2009 Design & Construction Standards Manual

2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
STANDARDS MANUAL
2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
STANDARDS MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
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PRODUCT DEFINITION ....................................................................................................................................... 1

PURPOSE AND SCOPE ...................................................................................................................................... 2
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................... 6
PLAN REVIEW AND REQUIRED APPROVALS .................................................................................................. 7
FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................................... 16
AREAS / DIVISIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 21
1. DESIGN CRITERIA ................................................................................................................................. 23
2. SITE DEVELOPMENT............................................................................................................................ 52
2a. Site .................................................................................................................................................. 53
2b. Porte Cochere ................................................................................................................................ 58
2c. Parking............................................................................................................................................ 60
3. PUBLIC AREAS....................................................................................................................................... 64
3a. Lobby.............................................................................................................................................. 65
3b. Registration Desk ........................................................................................................................... 67
3c. Check-In Kiosk................................................................................................................................ 69
3d. Luggage Room ............................................................................................................................... 71
3e. Guest Service Desk ........................................................................................................................ 72
3f. Valet Desk ....................................................................................................................................... 73
3g. DMX Music ..................................................................................................................................... 74
4. COMMERCIAL AREA.............................................................................................................................. 78
4a. Gift Shop......................................................................................................................................... 79
4b. Beauty / Barber Shop ..................................................................................................................... 81
5. FOOD and BEVERAGE........................................................................................................................... 84

5a. Restaurant ...................................................................................................................................... 85
5b. Restaurant Buffet............................................................................................................................ 88
5c. Specialty Restaurant....................................................................................................................... 90
5d. Lounge............................................................................................................................................ 93
5e. Lobby Bar ....................................................................................................................................... 96
5f. Self Service Bistro ........................................................................................................................... 98
6. PUBLIC RESTROOMS......................................................................................................................... 101
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7. MEETING FACILITIES .......................................................................................................................... 106

7a. Ballrooms & Meeting Rooms ........................................................................................................ 107
7b. Boardrooms .................................................................................................................................. 112
7c. Prefunction Area ........................................................................................................................... 115
8. MEETING FACILITIES SUPPORT AREAS........................................................................................... 117

8a. Business Center ........................................................................................................................... 118
8b. Meeting Registration Desk ........................................................................................................... 120
8c. Coat Room.................................................................................................................................... 121
8d. Meeting Room Storage................................................................................................................. 122
9. RECREATIONAL AREAS...................................................................................................................... 124

9a. Swimming Pool / Whirlpool ........................................................................................................... 125
9b. Pool Restrooms ............................................................................................................................ 131
9c. Tennis Courts ............................................................................................................................... 132
9d. Sport Court ................................................................................................................................... 133
9e. Snack Bar ..................................................................................................................................... 134
9f. Pool Vending Area......................................................................................................................... 135
9g. Game Room .................................................................................................................................. 136
9h. Fitness Center .............................................................................................................................. 137
9i. Spa ................................................................................................................................................ 143
10. GUESTROOMS ..................................................................................................................................... 147

10a. Typical Guestroom ..................................................................................................................... 148
10b. Guestroom Bathroom ................................................................................................................. 173
10c. Accessible Guestrooms .............................................................................................................. 178
10d. Parlor Room ............................................................................................................................... 181
10e. Executive Floor Guestroom ........................................................................................................ 183
11. SUITES .................................................................................................................................................. 184

11a. Typical Suites ............................................................................................................................. 185
11b. Junior Suite................................................................................................................................. 186
11c. Deluxe Suite ............................................................................................................................... 187
11d. Meeting Suite.............................................................................................................................. 188
11e. Conference Suite ........................................................................................................................ 189
11f. Hospitality Suite........................................................................................................................... 190
11g. Executive (VIP) Suite.................................................................................................................. 191
11h. Presidential Suite........................................................................................................................ 192
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12. GUESTROOM SUPPORT AREAS........................................................................................................ 194

12a. Executive Lounge ....................................................................................................................... 195
12b. Guestroom Corridors .................................................................................................................. 198
12c. Vending Room ............................................................................................................................ 200
12d. Linen Room ................................................................................................................................ 201
12e. Guest Laundry ............................................................................................................................ 203
12f. Mechanical / Electrical Closet...................................................................................................... 205
13. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ................................................................................................................ 206

14. SUPPORT OFFICES ............................................................................................................................. 208
15. EMPLOYEE BREAK / DINING ROOM .................................................................................................. 211
16. EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS............................................................................................................. 212
17. KITCHEN ............................................................................................................................................... 215
18. LAUNDRY.............................................................................................................................................. 221
19. HOUSEKEEPING .................................................................................................................................. 224
20. ENGINEERING...................................................................................................................................... 227
21. F&B STORAGE ..................................................................................................................................... 229
22. RECEIVING AREA ................................................................................................................................ 232
23. TRASH COLLECTION AREA ................................................................................................................ 233

23a. Trash Compactor / Container ..................................................................................................... 234
23b. Refrigerated Trash Room ........................................................................................................... 235
23c. Recyclable Storage Room .......................................................................................................... 236
24. ELEVATORS ......................................................................................................................................... 239

25. EXIT STAIRS ......................................................................................................................................... 242
26. SERVICE CORRIDOR........................................................................................................................... 244
27. MECHANICAL ROOM ........................................................................................................................... 245
28. ELECTRICAL ROOM............................................................................................................................. 248
29. SECURITY............................................................................................................................................. 249
30. HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS..................................................................................................... 252
CASEGOOD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 254

APPENDICES ..................................................................................................................................... 260
APPENDIX “A”..................................................................................................................................... 262
APPENDIX “B”..................................................................................................................................... 264
DOCUMENT OF DIFFERENTIATION................................................................................................. 267
BREAKFAST BUFFET PROTOTYPES............................................................................................... 287
ROOM & SUITE PLANS...................................................................................................................... 290
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PRODUCT DEFINITION For use by Doubletree Hotels only
PRODUCT DEFINITION
The Doubletree brand, which includes Doubletree Hotels, Suites, and Resorts, is a contemporary, first-
class, full service upscale hotel brand primarily located in major metropolitan areas and leisure
destinations. Our uniquely designed properties afford travelers top-notch service, style and simplicity in
settings as warm and friendly as the signature Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookies we offer our guests at
check-in.
The Doubletree experience originates from the belief that formal, stuffy hotels don’t necessarily make
business travelers any more productive or family vacations any more enjoyable. At Doubletree, we’re not
like everyone else – we’re a breath of fresh air, an inviting hotel that understands its guests and actually
is comfortable.
Within the Doubletree brand, every development project is encouraged to embrace the local flavor and
character of its respective market. We welcome innovation and contemporary ideas that support our
business objectives and add distinctiveness to our brand.
At or about the time a Licensee executes the Franchise Agreement, Doubletree will place Licensee in a
Region as set forth below. The Region that Licensee is placed in is within the sole and absolute discretion
of Doubletree. Licensee must comply with all standards applicable to that Region, which include those
standards that are not limited by Region.
In order to avoid any doubt, if the applicability of a standard or a section of a standard is limited to a
specific Region and the Licensee has not been placed in that Region, then the standard or section, as the
case may be, is not applicable to the hotel. Conversely, if the Licensee has been placed in that Region,
the Licensee must comply with the standard or section.
Canada Region CAN

United States Region USA
Mexico Region MEX
North America Region NAM (CAN, USA, MEX collectively)
South America Region SAM
Central America Region CAM
Caribbean Region CRB
Central/South America, Caribbean Regions CSACRB (SAM, CAM, CRB collectively)
United Kingdom/Ireland Region HUKI
Europe Region EU
Middle East / Africa Region MEA
Asia Pacific Region AP
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE For use by Doubletree Hotels only
PURPOSE AND SCOPE

These minimum Design and Construction Standards ("Standards") are to serve as a guideline to the
project design team in the preparation of construction documents, and should not be construed as either
limiting the quality level of a proposed project or representing construction specifications. These
Standards apply to all Doubletree brands except where noted.
Hilton Hotels Corporation ("HHC"), its Design and Construction Department ("HHCD&C), and/or
Doubletree Hotel Systems, Inc. ("Doubletree", “DT”) may, when giving approval for projects, increase
requirements or grant written waivers of certain requirements contained herein in accordance with a
project's local market, custom or practice as HHC (and subsidiaries or affiliates) in its sole discretion
determines appropriate.
Codes and Industry Standards
The individual Property and/or Licensee is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, codes, and
ordinances, including but not limited to the Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA").
Adherence to these Standards, or other HHC/DT criteria or approvals, shall not relieve the Architect and/or
Consultants and Designers of the responsibility for conforming to all legally adopted codes and standards,
governmental requirements and good practice. Where designs deviate from applicable codes and
standards, approval or acceptance by the authority having jurisdiction shall be documented and kept on file.
In the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the following codes shall be used as guidelines:
UBC Uniform Building Code

NEC National Electric Code
UPC Uniform Plumbing Code, or
NPC National Plumbing Code to be used in conjunction with UBC
UMC Uniform Mechanical Code
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
ISO International Organization for Standardization
Engineers should adhere to the following list of trade association standards, rules and regulations when
determining test methods, performances, rating, etc., or guidelines in designing projects. These
Standards should be used as minimum requirements, with local ordinance and code requirements
exceeding such requirements taking precedence.
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

ANSI American National Standards Institute
ARI Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
ASA American Standards Association
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
AWS American Welding Society
AMCA Air Moving and Conditioning Association
DHI Door and Hardware Institute
FM Factory Mutual

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FIA Factory Insurance Association

IBR Institute of Boiler and Radiator Manufacturers
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
ISO International Organization for Standardization
NEC National Electrical Code
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NECA National Electrical Contractors Association
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NESC National Electrical Safety Code
SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association
SBI Steel Boiler Institute
UL Underwriters Laboratories
UMC Uniform Mechanical Code
US Standards Referenced in Doubletree US Standards Manual and International Equivalents
1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards apply throughout, therefore no

equivalent is needed.
a. NFPA Sections specifically referenced within HHC Standards manual include: 13 (Standard
for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems), 72 (Fire Alarm Code), 101 (Life Safety Code), 252
(Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies), 260 (Standard Methods of Tests and
Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered
Furniture, 2003), 701 (Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and
Films, 2004). See also reference to NFPA 252 below.
b. NFPA 252 – Note that ASTM E152 was withdrawn, replaced by ASTM E2074, which was
also withdrawn, as NFPA 252 covers these aspects of fire door hardware. For non-US
projects, refer also to ISO/TR 5925-2:2006 Fire tests – Smoke-control door and shutter
assemblies Part 2: Commentary on test method and the applicability of test conditions and
the use of test data in a smoke containment strategy; ISO 12472:2003 Fire resistance of
timber door assemblies, Method of determining the efficacy of intumescent seals, and ISO
5925-1:2007 Fire tests Smoke-control door and shutter assemblies Part 1: Ambient- and
medium-temperature leakage tests.
c. Where hardware is to be 304 grade satin stainless steel to US 32D, European, International
and UK alternatives are EN 1.4301 or SS 2333 and AFNOR Z 6 CN 18-09; BS 304S31.
2. For IBC (International Building Code), NEC (National Electric Code), UPC (Uniform Plumbing
Code). NPC (National Plumbing Code), and UMC (Uniform Mechanical Code), there are no ISO
equivalents. However, the UK’s The Building Regulations can be considered for
Commonwealth territories.
3. Regarding guestroom bathroom Standard 10b reference, “tile must have a friction coefficient
(ASTM-C1028-84) of 0.6 wet or better, and a breaking strength (ASTM-C648-84) of not less than
250 pounds.”:
a. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard method for static coefficient of
friction determination ASTM C 1028-84 has no ISO equivalent but provisional European
standard Pr EN 13552: 1999 Ceramic tiles. Determination of coefficient of friction applies,
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b. ASTM C648-04 Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength of Ceramic Tile. The ISO
equivalent is BS EN ISO 10545-4:1997 Ceramic tiles. Determination of modulus of rupture
and breaking strength.
c. Also worth including is ISO standard ISO 13006:1998 Ceramic tiles – Definitions,
classification, characteristics and marking, and;
British and European standards BS 5385-3:2007 Wall and floor tiling. Design and installation
of internal and external ceramic floor tiles and mosaics in normal conditions. Code of
practice; EN 14411:2006 Ceramic tiles. Definitions, classification, characteristics and
marking.
4. ASTM E330-02 Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors,
Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference has no ISO equivalent but
the European standard that applies is EN 14351-1:2006 Windows and doors. Product standard,
performance characteristics. Windows and external pedestrian doorsets without resistance to fire
and/or smoke leakage characteristics.
5. ASTM E331-00 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights,
Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference has no ISO equivalent but the
European standard that applies is EN 14351-1:2006 Windows and doors. Product standard,
performance characteristics. Windows and external pedestrian doorsets without resistance to fire
and/or smoke leakage characteristics.
6. ASTM F1346 1996 Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling
Requirements for all Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs has no ISO equivalent but
the European standard is EN 13451-1:2001 Swimming pool equipment. General safety
requirements and test methods.
7. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (USA). There is no ISO equivalent but OHSAS
18001 is an international occupational health and safety management system specification,
embracing BS 8800, AS/NZ 4801, NSAI SR 320 and a number of other standards. OHSAS 18001
reflects the experience of Health and Safety standards in more than 80 countries. NB BS OHSAS
18001:2007 implements as a British Standard, OHSAS 18001:2007, which supersedes OHSAS
18001:1999, but remains current until July 2009.
Other safety documents to reference should include (according to market): Health and Safety at
Work. etc. Act 1974, and European Health and Safety Framework Directive (Directive
89/391/EEC) and Workplace Directive (89/654/EEC) (European Community).
Other European directives that apply to workplaces include Pregnant Workers (Directive
92/85/EEC); Young People (Directive 94/33/ EEC); Temporary Workers (Directive 91/383/ EEC);
Carcinogens (Directive 2004/37/EC); Chemical Agents (Directive 98/24/EC); Biological Agents
(2000/54/EC); Asbestos (Directive 83/477/EEC); Noise (Directive 2003/10/EC); Mechanical
Vibration (Directive 2002/44/EC); Electromagnetic Fields (Directive 2004/40/EC); Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) (Directive 89/656/EEC); Display Screen Equipment (Directive
90/270/ EEC); Manual Handling of Loads (Directive 90/269/ EEC); and Safety Signs (Directive
92/58/EC).
8. Americans with Disabilities Act in the USA; Disability Discrimination Act 2005 and The
Building Regulations Approved Document M in the UK and Equal Treatment Framework
Directive 2000/78/EC in the European Community. It is worth noting that the (UK) Work Place
Health Safety & Welfare Regulations 1992 (Regulation 18) requires that all doors on Main Traffic
Routes (including lobbies to stairs, etc.) must have a vision panel compatible with universal
access, and should also be fire resistant where necessary.
All provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title III, 28 CFR part 36 shall be
complied with. Refer to Appendix "A" at the end of these Standards.

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9. Regarding carpet – required to “meet or exceed all local, state and federal flammability codes
including DOC-FFI-70 and ASTM E648, Class II testing.”:
Department of Commerce (DOC) FFI-70 Flammability Fabrics Act 1971 has been superseded by
NFPA 701.
10. ASTM E648-97 Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using
a Radiant Heat Energy Source. Note: ASTM E648 is unnecessary as covered by NFPA 701. The
ISO equivalent is ISO 6925.
11. Water Chillers and condensers – American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 15-2007 Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems (NB
supersedes ANSI B9.1, Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration). There is no ISO equivalent
but European equivalent is EN 13771-2:2007 Compressors and condensing units for
refrigeration. Performance testing and test methods. Condensing units.
12. ASHRAE Standard 62-2001 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality and local codes, the
ISO equivalent is ISO 16000-8:2007 Indoor air. Determination of local mean ages of air in
buildings for characterizing ventilation conditions.
Particular specification sections will refer to these as well as other rules, regulations, laws and codes. It is
the responsibility of the design architects and engineers as well as the contractors and sub-contractors to
follow local, state and federal requirements.
Refer documents and questions concerning these standards to:
EU/HUKI Regions: AP Region

Gordon Coles Stephen Holliday
Vice President Technical Services Vice President Technical Services
Maple Court, Reeds Crescent 163 Penang Road
Watford, Herts. WD24 4QQ #08-01/04 Winsland House II
England Singapore 238463
Tel: +44 (0)207 856 8360 Tel: +65-6833 9702
MEA Region:
Victor Rodrigues
Vice President Technical Services
P.O. Box 500200
Dubai Internet City, Building 5, Office 221
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 (0) 4 391 5356
NAM & CSACRB Regions:

Doubletree Hotels
Design and Construction Department / Brand Standards
9336 Civic Center Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
U.S.A
Tel: +1 310-278-4321

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INTRODUCTION For use by Doubletree Hotels only
INTRODUCTION
The Design and Construction Standards apply to the following situations:

1. Plan and specification review for proposed new construction projects
2. Plan and specification review for remodeling, refurbishing and renovation projects
3. Preparation of a Product Improvement Plan ("PIP") list in connection with a license application for
the conversion of a non-Doubletree hotel to a Doubletree hotel
4. Preparation of a PIP list in connection with a license application for a change in ownership of a
Doubletree hotel
5. Preparation of a PIP list in connection with an application by a Licensee for renewal of the
Doubletree hotel license agreement
6. As referenced by the most current edition of the Doubletree Brand Standards Manual
The Doubletree Hotel Design and Construction Standards Manual (“Manual”) provides definitive
requirements for furnishings to be installed in all hotels. In those market driven locations where the
general standard of finishes and furnishings (e.g. wall and floor finishes, fabrics, FF&E) is expected to be
substantially higher than these minimum Standards, then the expected upgrades should be construed as
additional requirements, subject to HHC/DT approval.

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PLAN REVIEW AND REQUIRED APPROVALS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
PLAN REVIEW AND REQUIRED APPROVALS

Prior to beginning the planning process, Hilton Hotels Corporation’s Design and Construction Department
(HHCD&C) or Regional Technical Services Department shall be furnished, for its review and approval,
the contact information and hotel experience of the architect, interior designer, engineers and consultants
retained to prepare such plans.
Prior to commencement of construction, HHCD&C must be furnished, for its review and approval, contact
information and hotel experience of the proposed general contractor.
All plans, specifications and progress reports must be submitted to and approved by HHCD&C as
outlined herein.
A. NEW HOTELS AND ADDITIONS

1. Preliminary Design Plans
a. Vicinity Map / Location Plan
b. Site plan with buildings, parking, landscaping and pool areas outlined; including topographic
survey and easement and deed restriction information
c. Floor plans of all areas. Basic building cross sections of all areas will be required upon
request by HHCD&C. The following information must be included:
1) Number of rentable rooms
2) Number of room bays
3) Number of floors
4) Number of parking spaces
5) Room mix
6) Typical room, bathroom drawing
7) Seating capacity for food and beverage and meeting areas
8) Net room square footage for all spaces
9) Gross building square footage
10) Landscape calculations (minimum of 10 percent site coverage)
Note: For additions, floor plans and exterior elevations of all new areas showing relationship to
existing areas are required.
d. Outline specifications
e. Exterior elevations indicating proposed building signage
Note: Review and approval of above items a. through e. must be secured prior to submission of
50% documentation and specifications.
2. Fifty Percent (50%) Complete Architectural Design Documentation
a. Site plan – 100 percent
b. Floor plan – 50 percent
c. Details and sections – 50 percent
d. Building Elevations – 100 percent
e. Structural design – 100 percent
f. Mechanical, plumbing and electrical plans – 50 percent (Mechanical plans must include a
cover sheet showing the air balance calculations, inclusive of total make-up air.)
g. Outline specifications

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h. Preliminary interior design, including concepts, image boards and materials

i. Location of satellite dish, if provided
j. Signage selection and electrical requirements
3. Final Plans and Specifications
a. Complete working drawings and specifications, properly sealed by the Architect of record, to
be submitted to and approved by HHCD&C prior to commencement of construction and
ultimately consisting of the following:
1) Complete architectural, mechanical, plumbing (including fire protection), electrical, and
structural design, including definitions of all abbreviations and symbols used (signed and
sealed by Professional Engineer and Registered Architect). Mechanical design must
include a cover sheet showing the air balance calculations. See the Building Air Balance
Summary Sheet under Section 1-6.04.
2) All room finish, door, and hardware schedules
3) Swimming pool drawings and specifications (signed and sealed by Professional Engineer
or licensed Pool Designer)
4) Communication design, where not included in electrical drawings
5) Identification / graphic sign drawings (location, structural, and electrical)
6) Bar, service station, kitchen equipment layouts, and laundry equipment layout including
equipment schedules
7) HHCD&C and Doubletree may retain all submissions.
8) Landscape and accent lighting plans prepared by a professional Landscape Architect
must be submitted to HHCD&C and may be submitted at the same time as submission of
final plans and specifications, but in no event later than 45 days prior to the opening of
the hotel. Where the services of a professional landscape architect are not available, an
accredited nursery may prepare such plans.
9) Certification by the Architect that the plans have been prepared to meet ADA guidelines
must be submitted. ADA CERTIFICATION FORMS are at the end of this section.
10) Certification by the Architect that each area of the proposed project will meet or exceed
Doubletree hotels minimum light level standards
b. Prior to receiving final plan approval, an interior design submittal is required. The submittal
should include, but not be limited to, the designs of guestrooms and public spaces including
interior graphics, lighting, and materials. Submittal must consist of professionally prepared
color boards indicating actual materials and associated specifications. This submittal is to be
sent to Doubletree. Doubletree may retain this submittal.
c. During the early stages of construction, a model room including all proposed finishes and
furnishings in the proposed guest suite may be required to be constructed on or near the
jobsite and reviewed by HHCD&C and Doubletree.
B. REMODELING, REFURBISHING OR RENOVATION

1. Definitions:
a. Refurbishing – simple replacement of furnishings, floor and wall finishes
b. Remodeling – refurbishing plus some minor wall relocation or case good modifications
c. Renovation – total replacement of floor and wall finishes and FF&E to the extent that the
character of the property is altered. Wall relocation and major architectural modifications
would also be part of this scope.
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Hotels Brand Quality Department at the corporate office for review prior to the commencement of
any refurbishing, remodeling or renovation project at all Doubletree properties.
3. Projects requiring approval include: major renovations, construction projects, routine
refurbishment and replacement of items such as, but not limited to, case goods, floor finishes,
wall finishes, window treatments and lobby furniture. Projects addressing the building exterior
must also be submitted for review.
Normal replacements of soft goods and minimal floor and wall finishes that initially meet all
Doubletree Hotel Brand Standards and that do not fall into one of the three categories in B.1.
above do not need to be submitted for approval.
4. Project design packages submitted for review must include the following, as applicable:
a. A cover letter with the property name, location, number of rooms and project area(s) as well
as the phase of the project
b. A scope of service page, listed in detail
c. A project directory sheet for the particular project (contact sheet)
d. The PIP (Property Improvement Plan) document for the project, even if it covers only a
portion of the scope of service addressed
e. Regardless of the scope of service, the entire hotel floor plan (non-scaled) should be included
in a full-size (typically 24” x 36” (61cm x 91cm) format (maximum) indicating the scope of
service areas in dashed circle line
f. To-scale floor plan of scoped area with coded references to spec sheets
g. An 8”x10” (20.3cm x 25.4cm) high quality photo of the color board
h. Previous submittal comments, if any, should be included with a new submittal
i. For renovation projects, color photo prints of existing areas (not necessarily in the contract
areas) are required to understand the areas slated for renovation.
j. Property background / history / photos should accompany submittals.
k. Spec books should be neatly bound and presented, and not sent loose.
l. All specification sheets should include a thumbnail photo of the product.
m. Include the cut sheet of the product on a separate page if it requires more space in the
specification sheet.
n. Include interior elevations and/or reflected ceiling plans relevant to the product specified (e.g.
sconces, mirrors, chandeliers) drawn TO-SCALE in order to properly assess correct scale of
specified item.
o. Actual samples of fabrics and finishes should be submitted; electronic scans ARE NOT
ACCEPTABLE.
p. All finish and fabric samples must be 3” x 3” (7.6cm x 7.6cm) (minimum) size.
q. Any heavy sample materials (e.g. stone, solid surface material, etc.) must be mounted on
heavy matt board and protected in a clear binder pocket.
5. Drawings and specifications, properly sealed by the Interior Designer and/or Architect of Record,
are to be submitted and approved prior to commencement of construction, consisting of the
following where applicable:
a. Complete architectural, mechanical, plumbing (including fire protection), electrical, and
structural drawings, including exterior elevations and definitions of all abbreviations and
symbols used. Exterior color renderings must be furnished upon request to HHCD&C.
b. All suite finish, door, and hardware schedules
c. Swimming pool drawings and specifications

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d. Communication drawings, where not included in electrical drawings

e. Identification sign drawings (location, structural, and electrical)
f. Complete interior design drawings and concepts, to include suite types and sizes, furniture
layouts for commercial and guest suite areas, specification sheets (including illustrations of all
furnishings and equipment), and detailed floor plans of all areas. Interior design color boards
must be furnished to Doubletree for all public areas and each guestroom or suite type /
scheme and guestroom corridors.
g. Bar, service station, kitchen equipment layouts, and laundry equipment layouts including
equipment schedules, where applicable
h. Landscape and accent lighting plan
i. HHCD&C/DT may retain all submissions.
6. Quality Assurance will check to ensure that the hotel has the required approvals on file. Failure to
produce a Doubletree Brand Management approval letter will result in a Brand Standard
Violation, which can lead to the hotel being required to change the work completed and/or being
issued a Notice of Default. A hotel that does not have an approval letter on file for current
renovations or remodeling work must re-submit plans immediately.
C. CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING PROPERTY; CHANGES OF OWNERSHIP; LICENSE RENEWALS

Following a written request and fee submission, Hilton Hotels Corporation will conduct an inspection of
the property. At that time, existing deficiencies and variances to the HHC prevailing system-wide
standards for Doubletree hotels, including but not limited to Design and Construction and Brand
Operations Standards, will be identified and a Product Improvement Plan (PIP) prepared. Submission for
approval must then be made as follows:
1. For conversion properties, submittal of complete as-built plans and specifications to the extent
available. Such plans and specifications must be sufficient to illustrate the nature of the existing
floor plans and layouts, the relationship of the building within the site, and the location of any
external recreation facility and landscaping features. A summary of room types, listing the
quantity and sizes of bedroom and bath of each room type, must be provided. (Refer to
Paragraph B above for guidelines.)
2. Where the redesign and/or refurbishing of existing facilities is required, design drawings, including
but not limited to guestrooms and public area furnishings and layouts and interior / exterior
elevations, must be submitted for review and approval by HHC and Doubletree. Color renderings
or 8" x 10" color photographs must be furnished if requested by HHC or Doubletree.
3. Where construction of additional facilities is required, complete design and specifications are to
be submitted to and approved by HHCD&C prior to commencement of construction.
D. CONVERSION OF BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

Following a written request, Hilton Hotels Corporation will conduct an inspection of the property. At that
time, existing deficiencies and variances to the HHC prevailing system-wide standards for Doubletree
hotels, including but not limited to Design and Construction and Brand Operations Standards, will be
identified and a Product Improvement Plan (PIP) prepared. Submission for approval must than be made
as follows:
1. Drawings and specifications, properly sealed by the architect of record, to be submitted to and
approved by HHCD&C consisting of the following:
a. Complete architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural drawings, including definitions of
all abbreviations and symbols used. Mechanical plans must include a cover sheet showing
the air balance calculations. See the Building Air Balance Summary Sheet under Section 1-
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b. Exterior and Public Area (including Food and Beverage) color renderings must be furnished
to the HHCD&C upon request.
c. All room and suite finish, door, and hardware schedules
d. Swimming pool drawings and specifications (signed and sealed by Professional Engineer or
Licensed Pool Designer)
e. Communication drawings, where not included in electrical drawings
f. Identification sign drawings (location, structural and electrical)
g. Complete interior design drawings and concepts including suite types and sizes, furniture
layouts for public and guestroom areas, specification sheets, including illustrations on all
furnishings and equipment schedules
Note: Landscape and accent lighting plans may be submitted at the time of submission of final plans and
specification, but in no event later than 45 days prior to the opening of the facility as a Doubletree hotel.
E. PROGRESS REPORTS
Submission of construction progress reports, including color photographs of work, is required on a 30-day
basis at all construction stages of each respective project. At commencement of construction, provide a
copy of permit and photographs of poured concrete footings.
F. SHOP DRAWINGS AND OTHER SUBMITTALS

The following construction submittals must be provided to HHCD&C:
1. Value engineering considerations - Addenda and Change Orders
2. Plumbing fixture cutsheets
3. Light fixture cutsheets
4. Door hardware cutsheets and schedule
5. Roof material samples and cutsheets for color (and gauge when applicable)
6. Exterior wall finish samples and spec data - color and texture
7. Swimming pool shop drawings
8. Typical bathroom finishes, fixtures and fittings
9. Knockdown wall texture for color and texture, if applicable
10. Fire sprinkler shop drawings
11. FF&E submittals - color boards and complete specifications
G. FINAL INSPECTION
The License Agreement requires that a Hilton Hotels Corporation, Design and Construction Department
representative verify that the hotel has been substantially completed in accordance with approved
Doubletree Hotel Design and Construction Standards and is complete and ready for opening. Under
certain circumstances HHC and Doubletree Brand Management may, in their sole discretions, allow a
conditional opening provided the project meets at least the following minimum requirements:
1. Seventy five percent (75%) of the guestrooms are complete in every detail and ready for
habitation. No guestrooms are to be sold on partially completed floors.
2. One hundred percent (100%) of the public space visible to the public is complete and ready for
guest use, including the swimming pool and congruent areas.
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paramount. Construction trailers and equipment must be off site and away from guest view.
4. The property must have in place all permits / licenses required to operate the hotels restaurant,
lounge and elevators, and all other permits including pool.
5. Occupancy permit must be in Operator’s possession and a copy sent to HHC.
6. Evidence of insurance coverage must be provided as required in the License Agreement.
7. All terms of the License Agreement must be fulfilled on or before the date specified in the Conditional
Opening approval letter.
8. Certification that the hotel meets requirements set forth in the ADA is required.
Final Approval for opening will be determined by the Doubletree Brand in conjunction with HHCD&C and
Quality Assurance. Failure to open "as scheduled" may result in additional expenses relating to (but not
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limited to) future re-inspection visits, OnQ schedule changes and travel.

