Hotel maintenance arrangements are typically done on a contract basis since the work requires some specialization. All staff therefore should be trained in order to observe faults in the premises and determine the right person or body to report to. Maintenance work is divided into a number of groups as per the departmental organization. Daily or General Maintenance body rectifies breakdown and reports from heads of departments. Requisition list is then to be sent early in the day to the maintenance staff in order to facilitate maintenance work organization. Assistance housekeepers in a hotel check the vacated rooms and make note of damaged items for maintenance. The accommodation managers and their staff play a big role in discovering maintenance jobs. The accommodation manager ought to draw relevant procedures to be used by the staff in case of emergencies. In regards to planned preventative maintenance, staffs in this department service the equipment and plant on a daily basis. Periodic maintenance is normally carried out by the staff under the Accommodation manager. These staffs are carefully instructed to conduct the maintenance procedures carefully.
There are several factors that could affect the heating and ventilation requirements that ensure comfort in a large hotel. Roofing material: great movement of heat between the layers can damage the roof and the furniture and may cause cracks, it is therefore important to consider using the right material for roofing. Additionally, the hotel surrounding is of essence and issues arising from improper ventilation could arise if proper roofing material is not used. Dampness may result and cause deterioration of the wood which could support growth of fungus which is harmful.
Normally, external maintenance is carried out in summer as it is conducted by a general survey of the building. Faulty damp-roof course should be replaced with the removal of broken parts through insertion of a new course. Renovation, redecoration an internal maintenance entails processes of bringing furniture, surfaces and furnishing to a new outlook. The accommodation manager spear heads the inspection by drawing procedures required. Planned preventive maintenance is carried out to prevent a breakdown while servicing of equipment and plant are carried out daily. In addition all damaged and faulty equipment should be replaced with new and effective ones.
Normally in any hotel, proper furniture that withstand terrific amount of tear and wear should be used. Basically furniture in hotels should include tables, wardrobes, seating and beds and mattresses. For the standard room, comfortable beds of sizes 150 * 200 cm and 135 * 200 cm for a double bed and 80 * 192 cm for a single bed should be used. Wardrobes of measurements 480 mm length are appropriate, a dressing table and a chest of drawers that suits the occupant. On the other hand the superior room should have furniture and fittings of higher quality as compared to the standard room. Precisely, drawers ought to be lined or purchased with interiors that are washable to facilitate cleaning. A comfortable bed of about 500 mm length and 250 mm width from the flow is appropriate.
I checked in two hotels in town and inspected them carefully. From my findings, I can conclude that each hotel is specially managed and inspected by its set team. Similarly, issues in waste management arise where the hotels’ teams appear to be reluctant. Waste disposal is poorly done and should be corrected. On the other hand their hospitality is commendable and up to standard.
