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Arrival Service

  • Staff politely acknowledges the guest when appropriate and reasonably possible

  • Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments

  • Staff is polite and maintains a gracious tone and appropriate pace throughout the interaction

  • Staff readily smiles and maintains an engaging expression

  • Staff makes eye contact and keeps focus on the guest

  • Staff exhibits a genuine sense of interest and concern for the guest

  • Staff is thoughtful and intuitive, demonstrating anticipatory service when appropriate and helpful

  • Cross-departmental channels of communication among staff are consistent and complete

  • Staff performs the requirements of their department knowledgeably and proficiently. Staff can capably answer questions about the entire hotel or obtains effective and prompt assistance

  • Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known

  • Staff closes interactions with polite, appropriate remarks

  • All staff encountered are wearing clean and well-fitted uniforms

  • Staff’s appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene

  • Staff maintains alert posture and behaves professionally in view of the guest

  • Staff does not decline any request without offering appropriate alternatives

  • Guests are greeted curbside within 30 seconds of arriving

  • If hotel transportation service is utilized, the appearance and hospitality skills of the staff are professional and courteous

  • Luggage assistance is immediately offered curbside

  • The guest is escorted or directed to the appropriate registration area

  • Time from arriving at reception area until registration is complete does not exceed five minutes

  • Special requests or reservations made in connection to the hotel booking are confirmed during registration or upon entering guest room

  • All details of the reservation are accurate; departure date is confirmed during registration

  • The guest is offered an escort to their room

  • Luggage service is secure, seamless and does not require the guest to identify or prompt for luggage at any time once a hotel staff member has collected it

  • Staff automatically arranges luggage in a convenient manner, using a rack or dedicated storage space

  • Luggage arrives within 10 minutes of registration completion

  • Orientation to the hotel is helpful, consisting of relevant details and/or personalized information

  • Staff provides helpful information about the guest room that might otherwise be overlooked or confusing

  • If guest room is not ready beyond hotel's check-in time, staff makes thoughtful suggestions to ensure the guest's comfort while they wait, and an estimated wait time is made known and honored within 15 minutes

  • The service is handled without excessive delays or interruptions

Bar/Lounge Service

  • Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments

  • Staff is polite and maintains a gracious tone and appropriate pace throughout the interaction

  • Staff readily smiles and maintains an engaging expression

  • Staff makes eye contact and keeps focus on the guest

  • Staff exhibits a genuine sense of interest and concern for the guest and/or demonstrates anticipatory service when appropriate and helpful

  • It is not necessary to prompt staff, as they have anticipated all requirements and automatically provided or offered them

  • Server can helpfully discuss details of beverages and bar offerings and provide appropriate recommendations, if asked

  • Staff performs the requirements of their department knowledgeably and proficiently. Staff can capably answer questions about the entire hotel or obtains effective and prompt assistance

  • Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known

  • Staff closes interactions with polite, appropriate remarks

  • All staff encountered are wearing clean and well-fitted uniforms

  • Staff’s appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene

  • Staff maintains alert posture and behaves professionally in view of the guest

  • Staff is discreet and unintrusive throughout the experience, while remaining attentive

  • Staff does not decline any request without offering appropriate alternatives

  • Once the guest is seated, they are greeted within one minute

  • First drinks are served within five minutes of ordering at a table, or four minutes of ordering at the bar counter, unless otherwise advised by server

  • Follow-up rounds are discreetly offered within one minute of glass being empty

  • All items ordered are served accurately and server does not have to ask who ordered what

  • Wine by the glass service includes demonstration of the label and pouring at the table

  • Wine by the glass service includes an offer of a tasting sample

  • Mixed drinks/cocktails are dynamically interesting and/or photogenic

  • Beverages will be served in high quality glassware completely appropriate to the drink

  • Beverages are served at appropriate temperatures

  • Beverage pours/portions are appropriate

  • Mixed drinks and cocktails are correctly prepared and well-balanced

  • Staff attentively maintains tabletop/bar counter area

  • Beverage menu and check presenter are in pristine condition, free of any damage. Beverage menu is grammatically correct

  • Beverage menu includes an exceptional and interesting variety of top-quality liquors and beers. Wines by the glass are also listed

  • At least three well-chosen and diverse red wines, three white wines and one Champagne/sparkling wine are available by the glass