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ADA COMPLIANCE FORM

FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOTELS
To:
Owner/ Project Name Date
Principal Correspondent Name
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) requires that all new construction projects, including proposed plans and
actual construction, comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related state and local
requirements. Please note that:
The Owner is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, codes, and ordinances
including but not limited to the ADA. Along with all required plan submission(s) and any
alteration(s) from plan submission(s) submitted to HHC for approval, for all hotel plans
and construction that could affect the usability of or access to the facility, a primary
function area within the facility, or path of travel to such a primary function area (e.g.
bathrooms, telephones, fire alarm systems (strobe lights), drinking fountains, etc.), the
Owner shall submit to HHC an ADA compliance form signed by a licensed professional
with expertise in the area of accessibility who represents and warrants that, to his/her
best professional knowledge, information and belief, the submitted plans, alteration(s),
and final construction for the Hotel and its premises comply with the ADA and all related
or similar state or local laws, regulations and other requirements in effect at such time.
To meet the above requirement, please have your architect, contractor or licensed professional complete
and sign below. HHC will not approve a new hotel for opening without this signed ADA Compliance Form
that verifies the project complies with and meets all ADA and related requirements.
In connection with the project identified as:
To the best of my professional knowledge, information and belief, the facility has been designed and
constructed in conformance to and in compliance with the foregoing requirements and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), the technical requirements of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and all
other related or similar state or local laws, regulations and other requirements in effect at the time this
representation is made.
Sign:
Print Name:
Firm:
Date:

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ADA COMPLIANCE FORM

FOR RENOVATION / CONVERSION OF EXISTING HOTELS
To:
Owner/ Hotel / Project Name Date
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) requires that all brand affiliated properties comply with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related state and local requirements. Please note that:
The Owner is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, codes, and ordinances,
including but not limited to the ADA. Along with all required plan submission(s), including
as-built plans and any alteration(s) from plan submission(s) submitted to HHC for
approval for all Hotel plans and construction that could affect the usability of or access to
the facility, a primary function area within the facility, or path of travel to such a primary
function area (e.g. bathrooms, telephones, fire alarm systems (strobe lights), drinking
fountains, etc.), the Owner shall provide HHC with an ADA compliance form signed by a
licensed professional with expertise in the area of accessibility who represents and
warrants that, to the best of his/her best professional knowledge, information and belief,
the submitted plans, alteration(s), and final construction for the Hotel and its premises
comply with the ADA and all related or similar state or local laws, regulations and other
requirements in effect at such time.
To meet the above requirement, please have your architect or licensed professional complete and
sign the below. Failure to have this ADA Compliance Form signed and returned to HHC may constitute a
breach of your Franchise License Agreement and/or Management Agreement, as applicable.
To the best of my professional knowledge, information and belief, the facility conforms to and complies
with the foregoing requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the technical requirements
of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and all other related or similar state or local laws,
regulations and other requirements in effect at the time this representation is made.
Sign:
Print Name:
Firm:
Date:

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UNIVERSAL ACCESS COMPLIANCE FORM

FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOTELS
To:
Owner/
Project Name Date
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) requires that all new construction projects, including proposed plans and
actual construction, comply with the Hilton Hotels Universal Access Compliance (UAC) Requirements
(see Appendix “A”) in the absence of a related regional and local requirement. Please note that:
The Owner is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, codes, and ordinances,
including but not limited to the UAC. Along with all required plan submission(s) and any
alteration(s) from plan submission(s) submitted to HHC for approval, for all hotel plans
and construction that could affect the usability of or access to the facility, a primary
function area within the facility, or path of travel to such a primary function area (e.g.
bathrooms, telephones, fire alarm systems (strobe lights), drinking fountains, etc.), the
Owner shall submit to HHC a UAC compliance form signed by a licensed professional
with expertise in the area of accessibility who represents and warrants that, to his/her
best professional knowledge, information and belief, the submitted plans, alteration(s),
and final construction for the Hotel and its premises comply with the UAC and all related
or similar regional or local laws, regulations and other requirements in effect at such time.
To meet the above requirement, please have your architect, contractor or licensed professional complete
and sign below. HHC will not approve a new hotel for opening without this signed UAC Compliance Form
verifying the project complies with and meets all UAC and related requirements.
To the best of my professional knowledge, information and belief, the facility has been designed and
constructed in conformance to and in compliance with the foregoing requirements and the Universal
Access Compliance (UAC), the technical requirements of the UAC and all other related or similar regional
or local laws, regulations and other requirements in effect at the time this representation is made.
Sign:
Print Name:
Firm:
Date:

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FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS. Minimum standards for fire safety systems are detailed
below. Where state or local requirements exceed these minimum Standards, the more stringent
requirements must be followed as minimum requirements.
A. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. All areas of a property must be equipped
with a fire alarm system and an automatic fire sprinkler system, which are zoned by floors.
1. Fire Alarm System:
a. The fire alarm system must be comprised of Underwriters Laboratory approved equipment
and devices. The installation, location and spacing of such equipment and devices must be in
accordance with the latest edition of NFPA 72, or as otherwise specified by the governmental
authority having jurisdiction.
b. Strobe notification appliances must be provided in accordance with federal accessibility rules
(28 CFR 36, Appendix A, Sec. 4.28) as to number, locations, spacing and visual intensity.
c. A manual fire alarm pull station capable of sounding a general alarm must be located behind
the front desk. The panel must not be located on the back wall facing the registration desk.
2. Fire Sprinkler System:
a. The hotel property must have complete automatic and supervised fire sprinkler systems
throughout all areas, including all guestrooms, in accordance with the stricter of:
1) Applicable standards referenced in the building or fire codes of the local jurisdiction, as
interpreted by the authority having jurisdiction, and only as applicable for the status of the
subject property; or
2) An automatic fire sprinkler system located throughout the property, including all
guestrooms, and complying with NFPA 13 (reference TS 015, Hilton International CO).
Exceptions within the Americas:
1) For properties where the building is four (4) stories or less in height, NFPA 13R is
acceptable if allowed by local or other applicable codes.
2) For properties where the building is three (3) stories or less in height with guestrooms
exiting directly to the exterior, an automatic fire sprinkler system is not required. However,
such properties must have been built in accordance with applicable building codes in
force at the time of permit issuance, and must be maintained in compliance with any
applicable codes.
Exceptions outside the Americas: properties where the building is four (4) stories or less
in height.
Exceptions Worldwide: Properties converted to any of the Hilton-family-of-brands
(“Conversion Properties”) must be in full compliance with the standards set forth above
within the time period set forth in the applicable Product Improvement Plan for the
property. Compliance must occur prior to the property’s opening to the public as a Hilton
family property unless an exception is approved in writing by the Senior Vice President of
Architecture and Construction, Senior Vice President of Hotel Brand Management and
the Senior Vice President of Franchise Development for properties within the Americas;
or by the Vice President of Technical Services, Area President and CEO of International
Operations for properties outside the Americas (the “Committee”). In no event shall a
Conversion Property open to the public until it is in full compliance with any applicable
codes of the local jurisdiction. Any exception that may be granted by the Committee
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B. SMOKE DETECTORS. Smoke detectors are required throughout the hotel property as set forth in
this section.
1. Smoke Detectors in Guestrooms / Suites: The property must equip hard-wired and locally
annunciated smoke detectors in all guestrooms and each livable space of a suite. Smoke
detectors within accessible guestrooms / suites and any others required by ADA or the local
jurisdiction must be equipped with an integral strobe light providing a visual intensity of 177cd.
2. Smoke Detectors in Areas Other Than Guestrooms / Suites: The property must have system
connected, hard-wired smoke detectors in the following areas (where applicable):
a. Lobby
b. Administration areas / front desk
c. Pantry prep / pantry / kitchen
d. Food and beverage outlets / restaurant
e. All corridors
f. Laundry
g. Dryer enclosure (heat detector only behind dryers)
h. Meeting rooms/ballrooms / pre-function areas/executive center
i. Maintenance shop/Engineering (must have combination heat and smoke detectors)
j. Linen rooms
k. Mechanical / boiler / electrical rooms - must have combination heat and smoke detectors
l. Elevator equipment - must have combination heat and smoke detectors
m. Top of stairwells
n. Miscellaneous storage rooms
o. Public restrooms
p. Fitness room / health club
q. Guest laundry
r. Parking structure
s. Enclosed swimming pool
t. Executive Lounge
u. Spa
v. Any other areas required by local codes
3. Exception: Properties converted to any of the Hilton-family-of-brands (“Conversion Properties”)
must be in full compliance with any applicable codes of the local jurisdiction. In addition, all
Conversion Properties must comply with the standards set forth above relating to Guestrooms
/Suites. Compliance must occur prior to the property opening to the public as a Hilton family
property. Unless HHC determines that there are unique circumstances related to the subject
Conversion Property, the Standards set forth above for Areas Other than Guestrooms / Suites will
not apply to Conversion Properties.
C. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
1. Fire extinguishers must be contained in appropriate recessed cabinets in public spaces according
to local and national codes.
2. Fire extinguishers must be mounted in front office area, laundry, maintenance, corridors and near
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3. Fire extinguishers must be in clear view within the appropriate rooms.

4. Portable Fire Extinguishers must be provided and installed in accordance with NFPA 10 and
NFPA 96 (for restaurant kitchens).
5. Restaurant kitchen fixed fire extinguishing systems must be installed for all cooking equipment
and appliances in accordance with NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 using wet chemical water assisted
type systems.
D. APPROVAL, TESTING & MAINTENANCE, TRAINING for all fire safety systems
1. Approval: Written approval of the plans for required fire safety systems must be obtained from the
governmental authority having jurisdiction prior to installation of the fire safety system.
a. The form of written approval may vary by governmental authority. For the purposes of these
Standards, “written approval” is defined as a certificate, letter of approval, permit, stamp of
approval, or other approval method as used by the governmental authority.
b. Written certification that the required fire safety systems have been installed according to the
approved plan by a licensed contractor and are fully operational, tested and approved by the
authority having jurisdiction must be obtained from the installation contractor.
2. Testing and Maintenance:
a. All fire safety systems installed (including any systems installed above and beyond the
requirements of this standard) must be tested and maintained either:
1) Through a maintenance contract with an organization licensed to install and maintain
such equipment; or
2) By individuals trained to perform such maintenance and testing.
b. Testing and maintenance of sprinkler systems must be in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, NFPA 25, or as otherwise specified by the governmental
authority having jurisdiction.
c. Testing and maintenance of smoke detection systems (or heat detection devices where
appropriate) must be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, NFPA 72, or as
otherwise specified by the governmental authority having jurisdiction.
d. A statement certifying that such testing and maintenance have been performed must be
signed by either:
1) The maintenance company representative and by the General Manager of the property;
or
2) By the individual trained to perform such maintenance and testing and by the General
Manager of the property.
e. All statements certifying such testing must be kept on file at the property and be made
available to HHC’s field inspector. Such testing and maintenance must be performed at least
once every six (6) months. A minimum of one (1) test per year must be conducted by an
outside third party licensed to test fire safety equipment. Guestroom / suite smoke detectors
must be included as part of this testing and documentation.
3. Training: The General Manager, assistant manager, all guest services (front desk) personnel,
maintenance supervisors, housekeepers and night auditors, as well as any other personnel
designated as “managers on duty” at the property, must be familiar with the operation of the fire
safety systems, fire evacuation procedures, and the operation of portable fire extinguishers.
E. INSTALLATION. All system wiring shall be in conduit unless otherwise permitted by local codes.
Water piping for the fire sprinkler system must be attractively concealed within walls, ceilings and
furred areas; however, fire sprinkler heads and other system equipment may not be concealed in a
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F. FIRE/EMERGENCY EXITS. A minimum of two (2) fire /emergency exits must be provided for each floor.
1. The distance of travel from the entrance of any guestroom/suite to the nearest exit must not
exceed 125' (38.1m). Exits must be located as remotely as possible from each other and provide
optimum convenience to guests.
2. All fire/emergency exits must be clearly marked with illuminated exit signs. Where exits are not
visible, illuminated directional signs must be provided to indicate the direction of egress. These
signs must be provided with a maintained secondary emergency power source. All major exit
ways must have lighted exit signs.
3. Provide panic hardware (crash bar type) on all designated exit doors that contain a locking device
or latch.
G. EMERGENCY LIGHTING
1. Emergency lighting must be provided for the following areas and in accordance with prevailing
governmental regulations:
a. Lobby
b. Registration desk - located on employee side and not visible to guests
c. Back office / work area
d. Public restrooms
e. Meeting rooms
f. Corridors
g. Stairwells
h. Elevators
i. Room where the fire alarm panel is located
j. Laundry
k. All breezeways
l. Fitness room
m. Guest laundry (where applicable)
n. Executive center (where applicable)
o. Enclosed swimming pool
2. Emergency lighting fixtures must be arranged to maintain the values of not less than one (1)
footcandle (10.8 lux) measured at the floor at all points, including corners.
3. Required emergency lighting fixtures must be automatic, not requiring any manual action to put
them into operation after failure of normal lighting.
NOTE: See Section 1- Design Criteria (1-7.16 to 1-7.19) for additional Emergency Lighting
requirements.
H. FIRESTOPPING AND GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION

1. Through Penetrations; through fire rated separations
a. Through penetrations created by plumbing pipes, electrical conduits or cables are to be
sealed with a certified firestop sealant, tested in accordance with ASTM E814 (UL1479). For
large combustible pipes and very large openings where sealant will not be a suitable certified
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b. Through penetrations are to utilize firestop sealant with watertight properties, according to UL
Class 1 W-rating
2. Single Membrane Penetrations; through fire rated separations
a. Electrical box outlets and switches are to be protected with certified putty pads and/or inserts.
b Elevator call boxes, safes, electrical boxes and/ or other large single membrane penetrations
requiring equal F&T ratings are to be protected with certified products that meet these
conditions.
3 Joints. All joints connecting fire rated separations must be protected (wall to wall, top of wall,
floor to floor, perimeter joints) with a certified product.
a. Wall to wall, top of wall, and floor to floor joints must utilize a certified system for these
applications with a rating that matches that of the wall.
b. Perimeter joints must be protected with a certified product in accordance with the proper
design listings.
4. Commercial Cooking Exhaust (Grease) Ducts. Protect kitchen grease ducts with minimum 2-
hour protection gypsum wall shaft or grease duct fire wrap.
5. Air Ducts. Life Safety Air Ducts for stair pressurization and/or other damper-less ducts are to be
protected with 2-hour gypsum wall shaft or 2-hour fire wrap.
Other Special Conditions may exist. Contact the 3M Firestop hotline at 1-800-376-0964 or
jlhicks@mmm.com for assistance.

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AREAS/DIVISIONS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
Beginning with Section 1. Design Criteria, these Design and Construction Standards describe each room
or space of a Doubletree hotel using a seven (7) division format as outlined below. If a specific division is
not discussed or not applicable to a Section, (NA) will be typed after the division number. The General
Building Requirements will still apply to these divisions and to all other parts of the hotel although they are
not discussed in each individual division.
DIVISION: NUMBER:
General Building Requirements.................................................................................................1.00

Doors, Windows and Hardware .................................................................................................2.00
Finishes (Floors, Base, Walls and Ceilings) .............................................................................3.00
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E)...............................................................................4.00
Special Construction (Graphics and Signage) .........................................................................5.00
Mechanical / Plumbing, (Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning)...........................................6.00
Electrical (Lighting, Communications, Etc.) ..............................................................................7.00

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PUBLIC
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FOOD
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MEETING
FACILITIES
RECREATIONAL
AREAS
GUESTROOMS
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MECHANICAL
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For use by Doubletree Hotels only
Any questions regarding the contents of this

manual may be directed to the following address:
DOUBLETREE HOTELS
Attn: VP Product Development and Guest Experience
310-278-4321
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DESIGN CRITERIA For use by Doubletree Hotels only
1. DESIGN CRITERIA

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1-1.00 GENERAL
1-1.01 Doubletree hotels must have a minimum of 150 guestrooms. Any properties with a lower
key count must have written approval from Doubletree.
1-1.02 All state, federal, national and/or other governing building, zoning and design regulations
shall be complied with in the development of any specific project. However, this shall not
diminish or otherwise change the intent of these minimum Design and Construction
Standards. Additionally, Hilton Hotels Corporation will not review documentation for
compliance with local codes. It is the responsibility of the owner to meet or exceed these
local regulations. In the event applicable local codes and regulations exceed the
requirements contained herein, then the local codes and regulations should be construed
as minimum requirements. See also Appendix "A".
1-1.03 All License Agreement holders should become familiar with and must conform to the
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) as it applies (or the equivalent local or
national code), The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and any local applicable
barrier-free design standards relative to the proposed development project. In the
absence of barrier free design, HHC minimum Standards will apply (See Appendix “A”).
1-1.04 The architecture of the hotel must be designed to be aesthetically pleasing and in
harmony with the surrounding environment.
1-1.05 The hotel facade must be easily maintained and accessible for repairs. It must also
provide for high level signage in accordance with Doubletree’s signage specifications.
1-1.06 Balconies (if specified) must be a minimum of 5' (1.52m) in width.
1-1.07 Balconies must be designed to provide privacy and security for guestrooms. Railings
must be a minimum of 42" (110cm) in height and at least partly open, or transparent, for
views. Openings in railings must be a maximum of 4" (10cm) and include a 2" (5cm)
bottle rail. Horizontal railing is not allowed.
1-1.08 Balcony floors must slope outwards or toward drains (internal).
1-1.09 Provide wind protection for all exterior public areas such as the main entrance, dining and
roof terraces, and swimming pool decks.
1-1.10 Wood frame construction is not permitted for new construction but may be considered for
historic conversions.
1-1.11 A minimum of two (2) fire / emergency exits must be provided for all floors, located at
either end of the guestroom floor. Fire exits must escape directly to the exterior and not
via any public area.
1-1.12 Provide a minimum 8'-6" (2.5m) wide elevator lobby when elevators are located only on
one side of the lobby and a 10' (3m) wide elevator lobby when elevators are on both
sides of the lobby.
1-1.13 All stairwells are to be designed to minimize infiltration of smoke during fire events using
seals and normal door closures. For all facilities greater than six (6) stories, provide
positively pressurized stairwells that comply with ASHRAE smoke control
recommendations. Open stairwells may be considered if appropriate to exterior design.
See Appendix "A" for handrail requirements.
1-1.14 Flat roofs, viewed from guestrooms, must be enhanced with colored patterns of gravel
and/or plantings. All HVAC equipment must be screened.

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1-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE
1-2.01 All designated exit doors must swing in the direction of egress from the building.
1-2.02 Doors to all public, guest, service, and administration areas must be at minimum 3'
(0.9m) wide with soundproofing and door seals. Local legislation or codes may require
fire / smoke sealing.
1-2.03 All doors must be a minimum of 6'-8" (2.0m) in height.
1-2.04 All doors that are required to have a Positive Pressure Fire Door Listing requirement by
code must have a Category “A” classification, or ISO equivalent for hotel / projects
outside the United States.
1-2.05 Doorstops are required for all doors. Floor stops are not allowed.
1-2.06 Interior metal doors must be a minimum 18 gauge cold rolled steel and exterior doors
must be a minimum 16 gauge ‘A-60’ galvanized.
1-2.07 Out-swinging exterior metal doors must have closed tops.
1-2.08 Fire-rated doors and frames must bear a label of testing and approval by an Independent
Testing Agency for the ratings indicated, having been tested in accordance with NFPA
252 and ASTM E152, or ISO equivalent for hotels / projects outside the USA.
1-2.09 All back-of-house doors subject to heavy traffic must have stainless steel or diamond
plated aluminum kick plates.
1-2.10 All linen chutes must be equipped with self-closing, self-locking doors.
1-2.11 All metal welded frames must be fabricated of cold rolled steel, minimum 16 gauge.
Exterior frames must be ‘A-60’ galvanized.
1-2.12 Knockdown metal frames may be used on interior doors installed within drywall. Frames
with snap-on type trim are not acceptable.
1-2.13 Aluminum entrance doors must be a narrow stile design.
1-2.14 All hardware is to be US 32D satin stainless steel or US 26D satin chrome, with hardware
finish selection determined by the Architect or Design Firm. Public and guestroom areas
may have other finishes specified, but finishes must be approved by HHC.
1-2.15 A qualified Hardware Consultant shall be retained to produce a detailed hardware

schedule and to coordinate with the contract documents. HHCD&C must review and
approve all hardware schedules.
1-2.16 Hardware schedules must contain, at a minimum:

A. Door number, its location, hand, type and fire rating (if any) of door and frame
B. Hardware set number
C. Key symbol
D. Name of item
E. Manufacturer
F. Complete manufacturer’s catalog number or numbers
G. Material
H. Finish

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1-2.17 All locksets and latchsets for doors to electrical and telephone closets, stairwells, and
other non-public spaces on guestroom floors shall match the style and finish of the
specified hardware selected for guestroom entry doors.
1-2.18 Lock cylinders must be construction master-keyed for use during construction only.
Construction master key must be a type that is easily made inoperative when locks are
installed.
1-2.19 Master Keying Schedule:

A. Engineer master key shall operate locks under direct supervision of the engineer (i.e.
engineer's office doors, entire maintenance section, mechanical spaces, electrical
closet, janitor closets, exterior roof doors).
B. Food and Beverage master key shall operate locks under direct supervision of Food
and Beverage (i.e. kitchen, meeting room, food storage rooms, dining rooms, steward
and chef’s office).
C. Housekeeping master key shall operate locks under direct supervision of the
Housekeeping Department (i.e. storage rooms, laundry and offices).
D. Cleaning master key shall operate locks to offices, public meeting rooms and
adjacent janitor’s closets, and other doors of public use that are cleaned by usual
cleaning personnel.
E. Grand master key shall operate all locks as indicated above and must be kept in a
safe.
Permanently inscribe each key with number of lock that identifies cylinder manufacturer’s
key symbol and notation "DO NOT DUPLICATE".
Key Material: Provide keys of nickel silver only.
Key Quantity: Provide five (5) master keys for each master key system, and five (5) grand
master keys for each grand master key system.
1-2.20 ONITY (formerly TESA), Saflok, Vingcard, Kaba-Ilco, Messerschmitt, MIWA, Salto,
Timelox, CISA, and Yaletronics are approved hardware manufacturers. All hardware
finishes must match. HHC’s Design and Construction Department must approve
hardware, manufacturer and specifications including the product name and software
version. When choosing an electronic lock company, the locks must be compatible with
Hilton Hotels OnQ PMS. Consideration should be given to the level of service available in
the area. Electronic locks are to be used in the following locations:
A. Each guestroom entry door
B. Business Center public entrance door
C. Fitness Center door
D. Spa entrance door
E. Pool room door
F. Linen room
G. Meeting rooms
H. Executive Lounge
1-2.21 Electronic card readers with electronic lock interfaces shall be used on smaller hotels in
the following locations:
A. Main entry to the lobby
B. Each secondary guest entrance to the public corridors at lobby level

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1-2.22 Restricted areas of the hotel shall have an access control system incorporated into door
locking devices. Approved devices are card access systems, digital keypad systems or
remotely controlled electronic door latches. Areas to be provided access control devices
include, but are not limited to:
A. Telephone operator's room
B. General cashier's office
C. Count room(s)
D. Safe deposit box room
E. Paymaster's office
F. Security dispatch office
G. Certain exterior entrance doors
H. Back office areas that are accessible to public corridors
I. Entrance to front office areas
J. Employees’ entrance, if not monitored
K. Roof tops and mechanical rooms
L. Luggage storage room(s)
1-2.23 All doors within the guestroom tower including guestroom, service elevator lobby,
vending, and exit must have acoustic and smoke seals discretely located in the protected
corners of rebated timber or steel door frames.
1-2.24 All roof top exits (doors or hatches) must be equipped with a panic bar or other releasing
device, latching hardware, and a contact alarm that is monitored in the security dispatch
office or PBX. These doors must have a sign on the inside face indicating the door is
alarmed and to be used in emergency situations only.
1-2.25 Special consideration must be given to window design for facilities located on sites near
airports, busy highways, and in extremely windy, rainy, or cold environments. The
Architect or his consultant must investigate these conditions to determine the appropriate
specification.
1-2.26 Double glazing is required for all windows. Fixed glazing is recommended for airport and
other high noise locations.
1-2.27 Glass panels (i.e. windows, railings, glass doors, sidelights, etc.) that extend to the floor
in public areas and guestrooms shall be shatterproof or tempered glass and identified
with decals, etched design, or equipped with safety bar.
1-2.28 All windowsills must be granite, stone, or approved solid surface.
1-2.29 A practical method of exterior and interior window washing must be incorporated in hotel
design and approved by Hilton Hotels Corporation.

