Section Report

2025 Hotel Standards by Section Pool/Beach Service

STANDARD

TAG

CLASSIFICATION

Staff politely acknowledges the guest when appropriate and reasonably possible

Service Courtesy & Manners

Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase- fragments

Service Courtesy & Manners

Staff is polite and maintains a gracious tone and appropriate pace throughout the interaction

Service Courtesy & Manners

Staff readily smiles and maintains an engaging expression

Service Courtesy & Manners

Staff makes eye contact and keeps focus on the guest

Service Courtesy & Manners

Staff exhibits a genuine sense of interest and concern for the guest and/or demonstrates anticipatory service when appropriate and helpful

Graciousness, Thoughtfulness & Sense of Personalized Service

Service

It is not necessary to prompt staff, as they have anticipated all requirements and automatically provided or offered them

Service Guest Comfort & Convenience

Staff performs the requirements of their department knowledgeably and proficiently. Staff can capably answer questions about the entire hotel or obtains effective and prompt assistance

Technical Execution, Skill & Knowledge

Service

Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known

Graciousness, Thoughtfulness & Sense of Personalized Service

Service

Staff closes interactions with polite, appropriate remarks

Service Courtesy & Manners

All staff encountered are wearing clean and well-fitted uniforms

Service Staff Appearance

Staff’s appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene

Service Staff Appearance

Staff maintains alert posture and behaves professionally in view of the guest

Service Staff Appearance

Graciousness, Thoughtfulness & Sense of Personalized Service

Staff does not decline any request without offering appropriate alternatives

Service

The arriving guest is escorted to a chair, and set-up assistance is provided or offered

Graciousness, Thoughtfulness & Sense of Personalized Service

Service

Once the guest is seated, water is proactively provided or offered within five minutes

Service Wellness

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