HotelCode
REPUBLICOFTHEPHILIPPINES
DepartmentofTourism
Manila
RULESANDREGULATIONSTOGOVERNTHEACCREDITATIONOFHOTELS,TOURISTINNS,APARTELS,RESORTS,
PENSIONHOUSESANDOTHERACCOMMODATIONESTABLISHMENTS
PURSUANTTOTHEPROVISIONSOFEXECUTIVEORDERNO.120INRELATIONTOREPUBLICACTNO.7160
OTHERWISEKNOWNASTHELOCALGOVERNMENTCODEOF1991ONTHEDEVOLUTIONOFDOT'S
REGULATORYFUNCTIONOVERTOURISTESTABLISHMENTS,THEACCREDITATIONOFACCOMMODATION
ESTABLISHMENTSAREHEREBYPROMULGATED.
CHAPTER1
DEFINITONOFTERMS
[Link],thefollowingshallmean:
[Link],edificeorpremisesoracompletelyindependentpartthereof,whichisusefortheregular
reception,accommodationorlodgingoftravelersandtouristsandtheprovisionofservicesincidentalthereto
forafee.
[Link],healthful
relaxationandrest,offeringfood,sleepingaccommodationandrecreationalfacilitiestothepublicforafeeor
remuneration.
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ofaneconomyhotel.
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regularlyleasedtotouristsandtravelersfordwellingonamoreorlesslongtermbasisandofferingbasic
servicestoitstenants,similartohotels.
[Link],touristguesthouseortouristlodging
houseemployingnonprofessionaldomestichelpersregularlycateringtotouristsandtravelers,containing
severalindependentlettablerooms,providingcommonfacilitiessuchastoilets,bathrooms/showers,living
anddiningroomsand/orkitchenandwhereacombinationofboardandlodgingmaybeprovided.
[Link],primarilylocatedalongthehighwaywith
individualorcommonparkingspaceatwhichmotoristsmayobtainlodgingand,insomeinstances,meals.
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havingcompliedwithitsminimumstandardscomfortandconvenienceofthetourists.
CHAPTERII
CLASSIFICATIONOFANDSTANDARDREQUIREMENTSFORHOTELS
[Link],hotelsareherebyclassifiedintothefollowing
categories,namely:
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establishment,operationandmaintenanceofaDeLuxeClassHotel:
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[Link],architecturalfeaturesandgeneralconstructionofthebuildingshallhavethedistinctivequalities
ofaluxuryhotel.
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*Size
Allsingleanddoubleroomsshallhaveafloorareaofnotlessthantwentyfive(25)squaremeters,inclusiveof
bathrooms.
*Suite
Thereshallbeonesuiteperthirtyguestrooms.
*Bathrooms
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hotelwith24hourserviceofhotandcoldrunningwater;
[Link];
[Link].
*Telephone
Thereshallbeatelephoneineachguestroomandanextensionlineinthebathroomofeachsuite.
*Radio/Television
Thereshallbearadioatelevisionandrelayedorpipedinmusicineachguestroom.
*ColdDrinkingWater
Thereshallbeacolddrinkingwaterandglassesineachbedroom.
*Refrigerator/MiniBar
Thereshallbeasmallrefrigeratorandawellstockedbarineachguestroom.
*RoomService
Thereshallbea24hourroomservice(includingprovisionsforsnacksandlightrefreshments)
*FurnishingsandLighting
[Link];floorsshallhave
superiorqualitywalltowallcarpeting;wallsshallbewellfurnishedwithwelltailoreddraperiesofrich
materials;
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aswellasfunctionalexcellence.
*InformationMaterials
Roomtariffsshallbeprominentlydisplayedineachbedroomplusprominentnoticesforservicesofferedbythe
hotel,includingfoodandbeverageoutletsandhoursofoperation,fireexitguidelinesandhouserulesfor
guests.
[Link]/Reception
Thereshallbereception,informationcounterandguestrelationsofficeproviding24hourserviceand
attendedbyhighlyqualified,trainedandexperiencedstaff.
*Lounge
Thereshallbeawellappointedloungewithseatingfacilities,thesizeofwhichiscommensuratewiththesize
ofhotel.
*PorterService
Thereshallbea24hourporterservice.
*ForeignExchangeCounter
Thereshallbeadulylicensedandauthorizedforeignexchangecounter.
*MailingFacilities
Mailingfacilitiesincludingsaleofstampsandenvelopesshallbeavailableinthepremises.
*LongDistance/OverseasCalls
Longdistanceandoverseastelephonecallsshallbemadeavailableintheestablishment.
*ReceptionAmenities
Thereshallbealeftluggageroomandsafetydepositboxesintheestablishment.
*TelexandFacsimile
Thereshallbetelextransceiverandfacsimilefacilitiesintheestablishment.
[Link]
Housekeepingshallbeofthehighestpossiblestandard.