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1-3.00 FINISHES
1-3.01 It is important to create an environment throughout the public areas that is well designed
utilizing a hotel-experienced International Interior Design Association firm approved by
HHC and Doubletree. The Interior Designer must incorporate quality materials that meet
or exceed the competitive segment within the marketplace while providing durability and
functionality. Designers must not use endangered species of wood. The use of attractive
and durable recycled materials, where feasible, is encouraged.
1-3.02 Floor finishes for all areas are discussed in detail in the specific sections of these Standards.
1-3.03 Wall finishes must be high quality, decorative, maintainable materials. If vinyl wall
covering is used, 15 oz Type I or heavier for guestrooms and 20 oz Type II or heavier for
corridors and public areas is required. All wall covering must be "Class A" rated. Spray-
applied acrylic wall texture equal to PermaTone, Plexture or Permitex may be used as a
wall finish in special instances, but must be approved by HHC.
1-3.04 Provide full height corner guards at outside wall corners in all public areas susceptible to
luggage or laundry cart damage. Corner guards shall be colored opaque plastic to match
the wall color and shall be adhesive mounted. The flanges shall be a maximum width of 1"
(2.5cm).
1-3.05 All public area ceilings must be flat painted gypsum board, decorative or acoustical tile, or
other approved system. Acoustical ceiling tile, when used in public areas, must be 2' x 2'
(0.6m x 0.6m) with tegular edges and not exceed 30% of the ceiling area (Note: when
hard ceilings are utilized, mechanical access panels are allowed). The use of 2' x 4'
(0.6m x 1.2m) acoustical ceiling tile and concealed spine acoustical tile ceilings in public
areas is not allowed. Acoustic tiles are not allowed in guestroom corridors.
1-3.06 Balcony floor finish must be ceramic tile, stone, artificial stone, terrazzo, or stamped
concrete that matches the exterior décor of the building.
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1-3.07 Johnsonite Millwork (or other approved synthetic millwork) when utilized for base
material must be a minimum of " (0.64cm) thick.
1-4.00 FF&E
1-4.01 Carpet and carpet padding must be commercial grade and meet or exceed all local, state
and federal flammability codes including DOC-FFI-70 and ASTM E648, Class I testing.
Carpet must have a "Class B" or better flame spread rating. See Appendix "A" for
carpet in accessible areas.
1-4.02 Minimum carpet specifications:
CUT PILE
Construction: Tufted
Machine Gauge: 1/10 Guestrooms and Public Areas
Stitches per Inch: 10 - Guestrooms; 12 - Public Areas and Corridors

.25 (1/4") or greater for 32 oz and .281 (9/32") or greater for
Tufted Pile Height:
36 oz
100% Solution Dyed Type 6 Nylon Branded Yarns
Face Yarn:
Printed - Type 6.6

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Primary Backing: Woven polypropylene
Secondary Backing: Action Bac

36 oz /sq. yd. for heavy traffic areas, lobby, lobby corridors
Face Weight: and pre-function areas;
32 oz / sq. yd. for Guestrooms
CUT AND LOOP

Machine Gauge: 1/10 Guestrooms and Public Areas
Stitches per Inch: 10 – Guestrooms; 12 - Meeting Rooms
Tufted Pile Height: High 9/32; Low 3/16

100% Solution dyed Type 6 Nylon Branded Yarns
Face Yarn:
+ or – 5% variance on face weight allowed

32 oz /sq. yd. for Guestrooms; NOT APPROVED FOR USE
Face Weight:
IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AREAS.
MULTI LEVEL LOOP

Construction: Loop
Machine Gauge: 1/12 Guestrooms, Meeting Rooms
Stitches per Inch: 10 - All Areas
Tufted Pile Height: 3/16
Face Yarn: 100% Solution Dyed Type 6 Nylon Branded Yarns

Action Bac - Tuft Bind Rating Dry 10; Wet 8; Edge Ravel 2 to
Secondary Backing:
3 lb. Strength
32 oz /sq. yd. for Guestrooms; 36 oz/sq. yd. for Public Areas;
Face Weight:
NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AREAS.
LEVEL LOOP
Construction: Level Loop All Loop Same Heights
Machine gauge: 1/10
Stitches per inch: 10
Pile Height: 3/16

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Face Weight: 26 oz or higher Back-of-house
Primary Backing: Polypropylene

Action Bac - Tuft Bind Rating Dry 10 lb.; Wet 6 lb.; Edge
Secondary Backing:
Ravel 2 to 3 lb. Strength
CYP (computer yarn placement)

Machine Gauge: 1/11 All Areas
Stitches per Inch: 11 All Areas
Tufted Pile Height: 9/32
Face Weight: 42 oz / sq. yd. for All Areas
AXMINISTER
Wool/Nylon Blend (80/20) or 100% nylon (Type 6.6)
Fiber: Wool must be Woolen Spun Yarn. Semi-worsted is not
permitted. 70% British Specialty wool blend preferred.
Yarn Count: 2/46
63 per sq. inch – Corridors
Tuft Density
70 per sq. inch – Public Areas and Ballroom
Dye Method Premetalized dyes required
Pitch: 7
Pile Height: .250 to .270
Rows per Inch: 9 in Corridors and 10 in Public Areas and Ballrooms

Pile Weight Above 27-30 oz /sq. yd. (80/20)
Back: 31-40 oz /sq. yd. (nylon)
Total Pile Weight 36 – 44 oz /sq. yd
Backing: Synthetic
27", 36" (for use as borders only);
Widths Available:
9', 12', 15', and 4-meter

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1-4.03 All carpet must comply with CRI (Carpet and Rug Institute) “Green Label Plus” test
program standards for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).
1-4.04 All carpet must pass TARR (Texture Appearance Retention Rating) of 2.5 - 3.0 or higher
(Hexapod Test).
1-4.05 All nylon carpet must be stain treated with foam and heat set method.
1-4.06 All carpet must pass Tuft Bind Test minimum of Dry 6.
1-4.07 All carpet must be warranted for wear at 10 percent fiber loss over 10 years.
1-4.08 Sprouting will not be allowed.
1-4.09 Spin Bonnet floor machines should NEVER be used in cleaning carpet.
1-4.10 All carpet cleaning equipment and chemicals should have the CRI Seal of Approval.
1-4.11 All hotels should contact Carpet America Recovery Effort (www.carpetrecovery.org) to
ascertain what carpet reuse programs are available locally before sending carpet to a
landfill.
1-4.12 All carpet yarn must be twisted with a minimum of four and one half (4.5) twists per inch
and be heat set with Superba or Suessen methods.
1-4.13 All carpet must have an average Density Factor of 275,000. Density Factor of 300,000 to
350,000 is recommended for corridors and public areas. Density Factor = stitches x
gauge x yarn size.
1-4.14 All guestrooms and guestroom corridors should have 4" (10cm) minimum height bound
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carpet, Johnsonite Millwork (or other approved synthetic millwork) or wood base. Carpet
base must match or compliment the floor carpet. All public areas must have a 6" (15cm)
wood, stone, or Johnsonite Millwork (or other approved synthetic millwork) base.
1-4.15 All carpeting installed over padding must be power stretched except in double glue-down
installations.
1-4.16 Carpet pad must be produced from 100 percent synthetic fibers or high density flat
sponge rubber. The use of urethane or rebond (foam) products is not allowed.
1-4.17 Synthetic fiber pad (guestrooms) must be a minimum of 3/8", commercial quality/grade,
32 oz weight. Synthetic fiber pad (suites and corridors) must be a minimum of 7/16"
commercial quality/grade, 40 oz weight. Sponge rubber pad (public areas) must be ripple
(not bubble) and a minimum of 22-26 lb density (26 lb recommended).
1-4.18 Commercial Grade 2 tackless strips should be used at all perimeter walls except in glue-
down installations.
1-4.19 Where Axminster Carpet is used, it is recommended that all seams be hand sewn (6"
wide heat melt tape may be used with seam sealer as an alternative).
1-4.20 Tufted carpet such as printed or graphics may be seamed with heated pin-tape.
1-4.21 Installation must meet all local, state, and safety codes (i.e. contrasting colors on steps).
1-4.22 Padding must be Class II and have manufacturer's label of "contract / commercial grade."
See Appendix "A" for carpet in accessible areas.

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1-4.23 Meeting space, public space and corridor carpet should be glued down as high traffic and
equipment may adversely affect normal wear. The following requirements must be met in
this instance:
A. A double glue-down policy must be followed. The pad is to be glued to the floor and
the carpet glued to the pad. Installation is to be according to manufacturer's
instructions.
B. Use of the double-stick Carpet Installation System with factory approved adhesive on
a sponge cushion rubber pad (23-26 lb density) is the preferred method. A synthetic
fiber pad that is specially treated for this type of installation will also be considered.
1-4.24 The use of certain pre-attached padding systems may be utilized but must be reviewed
and approved by HHC prior to being ordered.
1-4.25 In some extreme cases, it may be beneficial to glue the carpet directly to the base floor.
These cases must receive prior written HHC approval before installation. Expediency
and/or budget are not acceptable exceptions.
1-4.26 Public area windows must be covered with draperies, sheer curtains, and/or plantation
blinds and/or wood plantation shutters (2" (5cm) slats). Window treatments must meet or
exceed all applicable local and state flammability codes and U.S. Flammability Code
NFPA-701. Proof of compliance is required by means of a manufacturer's label sewn to
the drapery, or a letter from the manufacturer on file at the hotel.
1-4.27 Draperies must be made of material with a minimum width of 54" (1.3m) and a weight of
1.70 lbs per linear yard. All exposed edges must be covered by drapery returns. All
draperies must be floor length or longer for “Puddle” effect.
1-4.28 Wood plantation shutters are required to have an applied paint or varnish finish.
Exposed wood is not allowed.
1-4.29 Seating fabrics shall meet or exceed NFPA 260, and all applicable local and state
flammability codes and California 117 flammability code.
1-4.30 Upholstery fabric selections must meet standard test method for abrasion resistance.
Upholstery fabric to meet a minimum 30,000 double rubs Wyzenbeek test or equal.
1-4.31 Hotel may not install tile over tile in any areas of the hotel. Old tile must be completely
removed before new tile is installed. Hotel may not install wall vinyl over existing wall
vinyl in any areas of the hotel. Old wall vinyl must be completely removed before new
wall vinyl is installed. Hotel must have approval prior to resurfacing existing bathtubs.
1-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS)
1-5.01 See Exterior and Interior Signage Specifications for required hotel signage at:
www.doubletreefranchise.com. Exterior signs play an important role in forming a potential
guest’s first impression. It is essential that these signs project the proper Doubletree
image.
1-5.02 To maintain necessary consistency and quality, Licensee must retain a Doubletree-
approved Licensed Sign Manufacturer to perform a sign survey and to make
recommendations for a comprehensive sign package. Doubletree’s Project Manager will
supply a list of Licensed Sign Manufacturers from which to select.
1-5.03 Working in conjunction with HHCD&C and the project’s Architect, the signage
manufacturer’s consultant shall define the configuration, quantity, and placement of signs
for each property. In no instance will a manufacturer not specifically licensed to
reproduce the HHC / Doubletree trademarks be approved for use.

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1-5.04 The Licensed Sign Manufacturer must use HHC’s pre-designed signs and specifications
for each individual sign and submit this information to hotel ownership subsequent to
HHC review and approval. Deviation from this policy is not permitted.
1-5.05 When warranted, variances from local and municipal sign ordinances will be sought by
the signage manufacturer.
1-5.06 HHC retains the right of approval of all plans and specifications for signs. Written
approval must be obtained prior to fabrication and installation.
1-5.07 All electrical signs must be maintained on a long-term contract basis to ensure proper
display of the Doubletree name.
1-5.08 The Licensed Sign Manufacturer approved by HHC shall review each individual hotel’s
site requirements and develop a complete sign program to include sign types, quantities,
placement and specifications.
1-5.09 Prior to the start of construction, a construction sign is required on the hotel site. The
signage manufacturer’s consultant shall receive the following information from the owner
or architect for design of a construction sign:
A. Project name and pertinent information. This may also include number of rooms, pre-
opening telephone number, function space, food and beverage outlets, color
renderings, etc.
B. Construction information including owner, contractor, Architect, consultants,
financing, etc. typically displayed on a separate sign must be subordinate to the HHC
/ Doubletree information.
1-5.10 Primary signs include building signs located near the top of the building, large entrance
ground signs, and pylon signs.
1-5.11 Exterior illumination (spot lighting) of primary signs will not be allowed.
1-5.12 Building signs consist of large, individual internally illuminated letters reading
"DOUBLETREE" and the stylized "trees" logo, also internally illuminated.
A. All Doubletree hotels must be identified with a minimum of 100 square feet (9.5m) of
building signs.
B. The size of Doubletree lettersets and trees logos will be determined by the sign
manufacturer’s consultant to achieve maximum visibility and aesthetic appeal.
C. Whenever possible, the Doubletree trees logo will be used in conjunction with the
Doubletree letterset.
D. The Doubletree trees logo must not be used alone unless building conditions
preclude use of appropriate sized lettersets.
E. Lettersets and the trees logo must not extend above the buildings’ structures
(parapet wall, elevator penthouse, etc.).
F. Lettersets and trees logos may not protrude onto vision glass panels.
G. Exposed conduit and/or raceways are prohibited at building face signs.
H. The building’s background surface should provide appropriate contrast for the trees
logo and letterset.
1-5.13 Free-standing signs include pylon signs and large monument/ground signs with internally
illuminated letters.
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B. Ground signs intended for close-range viewing must display the Doubletree trees
logo letterset and property name.
C. Restaurant names, etc. must be subordinated to the Doubletree trees logo, letterset
and/or property name.
D. Flexibility may be allowed in the materials and/or design of the base structures for
ground and pylon signs to provide compatibility with the building architecture or site
conditions.
E. Reader boards are not permitted.
1-5.14 Porte cochere and building signs shall consist of internally illuminated individual letters or
reverse channel silhouette illuminated letters.
A. The Doubletree letterset and property name should conform to the proprietary
typestyle (Bodoni) as indicated in the Hilton Family of Signs brochure.
B. The size, quantity, placement, and specifications of secondary lettersets, trees logo
and/or property names will be determined by the sign manufacturer’s consultant and
approved by Doubletree. Placement shall include but will not be limited to porte
cochere, other major building entrances, restaurant and lounge entrances, function
room entrances, and parking garage entrances.
C. Design flexibility will be allowed in the logo typestyle and color of restaurant and
lounge signs. Should individual "signatures" not be developed for those outlet names,
standard Doubletree specifications will prevail.
D. Exterior illumination of secondary signs will be permitted only in extraordinary situations.
1-5.15 Secondary signs include porte cochere signs, and building signs or free-standing signs
intended for close-range viewing, i.e. restaurant, lounge, function room, parking structure,
and other out-building signs, etc.
A. Secondary entrance signs will duplicate the main entrance ground or pylon sign but
may be of smaller size.
B. Restaurant and lounge signs must remain subordinate to any freestanding
Doubletree primary sign.
1-5.16 Directional signs include remotely located entrance and service entrance signs, parking
lot signs, and other ground signs that are directional in nature.
A. These signs shall be designed by the sign manufacturer’s consultant to coordinate
appearance and construction quality with the rest of the hotel’s sign program.
B. Directional signs shall display a Doubletree trees logo, and lettering of proprietary
typestyle (Bodoni) as indicated in the Hilton Family of Signs brochure.
C. Directional signs shall be internally illuminated (preferred), externally illuminated, or
vinyl die-cut letters.
1-5.17 Instructional / informational signs include variously sized and placed signs that may be
freestanding or attached to a building or other structure (e.g. accessible parking sign).
A. Construction shall be of aluminum, painted on all sides. Aluminum thickness will
depend upon overall dimensions and type.
B. Lettering shall be vinyl die-cut. Hand painted signs are not allowed.
1-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING
1-6.01 HVAC System Types

A. Provide one of the following HVAC systems for all non-guestroom areas of the hotel

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with heating or cooling upon demand:

1. 4-Pipe with Air Handlers served by Chilled and Heated Water
2. Water-to-air Heat Pumps with closed circulating loop
3. 2-Pipe with air handlers served by Chilled Water and Resistance Heating
(changeover type heating / cooling systems are not acceptable)
4. Packaged Roof Top Units
B. Provide one of the following HVAC systems for all guestrooms. Each key requires
separate heating and cooling upon demand:
1. 4-Pipe Chilled and Heated Water
2. Water-to-air Heat Pumps with closed circulating loop
3. 2-Pipe Chilled Water with Electric Resistance Heating (non changeover type). This
system is normally considered only where climates are very temperate, requiring
minimal amounts of electric resistance heat.
4. PTAC Units will be considered on Conversion Hotels only (maximum age for units
is five (5) years).
C. Provide unions and isolation valves on hydronic supply and return connections at each
air-handling unit. All isolation valves shall be either ball or butterfly, depending on pipe
size; gate valves are not acceptable.
D. Installation of air-handling units, fan coil units, and mechanical equipment requiring
regular maintenance above gypsum board or inaccessible ceilings is not acceptable.
Mechanical equipment rooms shall not be used as supply or return air plenums. Relief
air through mechanical rooms is acceptable.
E. Provide only metallic ductwork. Avoid internal duct liner on all supply air ductwork.
Where internal liner is required for acoustical purposes, use Armacell Armaflex® duct
liner or sound traps to obtain noise reduction only, and use bare metallic ductwork for
the remainder. Provide duct access doors for internal access to devices and cleaning
where necessary.
F. All flues must comply with local codes and/or have a 2-hour fire rated enclosure.
G. Provide concealed temperature sensors only for public and back-of-house areas, with
adjustments available only through the building automation system (BAS).
H. Screen all rooftop and ground-mounted equipment from street views.
I. Attractively conceal all domestic water and hydronic heating / cooling piping.
J. Avoid the use of fan-powered (vs. static) variable air volume terminal units in front and
back-of-house areas.
1-6.02 Plumbing Systems

A. Domestic hot and cold piping shall be copper, or combined copper-PEX systems as
described below.
1. Copper systems must be lead free, including any joint or brazing compounds.
2. Combination cross-liked polyethylene (PEX) systems shall comply with the
following:
a. Tubing: NSF listed PEX manufactured by the Engel method (also known as
PEX-a) complying with ASTM F876 and ASTM F877, with independent third-
party compliance testing, fire rated UL assembly listings per ANSI/UL 263,
minimum bend radius of 6 times outside diameter, and standard grade
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b. Fittings: Comply with ASTM F1960, PEX-a cold expansion type with PEX-a
ring.
c. Manifolds: Type L copper body with UNS 3600 brass outlet connections, or
Engineered Plastic (EP) compatible with the tubing.
d. Accessories: Angle and strait stops that are compatible with the tubing, bend
supports designed for tight radius bends, expander tool compatible with ASTM
F1960 fittings, clips or PEX rails for support, and epoxy coated pipe hangers
and riser clamps.
e. Factory Assistance: Design (around “best practice” layouts provided by the
manufacturer), installation certification, training, and quality assurance
throughout the construction project.
f. Warranty: 25-year, non-prorated, for repair or replacement of entire system
(including tubing and fittings) against failure due to defect in material or
workmanship, beginning from the date of substantial completion.
B. Insulate all cold water, cooling coil condensate, roof drain sumps, rain leaders, and any
other below ambient piping as follows:
1. Pipe size 3" and larger: Cellular glass, Pittsburgh Corning Foamglass® or equal.
2. Pipe sizes 2-1/2" or smaller: Flexible elastormeric, Armacell Armaflex®, Imcoa
Imcolock, or Rubatex Insultube® or equal.
3. Select insulation thickness to prevent condensation when subjected to outdoor
summer conditions.
4. Provide jacket material, when required, that does not allow mold growth when
wetted.
C. Locate floor cleanouts outside of normal foot traffic in all front of house areas.
D. Locate grease, oil, or sand traps in back-of-house or service areas where the devices
may be serviced without disrupting normal operations, and out of site of normal guest
activities.
E. Domestic hot water generating system must function adequately during all normal
flow regimes. Select system types, storage and heaters that will provide stable water
temperature during all flow conditions.
F. Provide concealed fire sprinkler heads in all public areas.
G. Provide fire sprinkler guards on all fire sprinkler heads in linen room and all back-of-
house areas.
H. All plumbing fixtures for public areas shall be commercial grade quality. See
Appendix "A" for accessible fixtures.
1-6.03 Water Chillers

A. Provide UL (or recognized equivalent) listed chiller that complies with the latest ASME
Standard for both refrigerant and waterside construction.
B. Rate in accordance with the latest ARI Standard and provide minimum of two (2)
chillers, suitable for use with selected refrigerant, and sized to allow at least 75%
design capacity with one compressor unit not operable. Preferred plant arrangement
is to have 100% capacity with one unit not operable.
C. Select refrigerant type subject to approval of HHC, and the latest Clean Air Act
regulations or equivalent international regulations. Acceptable refrigerants are: R-
123, R-134a, R-407, R-410. Note: Refrigerant R-123 is being phased out by the
Montreal Protocol which has been adopted by the USEPA. As such, the production
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1987 level in 2020. New machines cannot be produced that use R-123 after 2020.
All production of R-123 will cease by 2030, and there is no known replacement for it
at this time. Owners should carefully consider the impact of selecting this
refrigeration equipment for new construction or replacement.
D. Select evaporators with a 0.0001 and condensers with a 0.0025 waterside fouling
factor unless a higher factor is required due to water supply quality.
E. Fabricate evaporator and condenser water tubes of copper, unless seawater or
brackish water is used for heat rejection. Select 316 stainless steel or cupra-nickel
tubes for more corrosion resistance. Maintain water tube velocity between 3 to 8 fps
(55 to 145 m/s). Design sea water cooling systems to comply with all local codes and
regulations, with dual water inlet and outlet piping to allow cleaning of one line while
utilizing the other.
F. Provide all necessary refrigerant relief devices, piped directly outdoors as required by
local regulations.
G. Provide for adequate maintenance, including air vents, drain valves, flanged piping
connections that clear tube access, davits for head removal, and adequate floor
clearance at one end of chiller for tube cleaning.
H. Select compressor efficiencies that comply with local energy code requirements, or
ASHRAE 90.1, pending review by HHC Engineering Department for exceptions.
I. Select the main condenser adequately sized to contain the refrigerant charge at 90°F
(32ºC) according to ANSI-ASHRAE 15.A.
J. Chilled water piping and below ambient equipment shall be insulated with Pittsburgh
Corning Foamglass® for pipe sizes 3" and larger, and/or Armacell Armaflex®, Imcoa
Imcolock, or Rubatex Insultube® for pipe sizes 2-1/2" and smaller. Select insulation
thickness to prevent condensation when subjected to outdoor summer conditions.
Provide jacket material that does not allow mold growth when wetted.
K. Provide primary-secondary type chilled water systems and avoid the use of variable
primary type distribution systems, as these type of systems require higher levels of
operation and maintenance expertise and control system complexity.
L. Consider the use of vertical in-line pumps that allow easy seal replacement.
M. Select cooling towers based upon 0.4% wet bulb/mean coincident dry bulb
(WB/MCDB) ASHRAE climate conditions, and add 2° F (1ºC) for tower sizing.
N. In climates where winter wet bulb temperatures are less than 50º F (10º C) for
significant time periods, review the life cycle cost analysis of installing heat
exchangers on the condenser water loop that allows evaporative chilling in lieu of
running the chillers for guestroom temperature control.
1-6.04 Ventilation (Make-up) Air Requirements

A. Adequately conditioned and properly distributed ventilation air enhances indoor air
quality and can positively pressurize a building. While indoor air quality is very
important to the health and satisfaction of hotel guests, a positively pressurized
building in a hot, humid climate also assists in controlling water vapor transmission
through the building envelope and maintaining even temperature throughout the
interior. Controlling water vapor protects the building from condensation in the wall
cavities, thus reducing the potential for the growth of mold and mildew. In cold or
mixed climates, designer should ensure that moisture transmission in the exterior
walls does not result in undesirable moisture accumulation in wall and roof systems.
In mixed climates, buildings should be designed neutral to slightly negative during
winter, and neutral to slightly positive in summer.
B. Corridor ventilation is required and also provides a positively pressurized space to

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keep smoke from entering the path of egress. Refer to local code requirements for
other smoke control requirements for corridors and means of egress.
C. Providing ventilation air to guestrooms via the corridor is not permitted by most
modern building codes, requiring air to be ducted directly to the individual guestroom.
It is important that the equipment designed to make up exhaust air is specifically
designed for this purpose to minimize operational cost and maintenance, and that the
ventilation air is supplied at room neutral conditions. Common roof top units or other
package units (including PTACs & FCUs) are not designed for this purpose.
D. Operable windows, where they may meet the local codes for ventilation of residential
occupancy, will not be allowed as the primary means of guestroom ventilation.
E. Buildings in humid climates are to be pressurized with a make-up-air system
providing 100% outside air during all humid months. In those climates defined as
Cold by ASHRAE, maintain guestrooms neutral to slightly negative in order to
minimize internal moisture migration through the wall cavity to the exterior cladding.
F. Provide building air balance calculations to HHC for review and approval. See
Building Air Balance Summary Form included in this section.
G. Design ventilation air systems to comply with ASHRAE Standard 62-2001 Ventilation
for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality and local codes. ASHRAE recommends 35 CFM
intermittent exhaust per guest bath, 30 CFM per bedroom and 30 CFM per living
room (as in suites), however these are not additive (See ASHRAE Interpretation IC
62-1989-28 dated 4/26/98). The standard outdoor air intake of the bedroom and/or
living room units will normally meet code requirements for these areas.
H. Select ventilation (make-up) air units to offset any continuous bathroom exhaust air
quantity plus any other exhaust air from the corridors, plus air flow for pressurization
(humid climates). Individual intermittently operated guest toilet exhaust fans are
preferred, since diversity may be considered, reducing the make-up-air for baths to
75% of the design air exhaust rate. NOTE: If local codes require exhaust air flow
rates in excess of above, the local codes shall govern. If prevailing winds consistently
affect building pressurization, their affect must be taken into account in determining
building air balance calculations and the makeup air quantity required for
pressurization.
I. Select make-up air entering air temperature (EAT) for cooling based on ASHRAE
0.4% summer design Dehumidification [dew point/mean coincident dry bulb
(DP/MCDB)] and Humidity Ratio (HR), and for heating based on ASHRAE Annual
Extreme Daily Mean Dry Bulb (MDB) Minimum winter design temperature (not
Heating DB @ 99.6% or 99%). In order to remove adequate moisture from the
outdoor air, the cooling coil needs to produce 55° FDB (12.8ºCDB) leaving air
temperature, and reheat to approximately 68° FDB if for corridor make-up or 70° FDB
(21º CDB) if directly into guestroom.
J. Central station or penthouse air handling units are to include the following:
1. Preheat, cooling, and reheat sections. Integral face-and-by-pass preheat coils
are recommended for hydronic heating projects in cold climates.
2. Double-wall insulated construction
3. Stainless steel drain pans
4. Access module between coils to allow for maintenance and placement of control
elements
5. Two-stage filtration with MERV 7 pre-filters and at least MERV 12 final filters.
K. Direct-expansion (DX) Makeup Air Units: Select factory assembled and tested
packaged rooftop units designed for 100% outside air application. Split-systems shall
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to 250 CFM per nominal unit ton (75 to 118 l/s per nominal 3.5 kW refrigeration), and
include the following:
1. ETL or UL listed and labeled (to comply with local code enforcement
requirements). Rate units in accordance with the ARI Large Unitary Air-
Conditioning Equipment Certification Program based on ARI Standard 360.
2. Provide a minimum of two independent cooling circuits for units up through
nominal 30 tons (105 kW), and four independent cooling circuits for 31 nominal
tons (109 kW) and above (for capacity control and redundancy).
3. Provide cooling coil circuiting with an intertwined arrangement. Face or horizontal
split coil arrangement is not acceptable.
4. Include hot gas re-injection on the lead refrigerant circuit (to protect against coil
freeze-up and refrigerant slugging of compressors due to low suction pressure /
temperature at low load conditions). Freeze protection compressor lockout timers
are not an acceptable substitution.
5. Include hot gas reclaim (reheat) circuit for humidity control (provides free reheat
to keep cooling circuit in operation without over cooling space. Using gas or
electric reheat for this purpose is not acceptable). Note: Humidity control may
not be necessary at locations with low design wet bulb/humidity ratio (approx. 80
grains/lb. [11.4 g/kg] or less) such as the desert arid design or at high altitudes.
However, provide this capability in those areas with annual rainy seasons.
Systems utilizing sub-cooler reheat circuits are not recommended. Control hot
gas reclaim using a modulating refrigerant valve control loop. On/off or step
control algorithms are not acceptable.
6. Provide gas-fired heating with stainless steel heat exchanger, complete with 25
year non-prorated parts warranty (standard aluminized steel is not acceptable,
will not hold up under low ambient OSA conditions and will fail prematurely).
7. Provide minimum 4-stage or modulating (minimum 3:1 turndown) control for
heating.
8. Provide electric heating systems with minimum 4-stage control, maximum 10 kW
per stage, or SCR modulating controls.
9. Stainless steel insulated drain pan
10. Double wall insulated cabinet construction
11. Low limit discharge air temperature lock out for winter design below 32° F (0º C)
to protect against discharging freezing air into corridors in event of gas or heat
failure
12. Heating / cooling interlock circuitry to prevent simultaneous heating and cooling
13. A copy of FACTORY RUN TEST report shipped with each unit including unit
wiring diagram in control panel door
14. Provide written 5-year compressor parts warranty and 25-year heat exchanger
parts warranty non-prorated for 100% OSA application
15. Provide factory assembled and internally insulated acoustical curb/plenum,
minimum 14" (35cm) high for down discharge or 30" (76cm) high (36" [91cm] for
nominal 26 ton [91kW] units and above) for side discharge.
16. Provide programmable controller internal to the rooftop unit, including optimal
start and outputs for heating, cooling, economizer. Factory mount outside air
temperature and the humidity sensors. Provide manufacturer’s supply air
temperature sensor and remote located temperature override sensor for field
installation by others. The unit shall provide continuous heating / cooling /
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space it serves. All unit-mounted controls for complete operation shall be

installed by the equipment manufacturer.
L. The following additional options are recommended, depending on project
circumstances and engineer’s evaluation of project requirements:
1. Phase and brown out protection (to protect against mechanical failure of scroll
compressors running in reverse in event of phase reversal or burnout at low
voltage conditions)
2. Coastal construction including Phenolic coated condenser and evaporator coils
3. Supply air smoke detector
M. Recommended manufacturers: McQuay, Carrier, or as approved by HHC

