Best Practices Checklist and Recommendations for Reopening a Hotel after a Temporary Closure

GUEST ROOM CLEAN AFTER DEPARTURE

• Disinfect all hard surfacesfrequently touched by guests(desks, lamps,coffee maker,television, radio,remote).

• Replace all paper products after each guest stay.

• Thoroughly disinfect waste baskets and recycle bins.

• Remove and replace all terry and linen (not necessary if bedding has not been used).

• Remove any extra blankets and pillows but continue to offer upon request.

• Disinfect guest room sheer and drapery rods.

HOTEL LOBBY(recommend every 4-6 hours)

• Disinfect Floor, trash cans.

• Disinfect elevator buttons & cars

• Disinfect aisle door handle

• Disinfect public area phones

• Disinfect public toilets

HOTELS FLOORS AND PUBLIC CORRIDORS(recommend every 2 hours)

• Disinfect Floor, trash cans

• Disinfect elevator buttons & cars

• Disinfect guest room and corridor aisle door handles

• Thoroughly clean all public area phones

SUPPLEMENTAL FACILITIES(Pools, Exercise room, Business Center, etc.)

• Disinfect floor, trash cans, keyboards, gym equipment, computers and all other fixtures guests maycontact

• Clean tables, and pool chairs with applicable disinfectants

• Remove or empty your water cooler and consider providing individual bottled water.

• Remove items which may be shared by guests such earphones, exercise bands, and mats

• Frequently disinfect phones and toilets, plus furniture and fixtures which guests may have touched