*Linen
Thereshallbeplentifulsupplyoflinens,blankets,towels,etc.,whichshallbeofthehighestqualityandshallbe
[Link],blanketsandtowelsshallbechangeddaily.
*Laundry/DryCleaningService
Laundryanddrycleaningservicesshallbeavailableintheestablishment.
*Carpeting
Allpublicandprivateroomsshallhavesuperiorqualitycarpetingwhichshallbewellkeptatalltimes.
[Link]
*DiningRoom
Thereshallbeacoffeeshopandatleastonespecialtydiningroomwhicharewellequipped,wellfurnished
andwellmaintained,servinghighqualitycuisineandprovidingentertainment.
*Bar
Whereverpermissiblebylaw,thereshallbeanelegantandwellstockedbarwithanatmosphereofcomfort
andluxury.
*Kitchen
[Link],pantryandcoldstorageshallbeprofessionallydesignedtoensureefficiencyofoperationand
shallbewellequipped,wellmaintained,cleanandhygienic.
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ventilation.
*Crockery
[Link],
[Link];
[Link],[Link]
polishedatalltimes.
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*SwimmingPool
Thereshallbeawelldesignedandproperlyequippedswimmingpool.
*Tennis/Golf/Squash/GymFacilities
Thereshallbeatleastonerecreationalfacilityoratieupwithonewithinthevicinityofthehotel.
[Link]
Liveentertainmentshallbeprovided.
[Link]
*Maintenance
Maintenanceofallsectionsofthehotel(i.e.,building,furniture,fixtures,[Link].
*Airconditioning
Thereshallbecentralizedairconditioningfortheentirebuilding(exceptintheareaswhichareataminimum
of3,000feetabovesealevel.
*Ventilation
Thereshallbeatechnologicallyadvanced,efficientandadequateventilationinallareasofthehotel.
*Lighting
Thereshallbeadequatelightinginallpublicandprivaterooms.
*EmergencyPower
Thereshallbeahighpoweredgeneratorcapableofprovidingsufficientlightingforalltheguestrooms,
hallways,publicareas/rooms,andoperatingelevators,foodrefrigerationandwaterservices.
*FirePreventionFacilities
ThefirepreventionfacilitiesshallconformwiththerequirementsoftheFireCodeofthePhilippines.
[Link]
*OutdoorArea
Thehotelshallhaveacommonoutdoorareaforguests(e.g.,:aroofgardenoraspaciouscommonterrace.
*Parking/Valet
Thereshallbeanadequateparkingspaceandvaletservice.
*Function/ConferenceFacilities
Thereshallbeoneormoreofeachofthefollowing:conferenceroom,banquethall(withacapacityofnotless
than200peopleseatedandprivatediningroom.
*Shops
Thereshallbebarbershop,DOTaccreditedtravelagency/tourcounter,beautyparlor,sundriesshop.
*Security
Adequatesecurityona24hourbasisshallbeprovidedinallentrancesandexitsofthehotelpremises.
*MedicalService
Amedicalclinictoserviceguestsandemployeesshallhavearegisterednurseona24hourbasisandadoctor
oncall.
[Link]
[Link],highlytrained,experienced,efficientandcourteousstaffshallbeemployed;
[Link].
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BusinessCenter,limousineserviceandairporttransfersshallbeprovided.
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establishment,operationandmaintenanceofafirstclasshotel:
Location
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standard;
[Link],architecturalfeaturesandgeneralconstructionofthebuildingshallhavethedistinctive
qualitiesofafirstclasshotel.
BedroomFacilitiesandFurnishings
*Size
Allsingleanddoubleroomsshallhaveafloorareaofnotlessthantwentyfive(25squaremeters,inclusiveof
bathrooms.
*Suite
Thereshallbeone(1suiteperforty(40guestrooms.
*Bathrooms
[Link]
classhotelwitha24hourserviceofhotandcoldrunningwater;
[Link]/bathtubs;
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workmanship.
*Telephone
Thereshallbeatelephoneineachguestroom.
*Radio/Television
Thereshallbearadio,televisionandrelayedpipedinmusicineachguestroom.
*ColdDrinkingWater
Thereshallbecolddrinkingwaterandglassesineachbedroom.
*RoomService
Thereshallbea24hourroomservice(includingprovisionsforsnacksandlightrefreshments.
*FurnishingandLighting
[Link];floorsshallhave
walltowallcarpeting;oriftheflooringisofhighquality(marble,mosaic,etc.,carpetsshallbeprovidedand
shallbeofasizeproportionatetothesizeoftheroom;wallsshallbewellfurnishedwithwelltailored
draperiesofveryhighqualitymaterial;
[Link]
excellence.
*InformationMaterials
Roomtariffsshallbeprominentlydisplayedineachbedroomplusprominentnoticesforservicesofferedbythe
hotel,includingfoodandbeverageoutletsandhourofoperation,fireexitguidelinesandhouserulesfor
guests.
FrontOffice/Reception
Thereshallbeareceptionandinformationcounterproviding24hourserviceandstaffedbytrainedand
experiencedpersonnel.