  • Menu includes an exceptional specialty offering

  • If provided, beverage menu features at least two high quality non-alcoholic beverage options

  • At least one fresh snack is offered with the drinks

  • If provided, snacks are of extremely high quality and distinctive in presentation

  • If snacks are served, napkins are provided

  • If provided, napkins are made of linen or cotton

  • All drinks are served on distinctive coasters

  • Serviceware is in excellent condition and completely clean and hygienic in appearance

  • The guest's seating area is clean and in excellent condition

  • The bar/lounge exhibits a well-organized and professional appearance; tables are uniformly set

  • Vacated spaces are cleared within three minutes at the bar counter or within five minutes at a table

  • The lounge environment is very comfortable, including appropriate temperature, and the air is fresh

  • The seating arrangement is completely comfortable and adequately distanced from service traffic and other guests

  • Music and/or entertainment are provided in a style appropriate to the bar/lounge setting; volume and sound quality are comfortable

  • Service stations, bar counter and back bar area are always neatly maintained and eye appealing

  • The bill is conveniently and discreetly presented and collected

  • The bill is accurate

Casino Service

  • Staff politely acknowledges the guest when appropriate and reasonably possible

  • Staff readily smiles and maintains an engaging expression

  • Staff makes eye contact and keeps focus on the guest

  • Staff exhibits a genuine sense of interest and concern for the guest

  • Staff performs the requirements of their department knowledgeably and proficiently. Staff can capably answer questions about the entire hotel or obtains effective and prompt assistance

  • Staff closes interactions with polite, appropriate remarks

  • All staff encountered are wearing clean and well-fitted uniforms

  • Staff’s appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene

  • Staff maintains alert posture and behaves professionally in view of the guest

  • When playing in the $1 slot area, the guest is approached for drink service within 20 minutes

  • After ordering, beverages are served in 10 minutes

  • The overall appearance of the casino floor is clean and well-maintained

  • The casino setting is distinctive in quality, interest and execution

  • The casino floor is easy to navigate, and the signage is clearly posted

  • When playing a table game, the guest is approached for drink service within 15 minutes

  • After ordering, beverages are served in 10 minutes

  • When playing a table game, staff provides assistance in a warm and hospitable manner

  • It is easy to redeem chips/vouchers or "cash out"

Departure Service

  • Telephone conversation is calm and clear

  • Staff politely acknowledges the guest when appropriate and reasonably possible

  • Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments

  • Staff is polite and maintains a gracious tone and appropriate pace throughout the interaction

  • Staff readily smiles and maintains an engaging expression

  • Staff makes eye contact and keeps focus on the guest

  • Staff exhibits a genuine sense of interest and concern for the guest

  • Staff is thoughtful and intuitive, demonstrating anticipatory service when appropriate and helpful

  • Staff performs the requirements of their department knowledgeably and proficiently. Staff can capably answer questions about the entire hotel or obtains effective and prompt assistance

  • Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known

  • Staff closes interactions with polite, appropriate remarks

  • All staff encountered are wearing clean and well-fitted uniforms

  • Staff’s appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene

  • Staff maintains alert posture and behaves professionally in view of the guest

  • If hotel transportation service is utilized, the appearance and hospitality skills of the staff are professional and courteous

  • Channels of communication among staff are consistent and complete - one does not have to fully repeat themselves and requests are conveyed to the appropriate staff

  • Staff does not decline any request without offering appropriate alternatives

  • Bellman arrives within eight minutes of departure assistance request; or within five minutes of pre-arranged luggage pick-up time

  • Time spent settling the folio does not exceed five minutes

  • Luggage service is secure, seamless and does not require the guest to identify or prompt for luggage at any time once a hotel staff member has collected it from the room

  • Staff accepting payment specifically thanks the guest and closes the interaction with a polite and appropriate remark

  • Staff proactively inquires about transportation needs

  • The guest is invited to review their folio, either digitally or printed, prior to processing

  • If a printed folio is provided, a folder or envelope is offered

  • If an emailed folio is requested, it is delivered within one hour

  • The final folio is accurate and easy to read

  • If applicable, posting/charge errors called to the attention of the staff are quickly and discreetly rectified with words of apology

  • There will be no unexpected charges posted to the folio; guests must have been advised in some obvious manner of all charges