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BUILDING AIR BALANCE SUMMARY FORM DATE: _______________________
PROPOSED MAKE-UP UNIT:

Manufacturer: ____________________________________ Model #: _____________________
EXHAUST AIR QUANTITIES:

A. Total Guestroom Bath Exhaust Air Quantities
B. Total Corridor, Vending, Linen, Storage, Etc. Exhaust Air
C. Total Lobby, Restaurant, Public Restroom Exhaust Air
D. Total Kitchen Exhaust Air
E. Total Meeting & Prefunction Exhaust Air
F. Total Fitness Room Exhaust Air
G. Total Office Area Exhaust Air
H. Total Back-of-House Exhaust Air
(1) Service Corridors (2) Laundry (3) Pantry (4) Maintenance
(5) Employee Break Room/Lockers (6) Storage
I. Misc.
Total Exhaust Air CFM
MAKE-UP AIR QUANTITIES & SOURCE:

A. Total Guestroom Bath Make-up Air Quantities
B. Total Corridor, Vending, Linen, Storage, Etc. Make-up Air
C. Total Lobby, Restaurant, Public Restroom Make-up Air
D. Total Kitchen Make-up Air
E. Total Meeting & Prefunction Make-up Air
F. Total Fitness Room Make-up Air
G. Total Office Area Make-up Air
H. Total Back-of-House Make-up Air
(1) Service Corridors (2) Laundry (3) Pantry (4) Maintenance
(5) Employee Break Room/Lockers (6) Storage
I. Misc
Total Make-Up Air CFM

Exhaust air < make-up air = > Positive building pressurization
Exhaust air > make-up air = > Building under negative pressure

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1-6.05 Provide concealed fire sprinkler heads in all public areas.
1-6.06 Provide fire sprinkler guards on all fire sprinkler heads in linen room and all back- of-
house areas.
1-6.07 All plumbing fixtures for public areas shall be commercial grade quality. See Appendix
"A" for accessible fixtures.
1-7.00 ELECTRICAL
1-7.01 All electrical wiring must be installed to meet national and local codes.
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1-7.02 Hilton Hotels Corporation OnQ Voice & Wiring Standards must be incorporated into all
hotels. Standards are available at Doubletree Hotels Internet website:
www.doubletreefranchise.com.
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1-7.03 OnQ Property Management System must be installed in all hotels. The OnQ
Installation Guide is available upon request from HHC.
1-7.04 Aluminum branch and feeder line wiring is not acceptable.
1-7.05 All electrical outlets other than those in rooms shall be located at least 5" (125mm) above
floor level or waterproofed. See Appendix "A" for outlet locations in accessible areas.
1-7.06 All electrical panel boxes, distribution panels and electrical service equipment should be
located in protected service areas or have lockable cabinets. These panels are not
allowed in corridors of public spaces. It is strongly recommended that these panels are
not located in open machine / mechanical areas or linen rooms.
1-7.07 All electrical panels and circuits must be lockable, labeled, and contain a directory.
1-7.08 All system wiring shall be fully concealed, provided other system equipment is not
concealed in a manner that reduces its effectiveness or defeats its purpose.
1-7.09 Electrical outlets in all public corridors must be located 50' (15m) on center, maximum.
1-7.10 Emergency lighting with a minimum of one (1) footcandle (11 LUX) must be provided for
all public areas of the hotel.
1-7.11 A bonded lightning protection system is required on all hotels.
1-7.12 An approved Hilton Hotels Lighting Designer must be commissioned to assist in the
lighting design of the property. Minimum Ranges of Illumination in Foot Candles or (Lux)
or latest IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) or CIBSE guidelines (the latter applying to
international properties) follow:
Area Footcandles (Lux)

PUBLIC AREAS
Main Entrance 20 215
Lobby 20 215
Front Desk / Guest Services Desk 40 430
Guest Elevator & Foyer 10-15 100-150
Guest Corridors 10 107
Guestroom Corridor Entrances 15 161
Luggage Room 30 322
Valet Desk 35 377

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GUESTROOMS
Floor 10 107
Pillow 30 323
Desk 30 323
Wet bar (countertop) 30 323
Activity Table 30 323
Conference Table 50 530
Guestroom Seating Groups 30 323
GUEST BATHROOMS
Sink / Vanity 60-70 645-753
Shower 10-20 107-215
Water Closet Seat 20 215
GUESTROOM SUPPORT AREAS

Executive Lounge 30 322
Guest Laundry 30 322
Vending Room 30 322
Meeting Suite 50 538
COMMERCIAL AREAS
Gift Shop 30 322
Beauty / Barber Shop 35 (36” AFF) 377
FOOD AND BEVERAGE OUTLETS

Dining Room(s) 10 107 +
Lounge (adjustable) 5-30 53-322
Self Service Bistro 30 322
Bar (Service) 40 430
MEETING FACILITIES AND SUPPORT AREAS

Pre-Function Area 30 322
Ballrooms 35-50 376-530
Meeting Rooms / Boardroom 50 530
Coat Check Room 30 322
Business Center 60 629
Public Restrooms 20-40 215-430
Health Clubs & Fitness Rooms 40 430
Conference Suite 50 538
Meeting Room Storage 20 215
Meeting Registration Desk 40 416
RECREATIONAL AREAS
Swimming Pool/Whirlpool 20 215
Pool Area Restrooms 20-30 215-322
Vending Area / Snack Bar 20 215
Optional Game Room 15 161

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EMPLOYEE AREAS
Administrative Offices 60 645
Service Corridors (minimum) 20 215
Stairwells 20 215
Kitchen and Pantry 50 538
Food & Beverage Storage 20 215
Service Elevators 10 107
Employee Lockers 20 215
Employee Restrooms 30 322
Housekeeping Area 50 538
Laundry 80 861
Mechanical Room 30 322
Electrical Room 45 500
Employee Break / Dining 30 322
Receiving Area 30 322
Refrigerated Trash Room 50 538
Recyclable Storage Room 50 538
Can Wash 50 538
SURFACE PARKING AREAS

Drive Entrances / Porte Cochere 20 215
Drive Aisles 2-5 22-54
Parking Bays 5 54
Flags 5 54
Exterior Paths & Walkways 2-5 20-50
PARKING STRUCTURES
Entrances 10 108
Traffic Lanes 5 54
Parking Bays 10 108
Stairwells 20 215

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1-7.13 Fixture application shall generally be as follows:
Administrative Offices Recessed fluorescent fixtures with

parabolic cell louver
Mechanical and Electrical Rooms, Surface- or pendant-mounted
Maintenance Work Shop, Laundry, fluorescent fixture with reflector
and Elevator Machine Rooms
Service Corridors, Stairs, Surface- or pendant-mounted bare
Housekeeping, Employees’ Lockers lamp fluorescent channel strips with
and Restrooms, Storage Electrical wire or acrylic cover for protection
and Telephone Closets
Kitchen & Employee Cafeteria Flush-mounted fluorescent fixture with
acrylic prismatic diffuser with a 1/4"
(6mm) thick, clear polycarbonate lens
below in hot areas (over ovens,
fryers, etc.)
Walk-in Refrigerators, Roof Vapor tight, wall- or ceiling- mounted
Penthouse Doors incandescent fixtures
Outdoor Parking Areas Metal Halide lamps
Swimming Pool Low voltage wet niche submersible
fixtures, U.L. or CE mark approved
for swimming pools
Lobby, Restaurants, Guestroom Decorative chandeliers, wall sconces,
Corridors recessed incandescent and
fluorescent fixtures
Ballroom and Meeting Rooms Decorative chandeliers, wall sconces.
Incandescent and fluorescent fixtures.
Track lighting or recessed cans must
be provided in each coffer and
highlight head table, stages, and
buffets.
Porte Cochere Decorative chandeliers, wall sconces
and down lights. Heat lamps may be
required in selected locations
Garage Metal halide
Note: All fluorescent fixtures are required to utilize high efficiency lamps, high efficiency
4-pin electronic ballasts, and must be equipped with lenses, guards or tube covers.
1-7.14 The use of energy efficient lighting (PLs, CFLs, etc.) is highly recommended, but must be
presented for review and written approval due to wide differences in actual lumens
produced, color variations, specific Kelvin temperature, design relationship and
aesthetics.
1-7.15 New lamps to receive CFLs must have removable high efficiency 4-pin electronic
ballasts; incandescent sockets are not allowed. Screw-in CFLs are approved for existing
properties.
1-7.16 Lighting control shall be as follows:

A. Service corridor lighting shall be switched from panels when practical.
B. Main lobby shall be switched from panels or controlling dimmer.
C. Restaurants, lounges and meeting rooms shall be on dimmer control with local
bypass switching.
D. Switch all other interior lights with appropriate local switching.

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E. Stair and exit lights are not locally switched.

F. Guest corridors should be switched at panel in electrical closet.
G. Public area lighting shall be controlled from back-of-house areas.
1-7.17 Required emergency lighting and power facilities will be automatic, not requiring any
manual action to activate the system after failure of normal operations.
1-7.18 Emergency lighting and power shall remain on for a minimum of one and one-half hours
(1.5 hrs.) or until normal power is resumed.
1-7.19 All Doubletree hotels must have an emergency generator. Fuel storage size must meet
local and NFPA code requirements. Sensitive regions, such as seismic and coastal areas,
should consider larger capacity storage tanks and continuous duty generators. Emergency
generators are recommended to provide power for the following functions (but not limited
to), in addition to code requirements:
A. Emergency egress lighting
B. Fire department central control station room
C. Telecommunications equipment
D. Computer room, including the servers and switchgear
E. Computer equipment located at the front desk, telephone operators’ room and
administrative areas, to include key encoders
F. Battery charger for telephone system backup battery system
G. One meeting room (full power and lighting) designated as an 'Emergency Command
Center'
H. All power and lighting circuits within the Security Dispatch office, including power for
all alarm systems (roof top and grade level stairwell exit doors, duress alarms, etc.);
CCTV equipment/system (monitors, recorders, etc.); radio equipment/systems and
portable radio chargers and rechargeable flashlight chargers.
I. Door locking / unlocking systems (stairwells doors, if specified)
J. Remotely located CCTV cameras
K. GM and Security offices outlets for computer and phone capabilities
L. Minimum one (1) walk-in freezer and one (1) walk-in refrigerator
M. One (1) exhaust fan over cooking line in main kitchen
Continuous duty generators may be required by Doubletree in some areas of the world
where the power supply is not reliable.
1-7.20 Power for emergency lighting shall be supplied from one of the following sources:
A. An auxiliary powered electrical generator; or
B. An approved, reliable electrical storage batteries with trickle charge system.
1-7.21 All fire/emergency exits must be identified with illuminated exit signs powered by an
automatically switched emergency power source other than the public utility.
1-7.22 See Appendix "A" for special alarm requirements in accessible areas.
1-7.23 Fire pull stations shall be mounted no more than 48" (1.2m) above the finished floor. See
Appendix "A" for special requirements in accessible areas.

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1-7.24 All hotels must have Emergency Telephones / Communications.

A. A designated extension number will be provided for reporting any emergency
condition. For new installations, two-digit extensions will be utilized, preferably, with
all digits the same number, e.g. 66. The use of "0" or "911" for emergency is not
permitted.
B. The emergency number selected must be displayed on every non-public telephone
instrument throughout the property.
C. The emergency telephone extensions shall ring directly to the emergency telephone
instrument in the Security Dispatch office (when provided) as well as the PBX
operators' room. The designated telephone instrument is only to receive calls placed
through the emergency telephone extension. The telephone instruments in these
locations are to have a digital readout to identify the room number or extension on
the property that is calling (in addition to any house phone).
D. Dedicated emergency telephones are to be installed in the following areas:
1. Pool area
2. Fitness room
3. Spa
4. Self-park parking garages – one (1) per level, minimum
5. Within each elevator including service elevators, intercoms (only) are required.
These devices shall be clearly labeled “Emergency Telephone” or "Emergency
Intercom" and shall signal both the PBX operators' room and, when provided, the
Security Dispatch office. These phones will not have a dialing device. Phones should
be red or red encased.
1-7.25 A Security Study must be performed on each hotel to verify requirements of such
systems. Security devices and cameras must be monitored in a secured area that is
staffed 24 hours per day. CCTV camera systems, where provided, must be recorded and
have an uninterruptible power system (UPS).
1-7.26 The following Security Alarm System features are required:

A. Door alarm sensors (contact alarms) are to be installed to detect the opening of
certain doors whose use is restricted to certain personnel or certain times. Door
alarm devices (magnetic contacts) or motion detectors (infrared or ultrasonic
detectors) are required for:
1. Stairway doors at the exit level from the hotel
2. All roof doors or hatches
3. General cashier's office
4. Main food and beverage storeroom(s) and operating equipment storage
5. Hotel entrance doors not monitored on a regular basis (such alarms may be
supplemented by CCTV capability or controlled access locks)
6. Grade level exit doors that open to the outside of the hotel:
a. Kitchen exit doors (local alarms may be added to deter use)
b. Meeting room doors
c. Back-of-house doors
B. Manually activated silent alarms (money-clip or button) are required for the human
resources office, front office, restaurant cashier positions and other non-
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wired to an alarm annunciator panel located at a constantly monitored position such

as a security dispatch office or telephone operators’ room. Signals may also go off
premises to a central station alarm monitoring service or police department, if
available. Alarm annunciator must indicate the location and type of alarm by visible
and audible signal and have a printer to record the activity including date and time.
C. All alarm systems are to be connected to the building's emergency power supply or
have sufficient battery backup (four (4) hours minimum).
D. Where the security dispatch office is not constantly attended or does not exist,
additional remote alarm panels are to be installed at the telephone operators’ room
by the front desk.
1-7.27 The following Closed Circuit TV Surveillance System (CCTV) MAY BE REQUIRED:
A. Electrical power for cameras, digital media recorders and monitors shall be
supplied from an emergency power circuit and, for new installations and major
upgrades, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
B. The minimum areas of the hotel to be provided with recorded surveillance by the
hotel's closed circuit television system are:
1. Passenger elevator lobbies – all non-guestroom levels
2. Front desk
3. Safe Deposit Box area
4. Remote entrances
5. Parking garages (when contiguous to the hotel) to capture both the vehicle
license plate and the driver's visage upon entry
6. Loading docks
7. Receiving areas
8. Cashiers (counting rooms)
9. IT Room entrance
10. For newly constructed hotels or CCTV upgrades, stairway exit doors at grade
level motion activated to real time
11. At all ATM machines. Such cameras will be in addition to any camera included
with the machine, and must be connected to the hotel system.
Additional locations may be required upon review by the Doubletree Hotels Brand
Management.
C. Cameras are to have the following features:
1. Color rendition (for new or replacement units)
2. Auto-iris lens when light conditions vary over a 24-hour period
3. Weather proof (NEMA Type 3 or equal). Include IEC reference housing when
located in non-conditioned space.
4. Solid state digital circuitry
D. Video recorders are to include the following features:
1. Digital recording format (for new or replacement units)
2. Selectable recording speed from real time to time lapse
3. Automatic "alarm command" speed-up that automatically switches from time
lapse to real time upon alarm activation. Time lapse should automatically
resume when the alarm condition ceases or when a pre-selected time expires.

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4. Programmable time for automatic on-off operation anytime during a 24-hour

period
5. On-screen recording data capability for information including (at a minimum)
time, date and recording speed
6. High-speed visual search
E. Video monitors:
1. Color rendition (for new or replacement units)
2. Not less than one (1) monitor for every 16 cameras with multiplexer
Technical specifications are available from the Loss Prevention department.
1-7.28 Two-way radio communications are required, including the following features:
A. Every on-duty Security officer is to be equipped with a two-channel, 4-watt minimum,
two-way radio. In order to meet this requirement and to have a sufficient number of
radios for any emergency condition, each property must be equipped with a minimum
of four (4) radios, four (4) additional spare batteries and four (4) battery chargers.
Additional two-way radios are to be provided in sufficient quantity to equip the hotel's
security staff. It is imperative that radio communication is achieved throughout the
entire property.
1. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) or other applicable licenses are
required for two-way radio systems. International hotels are to acquire any
necessary licenses or permits from the appropriate authorities. Hotel’s General
Manager is responsible for ensuring that proper and current licenses are
maintained.
2. Two-way radios must be equipped with an earpiece to avoid disturbing our
guests with radio noise.
B. A base station will be located within the Security Dispatch office (when provided) or
alternately, will be placed at a constantly attended location (telephone operators’
room or front desk for smaller hotels).
C. All hotels over six (6) stories or encompassing multiple buildings will be equipped
with a repeater. The base station will be located in the Security Dispatch office
provided that this area is staffed on a continuous basis. If not, an additional base
station in the Telephone Room is required.
D. All base station communications equipment and repeater(s) are to be connected to
an emergency power supply or have sufficient battery backup (four hours minimum).
1-7.29 A sound system is required in all public areas including lobby, prefunction areas, ground
floor corridors, public restrooms, passenger elevators, restaurant, fitness room and pool
area. System must have volume and zone controls that are located convenient to the
function area or near the hotel telephone operator station and concealed from guest’s
view. Refer to Section 3g of these Standards for Music requirements.
1-7.30 Computer workstations must meet the following electrical requirements:

A. The nominal power should be 120 volts (with a minimum voltage of 108 volts and a
maximum of 127 volts). All outlets must be grounded (grounding for the system is the
same as for any other outlet that meets local electrical code). DEDICATED
CIRCUITS MUST BE USED TO PROVIDE SUPERIOR SYSTEM PROTECTION.
The use of orange receptacles (i.e. 5262-IG NEMA5-15 IG 15A) is required, as they
provide a simple means of "computer circuit" recognition. No other electrical device
should be powered through these circuits.
B. Each dedicated circuit may provide power to more than one (1) computer

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workstation, but no more than three (3) workstations per 20-amp circuit.
C. Each workstation should have a dedicated QUAD power outlet (four (4) plugs)
located within 5' (1.5m) of the workstation location. The design of a hotel’s electrical
power system will vary according to each hotel’s individual needs, but the number of
receptacles needed for each workstation will be constant. If power is required for
other devices near each workstation location, that power must be on a separate
circuit with adequate receptacles. No other equipment or devices may be on the
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same circuit with OnQ computer equipment.
D. The use of power strips, even if surge protected, is not allowed. All hardware
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components of OnQ must be plugged directly in to an electrical receptacle on a
dedicated circuit.
1-7.31 Provide wired or wireless high-speed Internet access (HSIA) in all guestrooms and
meeting facilities. Wireless HSIA is required in lobby areas, restaurants, prefunction
areas and executive lounge. Wired HSIA is required in the Business Center. Refer to
HSIA Standards Manual on www.doubletreefranchise.com.
NOTE: NAM region hotels must participate in HHC’s HSIA Program - Stay Connected
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SECTION 2 – SITE DEVELOPMENT For use by Doubletree Hotels only
2. SITE DEVELOPMENT
2a. SITE
2b. PORTE COCHERE
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SECTION 2a – SITE For use by Doubletree Hotels only
2a. Site
2a-1.00 GENERAL
2a-1.01 The hotel approach must be convenient, attractively landscaped, and have functional
access and sidewalks for guests and visitors from the public street to the main hotel
entrance.
2a-1.02 The main entrance drive must provide two-way circulation through a lighted and
landscaped corridor to guest parking and the main hotel entrance.
2a-1.03 Guests arriving by automobile must enter the hotel grounds at the entrance drive and
either valet park in front of the main hotel entrance or self park in an outdoor parking area
or parking garage.
2a-1.04 Guests arriving in taxicabs should enter the hotel at the main entrance. Provide a
convenient area for taxicab queuing at urban properties.
2a-1.05 Provide a convenient and separate service entrance for receiving, trash removal,
employees, general maintenance, package delivery, FedEx, UPS and group luggage
handling.
2a-1.06 Parking and drive areas must be concrete or sealed asphalt. Concrete paving is required
in all loading areas (i.e. garbage dumpster, loading dock, service entrances).
2a-1.07 All paving shall have an absolute minimum slope for drainage of 1 percent for concrete
paving and 2 percent for asphalt paving.
2a-1.08 Provide poured concrete integral curb and gutter or sloped granite curbing at all edges of
the parking lot and drives adjacent to the building. Asphalt curbing at edges of the
parking areas and drives is not allowed. Curb height shall be 6" (15cm). See Appendix
"A" for accessible ramps, steps, curb ramps, connected accessible routes, etc.
2a-1.09 Entrance driveways must have a minimum width of 30' (9m).
2a-1.10 Driveways must have a minimum inside turning radius of 33' (10m).
2a-1.11 Sidewalks/pavements must have a minimum width of 11'-6" (3.6m) at the entrance and 5'
(1.5m) elsewhere.
2a-1.12 Provide a continuous sidewalk / pavement across the front perimeter of the hotel. On
other building faces, sidewalk / pavements shall extend directly from each entrance to the
adjacent parking only. Special consideration should be given to pedestrian access to
secondary building entrances / exits. Wheelchair ramps must be provided at all building
exits required by code for building evacuation.
2a-1.13 Storm drains shall be located away from the building. Drains shall be located in parking
areas rather than drives. Drains shall be kept clear of pedestrian traffic routes. Crown
parking lots and grade pedestrian pathway in cold climates to prevent icing of drive aisles
and walkways.
2a-1.14 Roof and canopy drainage shall be connected to the storm drainage system by
concealed piping. Exposed rain water leaders or scuppers are not acceptable adjacent to
public entrances. Surface drainage across the sidewalks / pavements and landscaped
areas adjacent to the building is not acceptable.
2a-1.15 Storm water detention / retention areas must be integrated with the landscape design,
must be attractive whether dry or in service and must be designed so as not to provide a
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to the capture of rain water run off for re-use with irrigation system where weather
conditions allow.
2a-1.16 Area equal to 10 percent of the total site area must be landscaped. Initial specimens shall
be of a size to give the impression of maturity at opening.
2a-1.17 Landscaping is a key component in designing a Doubletree hotel. Landscaped areas

must define the hotel approach, along with exterior garden areas that may be used for
public functions around exterior recreational areas and swimming pools. Landscaping
should extend the entire building perimeter and not be clustered into individual, separate
areas.
2a-1.18 The primary landscaped areas shall be generous in scale and concentration, and shall be
placed adjacent to the entrance drive, the main hotel entrance, other public entrances,
the restaurant facade and the pool terrace.
2a-1.19 Secondary landscaping shall be provided at the entire building perimeter, throughout the
parking areas, at the site perimeter and as required to screen the receiving area and any
ground-mounted equipment from public view.
2a-1.20 Additional landscaping shall be provided wherever required to screen undesirable views
or to prevent headlight glare from impinging on guestrooms or public areas.
2a-1.21 The landscape design shall minimize the use of hardscape to provide a lush and heavily
foliated appearance in all primary landscaped areas.
2a-1.22 The landscape design of the main entrance drive shall generate a welcoming first
impression. The entrance drive must be distinctly separated from adjacent parking areas.
2a-1.23 Ensure that landscaping along entrance drives does not block the view to the main
entrance or ground mounted signage.
2a-1.24 Provide annual flowerbeds or other major concentrations of seasonal color in all primary
landscaped areas.
2a-1.25 Provide landscape design elements to enhance the views from the guestrooms and
screen off undesirable views, such as parking lots and service areas.
2a-1.26 Hold shrubbery back from curbs 2-3' (0.6 – 0.9m) in parking areas.
2a-1.27 Provide a minimum 3' wide (0.9m) planting area with irrigation around the building. Hilton
Hotels Corporation may consider deletion of this requirement for restricted urban sites,
upon approval of an alternate plan.
2a-1.28 Provide three (3) externally illuminated flagpoles, aluminum or fiberglass, located at or
near building entry. Flag poles in the USA must comprise one (1) 35' pole and two (2) 25'
poles minimum. In international markets, all flag poles must be equal in height so that no
flag flies higher than another. The minimum height of the flag poles is 25' (7.5m). Building
mounted flagpoles must be approved by HHC. Wood, steel, and plastic poles and
brackets are not allowed. Flagpoles must be spaced so that one flag cannot wrap around
the pole of another. Flags must be minimum 4' x 6' state and Doubletree flags with a
minimum 5' x 8' country flag (Note: the country flag must be one size larger than the state
and Doubletree flag).
2a-1.29 Exterior landscaping must be of a nature to enhance the high quality theme and decor of
the hotel. Landscaping is an integral part of the "feeling" of a Doubletree hotel.

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2a-1.30 Plant materials shall be selected with an emphasis on minimizing maintenance (i.e.
disease and pest resistant plants, low growing or dwarf plants) rather than those requiring
frequent pruning or shearing. This consideration shall be balanced with the need to
obtain rapid maturity in primary landscaped areas. Plant material selection, sizing,
transportation, protection and planting shall be in accordance with the "American
Standard for Nursery Stock" by the American Association of Nurserymen, or International
equivalent.
2a-1.31 A registered Landscape Architect shall be responsible for developing landscaping plans,
and obtaining all local permits. The Landscape Architect must also provide a written
maintenance program to HHC for all landscaping materials. HHC reserves the right of
final approval on all landscape plans.
2a-1.32 All grading must slope away from the building to area drains.
2a-1.33 Earth slopes shall not exceed 2:1. All slopes greater than 3:1 shall be stabilized. Slope all
landscape areas away from the building at not less than 1/2" per foot (12.5mm per
30cm).
2a-1.34 Landscaping in primary areas shall generally appear mature when planted. Other site
plantings may be similar species of smaller size. In general, shrubs should be at least
three- to five-gallon size (11l to 19l size). Deciduous trees should be minimum 2" (5cm) to
3" (7.6cm) caliper.
2a-1.35 In seasonal climates, landscaping shall be 70-80 percent evergreen.
2a-1.36 Timber retaining walls are not acceptable.
2a-1.37 Ensure proper drainage of landscaped areas by providing a permanent subsurface

drainage system in impervious soils.
2a-1.38 Provide handrails or guardrails at the top of all retaining walls accessible to the public.
2a-1.39 Provide concrete-filled steel bollards set in a concrete base at columns, planters, signs,
or other building elements susceptible to damage from vehicular movement.
2a-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE (NA)
2a-3.00 FINISHES
2a-3.01 Provide decorative paving for the sidewalk at the main entrance. All other sidewalks shall
be broom finished concrete.
2a-4.00 FF&E (NA)
2a-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS)
2a-5.01 The hotel must be identified by the prominent display of a freestanding ground sign. The
proper copy required on the ground sign is available at www.doubletreefranchise.com.
2a-5.02 All signs must be manufactured by a current licensed signage company of HHC. A listing
of approved vendors can be found on www.doubletreefranchise.com.
2a-5.03 The ground sign must have either an integrated planter box or be attractively landscaped
in such a manner to protect the sign pedestal from damage.
2a-5.04 Site directional signage is required. Types, sizes, and colors will be reviewed for proper
usage on an individual basis.

