Methodology
One number for what you'll actually see
Every room RoomView maps receives a RoomView Score from 1 to 10. It rates one thing only: the quality of the view from that room's window.
Obstructed or limited
A wall, rooftop, mechanical equipment, or a neighboring building fills most of the window. Little sky, little depth.
Average to good
Open sightlines with some obstruction, or a clear but ordinary outlook. Plenty of light; not the reason you'd pick the hotel.
Excellent to best
Wide, open views of skyline, water, parks, or landmarks. A 10 is the best view that particular hotel offers.
Real examples
Same hotel. Same floor. Four different scores.
These rooms are all on the 20th floor of LondonHouse Chicago. Their scores come straight from the published RoomView data for that hotel.
10
7
4
3What goes into it
Scored room by room, not by room type
Each room is placed on its floor plan, its position and facing direction are recorded, and the view from that position is captured and assessed. The score reflects what fills the window: how open the sightline is, what is in it, and how much of it is blocked.
- Floor and elevation. Higher rooms often clear nearby rooftops, but not always.
- Facing direction. Two rooms on the same floor can look at a lake or at a wall.
- Obstructions. Neighboring buildings, parapets, and mechanical structures reduce the score.
- What's in view. Skyline, water, parks, and landmarks raise it.
The scoring model, marketed as RoomRank™, is proprietary and patent pending. Scores are relative to the hotel: a 10 is the best view available at that property.
What the score does not measure
- Room size, bed type, or décor
- Noise, elevator proximity, or service
- Price, or whether a view is "worth" a rate difference
- Weather or time of day
How to use it when you book
- Open the hotel's floor plans and note two or three room numbers with scores you're happy with.
- Use Find My Best Room to filter by score, floor, and direction.
- Add the room numbers to your reservation notes, or call the hotel. Most will honor a request when they can.
Questions about the score
Is the score about the room or the view?
The view. It does not rate bed size, decor, noise, or amenities, only what you see out of the window.
Can two rooms on the same floor have different scores?
Yes, and often do. Rooms a few doors apart can face different directions or different obstructions.
Is a 10 the same at every hotel?
A 10 means the best view available at that hotel. Comparing scores is most useful within one property, or between hotels in the same city.
Why does a room have a score but no image?
A room can have a published score while its view image is not yet available on the site. The score still applies.
Are scores subjective?
No. Scores come from RoomView's scoring model using measurable inputs such as floor, facing direction, and obstructions, not from star ratings or opinion.