  • The service is handled without excessive delays or interruptions

Digital Services

  • The hotel's website is notable in design and consistent with the property and/or brand

  • The hotel's website is intuitive and seamless to navigate

  • Content on the hotel website is current, free of errors and grammatically correct

  • An online hotel booking engine or mobile application is available

  • Booking engine is convenient and allows the guest to filter room results

  • Booking engine offers a rate and availability calendar

  • Rate types and inclusions are clearly and conveniently described during the online booking process

  • Online room descriptions are helpful, with accurate photos of the bedroom, bathroom and any living spaces included

  • It is possible to add special requests to the reservation before the booking is processed online

  • The deposit and cancellation policy is prominently explained before the booking is processed online

  • For online bookings, confirmation is immediate

  • Bookings made through the property website can be amended or cancelled online

  • Hotel booking details are accurately reflected in the email confirmation

  • All email communications are personalized

  • All email communications are professionally formatted and accurately reflect the property and/or brand

  • Staff is articulate and courteous when corresponding with the guest via email

  • General email inquiries are acknowledged within 24 hours

  • All text message communications are polite, professional and consistent with the property style

  • Text messages are answered within three minutes

  • When guest requests are made through digital technology, the functionality is intuitive and convenient

  • All service automation functions seamlessly and as expected

  • Non-digital alternatives are available for any service automation technologies provided

Fitness Facility

  • If present, staff in the fitness center is professional and courteous

  • Restrooms are conveniently located in or near the fitness center

  • If provided, the overall appearances of the locker room and/or restroom area are organized, clean and well-maintained

  • Equipment is exceptionally high quality, with modern, up-to-date models and technology

  • At least three different types of cardiovascular equipment are provided

  • At least three different types of floor exercise and/or recovery equipment are provided

  • A full set of free weights and at least one piece of strength-training or circuit-training equipment are available

  • Equipment is sufficient for the fitness facility capacity, and it is arranged in a convenient manner

  • The facility offers ample open floor space, allowing the guest sufficient room to themselves when using all equipment

  • All fitness equipment is clean and in excellent working order

  • The fitness room and all amenities are clean and in excellent condition

  • Appropriate cardiovascular equipment includes intuitive audiovisual functionality

  • Water is readily available within the fitness center

  • Fresh fruit and/or nutritionally focused snacks are available in or near the fitness area

  • Appropriately sized towels are conveniently available to all guests in the fitness area

  • Dampened chilled towels are offered in the fitness area

  • Towels are disposed of discreetly

  • Availability of personal training or fitness classes, whether virtual or in person, is made known

  • The facility provides a fresh and comfortable workout environment

  • Exceptional attention to the fitness facility design is evident. The style is in keeping with overall design of the property

Guest Room

  • Upon arrival, the room has an extremely fresh, comfortable atmosphere

  • A specific welcome gift or amenity is provided during the visit

  • If provided, the welcome amenity is of extremely high quality and distinctive in presentation

  • The guest room is well-soundproofed

  • Hotel collateral and any printed products, such as stationery, reading material, notepad paper or pens, are elegant or distinctive in a way that is notable

  • Hotel collateral and any printed products are in excellent condition

  • Hotel collateral is accurate and grammatically correct; if provided, magazines are current

  • The bed is clean and in excellent condition

  • The bed linens are of high quality and made of natural materials

  • The bed is exceptionally comfortable

  • The room promotes good sleep, including effective blackout functionality

  • The closets and shelves/drawers are generously spacious and very well lit

  • There are at least 10 hangers in the closet, convenient for all types of garments

  • Fresh flowers or live plants are provided by the hotel in the guest room

  • The bedroom offers a comfortable place to relax, such as when watching television or dining, separate from the bed and desk areas

  • The lighting in the bedroom is comfortable for the guest to complete all necessary daily tasks. The room has ample natural light during the day

  • The bedroom is exceptionally clean

  • The bedroom is extremely well-maintained

  • If available, the outdoor balcony/patio is exceptionally clean and in excellent condition

  • The room is supplied with a distinctive variety of amenities that enhance the guest experience

  • If provided, the technology is easy to use and navigate

  • Electronic outlets are located in convenient locations for the guest

  • If provided, clocks display the time of day within two minutes of the time confirmed by the global time clock and prior alarms are cleared