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2a-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING
2a-6.01 An irrigation system must be provided to support the maintenance of the exterior
landscaping. The irrigation system should be automated, easily isolated and drainable in
northern climates. The use of grey or recycled water must be considered for irrigation
purposes only. The controls should be located in the engineering area of the hotel.
2a-6.02 Hold sprinkler heads back 2-3' (0.6-0.9m) from curbs in parking areas. No overspray shall
fall on the building façade, parked cars, or onto pedestrian walkways.
2a-6.03 Locate all irrigation system valve boxes and appurtenances in easily accessible
landscaped areas.
2a-6.04 Provide 1-1/4" frost-free yard hydrants and valve boxes away from the building for
parking area, walkway, terrace, pool, and fountain washdown. Hydrants shall be spaced
at no more than 200' (60m) apart.
2a-6.05 Provide frost-proof hose bibs adjacent to entrance porte cochere and parking areas for
cleaning of same.
2a-7.00 ELECTRICAL
2a-7.01 All site lighting fixtures shall be bronze anodized or shall be finished to match the building
aluminum work.
2a-7.02 Provide bollard or mushroom lighting for all walkways not adequately illuminated by
parking lot lighting. Decorative landscape lighting is not an acceptable alternative.
2a-7.03 Landscape lighting shall be provided for landscaped areas directly adjacent to the hotel
and for outdoor activity areas.
2a-7.04 All light fixtures shall be located a minimum of 3' (0.9m) from the face of any adjacent
curb.
2a-7.05 Landscape lighting shall be indirect and decorative in nature. Site lighting shall not shine
obtrusively into the guestrooms.
2a-7.06 Locate all landscape lighting above grade in planting beds or mulch. Do not locate
fixtures in areas of lawn or near walkways or sprinkler heads where they may be subject
to damage from grounds keeping equipment.
2a-7.07 Landscape and walkway lighting shall be rigidly connected to waterproof junction boxes.
2a-7.08 Walkway lighting shall be securely mounted to concrete bases.
2a-7.09 Provide a 20 amp weatherproof receptacle in each primary landscaped area.
2a-7.10 All exterior light sources must have similar color temperature and characteristics. Metal
halide sources are preferred throughout.
2a-7.11 All site lighting shall be controlled by photocell and microprocessor time clock located in
the Engineering spaces.
2a-7.12 All secondary public entrances must be well lit and readily identifiable from the parking
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2a-7.13 If flags are flown at night, flagpoles must be illuminated with a minimum lighting level of
five (5) footcandles (54 lux) at the flags. Recommend recessed fixture, flush with surface,
if located in walkway.
2a-7.14 Driveway and parking lot lighting shall be provided with pole mounted decorative cut-off
luminaries located in landscaped islands. Maximum pole height shall be 20' (6m).
2a-7.15 Provide building floodlighting to reinforce hotel identification and recognition.

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SECTION 2b – PORTE COCHERE For use by Doubletree Hotels only
2b. Porte Cochere

2b-1.00 GENERAL
2b-1.01 Front entrance Porte Cochere shall be designed to provide parking space for two (2) full-
size parked cars with enough space remaining for motorists to drive under porte cochere
and exit from car without exposure to the elements. The size of the porte cochere may be
increased on larger hotels as directed by Doubletree. Covered access to the porte
cochere area from the hotel entrance must be 10' (3.0m) minimum and clear of
obstructions. Complete elevations of entrance porte cochere are to be included in the
final plans. It is recognized that in downtown / city center locations the provision for a
porte cochere may not be practical. Hilton Hotels Corporation will consider waiving this
requirement in appropriate circumstances, based upon alternate plans illustrating entry
prominence.
2b-1.02 Porte cochere clearance height must be 13' (4.0m) or greater, with signage identifying
exact height at its lowest point above pavement.
2b-1.03 Entrance drive paving must be flush with the sidewalk at hotel entrance to facilitate the
movement of luggage carts and for easy access into the hotel.
2b-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE (NA)
2b-3.00 FINISHES
2b-3.01 To create the desired high quality first impression, a decorative, non-slip surface paving
such as brick, stone, tile pavers or stamped concrete is required under the entry porte
cochere. Hand-troweled, scored or floated concrete or asphalt is not allowed. Decorative
paving in driving areas must be sealed and cleanable.
2b-3.02 Porte cochere support columns and other features at the building entry that could sustain
damage from car doors, luggage carts, etc. must be finished with a high quality, hard
durable material. An exterior insulation finish system, if used in these areas, must be
impact resistant.
2b-3.03 Provide soffit venting to avoid moisture and condensation problems.
2b-4.00 FF&E (NA)
2b-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS)
2b-5.01 Clearance signage is not required for canopies 15' (4.5m) high or greater. For clearances
less than 15' (4.5m), signage must identify the porte cochere height at its lowest point
above the pavement. Letter height shall not be smaller than 6" (15cm), and color shall
contrast with the building color.
2b-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING
2b-6.01 Provide a frost-proof hose bib adjacent to porte cochere for wash down of paving and
walkways.
2b-7.00 ELECTRICAL
2b-7.01 Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels.
2b-7.02 Provide a waterproof convenience electrical outlet adjacent to the porte cochere and
hotel entrance.
2b-7.03 Heat lamps may be required in some locations, as directed by HHC.

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SECTION 2b – PORTE COCHERE For use by Doubletree Hotels only
2b-7.04 Refer to Section 3g of these Standards for Music requirements.
2b-7.05 Provide IP rated decorative lighting at the porte cochere and any secondary entrance
canopies. Decorative fixtures and architectural lighting elements should be used to create
a sense of place and arrival.

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SECTION 2c – PARKING For use by Doubletree Hotels only
2c. Parking
2c-1.00 GENERAL
2c-1.01 The parking area must provide a minimum of one (1) space for each guestroom.
Additional spaces may be required depending on local code requirements, employee
parking requirements, and restaurant and meeting facility needs.
While the above are minimum requirements, it should be noted that Doubletree Brand
Management may consider reduced parking requirements and off-premise parking in
those locations where unique situations exist. Doubletree, in its sole discretion, will
review and determine appropriate parking requirements on an individual basis.
2c-1.02 Parking areas must be located as close to the various hotels entrances as is practical.
Parking allocations must be distributed in accordance with the anticipated usage of each
hotel entrance (lobby, restaurant, function area, employee, etc.). The walk to the hotel
entrance must be short, well lit and easily accessible for guests with disabilities.
2c-1.03 Two–way circulation with 90 degree parking stalls is recommended in all parking areas.
2c-1.04 Landscaped islands must separate all parking from the main entrance drive. Parking
along the entrance drives is not allowed.
2c-1.05 Landscaped parking islands shall be a minimum of 10' (3m) feet wide and shall be placed
every 120' (36m) along the width of the parking lot with four (4) 18' (5.4m) rows of parking
stalls and two (2) 24' (7.3m) drive lanes maximum between islands.
2c-1.06 The drive lane minimum width must be 24' (7.3m) between parking stalls.
2c-1.07 Dead-end parking aisles are not allowed.
2c-1.08 The minimum length of parking stalls must be 18' (5.4m) from face of curb to drive lane
(5.0m International from face of curb to drive lane).
2c-1.09 Parking garages must have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8' (2.4m).
2c-1.10 Emergency telephones connected to the hotel PBX or staffed Security office shall be
provided at each elevator landing within the parking garage.
2c-1.11 Parking garages over one story in height must have a minimum of one (1) elevator.
Parking garage elevators when integral with the hotel must terminate at the lobby level.
An elevator study must be submitted to support number of parking garage elevators. See
Section 24. ELEVATORS for additional requirements.
2c-1.12 Parking garages must have finished elevator lobbies. Lobbies must have a minimum
finished ceiling height of 8' (2.4m) and have a minimum width of 8' (2.4m) when elevators
occur on one side only, and 10' (3m) when elevators occur on both sides of the lobby.
2c-1.13 The minimum width of parking stalls must be 9' (2.7m) centerline to centerline (8'-6" / 2.5m
minimum width for compact cars). A maximum of 25 percent of the parking stalls may be
compact stalls, subject to Hilton Hotels Corporation’s approval.
2c-1.14 See Appendix "A" for required number of accessible auto and van parking spaces, sizes,
entrance accessibility, routes, etc. Any curb ramp must be identifiably painted and surfaced
with a non-slip finish. It must have appropriate international signage indicating that space is
"Reserved for Guests with disabilities."
2c-1.15 Parking garages or ramps designed with exterior decorative screens rather than permanent

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walls must be equipped with suitable protective guardrails for guest safety and protection.
2c-1.16 Parking garages and surface parking lots shall be designed to provide positive drainage to
prevent standing water.
2c-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE
2c-2.01 Provide glazed openings and aluminum and glass doors at elevator lobbies to maintain a
secure and open appearance when code allows.
2c-3.00 FINISHES
2c-3.01 PARKING GARAGE:

Floors - Concrete, steel troweled, hardened and sealed
Base - None
Walls - Concrete / Concrete block – painted
Ceiling - Exposed structure painted
2c-3.02 PARKING GARAGE ELEVATOR LOBBY:

Floors - Decorative hard surface
Base -To match floor finish
Walls - Decorative wall finish
Ceiling - Acoustical tile and Gyp board painted
2c-3.03 PARKING GARAGE ELEVATOR:

Floors - Decorative hard surface / Carpet
Base - Recessed plastic laminate / Metal base
Walls - Decorative panels or better with handrails on three (3) walls
Ceiling - Decorative
2c-3.04 Parking lot striping shall be white, except where other colors are required for fire lanes,
no parking zones and ADA parking areas.
2c-4.00 FF&E
2c-4.01 Potted plants, artwork and other design elements are recommended at entrances to
elevators.
2c-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS)
2c-5.01 ADA parking spaces must have signage identifying the space as reserved for ADA guest
only. See Appendix "A" for graphics required identifying ADA parking spaces.
2c-5.02 The following disclaimer is to be posted in all parking areas on the site: "Park at your own
risk. Remove all valuables from vehicle. Owner and management have no liability for loss
or damage." Signs shall be located along parking lanes and be mounted to light poles or
independent poles with spacing not to exceed 100' (30m).
2c-5.03 Floor level and area signs must be provided in parking garages for ease of locating
vehicles.

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2c-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING
2c-6.01 All public parking garages must be open to the exterior (open area equal to a minimum of
50 percent of floor area) or contain a powered ventilation system and carbon monoxide
detection.
2c-6.02 Elevator lobbies must have heating, ventilation and refrigerant air-conditioning with a
minimum of six (6) air changes per hour.
2c-6.03 Elevator cabs must be ventilated with two-speed exhaust fans and concealed vents at the
base and ceiling of the cabs.
2c-6.04 Parking control booths must have heating, ventilation and refrigerant air-conditioning.
2c-7.00 ELECTRICAL
2c-7.01 Exterior parking areas must be adequately illuminated. Please see Section 1-7.12 for
minimum lighting levels.
2c-7.02 Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels. The use of LED area lights is
recommended. Metal halide is an acceptable alternative.
2c-7.03 Parking lot and driveway lighting shall be provided with pole-mounted decorative cut-off
luminaries located in landscaped islands. Maximum pole height shall be 20' (6.0m).
2c-7.04 Provide minimum 36" (90cm) high concrete bases for parking lot light standards that may
be subject to vehicular damage.
2c-7.05 Parking lot lighting must be metal halide. All other site lighting may be incandescent.
Ensure all lamps have a compatible color range.
2c-7.06 All conduits for lighting must be concealed.
2c-7.07 All site lighting shall be controlled by photocell and microprocessor time clock located in
the Engineering spaces.
2c-7.08 Provide one (1) 230v or 110v normal power outlet 13A switched single socket outlet per
20m for general cleaning.

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SECTION 3 – PUBLIC AREAS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
3. PUBLIC AREAS
3a. LOBBY
3b. REGISTRATION DESK
3c. CHECK-IN KIOSK
3d. LUGGAGE ROOM
3e. GUEST SERVICE DESK
3f. VALET DESK
3g. DMX MUSIC

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SECTION 3a – LOBBY For use by Doubletree Hotels only
3a. Lobby
3a-1.00 GENERAL
3a-1.01 The lobby area is required to have a minimum of 1,800 square feet (167m), or six (6)
square feet (0.7m) per guestroom (whichever is greater), excluding the Registration
Desk, Lobby Bar and corridors accessing the public elevators. In conversions of existing
properties, difficulty meeting lobby size requirements due to existing physical constraints
will be evaluated on an individual basis.
3a-1.02 A separate, lockable luggage storage room is required, located near the main lobby
entrance and directly accessible from the Guest Service Desk and adjacent to the
registration area of the front desk.
3a-1.03 An accessible area designated for luggage carts must be provided adjacent to the lobby
entry vestibule.
3a-1.04 Lobby and registration area must be barrier-free and ADA compliant.
3a-1.05 Provide a minimum of 12' (3.6m) clear circulation and queuing area in front of the front
desk.
3a-1.06 Ensure that front desk circulation patterns do not conflict with lobby seating.
3a-1.07 Minimum ceiling height must be 12' (3.6m).
3a-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE
3a-2.01 Entrance doors to the lobby must be in a vestibule configuration. Large diameter 11'-6"
(3.5m), automatic revolving 3-leaf door or bi-parting doors are required. Where revolving
doors are used, additional hinged doors in a vestibule must be provided to accommodate
disabled guests and luggage carts and possible local fire regulations.
3a-2.02 Entrance vestibules adjacent to automatic revolving doors shall be a minimum 8' deep
where both manually operated doors swing in the same direction (outward), and a
minimum 10' (3m) deep where both doors open in both directions. Main entrance
vestibules shall be a minimum of 12' (3.6m) deep with automatic opening doors. See
Appendix "A" for accessibility requirements.
3a-2.03 Provide magnetic locks, intercom with buzzer, and card key access on main entrance
doors of smaller Doubletree hotels that will lock entrance door during off hours. Provide
remote release to lockable main entrance doors at registration desk.
3a-3.00 FINISHES
3a-3.01 LOBBY:
Floors - Marble / Granite / Carpet (refer to Sections 1-4.02 – 1-4.24) / Stone
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Base - Wood / Stone / Johnsonite Millwork (or other approved synthetic millwork)
Walls - Decorative wall covering or wood millwork wall panels
Ceiling - Gyp board painted / Tegular edge acoustic tile (30% maximum allowed)
3a-4.00 FF&E
3a-4.01 The Lobby Area must create a comfortable, secure and socially oriented atmosphere.
Selected furnishings and finishes must enhance the overall decor in order to give the
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SECTION 3a – LOBBY For use by Doubletree Hotels only
3a-4.02 Lobby Seating for twelve (12) is required at minimum. Seating must be fully upholstered,
contract / commercial grade fabric, high quality chairs and sofas.
3a-4.03 Tables used in lobby area must be of high quality with a commercial / contract rating. Top
surfaces are to be polyurethane finished wood with an overlay tempered glass top,
granite, or other approved decorative material.
3a-4.04 An LCD commercial grade HDTV sized 42” minimum with a built-in pro-idiom card is
required in the lobby area.
3a-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS) (NA)
3a-6.01 Mechanical equipment and access panels are not allowed above or placed in gyp board
ceilings.
3a-6.02 Lobby air handling systems must provide a means of controlling the lobby pressurization
during both summer and winter operating conditions. Air handling units must be able to
provide positive air flow and adequate heating during all seasons.
3a-7.00 ELECTRICAL
3a-7.01 Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels.
3a-7.02 Decorative ceiling light fixtures and wall sconces are recommended.
3a-7.03 There must be a minimum of two (2) house phones in the lobby with one designated for
the hearing impaired. No wall-mounted public or house phones are allowed in the lobby.
See Appendix "A" for ADA accessible telephone requirements.
3a-7.04 Provide background music system in the lobby. Refer to Section 3g of these Standards
for Music requirements.
3a-7.05 Wireless HSIA must be available in the lobby area. Refer to HSIA Standards Manual on

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SECTION 3b – REGISTRATION DESK For use by Doubletree Hotels only
3b. Registration Desk
3b-1.00 GENERAL
3b-1.01 The front registration desk / pods must be directly visible and accessible from the main
entrance. The desk / pods shall be oriented either parallel to and facing the entrance, or
perpendicular to the entrance at either side of the lobby. The latter configuration is
preferred. Individual registration desks (pods) will be considered with prior Doubletree
approval. Following are registration desk minimum length requirements:
No. of Rooms No. of Work Stations
250 and under 3
250-400 4
400-550 5
550-700 5
700-900 6
900-1,100 7
1,100-1,600 9
3b-1.02 The finished height of the registration desk must not be more than 46" (1.1m) above
finished floor. Work Station modules must be built according to Hilton Hotels Corporation
Front Desk Design and Specifications. Design drawings and specifications for registration
desk modules are available at www.doubletreefranchise.com.
3b-1.03 Provide a minimum aisle space of 5' (1.5m) behind the registration desk.
3b-1.04 The primary telephone PBX must be located in a separate area adjacent to front desk
area and away from guests’ view.
3b-1.05 Safety deposit boxes are required. The number and size of safety deposit boxes required
will vary depending upon the number of rooms and market. A minimum of one (1) box per
every 20 rooms shall be provided unless in-room safes are provided. Safety deposit
boxes must be located in a room adjacent to the front desk area. It is recommended that
different size boxes be made available, placed in a suitably private area.
3b-1.06 Provide barrier-free access to the lobby / registration desk area. Provide a section of the
registration desk that complies with ADA or HHC’s minimum requirements if ADA is not
recognized. At least one (1) workstation is to have a finished height of maximum 2'-9.5"
(.85m) to allow guests using wheelchairs an easy view of reception staff, and to allow for
signing of documents.
3b-1.07 Provide a minimum of 12' (3.6m) clear circulation in front of the registration desk.
3b-1.08 The use of cabinetry and the placement of doors on the rear wall of the registration desk
should be avoided so that it may receive a decorative treatment.
3b-3.00 FINISHES
3b-3.01 REGISTRATION AREA:

Floors - Marble / Granite / Decorative Hard Surface/Carpet (double pad behind front
desk, refer to Sections 1-4.02 – 1-4.24 )
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Base - Wood / Stone / Decorative Hard Surface/Johnsonite Millwork

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SECTION 3b – REGISTRATION DESK For use by Doubletree Hotels only
(or other approved synthetic millwork)

Ceiling - Tegular edge acoustic tile / Gyp board painted
3b-3.02 Registration desk front surfaces shall be decorative millwork or stone in accordance with
the approved interior design. The top of the front desk must be granite or quartz – wood
or laminate writing surfaces are not allowed.
3b-3.03 Employee work surfaces in plain view of the guest must coordinate with the registration
desk surface materials used. Employee work surfaces not in plain view of the guest must
be plastic laminate or better.
3b-4.00 FF&E
3b-4.01 Provide a built-in, two-drawer cookie warmer at the registration desk for dispensing warm
Doubletree cookies. Hotels in excess of 400 rooms may require an additional cookie
warmer, which requirements will be reviewed by Doubletree Brand Management.
3b-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS) (NA)
3b-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING (NA)
3b-7.00 ELECTRICAL
3b-7.02 Provide emergency lighting on the employee side of the registration desk with a minimum
of 30 footcandles (322 lux) measured at the work surface.
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3b-7.03 See the OnQ Installation Guide (available upon request from HHC) for requirements on
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the OnQ Property Management System.
3b-7.04 Security monitors and computer monitors with guest information must not be visible to
guests.
3b-7.05 Each workstation must be wired to accommodate one (1) four-pair 24-gauge Category 6
Inside Wire for voice, and one (1) four-pair 24-gauge Category 6 Inside Wire for data.
3b-7.06 Each workstation must have at a minimum a duplex electrical outlet and a single phone,
single data port above the counter. Dedicated phone lines are required. Below the
counter must be a minimum of two quad electrical outlets and two data ports for each
workstation. All outlets must be dedicated and isolated ground, 20A. The electrical
outlets below the desk must not be on the same 20A dedicated isolated grounded circuit
as the outlets above the desk. Each dedicated circuit may provide power for up to three
workstations per 20A circuit. Extension cords and power strips are not allowed. See
Front Desk drawings on doubletreefranchise.com for additional details.

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SECTION 3c – CHECK-IN KIOSK For use by Doubletree Hotels only
3c. Check-In Kiosk
3c-1.00 GENERAL (OPTIONAL)
3c-1.01 Hotel may utilize Express Check-in / Checkout Kiosk in the lobby area, adjacent to the
registration desk.
3c-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE (NA)
3c-3.00 FINISHES (NA)
3c-4.00 FF&E
3c-4.01 The Hilton Hotels Express Check-in / Checkout Kiosk contains the following components
for user interaction:
A. Touch screen display showing transaction choices, customer selections
B. Card dispenser that dispenses unencoded room key cards
C. Card Encoder / Reader to encode key cards and read credit cards
D. Transaction printer to print documents such as Guest Folios
3c-4.02 All kiosks ordered together are manufactured with the same configuration and
components, including color treatments, firmware levels, PC BIOS settings and pre-
loaded software.
3c-4.03 The kiosk enclosure consists of the following sections that securely house the kiosk touch
screen, peripherals and related supplies:
A. Upper Cabinet (contains card reader/encoder, card dispensers)
B. Printer Cabinet (contains printer and paper supply)
C. Base Plate and Power Supply Chamber (kiosk power supplies)
D. Support Channels (provides conduit for routing cables and provides structural
support)
3c-4.04 Kiosks are shipped to the hotel fully assembled requiring no additional site assembly. The
kiosk includes a modified oval shaped base plate of 1/2" steel. The kiosk base plate has
sufficient mass to meet the stability and tip requirements so that the kiosk does not need
to be bolted or affixed to the floor. The base plate extends the same distance forward as
the purse shelf to allow cane detection by the blind. Purse shelf is located approximately
33.5" (85cm) above finished floor.
3c-4.05 The required clearance for opening the printer access door and removing the key
dispenser / card encoder cover is 8.5" (21.6cm) from the forward edge of the base plate.
3c-4.06 Kiosk service and maintenance is limited by a number of key locks, which prevent
unauthorized access to the kiosk devices, supplies, and power switch. Kiosk keys should
never be left in the locks. The keys must be removed from the locks during relocation of
the kiosk to prevent the doors from opening accidentally.
There are four (4) keys provided with each kiosk. Two (2) keys are used for the power
on/off switch and two (2) keys are used to access the compartment that secures the
devices. The key-activated power switch is located on the right side of the kiosk base,
and will operate the power switch on any of the hotel kiosks. Two (2) power keys will be
shipped with each kiosk.
A lock for the printer cabinet is located at the top centre of the printer door. The lock for

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SECTION 3c – CHECK-IN KIOSK For use by Doubletree Hotels only
the printer and upper cabinets is keyed the same for all HHC kiosks. Two (2) door lock
keys are shipped with each kiosk.
A lock for the upper cabinet is located at the center of the cover behind the all-in-one PC.
This locking mechanism also secures the all-in-one PC. The lock for the printer and
upper cabinet is keyed the same for all HHC kiosks.
3c-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS) (NA)
3c-6.01 The Kiosk is designed to be installed in a supervised, indoor temperature controlled

environment. Specifications are:
Height: 52" 1,320 mm
Base Diameter: 22" 559 mm
Base Thickness: 5" 12.7 mm
Weight: 150 lbs 68 kg
Temperature: 50-90° F 10-32° C
Humidity: 20-80%, non-condensing
Power: 120 V AC, 3 Amps, 60 Hz
3c-7.00 ELECTRICAL
3c-7.01 A single black power cord with a standard 3-prong grounded plug (NEMA 5-15P)
connects the kiosk to a 120v AC grounded outlet. The cord extends 5'-6" from the back of
the power supply enclosure on the base of the kiosk.
3c-7.02 Kiosk can only be installed at Ethernet locations. LAN connectivity is established by a
Cisco AIRPCI350 Wireless LAN Adapter (802.11b) installed in the Stealth PC. Wireless
Signal Strength must be no lower then 5.5, which is 50 percent signal strength. For this to
occur, the property must use a wireless access point(s) (WAP) that only goes to the
private side / HHC network and a firewall. This allows the property to change the location
of the kiosk at any time.
3c-7.03 In rare cases, LAN connectivity can also be established with an Ethernet cable that
extends 5'-6" (1.7m) from the back of the power supply enclosure on the base of the
kiosk and connects to the Ethernet port on the kiosk PC. However, this limits movement
of the kiosk and possibly forces the hotel to install an Ethernet cable from the kiosk
location to the HHC Switch.
3c-7.04 Kiosk has a cover plate over the lower power supply enclosure with two (2) notches
allowing power and network cables to be routed into the rear of the enclosure. If the rear
entry slots are not used, a cover plate must be installed over them.
3c-7.05 Power and network connections should be routed such that outlets and connections are
not exposed, or subject to tampering.
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3c-7.06 The key system must interface to hotel’s OnQ PMS Version 5 system. The key system
must use "Wide Key" or standard size cards: 2 1/8" x 3 3/8" x .030", lo-coer Mag Stripe
back. Contact Hilton IT for a list of approved keys.

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SECTION 3d – LUGGAGE ROOM For use by Doubletree Hotels only
3d. Luggage Room
3d-1.00 GENERAL
3d-1.01 The luggage room must be directly adjacent to or behind the bellman’s desk.
3d-1.02 Locate the entrance to the luggage room so that adequate clearance is provided to
comfortably bypass guest service with luggage carts.
3d-1.03 Access to the luggage room is typically from the lobby. A secondary entrance from the
exterior at the main entrance may be required in resort locations or where high-volume
group tour business is anticipated.
3d-1.04 Provide convenient space within the luggage room for storage of luggage carts when not
in use.
3d-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE
3d-2.01 The luggage room door must be a minimum of 3' (0.9m) wide and have an access-
controlled device and door closer with a hold open feature. A 3'-6" (1.0m) wide door is
recommended.
3d-3.00 FINISHES
3d-3.01 LUGGAGE ROOM:

Floors - Vinyl composite tile
Base - 4" (10cm) vinyl cove base
Walls - Paint
Ceiling - Acoustic tile / Gyp board painted
3d-4.00 FF&E
3d-4.01 Luggage room should be designed to accommodate a combination of metal storage

shelving units (2'd x 4'w x 6'h) (0.6m x 1.2m x 1.8m) and hanging racks. Provide
approximately 75 percent shelving units and 25 percent hanging racks.
3d-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Graphics and Signs) (NA)
3d-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING
3d-6.01 Provide a minimum of one CFM per square foot or 0.028 CM per 0.092m exhaust in
luggage room. Allow for two air changes per hour.
3d-7.00 ELECTRICAL
3d-7.01 Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels.

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SECTION 3e – GUEST SERVICE DESK For use by Doubletree Hotels only
3e. Guest Service Desk
3e-1.00 GENERAL
3e-1.01 Guest service desk must be located in the lobby convenient to the entrance vestibule and
adjacent to the luggage room and registration desk.
3e-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE (NA)
3e-3.00 FINISHES
3e-3.01 The face of the guest service desk shall be decorative millwork or stone in accordance
with the approved interior design.
3e-3.02 The top of the desk must be granite – wood or laminate writing surfaces are not allowed.
All staff working surfaces of the desk must be plastic laminate or granite.
3e-4.00 FF&E (NA)
3e-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS) (NA)
3e-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING (NA)
3e-7.00 ELECTRICAL
3e-7.01 Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels.
3e-7.02 Provide a telephone at the guest service desk, hidden from public view.

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SECTION 3f – VALET DESK For use by Doubletree Hotels only
3f. Valet Desk
3f-1.00 GENERAL (OPTIONAL)
3f-1.01 Valet desk must be conveniently located adjacent to the entrance vestibule for guests’
easy access.
3f-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE
3f-2.01 Key board must be lockable.
3f-3.00 FINISHES
3f-3.01 The face of the valet desk must be finished with natural wood, tile, stone, or approved
decorative material.
3f-3.02 The top writing surface of the valet desk must be granite.
3f-4.00 FF&E (NA)
3f-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS) (NA)
3f-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING (NA)
3f-7.00 ELECTRICAL
3f-7.01 Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels.

