Brunei has about 40 hotels. Accommodation in and around the capital ranges from the super luxurious (the Empire Hotel & Country Club) to bog-standard youth hostels, with just a handful of international hotels of the mid-range three/four-star standard. Serviced apartments combining home comforts with hotel convenience are growing in popularity, following in the wake of global trends. Mid-range hotels can be found in major towns, including Kuala Belait, Seria and Bangar.