  • The architectural design style of the room is notable in interest or execution

  • The entire room is true to the thematic elements. There are no unintentional mismatching styles of furnishings or indication of remodeling that is not thorough or done in cycles

  • The grooming areas are generously spacious so that two persons could easily shower and dress in comfort

  • Basic amenities, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash/gel, lotion, hand soap and cotton products, are provided

  • Beyond basic amenities, the bathroom is supplied with at least two additional types of toiletry items

  • Bathroom amenities are exceptionally luxurious in quality and presentation

  • Robes, slippers and sufficient towels are automatically provided

  • Robes, slippers and bathroom linens are of extremely high quality

  • Robes, slippers and bathroom linens are all clean and in excellent condition

  • Strong water pressure and no vacillating water temperatures are present in showers; showers are easy to operate

  • Placement of bathroom amenities is convenient and careful

  • Placement of bathroom linens is convenient and careful

  • The lighting in the bathroom is sufficient for all intended tasks, such as grooming and makeup application

  • The bathroom is exceptionally clean

  • The bathroom is extremely well-maintained

  • The bathroom design and appointments, such as counters, floors and fixtures, are exceptionally noteworthy

  • The guest is exceptionally comfortable in this room

Guest Service

  • Telephone conversation is calm and clear

  • Staff politely acknowledges the guest when appropriate and reasonably possible

  • Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments

  • Staff is polite and maintains a gracious tone and appropriate pace throughout the interaction

  • Staff readily smiles and maintains an engaging expression

  • Staff makes eye contact and keeps focus on the guest

  • When appropriate, staff asks guiding questions to ascertain the guest's preferences

  • Staff exhibits a genuine sense of interest and concern for the guest and/or demonstrates anticipatory service when appropriate and helpful

  • Cross-departmental channels of communication among staff are consistent and complete

  • Staff performs the requirements of their department knowledgeably and proficiently. Staff can capably answer questions about the entire hotel or obtains effective and prompt assistance

  • Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known

  • Staff closes interactions with a polite, appropriate remark

  • Staff encountered are wearing clean and well-fitted uniforms

  • Staff’s appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene

  • Staff maintains alert posture and behaves professionally in view of the guest

  • Staff responds to or confirms in-house requests within two hours

  • Staff responds to or confirms pre-arrival requests within 24 hours

  • Staff exhibits local expertise by providing thorough detail and first-hand knowledge

  • When appropriate, staff effectively provides directions and transportation options

  • Property offers high quality and curated experiences, itineraries or activities

  • All non-digital collateral is professionally presented

  • Staff does not decline any request without offering appropriate alternatives

  • The service is handled without excessive delays or interruptions

Guest Service Request

  • Telephone conversation is calm and clear

  • Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments

  • Staff is polite and maintains a gracious tone and appropriate pace throughout the interaction

  • Staff readily smiles and maintains an engaging expression

  • Staff makes eye contact and keeps focus on the guest

  • Staff exhibits a genuine sense of interest and concern for the guest and/or demonstrates anticipatory service

  • Cross-departmental channels of communication among staff are consistent and complete

  • Staff performs the requirements of their department knowledgeably and proficiently. Staff can capably answer questions about the entire hotel or obtains effective and prompt assistance

  • Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known

  • All interactions are closed politely and appropriately

  • All staff encountered are wearing clean and well-fitted uniforms

  • Staff’s appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene

  • Staff maintains alert posture and behaves professionally in view of the guest

  • Staff does not decline any request without offering appropriate alternatives

  • Staff arrives to the room within 10 minutes unless advised otherwise

  • Requested items delivered to the room are elegantly presented

  • Two-hour pressing, same-day and express laundry/dry cleaning service are available on weekdays

  • Folded items are returned with luxurious presentation

  • Hanging items are neatly returned on high quality hangers, with non-slip inserts for trousers

  • The items provided are high quality and meet the guest's needs

  • The service is handled without excessive delays or interruptions

Hotel Dining

  • Staff politely acknowledges the guest when appropriate and reasonably possible

  • If waiting is required, an estimated wait time is quoted. The guest is seated no more than five minutes past the quoted time

  • If waiting is required, a comfortable waiting area is available

  • Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments

  • Staff is polite and maintains a gracious tone and appropriate pace throughout the interaction