*Lounge
Thereshallbealobbyandwellappointedloungewithseatingfacilities,thesizeofwhichiscommensuratewith
thesizeofthehotel.
*PorterService
Thereshallbea24hourporterservice.
*ForeignExchangeCounter
Thereshallbeadulylicensedandauthorizedforeignexchangecounter.
*MailingFacilities
Mailingfacilitiesincludingsaleofstampsandenvelopesshallbeavailableinthepremises.
*LongDistance/OverseasCalls
Longdistanceandoverseastelephonecallsshallbemadeavailableintheestablishment.
*ReceptionAmenities
Thereshallbealeftluggageroomandsafetydepositboxesintheestablishment.
*TelexandFacsimile
Thereshallbeavailabletelextransceiverandfacsimilefacilitiesintheestablishment.
[Link].
*Linen
Thereshallbeagoodsupplyoflinens,blankets,andtowelsshallbechangeddaily.
*Laundry/DryCleaningServices
Laundryanddrycleaningshallbeavailableintheestablishment.
*Carpeting
Allpublicandprivateroomsshallhavehighqualitycarpetingwhichshouldbewellkeptatalltimes.
[Link]
*DiningRoom
Thereshallbeacoffeeshopandatleastonespecialtydiningroomwhicharewellequipped,wellfurnished
andwellmaintained,servinggoodqualitycuisineandprovidingentertainment.
*Bar
Whereverpermissiblebylaw,thereshallbeanelegantandwellstockedbarwithanatmosphereof
comfort.
*Kitchen
[Link],pantryandcoldstorageshallbeprofessionallydesignedtoensureefficiencyofoperationand
shallbewellequipped,wellmaintained,cleanandtiledwallsandadequatelightandventilation.
[Link]
ventilation.
*Crockery
[Link];
[Link];
[Link],[Link]
polishedatalltimes.
[Link]
*SwimmingPool
Therewillbeawelldesignedandproperlyequippedswimmingpool.
*Tennis/Golf/Squash/Gym/Facilities
Thereshallbeonerecreationalareafacilityoratieupwithonewithinthevicinityofthehotel.
[Link]
Liveentertainmentshallbeprovided.
[Link]
*Maintenance
Maintenanceofallsectionsofthehotel([Link],furniture,fixtures,[Link].
*Airconditioning
Allprivateandpublicroomsshallbeairconditioned(exceptinareaswhichareataminimumof3,000feet
abovesealevel.
*Ventilation
Thereshallbetechnologicallyadvanced,efficientandadequateventilationinallareasofthehotel.
*Lighting
Thereshallbeadequatelightinginallpublicandprivaterooms.
*EmergencyPower
Thereshallbeahighpoweredgeneratorcapableofprovidingsufficientlightingforallguestrooms,hallways,
publicareas/rooms,andoperatingelevators,foodrefrigerationandwaterservices.
*FirePreventionFacilities
ThefirepreventionfacilitiesshallconformwiththerequirementsoftheFireCodeofthePhilippines.
[Link]
*Parking/Valet
Thereshallbeanadequateparkingspaceandvaletservice.
*Function/ConferenceFacilities
Thereshallbespecialroomsforconference/banquetpurposes.
*Shops
ThereshallbeaDOTaccreditedtravelagency/tourcounter,barbershop,beautyparlorsundriesshop.
*ColdDrinkingWater
Thereshallbecolddrinkingwaterandglassesineachbedroom.
*RoomService
Roomserviceshallbeprovidedatselectedhours.
*FurnishingandLighting
[Link];floorsshallhavegoodqualitycarpets;
wallsshallwellfinishedanddrapesshallbewelltailoredandofgoodmaterial;
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satisfactionfunctionally.
*InformationMaterials
Roomstariffsshallbeprominentlydisplayedineachbedroomplusprominentnoticesforservicesofferedby
thehotelincludingfoodandbeverageoutletsandhoursofoperation,fireexitguidelinesandhouserulesfor
guests.
[Link]/Reception
Thereshallbereception/informationcounterprovidinga24hourserviceandattendedbyqualifiedand
experiencedstaff.
*Lounge
Thereshallbeawellappointedloungethesizeofwhichshallbecommensuratewiththesizeofthehotel.
*PorterService
Porterserviceshallbeprovideduponrequest.
*ForeignExchangeCounter
Thereshallbeadulylicensedandauthorizedforeignexchangecounter.
*MailingFacilities
Mailingfacilitiesincludingsaleofstampsandenvelopesshallbeavailableinthepremises.
*LongDistance/OverseasCalls
Longdistance/overseascallsshallbemadeavailableuponrequest.
*ReceptionAmenities
Thereshallbealeftluggageroomandsafetydepositboxes.
*TelexFacilities
Telexfacilitiesshallbeoptional.
[Link]
Housekeepingshallbeofgoodstandard.
