Bedside Table Provided
1. A bedside table, shelf, or cabinet must be provided for each bed.
2. If two beds are adjacent, a bedside table, shelf or cabinet that is provided between the two beds meets this requirement.
3. Tables and shelves must be at least 20 cm X 30 cm or 600 cm sq (8” X 12” or 96 sq inches).
4. Shelves incorporated into the headboard must be at least 20 cm (8”) deep.
5. In rooms with a bunk bed, the upper bunk is exempt from the requirement to provide a bedside table.
Point loss: 6
1. If any of the above criteria are not met, there is a 6–point loss per room.
Recommendation: That any part of the bedside table is measureable at minimum of 20cm (8”) deep and 30cm (12”) long.
Chair or Seating Provided
1. A minimum of one chair or seating position with a back must be provided in rooms with only one bed smaller than 135 cm X 190 cm (53” X 74”).
2. Two chairs or two seating positions (one must have a back) must be to be provided in all other rooms.
3. Seating may be in another area within the room or in another room in the case of suites.
4. If the only seating in the room is a stool, bench, or other backless type seating, this requirement is not satisfied.
Point loss: 6
1. If any of the above criteria are not met, there is a 6–point loss per room.
Clock (Time Display)
1. Each guest room must be provided with a clock (time display).
2. Time displayed on the TV, radio, telephone or other electronic device is acceptable.
3. The time display must be self illuminated and visible while the room is occupied by the guest.
4. If the room has an energy saving system, it is acceptable for the guest to need to insert the energy card for the time to be visible.
5. Time keeping must not be affected by an energy saving system, i.e. time keeping must be maintained even if the energy card is removed.
6. It is not acceptable if the guest has to turn any device or light on or off to view the clock.
Point loss: 24
1. If any of the above criteria are not met, there is a 24–point loss per room.
Recommendation: The hotel should provide a battery backup clock radio.