  • Staff readily smiles and maintains an engaging expression

  • Staff makes eye contact and keeps focus on the guest

  • Staff exhibits a genuine sense of interest and concern for the guest and/or demonstrates anticipatory service when appropriate and helpful

  • Before taking the guest's order, staff inquires about dietary restrictions, preferences or allergies or proactively acknowledges these if previously made known

  • If dietary restrictions, preferences or allergies are made known and a dish modification is required, staff appropriately acknowledges these when serving the meal

  • It is not necessary to prompt staff, as they have anticipated all requirements and automatically provided or offered them

  • Channels of communication among staff are consistent and complete - one does not have to fully repeat themselves and requests are conveyed to the appropriate members of service/kitchen staff

  • Staff performs the requirements of their department knowledgeably and proficiently. Staff can capably answer questions about the entire hotel or obtains effective and prompt assistance

  • Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known

  • Interactions are closed with polite, appropriate remarks

  • All staff encountered are wearing clean and well-fitted uniforms

  • Staff’s appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene

  • Staff maintains alert posture and behaves professionally in view of the guest

  • Staff is discreet and unintrusive throughout the experience, while remaining attentive

  • Staff does not decline any request without offering appropriate alternatives

  • The guest is escorted to their table and provided with chair assistance

  • Once the guest is seated, the table is politely greeted within one minute

  • Refills or follow-up rounds are readily offered or provided within one minute of the guest's beverage being fully empty

  • If asked for menu recommendations, staff can provide helpful information

  • Staff can helpfully discuss details of menu items

  • Staff can helpfully discuss beverage offerings

  • After ordering, cold breakfasts are served within seven minutes and hot breakfasts within 10 minutes, unless advised otherwise by server

  • When applicable, the pace of the meal is consistent; the guest does not have to wait or wonder when the next step of service will occur

  • Menu and check presenter are in pristine condition, free of any damage. Menu is grammatically correct.

  • Menu and/or buffet includes at least two high quality health-conscious beverages

  • Menu and/or buffet offers a variety of nutritionally focused options; dietary restrictions are considered

  • Menu and/or buffet provides an exceptional variety, including concept-driven specialty dishes

  • Hot foods and beverages are hot when served; cold foods and beverages are chilled

  • Foods and beverages are fresh and use high quality ingredients

  • Foods are flavorful and well-seasoned/balanced

  • Portions are appropriate

  • Food presentation is precise and carefully plated

  • Cooking is done properly and as requested

  • All items ordered are served accurately and server does not have to ask who ordered what

  • Condiments are elegantly presented

  • If a buffet, the traffic flow is convenient. There are ample dishes and utensils for self-service

  • If a buffet, the appearance is exceptionally hygienic

  • If a buffet, the food is well-stocked, fresh and appetizing in overall appearance. There are not any dishes more than one-quarter empty and there are not any juice pitchers more than half empty

  • If a buffet, the presentation is exceptionally eye appealing and inviting

  • If a buffet, there is an a la minute option for individual preparation of egg dishes and/or other hot foods

  • If a buffet, all appropriate dishes are clearly and elegantly labeled

  • It is possible to receive a selection of specialty coffees and teas at any time

  • Coffee and tea service is presented in a refined manner

  • Table is in excellent condition and completely clean

  • Cloth napkins are used and are in excellent condition, clean and pressed

  • The guest's seating area is clean and in excellent condition

  • Serviceware is in excellent condition, completely clean and hygienic in appearance

  • Serviceware is of excellent quality and cohesive in appearance

  • All proper cutlery is provided

  • Removal of soiled dishes is convenient

  • The presentation of the bill is prompt

  • The bill is accurate

  • The dining room exhibits a well-organized and professional appearance; tables are uniformly set

  • Vacated tables are cleared within five minutes

  • The dining environment is comfortable, temperature is appropriate and if a sound system is used, the volume is appropriate

  • The seating and table arrangement are comfortable, including ample tabletop space

  • The service is handled without excessive delays or interruptions

Housekeeping Daily Service

  • The bathroom floor is thoroughly cleaned

  • All bathroom fixtures are thoroughly cleaned

  • Bathroom appointments such as mirrors, shelves, etc. are thoroughly cleaned

  • All used bathroom linens and robes are removed and neatly replaced unless the guest opts into an environmental preference program