*Linen
Thereshallbeadequatesupplyoflinen,blanket,towels,[Link],
blanketsandtowelsshallbechangeddaily.
*Laundry/DryCleaningService
Laundryanddrycleaningservicesshallbeavailablebyarrangement.
*Carpeting
Thereshallbecarpetsinallbedroomsandthefloorsofpublicroomsshouldbeproperlycoveredunlessthe
flooringisofveryhighstandard.
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*DiningRoom
Thereshallbeatleastonediningroomfacilitywhichiswellequippedandwellmaintainedandservinggood
qualitycuisineandprovidingentertainment.
*Bar
Wheneverpermissiblebylaw,thereshallbeabar.
*Kitchen
[Link],pantryandcoldstorageshallbeprofessionallydesignedtoensureefficiencyofoperationand
shallbewellequipped,wellmaintained,cleanandhygienic;
[Link].
*Crockery
[Link];
[Link],[Link]
polishedatalltimes.
[Link]
*Maintenance
Maintenanceofthehotelinallsections([Link],furniture,fixtures,[Link].
*Airconditioning
Atleast75%oftheroomsshallbeairconditioned(exceptinareaswhichareataminimumof3,000feetabove
sealevel.
*Ventilation
Thereshallbeefficientandadequateventilationinallrooms.
*EmergencyPower
Thereshallbeahighpoweredgeneratorcapableofprovidingsufficientlightingforallguestrooms,hallways,
publicareas/rooms,andoperatingelevators,foodrefrigerationandwaterservices.
*FirePreventionFacilities
ThefirepreventionfacilitiesshallconformwiththerequirementsoftheFireCodeofthePhilippines.
[Link]
*Parking
Thereshallbeadequateparkingspace.
*Shops
Thereshallbeasundriesshop.
*Security
Adequatesecurityona24hourbasisshallbeprovidedinallentrancesandexitsofthehotelpremises.
*MedicalService
Thereshallbearegisterednurseona24hourdutyandadoctoroncall.
[Link]
[Link],experienced,efficientandcourteousstaffshallbeemployed;
[Link].
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Facilitiesforairporttransfershallbeprovided.
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establishment,operationandmaintenanceofanEconomyclasshotel.
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*Size
Allsingleanddoubleroomsshallhaveafloorareaofnotlessthaneighteen(18squaremeters,inclusiveof
bathroom.
*Bathrooms
Allroomsshallhavebathroomsequippedwithshowersandbasicfittingsofgoodstandardwithcoldrunning
waterona24hourbasisandhotrunningwateratselectedareas.
*Telephones
Thereshallbeacallbellineachguestroom.
*ColdDrinkingWater
Thereshallbecolddrinkingwaterandglassesineachbedroom.
*RoomService
RoomServiceshallbeprovidedatselectedhours.
*FurnishingandLighting
[Link];floorsshallbewellfinished;
2..Lightingarrangementsandfixturesinallroomsandbathroomsshallbeofgoodstandard.
*InformationMaterials
Roomtariffsshallbeprominentlydisplayedineachbedroomplusprominentnoticesforservicesofferedbythe
hotelincludingfoodandbeverageoutletsandhoursofoperation,fireexitguidelinesandhouserulesfor
guests.
[Link]/Reception
*ReceptionandInformationCounter
Thereshallbeareceptionandinformationcounterprovidinga24hourserviceandequippedwithtelephone.
*Lounge
Thereshallbeareasonablyfurnishedloungecommensuratewiththesizeofthehotel.
*PorterService
Porterserviceshallbemadeavailableuponrequest.
*MailingFacilities
Thereshallbemailingfacilities.
*LongDistance/OverseasCalls
Longdistance/overseascallsshallbemadeavailableuponrequest.
*ReceptionAmenities
Thereshallbealeftluggageroomandsafedepositboxes.
*TelexFacilities
Telexfacilitiesshallbeoptional.
[Link]
Premisesshallbekeptcleanandtidy.
*Linen
Clean,goodqualitylinen/blankets/towels,[Link].
*Laundry/DryCleaningServices
Laundryanddrycleaningservicesshallbeavailablebyarrangement.
[Link]
*DiningRoom
Thereshallbeatleastoneequippedandwellmaintaineddiningroom/restaurantservinggood,cleanand
wholesomefood.
*Kitchen
[Link],hygienicandwellequippedandmaintainedkitchenandpantry;
[Link]
ventilation.
*Crockery
Thecrockeryshallbeofgoodquality.
[Link]
*Maintenance
Maintenanceinallhotelinallsections(i.e.,building,furniture,fixtures,[Link].
*Airconditioning
Atleast50%oftheroomsshallbeairconditioned(exceptinareaswhichareataminimumof3,000feetabove
sealevel.
*Ventilation
Thereshallbeadequateventilationinallrooms.
*Lighting
Thereshallbeadequatelightinginallpublicandprivaterooms.
*EmergencyPower
Thereshallbeasparegeneratortoprovidelightandpowerinemergencycases.
