The awarded star classification is valid for five years from the committee’s decision.
90 days Renew before expiry
Submit your renewal application at least 90 days before your classification expires.
Up to 7 weeks Typical processing time
From submission of the application to the committee’s decision.
Check your hotel’s readiness
Use the Hotelstars demo tool to check which star category best matches your hotel’s current facilities and services.
Start the self-assessment →（https://demo.hotelclass.info/frontend/demo.php）
Criteria 2025–2030
Star categories 1★–5★
Select a star category to explore its requirements.
A cumulative system. Each higher category includes the requirements of the lower categories. The heading shows the total number of requirements included in this overview; expand a category to see its additional requirements.
★ 1 star — basic category 18 requirements in total
Hotel facilities and services
Wi-Fi in public areas and guest rooms
24-hour availability
Staff physically present at the hotel for at least 8 hours, or 24-hour self-service check-in and check-out
Restaurant (except hotels offering breakfast only)
Continental breakfast
Daily room cleaning
Towel change on request
Cashless payment available
International plug adapters / chargers
Guest room
Shower/WC or bath/WC and a mirror in every room
Body wash or shower gel and shampoo
Room-darkening facilities
One seat
Table, desk or similar work surface
Storage facilities
TV with a programme guide and remote control
Toiletries on request
Extra bed / baby cot on request
★★ 2 stars 21 requirements in total
Additional requirements
Sewing kit on request
Guest room
Hand towels and bath towels
Bedside light
The requirements of the lower star categories also apply. This section shows the additional requirements for this category.
★★★ 3 stars 30 requirements in total
Hotel facilities and services
Bilingual staff
Staff physically present for at least 10 hours, or 8 hours combined with 24-hour self-service check-in and check-out
Breakfast buffet or an equivalent breakfast menu
Guest laundry and ironing services, wake-up service
Central safe
Guest room
One seat per guest
Desk with lighting and a power socket
Full-length mirror, luggage rack and hairdryer
Drinks available in the room
The requirements of the lower star categories also apply. This section shows the additional requirements for this category.
★★★★ 4 stars 41 requirements in total
Hotel facilities and services
Lobby with seating and beverage service
Reception service for 14 hours; staff physically available 24 hours a day
Staffed bar or lounge
Staffed breakfast buffet
Minibar/maxibar or beverage room service for 12 hours
Guest room
A choice of pillow types
Comfortable seating with a side table or shelf
International TV channels
Ample bathroom storage space
Bathrobe and slippers on request
Additional bed linen change on request
The requirements of the lower star categories also apply. This section shows the additional requirements for this category.
★★★★★ 5 stars — highest category 58 requirements in total
Hotel facilities and services
24-hour reception service
Staffed bar or lounge
Breakfast buffet with waiter service
Breakfast menu available through room service
Restaurant open seven days a week
Minibar and 24-hour food and beverage room service
Valet parking, doorman and luggage service
Ironing, shoe-cleaning and sewing services
Transfer or limousine service
Evening turndown service
Guest room
Single beds with a mattress width of at least 0.90 m