  • All fresh bathroom linens are clean and in excellent condition

  • Toiletries and cosmetics are neatly arranged

  • High quality underliners are used for toiletries on vanity or counter surfaces, but not under items on narrow shelves

  • Small appliances provided by the hotel have their cords (i.e. hairdryer, iron, etc.) neatly coiled and appliances are tidily arranged in a convenient location

  • End sheets of toilet tissue are neatly pointed or similarly cared for

  • Bathroom amenities are sufficiently supplied to last until the next service. Any single-use amenity that is more than half depleted has a fresh product added

  • Debris is thoroughly removed from all areas of the bedroom floor

  • Any significant dust, debris or spillage on furniture surfaces is thoroughly cleaned

  • Following daily service, all bed linens are completely clean and in exceptional condition unless the guest opts into an environmental preference program

  • The bed is tightly and attractively remade with decorative elements replaced

  • If the guest opts into an environmental preference program, their requests are honored

  • Wastebaskets and ashtrays throughout the bedroom and bathroom are emptied/cleaned

  • Soiled in-room dining serviceware, trays or trolleys are removed from the room and not left in the corridor

  • If used, glassware, silver or china in the room is thoroughly cleaned

  • If provided complimentary, food and beverage amenities are freshened and/or replaced as necessary

  • If applicable, items consumed from the minibar are replaced at some point during the day

  • If ice had been provided in the ice bucket, ice bucket is drained and cleaned, or completely refreshed

  • Clothing left around the room is neatly folded or draped and left within immediate guest view

  • Shoes left out in the room are paired and neatly placed near where the guest had left them, out of high traffic areas

  • Personal guest belongings, other than clothing or toiletries, are not substantially disturbed and no guest belongings are missing

  • Personal guest belongings, other than clothing or toiletries, are handled in a noteworthy manner

  • Magazines and newspapers are neatly compiled and arranged

  • Hotel collateral such as service directories, in-room dining menus, corporate directories, etc. are neatly arranged

  • TVs are turned off or set to a dedicated welcome channel, furniture throughout the room is neatly straightened and closet and cupboard doors are closed

  • All window treatments are opened, if appropriate, have a symmetrical appearance and are uniform day-to-day

  • Depleted complimentary room amenities are replenished, such as notepads, pens and laundry kits

  • Burned out light bulbs or other malfunctioning equipment is replaced/repaired

  • The room has an extremely fresh, comfortable atmosphere when the guest returns

  • Daily service is provided in a timely, convenient and discreet manner so that the guest does not feel disturbed

  • If a room attendant, minibar attendant or technician is encountered, they are very polite and professional. Their appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene

  • Security precautions are taken when staff is servicing rooms

  • Guest room corridors are kept neat and organized during daily service

Housekeeping Evening Service

  • Evening service is provided automatically

  • Evening service is provided automatically or the guest is prominently invited to call to request service

  • Evening service is provided in a timely, convenient and discreet manner so that the guest does not feel disturbed

  • During evening service, an effort is made to set an appropriate atmosphere

  • During evening service, bedding is neatly prepared. If decorative items are removed, they are discreetly stored

  • During evening service, clothing left around the room is neatly folded or draped and left within immediate guest view

  • During evening service, shoes left out in the room are paired and neatly placed near where the guest had left them, out of high traffic areas

  • The bedroom is tidied, with significant debris removed from floors and furnishings; wastebaskets are emptied and reading materials are straightened

  • During evening service, the bathroom counter, sink, shower and tub are cleaned

  • Bedroom and bathroom amenities are sufficiently supplied to last until the next service

  • During evening service, toiletries and cosmetics are neatly arranged

  • High quality underliners are used for toiletries on vanity or counter surfaces, but not under items on narrow shelves

  • During evening service, used bathroom linens are removed and neatly replaced, unless the guest chooses to participate in an environmental preference program

  • All fresh bathroom linens are clean and in excellent condition

  • If the guest opts into an environmental preference program, their requests are honored

  • If a housekeeping evening service attendant is encountered, they are very polite and professional. Their appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene

In Room Dining

  • Telephone conversation is calm and clear

  • Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments

  • Staff is polite and maintains a gracious tone and appropriate pace throughout the interaction