*FirePrevention
ThefirepreventionfacilitiesshallconformwiththerequirementsoftheFireCodeofthePhilippines.
[Link]
*Shops
Thereshallbeasundriescounter.
*Security
Adequatesecurityona24hourbasisshallbeprovidedinallentrancesandexitsofthehotelpremises.
*MedicalService
Theservicesofadoctorshallbeavailablewhenneeded.
[Link]
[Link],experienced,courteousandefficient;
[Link].
[Link]
AirportTransfershallbeprovideduponrequest.
CHAPTERIII
CLASSIFICATIONOFANDSTANDARD
REQUIREMENTSFORRESORTS
[Link](locatedalongtheseashore,inland
resort(locatedwithinthetownproperorcity,islandresort(locatedinnaturalormanmadeislandwithinthe
internalwatersofthePhilippineArchipelago,lakesideorriversideresort(locatedalongornearthebankofa
lakeorriver,mountainresort(locatedatornearamountainofhillandthemeparks.
[Link],resortsshallbeclassifiedasfollows:
ClassAAA
ClassAA
ClassA
SpecialInterestResort
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operationandmaintenanceofaClassAAAresort:
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Theresortshallbesituatedinasuitablelocationfreeofnoise,atmosphericandmarinepollution.
[Link](Ifapplicable
Anadequateparkingspacewithparkingsecurityshallbeprovidedfreetoguests.
[Link]
Theresortshallhaveitsrooms,facilitiesandamenitiesequivalenttothoseofaFirstClassHotelrequiredunder
section4hereof.
[Link]
Thereshallbeacleanandadequatepublictoiletandbathroomformaleandfemale,providedwithsufficient
hotandcoldrunningwater,toiletpaper,soap,handtoweland/orhanddryer.
[Link]
Theresortshallofferatleastfour(4sportsandrecreationalfacilities.
[Link]/ConventionFacilities
Conference/conventionfacilitieswithattachedtoiletsshallbeprovided.
[Link]
Adequateandwellmaintainedcafeteria,lockerroomsandseparatebathroomsformaleandfemale
employeesshallbeprovided.
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operationandmaintenanceofaclassAAresort:
[Link]
Theresortshallbelocatedinasuitableareafreeofnoise,atmosphericandmarinepollution.
[Link](ifapplicable
Anadequateparkingspacewithparkingsecurityshallbeprovidedfreetoguests.
[Link]
Theresortshallhaveitsrooms,facilitiesandamenitiesequivalenttothoseofaStandardClassHotelas
requiredundersection5hereof.
[Link]
Thereshallbeacleanandadequatepublictoiletandbathroomformaleandfemale,providedwithsufficient
runningwater,toiletpaper,soap,handtoweland/orhanddryer.
[Link]
Theresortshallofferatleastthree(3sportsandrecreationalfacilities.
[Link]/ConventionFacilities
Conference/conventionfacilitiesshallbeprovided.
[Link]
Adequatewellmaintainedlockerroomsandbathroomsformaleandfemaleemployeesshallbeprovided.
[Link]
operationandmaintenanceofaclassAresort:
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Theresortshallbelocatedinasuitablelocationfreeofnoise,atmosphericandmarinepollution.
[Link](Ifapplicable
Anadequateparkingspacewithparkingsecurityshallbeprovidedfreetoguests.
[Link]
Theresortshallhaveitsrooms,facilitiesandamenitiesequivalenttothoseofaStandardClassHotelas
requiredunderSection5hereof.
[Link],providedwithsufficient
runningwater,toiletpaper,soap,handtoweland/orhanddryer.
[Link]
Theresortshallofferatleastthree(3sportsandrecreationalfacilities.
[Link]/ConventionFacilities
Conference/conventionfacilitiesshallbeprovided.
[Link]
Adequateandwellmaintainedlockerroomsandbathroomsformaleandfemaleemployeesshallbeprovided.
[Link]
operationandmaintenanceofaclassAresort:
[Link]
Theresortshallbelocatedinasuitablelocationfreeofnoise,atmosphericandmarinepollution.
[Link](ifapplicable
Anadequateparkingspacewithparkingsecurityshallbeprovidedfreetoguests.
[Link]
ClassAresortshallhaveitsroomsequivalenttothoseofanEconomyClasshotelasrequiredunderSection6
hereof.
[Link]
Thereshallbeacleanandadequatepublictoiletandbathroomformaleandfemale,providedwithsufficient
runningwater,toiletpaperandsoap.
[Link]
Theresortshallofferatleasttwo(2sportsandrecreationalfacilities
[Link]
fortheoperationandmaintenanceofaSpecialInterestResort:
[Link]
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ofnuisanceandshallnotendangersourcesofanywatersupplyandothernaturalresources.
[Link]
Thereshallbeareceptioncounterandareasonablyfurnishedloungecommensuratewiththesizeofheresort.
