When you next stay with us, there will be some changes you are going see, such as the enforcement of heightened and comprehensive cleanliness standards. The Protective program addresses five areas in our hotels:

Front Desk and Lobby:

• New protocols will minimize guest contact with personnel through a streamlined check-in and check-out process such as the use of Best Western’s Mobile Concierge platform.
• Social distancing measures will be implemented, wellness best practices signs will be prominently posted, and all lobby brochures, magazines and papers will be removed.
• Enhanced sanitization procedures will be in place at the front desk, in the lobby and across guest touch points throughout the hotel with disinfecting taking place regularly.
• Sanitizing stations or wipes will be available throughout hotels.

Guest Room and Housekeeping:

• Enhanced and thorough cleaning protocols will be implemented in guest rooms. If possible, guest rooms will not be entered for 24 to 72 hours after check-out, at which time the room, linens and all touch points, for example, faucets, door handles, light switches, thermostats, clocks and hangers will be cleaned with chemicals aimed at killing COVID-19.
• Unnecessary items will be removed from guest rooms, such as decorative pillows, bed scarves, paper notepads and pens.
• For guest and employee safety and well-being, daily housekeeping service will be by request.

Temporary Breakfast Offerings:

• While recognizing the importance of a quality breakfast, offerings have been adapted to prioritize your health and safety, including:
• Breakfast offerings that comply with local regulations, with breakfast rooms closed where required to avoid unnecessary guest congregation.
• Enhanced ‘Grab & Go’ offerings will be implemented in most hotels providing guests with pre-packaged food and beverage options.
• Hotels may opt to provide a “served” or pre-plated breakfast to minimize guest

Public Amenities:

• When allowed to open, public amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools and meeting rooms will be cleaned on closely monitored schedules with disinfecting chemicals. Each evening, these areas may also be sanitized with the use of electrostatic fogging, ozone generators or ultraviolet devices (once available).
• Hand sanitizer or wipes will be provided for guests and employees in all public areas. contact with food, beverages and surfaces, and cross contamination.  

Hotel Employees and Staff Requirements:

• Hotel employees will follow strict guidelines, including utilizing Personal Protective Equipment, frequent and stringent hand-washing protocols, and housekeepers/laundry staff will wear both gloves and a mask.
• Employee workstations will be cleaned and disinfected after every shift.
• Employees will be empowered to stay home if unwell, communicate their potential exposure to COVID-19 with management, and will be fully educated on how to maintain a safe and clean home.

OUR BREAKFAST OFFERINGS

Due to COVID-19, our breakfast offerings may be one of several options based on the circumstances and regulations where the hotel is located. These options include self-serve Enhanced Grab & Go or Limited Breakfast Offering, or hotel staff may provide table service for breakfast items, or pre-plate all breakfast items.

The Enhanced Grab & Go option includes:

• One whole piece of fruit
• One bottle of water or juice drink
• One pre-wrapped breakfast bar (i.e., granola, energy, etc.)
• One pre-wrapped breakfast bread or pastry (i.e., sweet roll, muffin, croissant or similar)

Included in the -prepackaged for self-service or served as a plated dish (rather than a buffet) options may inlcude these hot and healthy selections:

• A packaged or homemade breakfast sandwich, burrito or similar with egg, with or without a protein
• A hot cereal option including oatmeal, grits or cream of wheat
• Yogurt
• Choice of two dry cereals
• Packaged pastries, breakfast breads or muffins
• Two varieties of fruit, either portioned or fresh whole fruit 

We look forward to welcoming our valued guests to our hotel and providing a healthy, safe breakfast experience.