  • Staff readily smiles and maintains an engaging expression

  • Staff makes eye contact and keeps focus on the guest

  • Staff exhibits a genuine sense of interest and concern for the guest and/or demonstrates anticipatory service when appropriate and helpful

  • Ordertaker inquires about dietary restrictions, preferences or allergies or proactively acknowledges these if previously made known

  • If dietary restrictions, preferences or allergies are made known and a dish modification is required, staff appropriately acknowledges these when serving the meal

  • It is not necessary to prompt staff, as they have anticipated all requirements and automatically provided or offered them

  • Cross-departmental channels of communication among staff are consistent and complete

  • Staff performs the requirements of their department knowledgeably and proficiently. Staff can capably answer questions about the entire hotel or obtains effective and prompt assistance

  • Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known

  • Staff closes interactions with polite, appropriate remarks

  • All staff encountered are wearing clean and well-fitted uniforms

  • Staff’s appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene

  • Staff maintains alert posture and behaves professionally in view of the guest

  • Staff does not decline any request without offering appropriate alternatives

  • Menu includes at least two high quality health-conscious beverages

  • Menu offers a variety of nutritionally focused options; dietary restrictions are considered

  • Menu provides an exceptional variety, including concept-driven specialty dishes

  • Ordertaker can helpfully discuss details of foods and beverages

  • Estimated delivery time is quoted and order is received within five minutes of that time, not earlier or later

  • Lunch and dinner are served within 40 minutes; breakfast is served within 30 minutes

  • Staff conveniently sets the table so the meal is ready to begin; all serviceware is neatly arranged

  • If in-room service is provided, beverages are opened and poured in the room

  • If in-room service is provided, wine by the glass is presented in a bottle and poured in the room

  • If in-room service is provided, chair(s) is brought to the table and the seating arrangement is fully comfortable

  • Food presentation is precise and carefully plated

  • Hot foods and beverages are hot when served; frozen items are firm at the time of consumption

  • Foods and beverages are fresh and use high quality ingredients

  • Foods are flavorful and well-seasoned/balanced

  • Portions are appropriate

  • Cooking is executed properly and as requested

  • All ordered items are accurately served

  • Condiments are elegantly presented

  • It is possible to receive a selection of specialty coffees and teas at any time

  • Coffee and tea service is presented in a refined manner

  • Tray or in-room dining cart is in excellent condition and completely clean

  • Cloth napkins, tablecloths and liners used are in excellent condition, clean and pressed

  • Serviceware is in excellent condition, completely clean and hygienic in appearance

  • Serviceware is of excellent quality and cohesive in appearance

  • All proper cutlery is provided

  • Removal of soiled dishes occurs within 12 minutes or within five minutes of the pre-arranged time

  • When collecting the dishes, staff returns the room to its original appearance

  • The service is handled without excessive delays or interruptions

Pool/Beach Service

  • Staff politely acknowledges the guest when appropriate and reasonably possible

  • Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments

  • Staff is polite and maintains a gracious tone and appropriate pace throughout the interaction

  • Staff readily smiles and maintains an engaging expression

  • Staff makes eye contact and keeps focus on the guest

  • Staff exhibits a genuine sense of interest and concern for the guest

  • It is not necessary to prompt staff, as they have anticipated all requirements and automatically provided or offered them

  • Staff performs the requirements of their department knowledgeably and proficiently. Staff can capably answer questions about the entire hotel or obtains effective and prompt assistance

  • Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known

  • Staff closes interactions with polite, appropriate remarks

  • All staff encountered are wearing clean and well-fitted uniforms

  • Staff’s appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene

  • Staff maintains alert posture and behaves professionally in view of the guest

  • Staff does not decline any request without offering appropriate alternatives

  • The arriving guest is escorted to a chair, and set-up assistance is provided or offered

  • Once the guest is seated, water is proactively provided or offered within five minutes

  • During a 90-minute period in warm conditions, some sort of complimentary refreshment is proactively passed by staff

  • It is possible to conveniently obtain drinks and snacks by signaling the attention of a staff member.