[Link]
Thereshallbeatleastfive([Link]
reasonablyspaciousandprovidedwithcomfortablebed(s,sufficientandfreshsupplyoflinen,mirrorand
[Link],aminimumofsixteen(16
guestsplusthestaffshallbeaccommodatedintents,[Link].
Flooringshallbeatleastfour([Link]
[Link].
[Link]
Thereshallbeseparatecleantoiletandbathroomfacilitiesformaleandfemaleguestswhichshallbeprovided
[Link]
[Link]
theabsenceofchemicaltoilets,temporarysanitarylatrinesshallbeprovidedbasedonacceptablePhilippine
standards.
[Link],FurnishingandVentilation.
[Link]
electricalpower,[Link]
ventilationshallalsobeprovided.
[Link]
Adequatenumberoftrained,experienced,[Link]
[Link].
[Link].
[Link],
andshallbeonacontinuingbasis,takingintoconsiderationthequalityofmaterialsusedaswellasitsupkeep.
Housekeepingshallbeofsuchastandardensuringwellkept,[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
underP.D.856CodeonSanitationofthePhilippines.
[Link]
dulyaccreditedbyeitherthePhilippineNationalRedCross,theWaterLifeSavingAssociationofthePhilippines
oranyrecognizedorganizationtrainingorpromotingsafetyobjectives,andadequatesecuritywheneverthere
areguests.
[Link],eitheroncalloronfulltimebasis,
[Link],resorts
shallemployadequatefirstaidwhohavecompletedacourseinfirstaiddulycertifiedbytheNationalRed
[Link]'saving
equipmentshallbeprovidedwithinthepremises.
[Link]
Philippines.
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clearlythenameandclassificationottheresortasdeterminedbytheDepartment.
[Link]
whichshallbespreadwithintheareatobedeterminedbytheresortownerorkeeperassafeforswimming
purposes,andincompliancewithexistinggovernmentregulationsand/orlocalordinancesontheplacingof
suchbuoys.
[Link]
theprecedingsectionshallbedesignatedastheareaforswimmingpurposes,andnoboat,bancaorother
[Link]
shallbeempoweredundertheserulestoenforcetheabove,andshalllikewisedesignateaportionofthe
beachfronttobeusedexclusivelyforloadingandunloadingofresortguests,unlessotherwisedesignated
elsewherebyrulesandregulationsspecifictoarea.
[Link]
(1)Innocaseshalltheresortmanagementallowswimmingatthebeachfrontbeyond10:00pmand
appropriatenoticeshallbepostedtoinformtheresortguestsofthisregulation.
(2)Nightswimmingatthepoolshallbeallowedonlyifthereareadequatelifeguardsondutyandwhenthe
poolpremisesaresufficientlylighted.
(3)Managementshallpostsufficientandvisiblesignsinstrategicareasintheresortoratthebeachtowarn
guests/customersofthepresenceofartificialornaturalhazards,dangeroroccurrencesthereat.
[Link].
(1)Nopetsoranimalsshallbeallowedtobathe/[Link],pukotfishingandwashingof
fishnetsshallbestrictlyprohibitedinbeachresorts.
(2)Resortownersshallprohibitambulantvendorsfrompeddlingtheirwareswithintheresortpremisesin
ordertoprovidetheirguestsacertaindegreeofprivacytoenablethemtorelaxandenjoytheirstaythereat.
(3)[Link]
theirownantilitteringmeasures.
(4)Withoutprejudicetoexistingonesnoresortshallbeestablishedorconstructedwithinaradiusoffive(5
kilometersfromanypollutioncausingfactoryorplant.
CHAPTERIV
STANDARDREQUIREMENTSFORAPARTELS
[Link],thefollowingaretheminimum
requirementsfortheestablishment,operationandmaintenanceofanapartel:
[Link](25lettableapartments.
[Link],
kitchen,andbedroomwithattachedtoiletandbath.
[Link].
[Link],clean,[Link]
shallalsobeprovidedwithfacilitiesforstorageandrefrigerationoffoods,fordisposalofgarbageandfor
cleaningofdishesandcookingutensils.
[Link],includingall
essentialdiningfacilities,suchas,butnotlimitedtoplates,spoonsandforks,drinkingglasses,etc.
[Link]
runningwater.
[Link]
aclosetandamirror.
[Link].
[Link],ifpossible,eachbedroomshallbeair
[Link].
[Link].
[Link] buttonineachroom.
[Link](3storeyswheneverpossible.
[Link],experienced,[Link]
withsmartandcleanuniform.
[Link],stockedwithemergencymedicinesanddrugstoserviceemployees
[Link](100apartmentsshallsecuretheregular
servicesofahousephysician.
[Link]
Philippines.
[Link]
[Link]
providedwithatelephone.
q.SecurityAdequatesecurityona24hourbasisshallbeprovidedinallentrancesandexitsoftheapartel
[Link],peacefulandcomfortablelodging
duringtheirstayintheapartel.