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SECTION 3g – DMX MUSIC For use by Doubletree Hotels only
3g. DMX Music
3g-1.00 GENERAL
3g-1.01 Doubletree Hotels has a strategic partnership with DMX to provide audio systems,
background music and messaging on-hold for all Doubletree properties. This Standard
applies to all A/V equipment installed in new construction, conversion, and existing
properties including but not limited to audio and message marketing source equipment,
speakers, back-cans, baffles, supports, amplification and field wiring. Hotels outside of
the United States where DMX is not available are required to use a Brand approved local
service provider, and must have music in all required areas mentioned below in 3g-1.03.
3g-1.02 Drawings, schematics and contact information are to be submitted to DMX for its use as
the basis for preparing its proposal for a particular property.
A. Hotel drawings and schematics shall include:
1. Ground Floor Plan
2. Core Plan
3. Core Reflective Ceiling Plan
4. Interior Elevations
B. Contact information shall include:
1. Owner information, including contact name, phone and address
2. Hotel information, including complete address, phone, GC contact information
and target build schedule
C. Send complete drawing and contact information to:
DMX MUSIC
900 East Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone 800/687-0652
Fax 206/329-9952
Email:grouphilton@dmxmusic.com
3g-1.03 DMX will provide all necessary equipment for complete working system(s) in the areas
identified by the Doubletree brand as critical to the guest experience, including:
A. Porte Cochere or other Common Entryways (the welcome)
B. Outside Common Areas (per site, resort property, etc.)
C. Common Areas (lobby, lounge, elevator foyer)
D. Restrooms
E. Meeting Rooms
F. Fitness Area
G. Restaurant / Bar Area
H. Pool Area (optional)
3g-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE (NA)
3g-3.00 FINISHES (NA)

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3g-4.00 FF&E
3g-4.01 All equipment and materials shall be new, and conform to applicable UL, CSA, FCC, and
ANSI provisions. Care shall be taken during installation to prevent scratches, dents,
chips, etc. Equipment with significant or disfiguring cosmetic flaws will be rejected.
3g-4.02 Audio design shall provide a functional overview of the operational objectives of the audio
system as defined between DMX and Doubletree. The Doubletree standards for Audio
System Design include audio Brand Standards set forth for both new builds and existing
properties.
3g-4.03 The following equipment lists reflect major equipment items for the distributed audio
system:
A. Equipment for Porte Cochere or other Common Entryways, Lobby, Common Areas,
Rest Rooms, and Elevator Foyer:
Quan. Description
1 DMX ProFusion X DMM - will provide both music and messaging on hold
services throughout the property
1 QSC or TOA power/mixer Amplifier - will supply adequate power for all
speakers
1000' Belden 18 2C CL2P White Plenum Cable
10-15 DMX Brand, JBL or BOSE flush-mount/Retro Speaker and Back Cans
installed in the common areas (audio zone to include lobby breakfast area
and elevator lobby on main level only)
2-4 DMX Brand, JBL and/or BOSE surface-mount Speaker installed in the inside
lobby as noted on equipment plans
1 Middle Atlantic Equipment Rack DWR Series Wall Mount Rack or shelf, as
necessary, installed in manager’s office or phone room – will house all head
end audio equipment
B. Equipment for Fitness Area and Pool Area (shared audio zone – Pool Area optional):
Quan. Description
2-4 DMX Brand, JBL or BOSE Speakers installed in pool area
1 QSC or TOA power/mixer Amplifier - will supply an additional music

zone/level
1 DMX 35W Volume Control (white) located in fitness room
C Equipment for Meeting Rooms w/ Room Combining option (per room):

Quan. Description
2-4 DMX Brand, JBL or BOSE Speakers installed in the meeting room area
1 QSC Amplifier Channels (2) - will provide independent audio zones
1 RDL Room Combining System with source and v/c controls
1 Microphone-XLR-Input Wall-Plate for optional microphone usage (combined

rooms only)

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D. Equipment for Board Rooms (single rooms only):

Quan. Description
2-4 DMX Brand, JBL or BOSE Speakers installed in meeting room area
1 QSC or TOA power/mixer Amplifier - will provide independent audio zone
1 RDL Room Combining System with source and v/c controls in each room
1 Microphone-XLR-Input Wall-Plate for optional microphone usage
E. Equipment for Restaurant/Bar Area

Quan. Description
4-8 DMX Brand, JBL or BOSE Speakers installed in the restaurant/bar area
1 QSC or TOA power/mixer Amplifier - will supply an additional music zone or

level
1 DMX 100W Volume Control located in the restaurant/bar area
3g-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS) (NA)
3g-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING (NA)
3g-7.00 ELECTRICAL
3g-7.01 Cable shall be high purity stranded copper cable; insulation dielectric appropriate to
signal and code requirements; foil or braid shield. Install cable in plenum (metallic
conduit, wire-way) or flex, unless otherwise noted or instructed. No substitutions are
allowable without specific written approval from HHC. All cable for a given wiring category
shall be consistent (i.e., if Belden 9464 is chosen for line level wiring, all line level wiring
shall be of same). Not all acceptable cables may be employed in the system. Molded
cable / connectors are not acceptable for audio, video, or control circuits, except
computer signal interconnection or AC power cords. All equipment must be provided with
signal and/or control cabling, whether or not specifically shown on the conduit and wiring
drawings. The overall cable diameter shall be shown in inches.
3g-7.02 Cable Connectors shall be only new first quality connectors, assembled, wired, and
installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not mount connectors in
inaccessible locations, or employ to splice cables. Connectors typically shall be keyed to
prevent improper insertion, and shall include strain relief mechanisms that firmly grip the
cable. All audio, video, and control connectors not a part of manufactured equipment
(BNC, XLR, phono, video patch, card edge, multi-pin, spade lug, etc.) shall have gold
plated contacts. Exceptions: 1/4" phone and audio patch plugs.
3g-7.03 Conduit; wireways; floor, wall, pull, and junction boxes; and AC power circuits and ground
wiring to the A/V system power box(es), which are permanently installed in the building or
in architectural millwork, are provided by the Electrical Contractor.
3g-7.04 An Ethernet connection for ProFusion X communications / updates and a music on-hold
input in the specified phone system for Message Marketing OnHold by DMX shall be
provided by the hotel.

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SECTION 4 – COMMERCIAL AREA For use by Doubletree Hotels only
4. COMMERCIAL AREA
4a. GIFT SHOP

4b. BEAUTY / BARBER SHOP

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SECTION 4a – GIFT SHOP For use by Doubletree Hotels only
4a. Gift Shop

4a-1.00 GENERAL
4a-1.01 Doubletree hotels must feature a gift shop. The gift shop wall and base cabinets must be
furniture quality with all exposed surfaces made of solid wood. There are three (3)
options for the gift shop:
A. A traditional gift shop (recommended for high leisure destinations and large urban
hotels) containing a minimum of 350 square feet (32m). Shop should be securable
and located adjacent to the lobby.
B. A gift shop facility located adjacent to the Front Desk that enables creation of an
upscale, self-service gift shop.
C. Incorporation of gift shop with an upscale coffee shop. Contact Doubletree Brand
Management for additional information related to coffee shop / gift shop design
requirements.
NOTE: All NAM region hotels must feature gift shops. HUKI, MEA, AP, EU, and CSACRB
hotels are not required to have a gift shop, but if they do, these design requirements must
be followed at a minimum.
4a-1.02 Provide storage closet equal to 10 percent of the shop floor area.
4a-1.03 Cashier area should be located to allow for visual control of entire shop.
4a-3.00 FINISHES
4a-3.01 THE GIFT SHOP:

Floors - Decorative hard surface / Carpet (refer to Sections 1-4.02 – 1-4.24 )
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Walls - Wooden slat walls / Vinyl wall covering
Ceiling -Tegular edge acoustic tile / Gyp board painted
4a-3.02 STORAGE ROOM:

Base - 4" (10cm) Vinyl cove base
Walls - Paint
4a-3.03 Counter top at cashier area must be granite. Glass display tops will be considered with
prior approval from Doubletree. A portion of the counter must be ADA compliant. In the
absence of local codes, HHC minimum accessibility standards are to be applied.
4a-4.00 FF&E
4a-4.01 Provide a minimum of one (1) glass door commercial reach-in refrigerator unit.
Refrigerator must have adjustable shelving for product display, include a self-contained
condensation evaporation system, and be NSF and U.L. approved.

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SECTION 4a – GIFT SHOP For use by Doubletree Hotels only
4a-6.01 Provide exhaust for heat generated from refrigerator unit(s).
4a-6.02 Year-round thermostatically controlled heating and refrigerated air-conditioning required.
4a-7.00 ELECTRICAL
4a-7.02 Provide background music system in gift shop with volume control located at the cashier
area. Refer to Section 3g of these Standards for Music requirements.

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SECTION 4b – BEAUTY / BARBER SHOP For use by Doubletree Hotels only
4b. Beauty / Barber Shop
4b-1.00 GENERAL (OPTIONAL)
4b-1.01 Beauty / Barber shop must have areas for waiting, styling, washing / drying, dispensary /
storage, and toilet / dressing.
4b-1.02 Locate shoeshine chair where it will not interfere with shop operation.
4b-1.03 Use standard catalogue back bar and shampoo stations.
4b-1.04 Provide 6' (1.8m) between stations.
4b-3.00 FINISHES
4b-3.01 BEAUTY / BARBER SHOP:

Floors - Decorative hard surface
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Walls -Vinyl wall covering
4b-3.02 DISPENSARY / STORAGE ROOM:

Walls - Paint
4b-3.03 Counter tops must be solid surface material or better, wood is not allowed.
4b-3.04 Cabinets and storage shelving must have plastic laminate on all exposed surfaces.
4b-4.00 FF&E
4b-4.01 Locate a minimum 32" (0.8m) LCD commercial grade TV for visibility from all chairs.
4b-6.01 Provide exhaust for washing / drying area to develop negative pressure for the prevention
of migration of chemical smells into adjacent areas.
4b-6.02 Year-round, thermostatically controlled heating and refrigerated air-conditioning is

required.
4b-6.03 All shampoo bowls must be equipped with sediment, hair and lint interceptors, and
vacuum breakers.

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SECTION 4b – BEAUTY / BARBER SHOP For use by Doubletree Hotels only
4b-7.00 ELECTRICAL
4b-7.02 Provide background music system in shop with volume control located at the cash
register area. See Section 3g of these Standards for Music requirements.
4b-7.03 Provide six (6) outlets per station, two (2) at the back of the counter and four (4) at the
front of the counter.

FOOD & BEVERAGE
DESIGN
CRITERIA
SITE
DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC
AREAS
FOOD
&
BEVERAGE
MEETING
FACILITIES
RECREATIONAL
AREAS
GUESTROOMS
&
SUITES
COMMON
MECHANICAL
AREAS
FOOD & BEVERAGE
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SECTION 5 – FOOD & BEVERAGE For use by Doubletree Hotels only
5. FOOD and BEVERAGE
5a. RESTAURANT
5b. RESTAURANT BUFFET
5c. SPECIALTY RESTAURANT
5d. LOUNGE
5e. LOBBY BAR
5f. SELF SERVICE BISTRO

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SECTION 5a – RESTAURANT For use by Doubletree Hotels only
5a. Restaurant
5a-1.00 GENERAL
5a-1.01 A quality, full service three-meal restaurant is required for each hotel property. The size
of the restaurant is market driven, but in no case shall the total number of restaurant
seats be less than 75. Doubletree Hotels reserves the right to individually review and
approve each plan based on local market demands / requirements.
5a-1.02 The location of the restaurant should be convenient to the guestrooms and have direct
access to the kitchen. Where possible, the restaurant should be on the street level or
lobby level and provide direct exterior access for the general public.
5a-1.03 The restaurant is required to have concealed bussing stations, server stations and
kitchen access.
5a-1.04 Provide a coat room, where climactic conditions dictate the use of outer wear.
5a-1.05 Restrooms must be easily accessible, adjacent to the restaurant entrance.
5a-1.06 All raised areas must have a perimeter handrail and comply with all accessibility codes
and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility guidelines. In the absence of
local codes, HHC minimum accessibility standards are to be applied.
5a-1.07 Handrails must be installed at all steps. See Appendix "A" for requirements governing
accessible areas and handrails.
5a-1.08 Acoustical treatment / isolation must be provided in ceiling assemblies, walls and floor
structures of the restaurant to limit sound transference to surrounding areas.
5a-1.09 All electrical and mechanical devices such as diffusers, grills, thermostats and
convenience outlets must be thoroughly coordinated with the design of the restaurant.
5a-1.10 The restaurant must have a designated host/hostess station located at the entrance. The
top surface of the station must be granite. The face must be finished with natural wood,
tile, marble or approved decorative material.
5a-3.00 FINISHES
5a-3.01 RESTAURANT:
Floors - Marble / Granite / Wood / Porcelain Tile / Carpet
(refer to Sections 1-4.02 – 1-4.24)
Base - Wood base / Decorative hard surface
Ceiling - Gyp board painted / Tegular edge acoustic tile (30% maximum)
5a-3.02 The interior decor of the restaurant shall create an environment traditionally associated
with a top quality restaurant. The furnishings, finishes and lighting must provide a visually
upscale image.
5a-3.03 Top surfaces of counter, buffets and bar must be granite.

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5a-4.00 FF&E
5a-4.01 Seating must be top-of-line manufacturer's commercial grade. Chair seats and backs must
be upholstered with commercial grade fabric. Recommend banquette seats be upholstered
in vinyl material. On traditional styled chairs, wood chair backs are acceptable. All
upholstery must meet or exceed NFPA 260.
5a-4.02 All fabric surfaces must be treated for stain-resistance and flame resistance and meet all
Life Safety and other code requirements.
5a-4.03 Dining tables must have a solid wood edge binding and a high-pressure laminate top
2
surface or better. Table size must produce 324 square inches (0.21m ) of surface area or
more, per person. A minimum 25 percent of the tops are to be 24" x 30" (60cm x 70cm) in
size for versatility. Table base must be designed to support tabletops without tipping over
easily when weight is applied to one side. Three-point base support is preferred to avoid
table wobble.
5a-4.04 Stackable chairs and folding banquet or temporary tables are not permitted in the
restaurant
5a-5.01 Restaurants with separate outside entrances must be clearly identifiable, with awnings or
canopies having appropriate graphics bearing the establishment’s name.
5a-5.02 Restaurants entered through the hotel must have clearly identifiable signage with
directional signage leading from the hotel entry to the restaurant.
5a-5.03 Restaurant signage must display the hours of operation.
5a-6.01 Zoned, thermostatically controlled heating and air-conditioning must be provided, except
in those locations where the restaurant has been designed for an open environment and
approved by Doubletree Hotels.
5a-6.02 Food service hood exhaust systems must be provided with adequate makeup air to
minimize impact on adjacent spaces. Where air is intended to be transferred from adjacent
areas, provide adequate pathways for transfer to occur.
5a-6.03 Grease drains that are directed to grease traps shall use cast iron piping systems that allow
mechanical cleaning when blockages occur.
5a-7.00 ELECTRICAL
5a-7.01 Restaurant lighting should provide adjustable intensity levels. Please see Section 1-7.12
for minimum lighting levels.
5a-7.02 General lighting in the restaurant shall be recessed, compact energy efficient light fixtures
with dimmer controls by function zones. Dimmer controls shall have a preset three-
scenes setting with a minimum of three (3) zones. Locate the dimmer control panel at the
host/hostess area. Dimmer panels must be concealed from pubic view.
5a-7.03 All steps must be adequately illuminated and those fixtures must be provided with
emergency power.
5a-7.04 The host/hostess stand must have a telephone and power outlets.

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5a-7.05 Provide adequate electrical and data connections for Point of Sale (POS) system.
5a-7.06 Restaurant must have decorative lighting, which may include chandeliers and wall-
mounted sconces.
5a-7.07 Provide a background music system in the restaurant, with volume controls located at the
host/hostess area. Refer to Section 3g of these Standards for Music requirements.
5a-7.08 Wireless HSIA must be available in the restaurant. Refer to HSIA Standards Manual on

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SECTION 5b – RESTAURANT BUFFET For use by Doubletree Hotels only
5b. Restaurant Buffet

5b-1.00 GENERAL
5b-1.01 A breakfast buffet is required for all Doubletree Hotels. The breakfast buffet bar or
counter should be located in the hotel’s primary restaurant facility, with convenient
access to the back-of-house kitchen or pantry.
5b-1.02 Hotels that are renovating, under construction, or converting are required to install a
permanent breakfast buffet structure per recommended design, size, and equipment as is
appropriate to the hotel’s architectural space and room count, and as approved by
HHCD&C and Doubletree.
5b-1.03 For existing hotels that do not have a permanent buffet structure, buffet tables, induction
warming, and cooking tables must be restaurant service quality with the appropriate food
serving surfaces. Draped and skirted banquet tables are not allowed. Contact Hilton
Supply Management at 310-205-4562 for a listing of suggested products and
manufacturers of restaurant quality buffet tables.
5b-1.04 The breakfast bar will have at minimum the following six food stations:
A. Breakfast Pastries
B. Seasonal Fruit
C. Assorted Juices
D. Hot Entrees
E. Dairy
F. Cereals
Optional food stations, depending on space available and items on a hotel’s buffet, are:
A. Eggs Cooked to Order or Omelet Station
B. Deli Meats
C. Breads.
5b-1.05 Buffet unit or exhibition cooking counter must have all necessary equipment specified by
kitchen consultant and approved by the Operator and Hilton Hotels Corporation. Buffet
counters must include chilled, hot, and ambient sections and must have sneeze guards.
Sneeze guard must comply with applicable laws. Compressor must be completely
concealed and soundproofed in housing forming part of buffet unit. Base of housing must
be vented to provide air to the compressor. Access panels for service must match
adjacent finishes. All wiring, plumbing, and waste lines must be concealed.
5b-1.06 Breakfast buffets, depending on configuration and design, will include above counter
equipment modules for plate stacking, cold pans, soup wells, hot food / induction buffet
warmers, cook to order or carving station (optional), and toaster. Below counter areas will
include adequate space for storage, bus boxes, hand sinks, refuse receptacles, and
refrigerated storage as determined by layout. In all cases, final configuration must allow
for adequate ventilation and easy access for cleaning.
5b-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE
5b-2.01 The breakfast buffet should be designed in such a manner that it can be closed off for
meal periods in which it is not in use. Sliding doors or partitions that match the design
and décor of the restaurant interior should be utilized.

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SECTION 5b – RESTAURANT BUFFET For use by Doubletree Hotels only
5b-3.00 FINISHES
5b-3.01 For hotels with a built-in unit, the breakfast buffet must have a custom millwork face and
stone top counter at 34" (86cm) AFF that compliments the interior design and restaurant
finishes, as approved by HHCD&C and Doubletree per plans submitted.
5b-3.02 All finishes must meet local code and health department requirements.
5b-4.00 FF&E
5b-4.01 Please see the Doubletree Breakfast Brand Standard for required display equipment. All
equipment featured meets minimum standards. Hotels may choose to exceed the
equipment Standards where appropriate. To view Standard details, go to OnQ
Insider:Brands>Doubletree>Standards & Manuals>Food & Beverage.
5b-4.02 Local health ordinances must be consulted and adhered to when choosing and installing
stations or equipment including, but not limited to, induction chafers, refrigeration
systems and sneeze guards. Food safety must always be considered when ordering and
utilizing buffet equipment for food storage, holding, and serving.
5b-4.03 All equipment shall have NSF or UL labels or code-approved equivalent.
5b-5.01 Please refer to the Doubletree Breakfast Brand Standard found in OnQ Insider:
Brands>Doubletree>Standards & Manuals>Food & Beverage for required station, item,
and entry signage.
5b-5.02 For health and sanitation, a sign should be placed at the plate station informing guests to
use a new plate each time they return to the buffet. Check local ordinances for proper
verbiage regarding this or any other restaurant buffet health notice requirements.
5b-5.03 Custom signage must receive HHCD&C or Doubletree approval prior to ordering.
5b-6.01 Built-in breakfast buffets with a “cook to order” station must include an automatic fire
suppression system and cooking exhaust hood suspended above the station.
5b-6.02 Depending on size and configuration, one (1) or more under counter hand sinks with 1/2"
(1.27 cm) pipe hot and cold running water is required for built-in buffets.
5b-7.00 ELECTRICAL
5b-7.01 Halogen or other color / food enhancing lighting as specified by architect or designer
should be suspended above the buffet food display and work areas. Please see Section
1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels.
5b-7.02 Provide adequate 120v Phase I receptacles / outlets, per design, for refrigerated cold
pans, induction warmers, roll-in refrigeration units, heat lamps, waffle irons, and
convenience outlets as determined by buffet configuration.
5b-7.03 Provide 208v phase I receptacle(s) for high wattage induction cook top/chafers at cook to
order stations.
5b-7.04 All receptacles must be ground fault protected.

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SECTION 5c – SPECIALTY RESTAURANT For use by Doubletree Hotels only
5c. Specialty Restaurant

5c-1.01 A specialty (theme) restaurant, in addition to the full-service restaurant, may be

appropriate and sometimes required in strong market areas.
5c-1.02 The size of the specialty restaurant is market driven, but in no case shall the total number
of restaurant seats be less than 50. Hilton Hotels Corporation reserves the right to review
individually each plan based on local market demands / requirements.
5c-1.03 The location of the specialty restaurant should be convenient to the guestrooms and have
direct access to the kitchen and direct exterior access for the general public. Local
community identification of the specialty restaurant is a marketing tool and mandates the
exterior visibility.
5c-1.04 The specialty restaurant must have concealed bussing stations, server stations and
kitchen access.
5c-1.05 Provide a coat room, where climatic conditions dictate the use of outer wear.
5c-1.06 Restrooms must be easily accessible, adjacent to the restaurant entrance.
5c-1.07 All raised areas must have a perimeter handrail and be in compliance with all
accessibility codes and the ADA guidelines. In the absence of local codes, HHC minimum
accessibility standards are to be applied.
5c-1.08 Handrails must be installed at all steps. See Appendix "A" for requirements governing
ADA accessible areas and handrails.
5c-1.09 Acoustical treatment / isolation must be provided in ceiling assemblies, walls and floor
structures of the specialty restaurant to limit sound transference to surrounding areas.
5c-1.10 All electrical and mechanical devices such as diffusers, grills, thermostats and
convenience outlets must be thoroughly coordinated with design of the restaurant.
5c-1.11 The restaurant must have a designated host/hostess station located at the entrance. The
top surface of the station must be granite. The face must be finished with natural wood,
tile, marble, or approved decorative material.
5c-3.00 FINISHES
5c-3.01 SPECIALTY RESTAURANT:

(refer to Sections 1-4.02 – 1-4.24)
5c-3.02 The interior decor of the specialty restaurant shall create an environment associated with
a top quality restaurant. The furnishings, finishes and lighting must provide a visually
upscale image.
5c-3.03 Top surfaces of counters, buffets and bar must be granite or quartz.

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5c-4.00 FF&E
5c-4.01 Seating must be top-of-line manufacturer's commercial grade. Chair seats and backs
must be upholstered with commercial grade fabric. Recommend banquette seats be
upholstered in vinyl material. On traditional styled chairs, wood chair backs are
acceptable. All upholstery must meet or exceed NFPA 260.
5c-4.02 All fabric surfaces must be treated for stain-resistance, fire resistance, and meet all Life
Safety and other code requirements. All upholstery fabrics must meet or exceed NFPA
260 and have a minimum 30,000 DR (Wyzenbeek).
5c-4.03 Dining tables must have a solid wood edge binding and a high-pressure laminate top
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surface or better. Table size must produce 324 square inches (0.21m ) of surface area or
more, per person. A minimum 25 percent of the tops are to be 24" x 30" (60cm x 70cm)in
size for versatility. Table base must be designed to support tabletops without tipping over
easily when weight is applied to one side. Three-point base support is preferred to avoid
table wobble.
5c-4.04 Stackable chairs and folding banquet or temporary tables are not permitted in the
restaurant.
5c-5.01 Restaurants with separate outside entrances must be clearly identifiable, with awnings or
5c-5.02 Restaurants entered through the hotel must have clearly identifiable signage with
directional signage leading from the hotel entry to the restaurant.
5c-5.03 Restaurant signage must display the hours of operation.
5c-6.01 Zoned thermostatically controlled heating and air-conditioning must be provided, except
in those locations where the restaurant has been designed for an open environment and
approved by Hilton Hotels Corporation. Mechanical systems shall be so designed and
constructed as to provide adequate filtered and adjustable outside air intake and powered
exhaust system.
5c-7.00 ELECTRICAL
5c-7.01 Specialty restaurant lighting should provide varying intensity levels. Please see Section
1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels.
5c-7.02 General lighting in the specialty restaurant shall be recessed compact energy efficient
fixtures with dimmer controls by function zones. Dimmer controls shall have a preset
three-scenes setting with a minimum of three (3) zones. Locate the dimmer control panel
at the host/hostess stand. Dimmer panels must be concealed from pubic view.
5c-7.03 All steps must be adequately illuminated and those fixtures provided with emergency power.
5c-7.04 The host/hostess stand must have a telephone and power outlets.
5c-7.05 Provide adequate electrical and data connections for Point of Sale (POS) system.
5c-7.06 Restaurant must have decorative lighting, which may include chandeliers and wall-
mounted sconces.

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5c-7.07 Provide a background-music system in the specialty restaurant with volume controls
located at the host/hostess area. Refer to Section 3g of these Standards for Music
requirements.
5c-7.08 Wireless HSIA must be available in the specialty restaurant. Refer to HSIA Standards
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SECTION 5d – LOUNGE for use by Doubletree Hotels only
5d. Lounge
5d-1.00 GENERAL
5d-1.01 All hotels are required to have a minimum of one (1) high quality lounge. Seating count
must offer a 50-seat minimum. Market-specific variations may suggest considerably more
or less seating. Doubletree Hotels reserves the right to review each plan individually
based on local market demands / requirements.
5d-1.02 The location of the lounge should be convenient to the guestrooms and the lounge
should have access to the kitchen, where food service is anticipated. Provide direct
exterior access for the general public where possible.
5d-1.03 Provide a coat room, where climatic conditions dictate the use of outer wear.
5d-1.04 Restrooms must be easily accessible, adjacent to the Lounge entrance.
5d-1.05 All raised areas must have a perimeter handrail. Refer to Appendix "A" for ADA
provisions.
5d-1.06 Handrails must be installed at all steps with appropriate step lighting.
5d-1.07 Bussing stations, when provided in the lounge, must be concealed.
5d-1.08 Acoustical treatment / isolation must be provided in ceiling assemblies, walls, and floor
structures of the lounge to limit sound transference to surrounding areas.
5d-1.09 All electrical and mechanical devices such as diffusers, grills, thermostats and
convenience outlets must be thoroughly coordinated with the design of the lounge.
5d-1.10 Approximately 15 percent of the lounge seating must be located at the bar.
5d-1.11 Provide a minimum of one bartender station for every 50 seats to be served, or fraction
thereof.
5d-1.12 Perimeter walls of service bars must extend to underside of the structure above.
5d-1.13 Do not locate continuous hanging glassware racks over customers’ heads at bars.
5d-2.01 Provide lockable storage cabinets for bottled liquor when the bar is not in operation.
5d-3.00 FINISHES
5d-3.01 LOUNGE:
5d-3.02 The bar must be a permanent fixture. The bar front finish should be wood, tile, stone or
other approved material. Bar top must be solid surface material or granite. Bar counter
footrests are to be brass, stainless steel, bronze, or equal quality material compatible with
the interior design.

