Building / Structure
- Shall have at least 20 bedrooms with modern facilities and offer food
- Shall be of solid construction, structurally safe and in good state of repair
- The building shall have bedrooms, dining facilities, bars, lounges, storage rooms, housekeeping, laundry, front desk and parking facilities
- One parking lot per guest bedroom
GUEST bedroom
- At least 2 windows that open directly to the external air
- Contain furniture and fittings of good quality, including:
- A bed with mattress that does not sag in the middle
- A wardrobe with hangers, shelves or drawers
- Dressing table with a mirror, dressing stool
- Fire−resistant curtains
- Bedside lamp whose switch can be operated from the bed
- Beds shall be made daily and bed linen changed at least every 3rd day and for each guest
- Guest shall be provided with keys to their bedrooms
- A drinking glass per person and a water flask
Bathroom and Sanitary Facilities
- A bath and/or shower, washbasin and toilet
- Hot and cold running water at all times
- At least one window opening directly to the external air
- Adequate supply of soap, toilet paper and towels
- Bathroom stool, shower curtain, sanitary disposable bin, air freshener
- Bathroom accessories such as mirror, soap tray, toilet brush, shower curtain, bath mat, bath room stool
- A door which can be locked or bolted
Dining Area or Restaurant
- Seating accommodation for at least 50 people
- Floor be of impervious material or fitted with wall to wall carpet
- Chairs for dining tables or stools for counters
- Table appointment of good quality, e.g. ashtray, table−cloths, cutlery, napkins
- Menu cards for each guest
- Crockery and glass ware of good quality
- Adequate artificial lighting shall be provided
Kitchen and Wash-Ups
- At least 2 sinks or dish−washing machines
- Adequate refrigerators
- Cooking equipment for boiling, roasting, grilling, steaming, e.t.c
- Wash hand basin with adequate supply of hot and cold running water, soap and hand towels
- Kitchen be kept free of insects, flies and rodents
- Adequate provision of ventilation
- Adequate artificial and natural lighting
Pantry or food Storage
- Stores be kept free of insects, flies and rodent
- Adequate cold−rooms or freezers
- A separate storage room for liquor
Lounge and Bar
- Adequate seating accommodation
- Stainless steel sink with cold and hot running water for washing glasses
- Counter freezers
- Upholstered chairs, armchairs, sofas, cocktail tables, bar stools and contents
- Adequate bar shelving
- Wall to wall carpet or floor be of impervious material
Public Convenience
- Toilets in separate compartments with sanitary disposable bins
- Adequate supply of toilet requisites e.g soaps, toilet paper, disinfectants, e.t.c.
- Windows, accessories such as mirrors, clothes hooks, ashtrays, e.t.c
- Entry into sanitary facilities should allow for emergency access
Service and Reception
- Reception area be of good decorative order
- Laundry services be provided for the hotel and guests
- Housekeeping be provided for keeping and servicing hotel facilities
- Maintenance department be within hotel premises
Management or Personnel
- The hotel shall be under the regular supervision of a person trained or experienced in hotel management
- At least 3 persons trained and capable of supervising the services provided
- Staff should obtain valid health certificates, renewable every 6 months
- Staff should be provided with uniforms
General
- Approved fire−fighting appliances
- Fire and emergency services be displayed
- Approved first−aid be provided
- Properly designed system for garbage disposal
- Proper First Aid−Kit shall be provided