CHAPTERV
STANDARDREQUIREMENTSFORTOURISTINNS
[Link],thefollowingaretheminimum
requirementsfortheestablishment,operationandmaintenanceofatouristinn:
[Link],exceptthosealreadyexistingallthetimeofthepromulgationoftheseRules,shall
belocatedalongtheprincipalhighwaysorthetransportationroutesandshallopentobusinessonatwenty
four(24hourbasis.
b.BedroomFacilitiesandFurnishingsAllbedroomshallhaveattachedtoiletandbathequippedwith24hour
[Link]
furnishedwithcomfortablebedsandqualityfurniture(mirror,writingtable,chair,chairclosetanddresser.
[Link]
[Link].
Allsinglebedroomsshallhaveafloorareaofnotlessthannine(9squaremetersandalltwinroomsordouble
roomsshallhaveafloorareaofnotlessthansixteen(16squaremeters.
[Link]
adequatesupplyofcleanlinen,blanketsandtowelsthatshallbechangedregularly.
[Link]
andotherpublicfacilitiesoftheinn.
[Link],trainedand
[Link]/orreadingpurposes.
[Link]
forlongdistancetelephonecallsoroverseasshallbemadeavailabletoguests.
[Link]/TelevisionThereshallbeprovisionsforradiosand/ortelevisionsetsfortheuseofguestsupon
request.
[Link],wellfurnishedandwellmaintaineddiningroom/restaurantfor
[Link],pantryandcoldstorageshallbedesignedandorganizedto
ensureefficiencyofoperationandshallbewellmaintained,cleanandhygienic.
[Link].
[Link](50lettableroomsshallhaveemergencypowerfacilitiestolight
thecommonareasandemergencyexitsincaseofpowerfailure.
[Link]
firedepartmentinthelocalityand/ortheFireCodeofthePhilippines.
CHAPTERVI
STANDARDREQUIREMENTSFORMOTELS
[Link],thefollowingaretheminimum
requirementsfortheestablishment,operation,andmaintenanceofmotels:
[Link],exceptthosealreadyexisting,shallbelocatedalongorclosetothehighwaysormajor
[Link](10units.
[Link].
[Link],oratleast,anelectricfan,and
shallbefurnishedwithcomfortablebed/scleanpillows,linenandbedsheets.
[Link]
water,cleantowels,tissuepaperandsoap.
[Link].
[Link],experienced,[Link]
cleanuniformwhileonduty.
g.MedicalServicesMedicalservice4sonanemergencybasisshallbemadeavailable.
[Link]/building,in
accordancewiththeFireCodeofthePhilippines.
[Link].
[Link].
[Link]([Link],fixtures,furniture,
publicrooms,airconditioning,[Link].
[Link],atitsoption,servefoodanddrinksexclusivelytoitsguest,andinstallsuch
otherspecialfacilitiesnecessaryfortheirbusiness.
[Link]
showingclearlythenameofthemotel.
[Link]
establishmentshallberequiredtoregistertheparticularsintheRegistryBook:
[Link];
[Link];
[Link],dateandplaceofissueofResidenceCertificateClassAorDriver'sLicense,orPassport
Themotelmanagementisrequiredtomaintainaseparatelogbookoftheplatenumberofthevehiclesorcars
usedtoitscustomersorguestscomingintoorleavingthemotels.
[Link]
forthwithbytheguests,orifunabletowrite,bythekeeperormotelclerk.
[Link]
accommodationanypersonbelow18yearsofageunlessaccompaniedbyaparentorguardian.
[Link],themotelclerkshallrecordintheRegistry
Bookofthedateandhouroftheirdeparture.
[Link],[Link]
desirestobeaccommodatedonadailyratebasisshallberefused.
Therentalrateshallbepostedprominentlyatthereceptioncounterand/oratthedoorofeachroom.
CHAPTERVII
STANDARDREQUIREMENTSFORPENSIONS
[Link],thefollowingaretheminimum
requirementsfortheestablishment,operationandmaintenanceofapension.
[Link](5lettablerooms).
[Link]
withthesizeoftheroom.
[Link]
anelectricfan,writingtable,acloset,awaterjugwithglassesproportionatetothenumberofbedsinthe
room.
RoomsshallbecleanandpresentableandreasonablyfurnishedtodepictthetrueatmosphereofaFilipino
home.
[Link]
[Link](1toiletandone(1bathroom/showerforeveryfive(5
guests.
[Link]
alltimes.
[Link]
ofthepensionwhereguestsmayreceivevisitors,watchtelevisionorread.
[Link]
guests.
CHAPTERVIII
APPLICATIONFORACCREDITATION
[Link],partnership,corporationorotherentitydesiringtosecurean
accreditationfromtheDepartmentshallaccomplishinduplicateandfilewiththeDepartment,theapplication
prescribedforsuchpurpose.