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5d-3.03 SERVICE BAR:

Floors - Quarry Tile
Base - Quarry Tile
Walls - Epoxy paint
Ceiling - Epoxy paint / Acoustic tile
5d-3.04 A 3' (90cm) stone / tile boarder is recommended around the base of the bar for ease of
barstool movement and cleaning.
5d-4.00 FF&E
5d-4.01 Lounge furnishings and finishes shall be designed to create a relaxing social atmosphere.
5d-4.02 Seating must be of commercial grade; seat back must be upholstered with commercial
grade fabric. Vinyl is recommended on seat cushion only. All upholstery fabrics must
meet or exceed NFPA 260 and have a minimum 30,000 DR (Wyzenbeek).
5d-4.03 All fabric surfaces must be treated for stain-resistance and flame-resistance, and meet all
Life Safety and other code requirements.
5d-4.04 It is recommended that at least 50 percent of seating be deuce seating. Round tables are
recommended for more bar flexibility.
5d-4.05 Tabletops should have a hard wood edge with a high-pressure decorative laminate insert
or better. Table bases must be designed to support tabletops without tipping over easily
when weight is applied to one side.
5d-4.06 Provide a minimum of one (1) LCD commercial grade HDTV sized 42” minimum with
built-in pro-idiom card at the bar area. It must be either wall-mounted or included in the
bar millwork, and have power and cable cords concealed.
5d-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS)
5d-5.01 Lounges with separate outside entrances must be clearly identifiable, with awnings or
5d-5.02 Lounges entered through the hotel must have clearly identifiable signage with directional
signage leading from the hotel entry to the lounge.
5d-5.03 Lounge signage must display the hours of operation.
5d-6.01 Individually zoned, thermostatically controlled heating and refrigerated air-conditioning for
year-round control must be provided, except in those locations where the lounge has
been designed for an open environment and approved by Hilton Hotels Corporation.
Mechanical systems shall be so designed and constructed as to provide adequate filters
and adjustable outside air intake and powered exhaust system.
5d-6.02 Provide a hand sink, soap and towel dispensers, and trash receptacle in each work area.
5d-6.03 Provide a covered floor drain in each bar. Slope floor to drain.
5d-6.04 Do not provide ice machines in public bars.

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5d-7.00 ELECTRICAL
5d-7.01 Lounge lighting should provide adjustable intensity levels, with the absolute minimum of
five (5) footcandles (53 lux) of general illumination, providing adequate light to safely
access all areas within the lounge and a clean-up lighting level of thirty (30) footcandles
(322 lux).
5d-7.02 General lighting in the lounge shall be recessed energy efficient light fixtures with dimmer
controls by function zones. Dimmer controls shall have a preset three-scenes setting with
a minimum of three (3) zones. Locate the dimmer control panel at the main cocktail bar.
Dimmer panels must be concealed from pubic view.
5d-7.03 Provide Point of Sale (POS) terminals at bartenders' and/or waitress pick-up stations.
5d-7.04 Provide one 20 amp duplex receptacle above back splash at each cocktail station.
5d-7.05 Provide dedicated power and conduit for each POS terminal.
5d-7.06 Provide one additional 20 amp duplex receptacle at each POS terminal for credit card
machine, etc.
5d-7.07 Provide one (1) wall-mounted telephone, mounted below the bar. Provide one (1) wall-
mounted telephone in each service bar. Provide a telephone jack at each POS terminal
for credit card verification.
5d-7.09 All steps must be adequately illuminated and those fixtures supplied with emergency
power.
5d-7.10 Provide a high quality, programmable sound system in the lounge with the volume control
located at the bar. Sound system equipment must be installed in a location that is
convenient for lounge personnel programming. See Section 3g of these Standards for
Music requirements.
5d-7.11 Wireless HSIA must be available in the lounge area. Refer to HSIA Standards Manual on

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SECTION 5e – LOBBY BAR for use by Doubletree Hotels only
5e. Lobby Bar

5e-1.00 GENERAL (OPTIONAL)
5e-1.01 A lobby bar, in addition to the full service bar, may be appropriate and sometimes
required in larger hotels, or where dictated by market conditions.
5e-1.02 The serving bar in the lobby bar must be able to be concealed or disguised when not in
use.
5e-1.03 Restrooms must be easily accessible, adjacent to the lobby bar.
5e-1.04 All raised areas must have a perimeter handrail. Refer to Appendix "A" for ADA
accessibility provisions.
5e-1.05 Handrails must be installed at all steps with appropriate step lighting.
5e-1.06 Acoustical treatment / isolation must be provided in ceiling assemblies, walls and floor
structures of the lobby bar to limit sound transference to surrounding areas.
5e-1.07 All electrical and mechanical devices such as diffusers, grills, thermostats and
convenience outlets must be thoroughly coordinated with the design of the lobby bar.
5e-3.00 FINISHES
5e-3.01 LOBBY BAR:

5e-3.02 The bar must be a permanent fixture. The bar front finish should be wood, tile, stone or
other approved material. Bar top must be granite. ADA access must be provided.
5e-3.03 A 3' (90cm) stone / tile boarder is recommended around the base of the bar for ease of
barstool movement and cleaning.
5e-4.00 FF&E
5e-4.01 Lobby bar furnishings and finishes must be designed to create a relaxing social
atmosphere.
5e-4.02 Seating must be of commercial grade with commercial grade fabric. All upholstery must
meet or exceed NFPA 260.
5e-4.03 All fabric surfaces must be treated for stain resistance and flame-resistance and meet all
Life Safety and other code requirements. All upholstery fabric must meet or exceed
NFPA 260 and have a minimum 30,000 DR (Wyzenbeek).

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SECTION 5e – LOBBY BAR for use by Doubletree Hotels only
5e-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING
5e-6.01 Individually zoned, thermostatically controlled heating and air-conditioning for year-round
control must be provided. Mechanical systems shall be designed and constructed so as
to provide adequate filters and adjustable outside air intake and powered exhaust
system.
5e-7.00 ELECTRICAL
5e-7.01 General lighting in the lobby bar shall be recessed light fixtures supplemented with
indirect and decorative lighting fixtures with dimmer controls by function zones. Dimmer
panels must be concealed from pubic view.
5e-7.02 All steps must be adequately illuminated and those fixtures supplied with emergency
power.
5e-7.03 Provide Point of Sale (POS) terminals at bartenders' and/or server pick-up stations.
5e-7.04 Provide one (1) 20 amp duplex receptacle above back splash at each cocktail station.
5e-7.05 Provide dedicated power and conduit for each POS terminal.
5e-7.06 Provide one (1) additional 20 amp duplex receptacle at each POS terminal for credit card
machine, etc.
5e-7.07 Provide one (1) wall-mounted telephone, mounted below the bar. Provide one (1) wall-
mounted telephone in each service bar. Provide a telephone jack at each POS terminal
for credit card verification.
5e-7.09 Provide a minimum 42” LCD HDTV at lobby bar. TV must be incorporated into bar
millwork.
5e-7.10 Provide background music at lobby bar. Refer to Section 3g of these Standards for Music
requirements.
5e-7.11 Wireless HSIA must be available in the lobby bar area. Refer to HSIA Standards Manual
on www.doubletreefranchise.com.

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SECTION 5f – SELF SERVE BISTRO For use by Doubletree Hotels only
5f. Self Service Bistro

5f-1.00 GENERAL (OPTIONAL)
5f-1.01 The Self Service Bistro ("Bistro") is a quality, self-service limited menu restaurant. The
size of the restaurant is market driven, but in no case shall the total number of restaurant
seats be less than 16. Doubletree Hotels must review and approve each plan based on
local market demands / requirements.
5f-1.02 The location of the Bistro shall be adjacent to the lobby and convenient to the circulation
path leading to the main entrance.
5f-1.03 The Bistro is required to have concealed bussing and server stations.
5f-1.04 Restrooms should be easily accessible, adjacent to the Bistro.
5f-1.05 Acoustical treatment / isolation must be provided in ceiling assemblies, walls, and floor
structures of the restaurant to limit sound transmission to surrounding areas.
5f-1.06 All electrical and mechanical devices such as diffusers, grills, thermostats and
convenience outlets must be thoroughly coordinated with the design.
5f-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE (NA)
5f-3.00 FINISHES
5f-3.01 SELF SERVICE BISTRO:

Floors - Decorative Hard Surface / Carpet
(refer to Sections 1-4.02 – 1-4.24 )
5f-3.02 The interior decor of the Bistro shall create an environment normally associated with an
upscale facility. The furnishings, finishes and lighting must provide a visually upscale
image.
5f-3.03 Top surfaces of counters and buffets must be granite.
5f-4.00 FF&E
5f-4.01 Seating must be manufacturer's commercial grade. All upholstery must meet or exceed
NFPA 260.
5f-4.02 All fabric surfaces must be treated for stain and flame-resistance and meet all Life Safety
and other code requirements. All upholstery fabric must meet or exceed NFPA 260 and
have a minimum 30,000 DR (Wyzenbeek).
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5f-4.03 Table size must produce 324 square inches (0.21m ) of surface area or more, per
person. A minimum 25 percent of the tops are to be 24" x 30" (60cm x 70cm) in size.
Table bases must be designed to support tabletops without tipping over easily when
weight is applied to one side. Three-point base support is preferred to avoid table wobble.
5f-4.04 Stackable chairs and folding banquet or temporary tables are not permitted.

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SECTION 5f – SELF SERVE BISTRO For use by Doubletree Hotels only
5f-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS)
5f-5.01 The Bistro must have clearly identifiable signage with directional signage leading to the
restaurant.
5f-5.02 Bistro signage must display the hours of operation.
5f-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING
5f-6.01 An individually zoned, thermostatically controlled heating and refrigerated air-

conditioning system must be provided, except in those locations where the restaurant has
been designed for an open environment and approved by Doubletree Hotels. Mechanical
systems shall be so designed and constructed as to provide adequate filtered and
adjustable outside air intake and powered exhaust system.
5f-7.00 ELECTRICAL
5f-7.01 Lighting shall provide adjustable intensity levels. Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum
lighting levels.
5f-7.02 General lighting shall be recessed light fixtures with dimmer controls by function zones.
Locate the dimmer control panel behind the counter concealed from public view.
5f-7.03 Provide adequate electrical and data connections for Point of Sale (POS) system.
5f-7.04 Provide background music in Bistro. Refer to Section 3g of these Standards for Music
requirements.
5f-7.05 Wireless HSIA must be available in the self service bistro area. Refer to HSIA Standards
Manual on www.doubletreefranchise.com.

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SECTION 6 – PUBLIC RESTROOMS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
6. PUBLIC RESTROOMS

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6-1.00 GENERAL
6-1.01 Public restrooms must comply with ADA requirements or HHC minimum standards
Appendix “A”.
6-1.02 See Appendix "A" for disabled accessible stall configurations and count. Provide at
least one (1) accessible stall in each public restroom. Stalls must have minimum inside
finished dimensions of 5' wide x 4'-8" deep (1.5m x 1.4m) with wall-mounted water closet
and a minimum 2'-8" (0.8m) unobstructed door opening, a wall-mounted grab bar, and a
coat hook. Doors must open outward to accommodate disabled guests’ requirements.
Local codes and/or ADA guidelines that may exceed these minimum Standards are to be
considered the minimum Standards.
6-1.03 Provide a lavatory for ADA guests in each public restroom. See Appendix "A" for
clearance / height and concealing / wrapping plumbing lines to avoid injury to guests in
wheelchairs.
6-1.04 A direct line of sight (or via mirror reflection) into restrooms is prohibited. Vestibules are
recommended.
6-1.05 Restroom accessories are required as follows:

A. In each wash closet stall:
1. Double roll toilet tissue holder in each stall
2. Coat hook, mounted at 60" (1.5m) above finished floor on the back of toilet
partition doors. Provide a secondary coat hook in compliance with ADA for
accessible stalls.
3. Sanitary napkin disposal waste can in women’s restrooms
4. Wall-mounted recessed sanitary seat cover dispenser
B. In restroom space:
1. Wall-mounted recessed or semi-recessed waste receptacles or decorative
wastebasket
2. Wall-mounted recessed or semi-recessed motion-activated paper towel
dispenser. Electric hand dryers may be used in conjunction with paper towel
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dispensers and must be Dyson Airblade or approved alternative.
3. Baby changing station (one per restroom)
4. Recessed sanitary napkin / tampon dispensing machine in women's restroom
C. On lavatory counter:
1. Decorative facial tissue dispenser(s), one (1) per every two (2) vanity bowls
2. Built-in automatic liquid soap dispenser (AutoSoap) at each vanity bowl with
reservoir below vanity and spout that extends beyond the edge of the bowl.
6-1.06 Toilet partitions and urinal screens are required in public restrooms. Toilet partitions must
be high pressure laminate or better, ceiling mounted walls with painted or wood-stained
louvered doors or approved alternative. Urinal screens must be wall-mounted with
tamper proof fasteners. New build hotels will be required to have floor to ceiling toilet
partition walls.
6-1.07 Incorporate a recessed baby changing station as millwork item in restrooms.

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6-1.08 A janitor’s closet with storage shelf and service sink must be located within or adjacent to
public restrooms.
6-2.01 Restroom entrance doors must be solid core and a minimum of 3' (0.9m) wide with self-
closing hardware.
6-2.02 Restroom entrance doors must have push/pull plates and kick plates on the push side of
the door. Plates must match the hardware.
6-2.03 Toilet partition doors should be painted or wood-stained louvered, full height doors.
6-2.04 Typical toilet partition doors must be a minimum of 2'-6" (0.7m) wide and self-closing with
spring hinges, opening outwards. Accessible stall doors must be ADA compliant.
6-3.00 FINISHES
6-3.01 PUBLIC RESTROOM:

Floors - Non-slip ceramic tile or porcelain tile or better, minimum of 16"x16"
(0.41m x 0.41m) required or 12" x 18" (0.30m x 0.46m)
Base - Match floor material
Walls - Ceramic tile or porcelain tile minimum of 12”x12” (0.3m x 0.3m)/ Vinyl wall
covering;
48” (1.2m) high minimum ceramic or porcelain tile wainscot required on all
wet walls (wall with plumbing fixtures)
Ceiling - Moisture resistant Gyp board painted / Tegular edge acoustical tile
6-3.02 The vanity top, including a back splash and side splashes, must be granite. Vanity skirt
must be decorative wood or better and large enough to conceal piping from public view.
A millwork skirt or removable panel to hide piping may be required. Accessible sink must
comply with ADA requirements.
6-4.00 FF&E
6-4.01 Mirrors over the vanities are required. Decorative framed mirrors or a full-width vanity
mirror may be used. Mirror must extend the full length of the vanity. The top of the
mirror(s) must be a minimum of 7' above the finished floor. Individual framed mirrors over
each basin will be considered.
6-4.02 Provide a decorative, framed full-length mirror near the entrance of each women's
restroom.
6-4.03 Framed artwork is required.
6-5.01 Men's and women's rooms must be clearly identified. Recommend use of international
symbols. See Appendix "A" for disabled signage requirements.
6-6.01 Thermostatically controlled heating and refrigerated air-conditioning must be provided.
6-6.02 All restrooms must have a continuously operated, ducted exhaust system sized
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provides the make-up air for public restrooms so that make-up air is provided whether or
not toilet exhaust is provided.
6-6.03 The mechanical system in the public restrooms area must be designed to maintain a
negative pressure with respect to adjacent areas to prevent odor migration. Provide
adequate pathways for transfer air from adjacent areas.
6-6.04 Provide a floor drain and hose faucet in the restrooms. Drain cover is to be chrome-
plated brass.
6-6.05 Lavatories / hand-washing basins must be vitreous china under-mount bowls with
overflow design. Overmount bowls may be considered with prior Doubletree approval.
6-6.06 Lavatory faucets must have touchless electronic faucet operation.
6-6.07 Water closets must be vitreous china, wall-mounted, low flow, elongated bowls with
touchless electronic automatic flush valve operation.
6-6.08 Urinals must have touchless electronic automatic flush valve operation or shall be of the
waterless type.
6-6.09 Water closet seats must be white, solid plastic, open front and self-sustaining with metal
hinges.
6-6.10 All fixtures must be white.
6-6.11 Exposed plumbing must be chrome plated.
6-6.12 An electric water cooler must be provided near restrooms.
6-7.00 ELECTRICAL
6-7.01 Decorative lighting fixtures/sconces must be provided at the vanity. Lighting must be
supplemented with overhead lighting as needed. Egg crate panels are not allowed.
6-7.02 Lighting at lavatory top must provide a minimum of 30 footcandles (322 lux). Lighting at
other areas in the room must provide a minimum of 20 footcandles (215 lux). Lighting at
women’s lavatory top must provide a minimum of 40 footcandles (430 lux) and be color-
corrected to accommodate makeup touch-up requirements.
6-7.03 A GFI/RCD duplex convenience outlet must be located on a sidewall of the lavatory
vanity.
6-7.04 Lights in public restrooms must be on "key" switches or controlled at the circuit breaker
so that they remain on at all times.
6-7.05 Provide background music in public restrooms. Refer to Section 3g of these Standards
for Music requirements.

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SECTION 7 – MEETING FACILITIES For use by Doubletree Hotels only
7. MEETING FACILITIES
7a. BALLROOMS AND MEETING ROOMS

7b. BOARDROOMS
7c. PREFUNCTION AREA

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SECTION 7a – BALLROOMS & MEETING ROOMS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
7a. Ballrooms & Meeting Rooms

7a-1.00 GENERAL
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7a-1.01 Doubletree hotels must have a minimum of 5,000 square feet (465 m ) of functional
meeting space.
7a-1.02 Access to all function spaces must be easily accessible from the hotel’s main lobby or
prefunction area.
7a-1.03 Access must be provided from the kitchen or banquet pantry for food service to all
meeting rooms. Food service to the meeting rooms should not cross public circulation.
7a-1.04 Guests must have barrier-free access to meeting spaces and ballrooms.
7a-1.05 Optimum meeting room dimensions should be determined by possible banquet table
arrangements. The use of a round, 72" (1.8m) diameter table is generally preferred.
7a-1.06 No meeting room shall be more than twice as long as its narrowest dimension.
7a-1.07 The minimum ceiling height for meeting rooms of less than 1,000 square feet (93m) shall
be 9' (2.7m). The minimum ceiling height for meeting rooms over 1,000 but less than
5,000 square feet (> 93m but < 465m) shall be 12' (3.7m) at operable partitions,
increasing to not less than 14' (4.3m) within ceiling coffers. Minimum ceiling heights for
rooms over 6,000 square feet (557m) are as follows:
Area in Sq. Ft.(Sq meters) Finished Ceiling Hght. Chandelier Clearance

Up to 12,000 (1,114m) 20' (6m) 18' (5.4m)
12,000 – 28,000 (1,114m-2,601m) 24' (7.3m) 22' (6.7m)
28,000 – 35,000 (2,601m-3,251m) 26' (7.9m) 24' (7.3m)
35,000 – 45,000 (3,251m-4,180m) 28' (8.5m) 26' (7.9m)
7a-1.08 Occupancy for all meeting rooms shall be calculated at not less than one (1) occupant for
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each seven (7) square feet (.65m ) of net floor area, or such greater occupancy as
governing codes may require. Posting these rooms or their subdivisions for lower
occupancies in order to provide reduced exiting facilities is not acceptable.
7a-1.09 All permanent walls surrounding the meeting rooms shall extend to the underside of the
structure above and shall have a minimum acoustical rating of STC-55.
7a-1.10 All operable partitions shall be top-supported with drop down floor seals and have a
laboratory STC of 52 minimum and field test NIC 42. A permanent acoustical separation
having a rating of not less than STC-55 must be installed above each operable partition
and extended to the underside of the structure above. Seal all wiring and piping
penetrations. Ductwork may not cross subdivisions. Provide hard surfaced, flush walls
where operable partitions terminate to insure proper bedding of joint seal. Provide pocket
doors for all operable partitions.
7a-1.11 Operable partitions must be standard steel construction with minimum 24 gauge steel
faces and sound-retardant core assembled to minimum 16 gauge reinforced steel frame,
insulated to achieve acoustical performance specified. Drop seals are required.
7a-1.12 Provide a positive bulb-seal type mechanical closure (hinged closure not acceptable) with
minimum 250 lbs pressure. Provide sufficient structural support in abutting walls to
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7a-1.13 Movable partition walls must be designed to stack in pocketed openings with doors when
opened.
7a-1.14 Structural columns and operable partition stacking may not protrude more than 1'-6"
(0.4m) into the meeting room at any point.
7a-2.01 Public entrance doors shall swing flat against the prefunction wall. All single doors shall
be a minimum of 3'-6" (1m) wide. Paired doors shall be not less than 3' (0.9m) wide and
7' (2.1m) high for each leaf. Doors shall have appropriate hardware to allow them to
swing flat against and hold open at the prefunction wall.
7a-2.02 All meeting room service doors shall be not less than 3'-6" (1m) wide.
7a-2.03 Doors must be solid core wood. Painted hollow metal doors are not allowed, except for
required exterior exit doors.
7a-2.04 All entrance and service doors must have installed a tamper proof one-way viewer
looking into the function space. Install viewers at centerline of door, 5' (1.5m) above
finished floor.
7a-2.05 Meeting room entrance doors must have concealed closers with hold-open capability,
decorative hardware with locksets, and panic bar. All doors are to be held open against
an adjoining wall or open through 180 degrees.
7a-2.06 All entrance and service doors must be lockable (electronic locks).
7a-3.00 FINISHES
7a-3.01 MEETING ROOM:

Floors - Carpet (refer to Sections 1-4.02 – 1-4.24)
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Base - 6" (15cm) High wood base / Stone / Johnsonite Millwork
Ceiling - Gyp board painted / Tegular edge acoustic tile / (30% maximum)
7a.3.02 Wall covering must be 20 oz Type II vinyl or better vinyl wall covering, with a Class "A"
flame spread rating. Class I wallpaper may also be used if protected from abuse.
7a-3.03 Provide coffered drywall ceilings with acoustical tile inserts for meeting rooms. Acoustic
tile must be 2' x 2' (0.6m x 0.6m) tegular edge acoustical tile or better.
7a-3.04 Operable partitions must be covered with manufacturer’s standard fabric or vinyl wall
covering which meets sound absorption requirements as outlined in 7a-1.10.
7a-3.05 Carpet shall be 36 oz minimum weight with a primary and secondary backing. Carpet
shall be installed over a commercial grade pad with a 32 oz per square yard weight.
(Refer to sections 1-4.02 to 1-4.25). If buffet counters are present, it is highly
recommended that the flooring in front of the buffet be a decorative hard surface.
7a-4.00 FF&E
7a-4.01 Seating must be stack type chairs or better, with padded seats and backs upholstered
with commercial fabric or better and flex back. Chair seat must be a minimum of 18"
(0.4m) wide x 22" (0.5m) deep. Stacking bars on stack chairs are recommended. Meeting

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room / banquet seating specifications are as follows:
STACK CHAIRS:
Construction: Main structure fabricated either from steel or extruded aluminum tubing.
Steel The leg frame and seat bed are to be constructed from 13/16" (2.1cm)
Structure: square, 18 gauge cold rolled, electrically welded steel tubing, plating quality.
The back frame is constructed from 13/16” (2.1cm) square, 16 gauge, cold
rolled, electrically welded steel tubing, plating quality.
Aluminum The main structure is fabricated from custom extruded 1" (2.54cm) square
Structure: aluminum tubing. A side-to-side brace formed from 1/2" (1.27cm) square
extruded aluminum should be provided for extra frame strength for contract
use.
Finish: Only epoxy powders electrostatically applied, anodized, or plated finishes are
permitted.
Glides and Nylon based heavy duty contract use swivel glides must be provided for each
Bumpers: chair leg. Vinyl bumpers are to be inserted into legs to protect frame finish
while stacked.
Foam: All foam must be flame retardant and comply with all Local and Federal laws.
Seat foam cushioning must be minimum 2.5" (6.4cm) thick, flame retardant
urethane. The foam should be 2.0 lbs density and ILD of 60 for heavy
contract use.
Upholstery: The front of seat back must be upholstered with 3/4” (1.9cm) thick flame
retardant foam (ILD-25).
NOTE: All new banquet/meeting chairs must comply with the minimum specifications and
models as set in the new Brand Chair Program which will be introduced in early 2009.
7a-4.02 Window treatments must have blackout capability.
7a-4.03 Table tops must have a high-pressure plastic laminate surface or better.
7a-4.04 All furniture and fixtures must meet HHC’s specifications and minimum flame spread
requirements of the applicable codes.
7a-5.01 All meeting rooms must be identified with signage identifying the room name and
maximum occupancy. Refer to Doubletree Interior Signage Specifications Manual, which
can be found on www.doubletreefranchise.com.
7a-6.01 Individually zoned, thermostatically controlled year-round heating and refrigerated air-
conditioning is required in each individual meeting room, adjustable upon occupant’s
request. Separate systems and/or controls for a common system are required for each
section of divisible ballroom / exhibit spaces. Mechanical systems shall be so designed to
provide adequate filtered and adjustable outside air intake and powered exhaust system
for control of tobacco smoke and other odors.
7a-6.02 Mechanical Design Criteria

A. Design Temperatures:
1. Cooling 72° F.D.B. (22º C)
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2. Heating 72° F.D.B. (22º C)

B. Controls:
1. Provide separate HVAC unit and controls for each subdivision.
2. Provide a lockable thermostat within each space.
C. Ventilation:
1. Ballrooms: Per ASHRAE Standard 62-2001, or per local codes. Consider
alternate methods of control to minimize outdoor air requirements based upon
ballroom occupancy (i.e., demand controlled ventilation using carbon dioxide
monitoring methods).
2. Meeting rooms: 15 CFM per occupant, or a filtered system in which 15 percent of
the total CFM supplied is fresh air, or as required by local code.
7a-6.03 Install air handling units and temperature control devices in areas that permit servicing
without disruption to guest use of meeting spaces.
7a-7.00 ELECTRICAL
7a-7.01 All visible devices shall be located as inconspicuously as possible, shall be finished to
match the surrounding surface and shall be coordinated with architectural finishes to
insure that there is no obvious disruption in their placement or pattern. Ganging all
controls behind a concealed flush panel adjacent to the public entrance of each
subdivision is recommended.
7a-7.02 Receptacles and jacks shall be located in the base trim wherever possible. In Ballroom
space, floor boxes must be provided for power and communication, with the number of
boxes to be determined by room size and division ability. Each jack must be wired to
accommodate the following and terminate in a six-way flush mount jack box: two (2) four-
pair 24-guage Category 6 Inside wire for voice (RJ11); two (2) four-pair 24-guage
Category 6 Inside wire for data (RJ45); and one (1) two-fiber multi-mode (62.5/125). In
meeting rooms other than the ballroom, jack locations must be available every 45 square
feet (4.1m) in the wall and floor. Each jack must be wired to accommodate the following
and terminate in a six-way flush mount faceplate or floor box: two (2) four-pair 24-guage
Category 6 Inside wire for voice (RJ11) and two (2) four-pair 24-guage Category 6 Inside
wire for data (RJ45).
7a-7.03 All ceiling devices including sprinkler heads shall be symmetrically placed and centered
on acoustical tiles. In coordinating the location of devices, the correct placement of light
fixtures shall take precedence over all other items.
7a-7.04 Exit signs shall be recessed and wall-mounted whenever possible.
7a-7.05 Electrical outlets located every 20' (6.1m) on permanent walls must be available for
display purposes. For all meeting rooms seating more than 100 people, one (1) 220-240v
outlet shall be provided in each divisible space. Recommend having each meeting room
subdivision on a separate circuit to avoid overloading. In ballroom space, provide two (2)
240v 30 amp 1Ø receptacles in each ballroom subdivision. Provide one (1) 240v 60 amp
3 Ø receptacles on a dedicated circuit for use in each ballroom.
7a-7.06 An electrically operated projection screen, appropriately sized for the space, is required in
each meeting room and must be recessed into ceiling. The control switch shall be located
near room light control switches.
7a-7.07 Public address system with accessible controls must be provided in meeting rooms. For
rooms with 50-100 seat capacity, a portable system is acceptable. Above 100 seats, a

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permanently installed system is required in each section. In ballroom space a minimum of

two (2) microphone jacks are required.
7a-7.08 Provide one back-to-back telephone connection per subdivision with jacks on meeting
room and prefunction walls adjacent to the public entrance door.
7a-7.09 Telephone outlets and data ports for computer hookup are required in each section of the
meeting room.
7a-7.10 Provide one MATV receptacle in each meeting room subdivision.
7a-7.11 Lighting must be recessed with both direct and indirect fluorescent lights, dimmer
controlled, direct incandescent lights and wall wash or track lights to provide lighting for
perimeter of room. A decorative chandelier may be used.
7a-7.12 Meeting room lighting shall be designed to provide flexibility in lighting levels:
A. Provide dimmable incandescent and fluorescent lighting capable of providing 60
footcandles (645 lux) at table height.
B. Provide recessed dimmable incandescent or fluorescent lighting at buffet counter and
entry door capable of providing 35 footcandles (376 lux) at counter top and entry
floor.
C. Decorative lighting – provide wall sconces and decorative chandeliers in all
ballrooms. Bottom of wall sconces shall not be less than 6'-4" (1.93m) AFF.
Chandelier size and hanging height must not interfere with projection and stage
lighting.
D. Head table lighting – provide dimmable track-mounted or recessed incandescent
fixtures to light head table location in all ballrooms.
7a-7.13 Dimmer control stations shall be recessed into wall adjacent to public entrance door.
7a-7.14 Lighting for divisible meeting rooms shall be controlled by local dimmers and by remote
dimmers, allowing combined dimming control of subdivides.
7a-7.15 Provide one house phone per subdivision that is wall-mounted or set on a counter,
credenza, or table.
7a-7.16 HSIA is required in all meeting rooms. Refer to HSIA Standards Manual on
7a-7.17 Provide a background music system in all meeting rooms. Refer to Section 3g of these
Standards for Music requirements.

