Hotel Checklist Template
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Introduction
Looking to open a hotel? Want to run it efficiently and in compliance? Use this Free customizable hotel checklist template.
What's included
Save the full checklist and customize it later.
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- Basic Questions
- Is the front desk staffed 24 hours a day?
- Does the hotel offer non-smoking rooms?
- Does the hotel allow pets? What size?
- What is check in time? Check out time?
- What is the policy for late check in?
- What is the hotel's cancellation policy?
- How much is the room tax?
- What is the fee for local calls?
- Finding a Deal
- Ask if they offer discounts (corporate, AAA, senior)
- If lower advertised rate, ask for that rate.
- Shop for internet discounts and web-only rates.
- Travel agents can often get better deals.
- Ask for extended stay discount for long trips.
- Hotel Amenities
- Does the hotel have a restaurant or cafe?
- Is there a pool or other recreational facilities?
- Is there a playground or other children's facilities?
- Is there a phone in the room?
- Does the room have a private bath?
- Are there business facilities (fax, internet, copier)?
- Making Reservations
- Make reservations with a credit card in case you have problems.
- Travel insurance will protect you if trip cancelled.
- Read travel insurance policies carefully for exclusions.
- Check your confirmation for errors as soon as you receive it.
- Give someone your itinerary -- arrival, departure, hotel.
- Double check your reservations before leaving.
- Safety Tips
- Find out what the neighborhood is like.
- Research photos on the internet and in travel guides.
- Stay away from hotels with numbers on the keys.
- Ask for a room not on the first floor.
- Make sure there is a deadbolt on all exterior doors.
- Doors opening into interior hallways are safer.
- Check the fire escape route upon arrival.
- Use the hotel safe for valuables.
- Use the hotel main entrance after dark.
- Hang the "do not disturb" sign and leave TV on when gone.
- Accommodation Checklist
- Location
- Rooms
- Rates
- Taxes
- Reservations
- Confirmation
- Basic information
- Parking
- Amenities
- Accessibility
- What are the hotel's check-in and check-out times?
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Presented by:
Bianca Hendriks
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Who it's for
This Hotel Checklist Template is for teams that want consistent execution, less rework, and clear ownership.
- Standardize quality - run the same Hotel Checklist Template steps every time, regardless of who executes
- Save time - reuse a proven Hotel Checklist Template workflow instead of rebuilding processes from scratch
- Improve accountability - assign owners and see what's done vs. what's pending
- Onboard faster - use the Hotel Checklist Template checklist as the SOP and training guide
- Coordinate across roles - handoffs are clear and everyone works from the same source of truth
How to use it
How to use this Hotel Checklist Template:
- Start by saving it - save as a Template if you'll reuse it, or as a Checklist if it's a one-off project.
- Customize it once for your workflow - remove what doesn't apply and add your team-specific steps.
- Assign ownership and execute - set owners/due dates where needed and track completion as work happens.
- Reuse without rebuilding - when Hotel Checklist Template comes up again, start from your saved version and run it with clear ownership.
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