Tourist hotels, regardless of the number of rooms, are assigned to one of the categories designated by an increasing number of stars, according to the criteria set out in a classification table drawn up by the body mentioned in article L. 141-2 and approved by order of the Minister responsible for tourism. The classification table is revised at least every five years.
The publishers of tourist guides, directories and advertising indicators must respect these classifications when they refer to them. No tourism advertising document may contain any indication likely to create ambiguity in this respect.