The need for services in directly related with the spatial configuration of a hosting settlement and the organization of the interior design by enabling the easy circulation and reach of the facilities. Spatial Orientation is considered a must in the accommodation complex where the ability to be transported easily without losing time is a criterion for the tourists. Interior design of the buildings is another estimable criterion, in comparison of external design which doesn’t seem to have much impact the tourist stay in a facility, The interior side of the design, gives the possibility to create a warm ambience, and the proper required facilities, unless it is related with a certain natural or heritage site, where the exterior takes a greater attention. Whilst the Model of Management and the Afiliation with other sites, city center or other areas of interest are supportive components in the succesful integration of an accommodation settlement in the touristic market.
Session B: The Hotel Discourse 2.3 The Definition of Hotel According to the Oxford English Dictionary hotel is “An establishment providing accommodation, meals, and other services for travelers and tourists” While in Principles of Hotel Design (Architects' Journal, 1970), a hotel is defined as “a public establishment offering travelers, against payment, two basic services: accommodation and catering” Page 32 of 206