[Link]
form,theapplicationshallbeaccompaniedbytwocopiesofthefollowingdocuments:
[Link],acertifiedtruecopyoftheArticlesofIncorporation,itsbylaws,or
ArticlesofPartnershipandAmendmentsthereof,dulyregisteredwiththeSecuritiesandExchange
Commission,andBusinessNameCertificate;incaseofsingleProprietorship,BusinessNameCertificateand
amendmentsthereof,ifany.
[Link]'slatestincometaxreturnandauditedfinancialstatementsfortheprecedingyearofitsoperation
(notapplicablefornewestablishments.
[Link],nationalities,home
addresses;foralienpersonnelvalidvisafromtheBureauofImmigrationandtheappropriatepermitfromthe
DepartmentofLaborandEmployment.
[Link]'spermitand/ormunicipallicense.
[Link].
[Link],theDepartmentshall
createaninspectionteamcomposedofatleasttwo(2membersfromtheDepartment.
[Link],
theinspectionteamshallconductanocularinspectionoftheestablishmentanditsimmediatepremisesforthe
purposeofdeterminingwhetheritmeetsthestandardssetbytheDepartmentfortheestablishment's
[Link]
inspection.
[Link]
[Link],aswellasthe
requirementscompliedwithshallbenotedinthechecklist.
[Link]
applicantorhisdulyauthorizedrepresentativepresentatthetimeoftheinspectiononanyadversefindingof
[Link]
accomplishedchecklist.
[Link](5daysfromthedateoftheinspectionoftheestablishmentand
itsimmediatepremises,theteamshallrenderareportofitsfindingsand/orrecommendations.
[Link]
prescribedminimumrequirements,theDepartmentshallthenissuetheCertificateofAccreditationinfavorof
theapplicant.
[Link]
one(1yearfromthedateofissue,unlesssoonerrevokedbytheDepartment.
[Link]
applicantsthathavecompliedwiththepertinentrequirementsforaccreditation:
Hotel
DeluxeClassP2,200.00
FirstClass1,980.00
StandardClass1,650.00
EconomyClass1,100.00
Resort
ClassAAAP2,200.00
ClassAA1,100.00
ClassA550.00
SpecialInterestResort550.00
TouristInnP550.00
ApartelP385.00
PensionHouseP220.00
MotoristHotelP220.00
CHAPTERIX
GROUNDSFORCANCELLATIONOFACCREDITATION
[Link],omissionsoroffensesshall
sufficientgroundsforthecancellationofaccreditation:
[Link]
documentcontainingthesameorcommittingfraudoranyactofmisrepresentationforthepurposeof
obtainingtheissuanceofaccreditation;
[Link];
[Link];
[Link],immoralorillicitactivities;and
[Link],promulgatedorders,decisionsand
circularsissuedbytheDepartmentandotherconcernedagencies.
CHAPTERX
SUPERVISIONOFACCREDITEDESTABLISHMENTS
[Link]
conspicuousplaceoftheestablishment.
[Link]
transferable.
[Link],theDepartmentmaysendan
inspectionteamtotheestablishmentforthepurposeoffindingoutwhetheritisbeingkeptand/ormanaged
[Link]
reasonabletimeofthedaywithdueregardandrespectaccordedtotherighttoprivacyofpartiesconcerned.
[Link]
beenfoundinthecoursesoftheinspection,theDepartmentshallgivedirectiontothekeeper,manageror
operatortorectifythedefectsordeficiencieswithinareasonableperiodoftime.
[Link],[Link]
deficiencies,theDepartmentmayrevoketheCertificateofAccreditationoftheEstablishment.
[Link],resort,touristinn,motel,apartelandpensionhouse
keepers,managersoroperatorsshallexertalleffortsnottoallowgamblingoranyform,drunkenness,or
disorderlyconductofanykindbyanyoneintheestablishmentanditsimmediatepremises.
[Link]/IllegalActivitiesManagersoroperatorsofhotels,resorts,tourist
inns,motels,apartelsandpensionhousesshallexertallpossibleeffortsnottopermitanypersonwhomthey
knoworhavereasontobelievetobeeitheraprostitute,apedophileorofquestionablecharactertooccupya
[Link],theyshallimmediatelyreporttothenearestpolice
stationthepresenceofanysuchpersoninthepremises.
CHAPTERXI
MISCELLANEOUSPROVISIONS
[Link]
DepartmentinpursuanceoftherequirementsoftheseRulesshallbetreatedasconfidentialandshallnotbe
divulgedtoanyprivatepartywithouttheconsentofthepartyconcerned.
[Link],andintheevent
thatanyoneormoreofsuchprovisionsaredeclaredinvalid,thevalidityofallotherprovisionsshallnotbe
affectedthereby.
[Link]
whichareinconsistentwiththeprovisionoftheseRules,areherebyrepealedand/ormodifiedaccordingly.
[Link].
APPROVEDANDPROMULGATEDTHIS26THDAYOFAUGUST1992,MANILA,PHILIPPINES,
(SGD.)
[Link]
Secretary
ATTESTED:
([Link]
Undersecretary
TourismServicesandRegionalOffices