STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTELS
Posted by on Saturday, October 9, 2010
For purposes of accreditation, the following are the minimum requirements for the establishment, operation and maintenance of motels :
LOCATION The motel, except those already existing, shall be located along or close to the highways or major transportation routes. It shall have at least ten (10) units.
GARAGE The motel shall have an individual garage or a common parking space for the vehicle of its guests.
BEDROOM Each unit shall be provided with a fully air-conditioned bedroom, or at least, an electric fan, and shall be furnished with comfortable bed/s, clean pillows, linen and bedsheets.
TOILET AND BATHROOM The unit shall be provided with attached toilet and bathroom with cold and hot water, clean towels, tissue paper and soap.
TELEPHONE There shall be a telephone or call-bell in each unit.
STAFF AND SERVICE The motel staff shall be trained, experienced, courteous and efficient. They shall wear clean uniform while on duty.
MEDICAL SERVICES Medical services on an emergency basis shall be made available.
FIRE-FIGHTING FACILITIES Adequate fire-fighting facilities shall be provided for each separate unit/building, in accordance with the Fire Code of the Philippines.
LIGHTING Lighting arrangement and fixtures in all units shall be adequate.
HOUSEKEEPING Efficient housekeeping shall be maintained.
MAINTENANCE Efficient maintenance of the motel in all its sections (i.e. building ground, furniture, fixtures, public rooms, air-conditioning, etc.) shall be provided on a continuing basis.
OTHER FACILITIES The motel may, at its option, serve food and drinks exclusively to its guests, and install such other special facilities necessary for their business.
SIGNBOARD All motels shall keep and display in a conspicuous place outside the establishment a signboard showing clearly the name of the motel.
REGISTRY All motels shall keep a Motel Registry Book. All guests seeking accommodation in the establishment shall be required to register the following particulars in the Registry Book :
a. Full name
b. Address
c. Number, date and place of issue of Residence Certificate Class "A", or Driver's License or Passport
The motel management is required to maintain a separate logbook of the plate number of the vehicles or cars used by its customers or guests coming into or leaving the motels.
ENTRY IN THE MOTEL REGISTRY BOOK The date prescribed in the Registry Book shall be entered forthwith by the guests, or if unable to write, by the motel keeper or motel clerk.
MINORS TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN No motel shall accept for lodging or accommodation any person below 18 years of age unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
DEPARTURE OF GUESTS On the departure of the guests, the motel clerk shall record in the Registry Book the date and hour of their departure.
ROOM RATES In addition to daily rates, motels may likewise impose wash-up rates.
No guests who desires to be accommodated on a daily rate basis shall be refused.
The rental rates shall be posted prominently at the reception counter and/or at the door of each room.