Venue Inspection Checklist

Are there available dates for booking?

When is the deposit due, and what is the amount?

Is there a cancellation clause?

Is there an attrition clause in the agreement?

Is there a guarantee provided for rates/space?

Is there a guarantee on menu pricing?

What is the Mobile/AAA rating of the venue?

What are the doorman duty hours?

Is the neighborhood checked?

Is the building’s appearance checked?

Is the Porte-cochere/entry appearance checked?

Is the driveway maintenance checked?

Is the landscaping checked?

Is the door cleanliness checked?

Is the lack of clutter in the entry area checked?

Are entry obstructions checked?

Is the doorman's appearance/attitude checked?

Are there general specifications for the public spaces?

Are the public spaces ADA-compliant?

Are there designated non-smoking areas?

Was the last renovation done?

Are the size/spaciousness checked?

Are appointments checked?

Is the noise level checked?

Is the cleanliness checked?

Is the lighting checked?

Is the maintenance checked?

Is the seating checked?

Is the reader board easily visible?

Is the hallway lighting, cleanliness, and noise checked?

Are the elevators checked for their numbers, cleanliness, and speed?

Are the room numbers/names easily visible?

Is express check-in available?

Is express check-out available?

Is there a bell staff for luggage service?

Are the desk-staff appearance, uniforms, and badges checked?

Is attentiveness observed?

Is the ability to direct visitors to functions present?

Is the organization checked?

Is the lighting checked?

Is the noise level checked?

Is the wait time to register checked?

Are the bell-staff appearance, uniforms, and badges checked?

Is the wait time for baggage delivery checked?

Is the helpfulness of the bell staff checked?

Are negotiables checked?

Is the staffing at the registration desk checked?

Is pre-registration from the housing list checked?

Are early arrivals accommodated?

Are late check-outs accommodated?

Are guarantees provided for check-ins past 6 p.m.?

Is there a guarantee against "no walks" for guests?

Is customized master billing available for guest rooms?

Are early check-out penalties waived for guests?

Is there an ADA-compliance number or percentage of rooms?

What is the number or percentage of non-smoking rooms?

How many rooms of each type (TW, DD, Q, K) are available?

How many suites are there?

Is climate control available?

Are there security-programmed room keys?

When was the last refurbishment of the guest rooms?

When were new mattresses last purchased for the guest rooms?

Are smoke alarms and sprinklers installed in the guest rooms?

Is there a posted fire/emergency plan for the guest rooms?

What amenities are provided in the guest rooms?

Are there in-room teleportation services available?

What are the local/long-distance charges for phone services in the guest rooms?

Are telephone books available in the guest rooms?

Are memo pads and pens provided in the guest rooms?

Are stationery/postcards available for guests in the rooms?

What is the schedule for room service in the guest rooms?

Are local-area guides provided for guest reference?

Is there a guest-service directory available in the rooms?

Is a remote control provided for the TV in the guest rooms?

Are there ice machines available for guest use?

Are soda/snack machines available for guests?

Is a bottle opener provided in the guest rooms?

Are refrigerators available in the guest rooms?

Is an in-room mini-bar provided for guests?

Is a complimentary daily paper provided for guests?

Are there fireplaces in the guest rooms?

Do the guest rooms have a balcony/porch?

Are there windows open or sliding doors available in the guest rooms?

What views are available from the guest rooms?

How many direct-dial phones are in the guest rooms?

Is there a voice mail/message service/light in the guest rooms?

Are clock radios available in the guest rooms?

Is cable TV provided in the guest rooms?

Are movies on demand available for guests?

Are video games on demand available in the guest rooms?

Is there an option for parental blocking of TV content?

Are VCRs/video tape rentals available for guests?

Is a coffee maker provided in the guest rooms?

Are hair dryers available in the guest rooms?

Are iron/ironing boards available for guest use?

Are make-up mirrors provided in the guest rooms?

What toiletries are available in the guest rooms?

Are shoe buffers provided for guests?

Are bathrobes available for guests in the rooms?

Is same-day/overnight laundry service available for guests?