  • Drinks are delivered within 10 minutes

  • The pool area provides adequate sun protection measures, including shade options and sun protection products

  • Staff automatically offers at least two towels to each guest

  • Soiled towels are stored discreetly

  • The pool deck/beach exhibits a well-organized and professional appearance; vacated loungers and used serviceware are swiftly cleared

  • All chairs, tables, pads, towels and umbrellas are clean and in excellent condition

  • All chairs, tables, pads, towels and umbrellas are of exceptional quality

  • All conditions around the pool and beach area are clean and completely hygienic

  • The guest is completely comfortable. There is adequate space and privacy. If children or groups of guests are present, it is possible to select chairs isolated from others

  • The pool setting is distinctive and promotes a sense of place

  • Restrooms are located within the pool/beach area

  • If provided, restrooms are well-stocked, clean and well-maintained

  • Poolside menu is available and offers an exceptional variety of food and beverages, including specialty items

  • Poolside menu offers a variety of nutritionally focused options; dietary restrictions are considered

  • If available, poolside menu, check presenter and all service items are clean and in good condition. Menu is grammatically correct

  • Food and beverages have a distinctive presentation

  • All ordered items are fresh, flavorful and properly prepared

  • All ordered items are accurately served

  • The bill is accurate

  • The service is handled without excessive delays or interruptions

Public Areas

  • Telephone conversations are calm and clear

  • The guest is always asked permission before being placed on hold

  • No telephone hold is longer than 30 seconds without offering a call-back

  • Staff politely acknowledges the guest when appropriate and reasonably possible

  • Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments

  • Staff is polite and maintains a gracious tone and appropriate pace throughout the interaction

  • Staff readily smiles and maintains an engaging expression

  • Staff makes eye contact and keeps focus on the guest

  • Staff exhibits a genuine sense of interest and concern for the guest and/or demonstrates anticipatory service when appropriate and helpful

  • Cross-departmental channels of communication among staff are consistent and complete

  • Staff maintains alert posture and behaves professionally in view of the guest

  • Staff can capably answer questions about the entire hotel or obtains effective and prompt assistance

  • Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known

  • Staff closes interactions with a polite, appropriate remark

  • All staff encountered are wearing clean and well-fitted uniforms

  • Staff’s appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene

  • Staff does not decline any request without offering appropriate alternatives

  • If any negative issues encountered during the stay are called to the attention of staff, these are quickly and discreetly rectified with words of apology

  • All services are handled without excessive delays

  • Large groups or meetings are handled in a way that does not interfere with the guest's visit or make them uncomfortable at any point

  • Staff uniforms are exceptional in design and style

  • The architectural and interior design style of the public areas is notable in quality, interest or execution. There are no signs of remodeling done in cycles

  • When present, exterior landscaping and grounds are notable in their design, interest and/or execution

  • The guest is comfortable when moving around the hotel or sitting in the lobby. There is sufficient privacy, space and comfortable seating

  • If available, wireless Internet service provided in the public areas is strong and reliable

  • The interior public areas are clean and in excellent condition

  • The exterior public areas are clean and in excellent condition

  • If hotel transportation is used, vehicles are clean and in excellent condition

  • The hotel allows guests the ability to seamlessly continue health-conscious lifestyles during their stay, if desired

  • There is a strong sense of security throughout the property

Reservation & Pre-Arrival

  • Telephone conversation is calm and clear

  • The guest is always asked permission before being placed on hold

  • No telephone hold is longer than 30 seconds without offering a call-back

  • Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments

  • Staff is polite and maintains a gracious tone and appropriate pace throughout the interaction

  • Staff exhibits a genuine sense of interest and concern for the guest

  • Staff leads the conversation and is thoughtful and intuitive, demonstrating anticipatory service when appropriate and helpful

  • Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known

  • Staff closes interactions with polite, appropriate remarks

  • Staff can readily describe the various physical elements in the guest room

  • Staff can describe hotel facilities and procedures with clarity

  • Staff can effectively provide directions and/or transportation options and their associated costs

  • At some point prior to the guest's stay, they are offered assistance with hotel services such as transportation service, dinner or spa reservations

  • When making a booking, staff provides a choice of room types and rates

  • When making a booking, staff clearly explains deposit and cancellation policies and any penalty charges, if a method of payment is secured

  • When making a booking, details of the booking are repeated for confirmation

  • When making a booking, a confirmation number is offered

  • Hotel booking confirmation is received within two hours of the call

  • Cross-departmental channels of communication among staff are consistent and complete

  • The service is handled without excessive delays or interruptions

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