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SECTION 7b – BOARDROOMS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
7b. Boardrooms
7b-1.00 GENERAL (OPTIONAL)
7b-1.01 Boardrooms shall have a minimum of 325 square feet (30m) each.
7b-1.02 If possible, boardrooms shall be on the same level as the main meeting room and should
be adjacent to the prefunction area.
7b-1.03 Provide a minimum ceiling height of 9' (2.7m) in boardrooms; 10' (3.0m) ceiling height is
recommended.
7b-1.04 A service bar capable of serving both food and beverage for 12 people is required. The
top surface is to be a minimum of 18" (0.46m) deep and 48" (1.2m) wide. Each bar shall
have integral sink and refrigeration. Tops must be granite and installed on a full cabinet
base.
7b-1.05 Each boardroom must have a coat closet with door(s) adequate to hold coats for all
occupants, where climate conditions dictate.
7b-1.06 A wood display rail must be mounted on all walls, at chair rail height, with a tackable wall
surface above.
7b-1.07 All permanent walls surrounding each boardroom shall extend to the underside of the
structure above and shall have a minimum acoustical rating of STC-54.
7b-1.08 Provide a LCD commercial grade HDTV sized 42” (1.0m) minimum with built-in pro-idiom
card. TV can be wall-mounted or recessed, with cords and cables concealed.
7b-2.01 Public entrance doors shall swing flat against the prefunction wall. All doors shall be a
minimum of 3' (0.9m) wide by 7' (2.1m) high.
7b-2.02 Doors must be solid core wood. Painted hollow metal doors are not allowed.
7b-2.03 All entrance and service doors must have installed a tamper proof one-way viewer
looking into the function space. Viewers to be mounted 5' (1.5m) above finished floor.
7b-3.00 FINISHES
7b-3.01 BOARDROOM:
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Base - 6" (15cm) Wood base / Stone/Johnsonite Millwork
7b-.3.02 Wall covering must be 20 oz Type II vinyl or better vinyl wall covering with a Class "A"
7b-3.03 Provide coffered drywall ceilings with acoustical tile inserts for boardrooms. Acoustic tile
must be 2' x 2' (0.6m x 0.6m) tegular edge tile or better.

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7b-4.00 FF&E
7b-4.01 Boardroom(s) must have furnishings and decor to create an ambiance of a top-level
executive type meeting facility.
7b-4.02 Carpet shall be 36 oz minimum weight with a primary and secondary backing. Carpet
shall be installed over a commercial grade pad with a 32 oz per square yard weight.
7b-4.03 Windows shall have valances and floor length drapes and sheers with blackout capability.
7b-4.04 Provide a minimum seating for 12, all ergonomic chairs, fully upholstered with
commercial grade fabric or leather, adjustable with armrests, swivel/tilt bases, and
casters. Chairs must include a stopgap mechanism on arms. In all cases, armrests must
clear bottom of apron.
7b-4.05 Provide a permanent conference table with a minimum seating capacity of 12. Table
surfaces and edges must be wood, wood veneer or high-grade water resistant catalyzed
finish or stone. Glass or lacquer finish is not acceptable.
7b-4.06 Provide a minimum of 1,000 square inches (0.645 m) of wall decor. Wall decor can be,
but is not limited to, lithographs or original paintings.
7b-4.07 Provide a visual aids cabinet with whiteboard and tack board in each boardroom.
7b-5.01 All meeting rooms must have signage identifying the room name and maximum
occupancy. Refer to Doubletree Interior Signage Specifications Manual, which can be
found on www.doubletreefranchise.com.
7b-6.01 Individual, thermostatically controlled year-round heating and refrigerated air-

conditioning is required upon occupant’s request. Mechanical systems shall be so
designed to provide adequate filtered and adjustable outside air intake and powered
exhaust system.
7b-6.02 Mechanical Design Criteria

A. Design Temperatures:
1. Cooling 72° F.D.B. (22ºC)
50% R.H.
2. Heating 72° F.D.B. (22ºC)
B. Controls:
1. Provide separate HVAC unit and controls for each boardroom.
2. Provide a lockable thermostat within each space.
C. Ventilation: 15 CFM per occupant, or a filtered system in which 15 percent of the
total CFM supplied is fresh air, or as required by local code.

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7b-7.00 ELECTRICAL
7b-7.01 An electrically operated projection screen, appropriately sized for the space, is required in
each boardroom and must be recessed into ceiling. The control switch shall be located
near room light control switches.
7b-7.02 Telephone outlets and data ports for computer hookup are required in the boardroom.
Provide electrical outlet, data port and telephone outlet at center of boardroom table.
7b-7.03 Provide a telephone with speakerphone feature in the boardroom. The telephone must be
equipped with both audio (bell) and visual (light) ring indicator, with an off/on switch for
the audio indicator.
7b-7.04 Provide a house telephone.
7b-7.05 Provide one (1) MATV receptacle in each boardroom.
7b-7.06 Provide background music system with accessible controls in boardrooms. Refer to
Sections 3g of these Standards for Music requirements.
7b-7.07 Jack locations must be available every 10 feet (3m) in the wall. Provide floor jack to
accommodate conference table. Each jack must be wired to accommodate the following
and terminate in a six-way flush mount faceplate.
A. Two (2) four-pair 24-gauge Category 6 Inside wire for voice (RJ11)
B. Two (2) four-pair 24-gauge Category 6 Inside wire for data (RJ45)
7b-7.08 Lighting must be recessed, ceiling mounted, dimmer controlled on both indirect
fluorescent lights and direct incandescent lights, with wall wash or track lights to provide
lighting for perimeter of room. A decorative chandelier may be used.
7b-7.10 HSIA is required in all boardrooms, and can be wired or wireless. Refer to HSIA
Standards Manual on www.doubletreefranchise.com.

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SECTION 7c – PREFUNCTION AREA For use by Doubletree Hotels only
7c. Prefunction Area

7c-1.00 GENERAL
7c-1.01 The prefunction area must adjoin and connect the main public entrances to the meeting
rooms.
7c-1.02 Direct access from boardrooms and secondary meeting space to the prefunction area is
desirable.
7c-1.03 Provide direct access from the hotel lobby to the prefunction area.
7c-1.04 Provide service access from the banquet service corridor or the main kitchen to the
prefunction area.
7c-1.05 Provide direct access to public restrooms, telephones and coat room.
7c-1.06 Separate exterior access to the prefunction area is desirable, but not required.
7c-1.07 The prefunction area results from the oversizing of public circulation within the function
spaces rather than the assignment of a specific and separate space for the purpose.
7c-1.08 Public access to meeting rooms shall be directly from the main prefunction area.
Prefunction area should be approximately 35 percent of the combined adjacent meeting
space.
7c-1.09 Double-loaded prefunction areas should be increased in width proportional to the

increase in total occupancy of the adjacent function spaces.
7c-1.10 No prefunction area shall be less than 8' (2.4m) wide.
7c-1.11 Minimum ceiling height in the prefunction area shall be 10' (3.0m).
7c-2.01 Exterior windows in prefunction area are desirable.
7c-2.02 Coordinate meeting room entrance doors to insure that, when lying flat against
prefunction walls, they do not interfere with decorative lighting or graphics.
7c-2.03 Doors must be solid core wood or plastic laminate. Painted hollow metal doors are not
allowed.
7c-3.00 FINISHES
7c-3.01 PREFUNCTION AREA:

Floors - Carpet (refer to Section 1. Design Criteria)
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Base - 6" (15cm) High Wood / Stone/Johnsonite millwork
Walls - Decorative wall covering
Ceiling - Tegular edge acoustic tile (30% maximum) / Gyp board painted
7c.3.02 Wall covering must be 20 oz Type II vinyl or better vinyl wall covering, with a Class "A"
7c-3.03 Provide coffered drywall ceilings with acoustical tile inserts for prefunction area. Acoustic
tile must be 2' x 2' (0.6m x 0.6m) tegular edge acoustical tile or better. The maximum
permitted use of acoustic tile on the ceiling is 30 percent of the ceiling area.

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SECTION 7c – PREFUNCTION AREA For use by Doubletree Hotels only
7c-4.00 FF&E
7c-4.01 Please refer to Minimum Carpet Specifications as outlined in the Design Criteria section
1-4.02.
7c-4.02 Provide high quality soft seating areas off prefunction area to serve as breakout spaces.
7c-6.01 Thermostatically controlled year-round heating and refrigerated air conditioning is

required in prefunction area. Mechanical systems shall be designed to provide adequate
filtered and adjustable outside air intake and powered exhaust system.
7c-6.02 MECHANICAL DESIGN CRITERIA

Design Temperatures:
Cooling 72° F.D.B. (22º C)
50% R.H.
Heating 72° F.D.B. (22º C)
7c-6.03 All visible devices shall be located as inconspicuously as possible, shall be finished to
match the surrounding surface and shall be coordinated with architectural finishes to
insure that there is no obvious disruption in their placement or pattern.
7c-6.04 Coordinate the location of fire extinguisher cabinets with millwork, decorative lighting,
furniture and artwork.
7c-7.00 ELECTRICAL
7c-7.01 Provide house telephones adjacent to the public restrooms.
7c-7.02 Provide background music system in the prefunction area with local on/off and volume
control. Refer to Section 3g of these Standards for Music requirements.
7c-7.03 Provide phone jacks adjacent to each meeting room entrance.
7c-7.04 Receptacles and jacks shall be located in the base trim wherever possible.
7c-7.05 All ceiling devices shall be symmetrically placed and centered on acoustical tiles. When
coordinating device locations, the correct placement of light fixtures shall take
precedence over all other items.
7c-7.06 Provide three (3) separate 20 amp receptacles at the entrance to each meeting room
subdivision for beverage service set-up.
7c-7.07 Provide 20 amp, duplex receptacles at 50' (15.0m) on center for cleaning.
7c-7.08 Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels. Lighting shall be achieved by a
combination of decorative and recessed fixtures.

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SECTION 8 – MEETING FACILITIES SUPPORT AREAS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
8. MEETING FACILITIES SUPPORT AREAS
8a. BUSINESS CENTER

8b. MEETING REGISTRATION DESK
8c. COAT ROOM
8d. MEETING ROOM STORAGE

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SECTION 8a – BUSINESS CENTER For use by Doubletree Hotels only
8a. Business Center

8a-1.00 GENERAL
8a-1.01 Each Doubletree Hotel must have a Business Center available for guest use 24 hours a
day, year around. The Business Center must be a minimum of 100 square feet (9.3m)
and should be conveniently located near the front desk. The furniture must be first class,
and fit with the decor of the lobby or adjoining public area. The layout of the area must
provide comfortable seating for no less than two (2) people.
8a-1.02 Artwork is required.
8a-2.01 The Business Center main entry door must have an electronic card key access lock. If
the Business Center is adjacent to the Front Desk and visible to staff 24 hours a day, the
electronic card key lock is optional.
8a-2.02 The main entry door to the business center must have a full glass vision panel. Provide
additional window sidelights next to the door to give an open and secure feeling to the
area. The deadbolt function on the door must be disabled.
8a-3.00 FINISHES
8a-3.01 BUSINESS CENTER:

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Walls - Vinyl Wall Covering
Ceiling - Tegular edge acoustic tile (30% maximum) / Textured paint
8a-3.02 Wall and base cabinets must be furniture quality with all exposed surfaces made of wood.
Counter top(s) must be granite. Counter clearance must meet ADA requirements.
8a-4.00 FF&E
8a-4.01 The Business Center must be equipped with the following:

A. A minimum of two (2) IBM, Dell, or compatible workstations with 17" flat panel
monitors
B. The latest version of Microsoft Office and Windows software
C. Complimentary high-speed Internet access (HSIA)
D. An additional complimentary HSIA port and cable should be made available for
laptop users.
E. Ergonomic chairs equal to the number of work stations, plus one (1) additional chair
for a laptop station, are required. Chairs must be fully upholstered with commercial
grade fabric or leather, adjustable with armrests, swivel/tilt bases, and casters. Chairs
must include a stopgap mechanism on arms. In all cases, armrests must clear bottom
of apron.
F. An Inkjet or laser printer connected to both terminals
G. An additional printer cable should be made available for laptop users.
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H. PrinterOn must be accessible from both workstations.
I. A fax machine, or fax service provided at the front desk with appropriate signage

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SECTION 8a – BUSINESS CENTER For use by Doubletree Hotels only
J. A photo-copy machine, or copy service provided at the front desk with appropriate
signage
K. Task specific supplies (stapler, three-hole punch, tape, pens, correction fluid, etc.)
L. Shipping supplies, or service provided at the front desk with appropriate signage
M. One (1) house telephone connecting directly to the CARELINE
8a-5.01 Directions to the Business Center must be clearly marked from the elevator on the
business center floor.
8a-5.02 Signage indicating 24-hour availability must be clearly visible at entry. Refer to
Doubletree Interior Signage Specifications Manual, which can be found on
8a-5.03 All equipment and telephones in the Business Center must have printed operating
instructions.
8a-6.01 Exhaust equipment area is to maintain a negative pressure in Business Center

surrounding areas.
8a-7.00 ELECTRICAL
8a-7.02 Lights in Business Center area must be on "key" switches.
8a-7.03 Provide a minimum of one (1) duplex convenience outlet at each workstation and a
duplex 110v convenience receptacle on each wall with spacing not to exceed 20' (6.0m)
on center.
8a-7.04 Provide extra quadplex convenience outlet(s) for laptop users or additional equipment.
8a-7.05 Coordinate telephone data and electrical outlets with Business Center layout and provide
floor outlets and/or drop cords if required.
8a-7.06 Provide high-speed Internet access (HSIA) for each of the work stations and wireless
HSIA.
8a-7.07 Provide background music system in the Business Center with local on/off and volume
control. Refer to Section 3g of these Standards for Music requirements.

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SECTION 8b – MEETING REGISTRATION DESK (OPTIONAL) F or use by Doubletree Hotels only
8b. Meeting Registration Desk

8b-1.00 GENERAL
8b-1.01 Meeting registration desk must be located in the prefunction area adjacent to the
entrance and meeting rooms.
8b-1.02 Registration desk should consist of a 36" (0.9m) wide counter, 36" (0.9m) AFF with
storage cabinets under the counter and circulation behind the counter.
8b-2.01 Cabinets under the counter top must be lockable.
8b-2.02 Provide a method of concealing registration desk when not in use.
8b-3.00 FINISHES
8b-3.01 MEETING REGISTRATION DESK:

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Base - 6" (15cm) Wood / Stone / Johnsonite Millwork (or other synthetic millwork)
Walls - Vinyl wall covering
8b-3.02 The front of the meeting registration desk must be finished with natural wood, tile, marble
or approved decorative material.
8b-3.03 The top writing surface of the meeting registration desk must be granite if it is a
permanent fixture.
8b-3.04 Provide cabinets with adjustable shelving under counter. All exposed surfaces must be
high-pressure plastic laminate.
8b-4.00 FF&E (NA)
8b-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING (NA)
8b-7.00 ELECTRICAL
8b-7.02 Provide duplex outlets inside room adjacent to counter, at each end.
8b-7.03 Provide telephone jacks inside room adjacent to counter, at each end.

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SECTION 8c – COAT ROOM (OPTIONAL) For use by Doubletree Hotels only
8c. Coat Room

8c-1.00 GENERAL
8c-1.01 Locate coat room adjacent to meeting room prefunction area and convenient to
restaurants and lounge.
8c-1.02 Coat room should consist of a reception counter at 36" (0.9m) AFF with an attendant’s
space behind, and an enclosed coat hanging room accessed by a 3' (0.9m) door.
8c-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS and HARDWARE (NA)
8c-3.00 FINISHES
8c-3.01 COAT ROOM:

Floors - Carpet (refer to Section 1. Design Criteria)
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8c-3.02 The front of the coat room counter must be finished with natural wood, tile, marble or
approved decorative material.
8c-3.03 The top surface of the coat room counter must be granite.
8c-3.04 Provide an opening in the counter for self-service, and a lift flap and gate (full counter) for
attendant.
8c-3.05 Provide adjustable shelving under counter top. All exposed surfaces must be high-
pressure plastic laminate.
8c-4.00 FF&E
8c-4.01 Provide portable or built in coat racks.
8c-6.01 Provide mechanical exhaust in coat room.
8c-7.00 ELECTRICAL
8c-7.01 Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels.

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SECTION 8d – MEETING ROOM STORAGE For use by Doubletree Hotels only
8d. Meeting Room Storage

8d-1.00 GENERAL
8d-1.01 Provide a minimum meeting room storage area equal to 10 percent of all meeting room
area.
8d-1.02 Meeting room storage must open directly to the service corridor.
8d-1.03 It is highly desirable to place doors to the meeting room storage directly opposite the
service doors to the meeting room.
8d-1.04 Access directly from the meeting room storage into the meeting rooms is not desirable.
8d-1.05 If meeting rooms are provided in more than one (1) location in the hotel, a meeting room
storage area must be apportioned to each area in accordance with the amount of function
space provided in that area.
8d-1.06 Provide a 10' (3.0m) minimum ceiling height in the meeting room storage.
8d-1.07 Provide protection to meeting room storage walls. Recommend applying a 4' (1.2m) FRP
wainscot or better to gypsum board partitions.
8d-1.08 Mechanical equipment, electrical panels, sound control panels or equipment racks and
other audiovisual equipment shall not be located within the meeting room storage.
8d-2.01 Primary access to the meeting room storage shall be a pair of 3' (0.9m) doors. Secondary
access may be provided through a single 3'-6" (1.0m) door.
8d-3.00 FINISHES
8d-3.01 MEETING ROOM STORAGE:

Floor – Sealed Concrete
Base – Vinyl Cove
Walls – Paint
Ceiling – Paint
8d-4.00 FF&E (NA)
8d-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS) (NA)
8d-6.01 Provide a minimum ventilation of 1.5 CFM per square foot. Minimum of two (2) air
changes per hour.
8d-7.00 ELECTRICAL
8d-7.01 Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels. Fluorescent lighting fixtures must
have a protective wire or plastic enclosure.
8d-7.02 Provide one 20 amp duplex receptacle adjacent to entrance. Refer to Section 1-7.12 for
required footcandles (LUX).

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SECTION 9 – RECREATIONAL AREAS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
9. RECREATIONAL AREAS
9a. SWIMMING POOL / WHIRLPOOL

9b. POOL RESTROOMS
9c. TENNIS COURTS
9d. SPORT COURT
9e. OPTIONAL SNACK BAR
9f. POOL VENDING AREA
9g. GAME ROOM
9h. PRECOR FITNESS CENTER
9i . SPA

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SECTION 9a – SWIMMING POOL / WHIRLPOOL For use by Doubletree Hotels only
9a. Swimming Pool / Whirlpool

9a-1.00 GENERAL
9a-1.01 All hotels must have a swimming pool and a whirlpool. Exterior pools, when provided,
must have a minimum water surface area of 800 square feet (74.3m). The minimum pool
depth must be 3' (0.9m) and the maximum depth must be 5' (1.5m).
9a-1.02 Interior pools must have a minimum water surface of 600 square feet (55m) with a length
of not less than 30' (9.0m). The minimum pool depth must be 3' (0.9m) and the maximum
depth must be 5' (1.5m).
9a-1.03 A whirlpool must be located near the pool and have a minimum 50 square feet (4.6m) of
surface area. Maintain a minimum 5' (1.5m) separation between pool and whirlpool.
9a-1.04 "Free-form" pools are to have a water surface area equivalent to the above.
9a-1.05 Decks around all pools must be a minimum of 5' (1.5m) wide.
9a-1.06 The pool deck area must be sloped away from the pools and have adequate drainage.
9a-1.07 All pools shall have steps or a zero entry ramp at the shallow end and at least one ladder
at the deep end. All pools and whirlpools must have a minimum of one means of ADA
access.
9a-1.08 Diving boards, platforms and slides are prohibited.
9a-1.09 Pool equipment and chemicals must be located in a lockable, vented storage room away
from guest view.
9a-1.10 Men's and women's pool restrooms with direct access from pool area are required.
Outdoor pool should have easy access to restrooms. Recommend poolside showers for
indoor and outdoor pools. See Appendix "A" for accessible restroom requirements.
9a-1.11 An outdoor sun deck containing 650 square feet (60m) is required where indoor pools
are provided. The deck should be located on the west or southwest side of the building.
9a-1.12 Pool coping must be installed in sections. Poured-in-place cantilevered concrete decks
are not allowed.
9a-1.13 A landscaped area equal to 30 percent of the pool surface is required.
9a-1.14 Provide deck area around the pool for lounging and poolside activities.
9a-1.15 In locations where the pool occurs directly below guestrooms, ceiling assemblies must be
acoustically treated to limit sound transference and a vapor barrier must be provided.
9a-1.16 Provide a pool furniture storage area when an exterior pool is incorporated into the
project.
9a-1.17 Locate pool equipment so as to minimize noise and aesthetic impact to adjacent guest
areas. Screen all exterior equipment from public view.
9a-1.18 Fencing at a minimum 48" high (1.2m) is required around all exterior pool areas. Chain
link or wood fencing is not acceptable.
9a-1.19 A professionally fitted pool cover must be installed when the pool is closed for the
season. The temporary use of pool covers is prohibited. When used, pool covers and
their installation must meet the requirements of the ASTM Standard Performance

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Specification for Safety Covers and labeling Requirements for all Covers for Swimming
Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, F1346 [R1996].
9a-1.20 The pool edge detail for indoor and exterior pools should be a “Tension Edge” with water
level equal to the surrounding deck.
9a-2.01 Pool area must be securable after hours and accessible only by hotel staff with key.
9a-2.02 Entry doors to pools and fitness rooms shall be self-closing and have the entry handles
and/or latch mounted at 48" (1.2m) AFF to protect access by unaccompanied children, or
as allowed by local code.
9a-2.03 Doors to indoor pools and gates to exterior pools must have an electronic card key
access locks.
9a-2.04 Doors to indoor pools must have a full vision panel and a sidelight window adjacent to the
door.
9a-3.00 FINISHES
9a-3.01 INDOOR POOLS:

Floors - Non-slip ceramic or porcelain tile or better.
Base - Ceramic or porcelain tile cove base or better.
Walls - Tile wainscot (48” H (1.2m)) with paint (enamel, epoxy, or better) above
Ceiling – Moisture resistant gyp board painted; enamel, epoxy or better
OUTDOOR POOLS:
Floors - Epoxy over stamped concrete / Bomanite
16" x 16" (40.6cm x 40.6cm) non slip ceramic tile
Base - N/A
Walls - Paint; enamel, epoxy or better
Ceilings - N/A
9a-3.02 The deck around the pool is to be a non-slip surface. Deck surfaces for indoor pools must
be 16" x 16" (41cm x 41cm) or 12” x 18” ( 30cm x 46cm) tile or better and have a friction
coefficient of 0.6 wet or better, and a breaking strength of not less than 250 pounds.
9a-3.03 Where used, exposed metal shall be chrome-plated brass, bronze, or stainless steel to
meet local codes.
9a-3.04 High quality, non-corroding finishes are to be provided throughout pool area, including
ceiling, walls, floors, doors and door frames.
9a-3.05 Exposed painted structure and ductwork is not acceptable. EXCEPTION: Painted, exposed
spiral ductwork is acceptable. Shop drawings must be submitted to HHC to receive
approval for layout and suspension method.
9a-3.06 The finished ceiling must have a minimum height of 10' (3m). Increased ceiling height is
recommended.

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9a-4.00 FF&E
9a-4.01 Provide chaise lounges, tables and seating to accommodate a minimum of 20 people in
the pool area. A minimum of three (3) tables with umbrellas must be included. Indoor
pools should provide more chairs and tables than chaises. The preferred style for pool
furniture is mesh sling back style. Chaise lounges must have a minimum width of 30"
(0.76m), depth of 78" (2.0m), and seat height of 15" (0.38m). The minimum weight is 25
lbs (11.4kg). Chairs must have a minimum width of 25" (0.64m), depth of 27" (0.66m),
and seat height of 17" (0.43m). The minimum weight is 13 lbs (5.9kg). Strap type furniture
must be accompanied by the chaise lounge cushions as described in the Brand
Standards Manual.
9a-4.02 The following pool safety equipment will be provided and readily available at every pool
on the property and within the immediate pool area:
A. At least one shepherd’s hook or pole with a minimum length of 12' (3.6m)
B. For each swimming pool, provide at least one life ring that has a United States Coast
Guard (USCG) approval. In addition, each life ring shall be attached to a line with a
minimum diameter of 3/16" (4.8mm). The length of the lifeline must be 1 greater
than the greatest width of the pool.
C. Rules signage with disclaimer statements (See also Section 10a-5.03.)
D. An ANSI A112.19.0-2007 approved anti entrapment drain cover is required for all
primary drains and suction inlets for all pools, whirlpools, water features and/or water
fountains.
E. A Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS) is required for all pools, whirlpools, water
features or fountains that presently have a single main drain installed. All newly
constructed pools, whirlpools, water features or fountains must be designed without
the need for a Safety Vacuum Release System (SVRS).
Doubletree will close the pool if items D. & E. are not installed.
9a-4.03 Provide at least one accessible means of entry into the pool for wheel chaired guests via
removable pool lift or as otherwise required by ADA.
9a-5.01 Hard tile water depth markings are to be placed, in contrasting colors, on the top of the
pool coping and on the inside rim of the pool perimeter above the water line. Markings
shall be located around the pool perimeter at reasonable intervals and at locations
denoting every 12" (0.3m) of depth change. Wherever islands, fountains and other
structures are located within pools, depth markings shall be posted thereon and shall be
visible from the opposite pool edge. Measurement indicators are to be in feet and inches
and meters. Stenciled or painted markings are not allowed.
9a-5.02 The pool and whirlpool copings are to have the words "NO DIVING", or the international
symbol, or both legibly displayed in 4” (10cm) high contrasting characters around the pool
and whirlpool perimeters. Stenciled or painted markings are not allowed.
9a-5.03 Actual pool depths must be measured and verified prior to marking the pool deck and
sides.
9a-5.04 In addition to US/Imperial markings, hotels have the option of marking pool depths in
metric units. For dual units of measurement, the Imperial will be above the metric units
where Imperial is the primary measurement.

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9a-5.05 All international and designated gateway city hotels must have pool depth markings in
both metric and Imperial units.
9a-5.06 Provide a sign clearly stating “Emergency equipment shut-off” directly above switch / button
to control jet pumps / blower and re-circulating pumps.
9a-5.07 The following information is to be included in the pool signage, plus any additional
information required by state and local ordinances:
Pool for use by registered guests only.
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
No running / horseplay in the pool area.
No glass allowed in the pool area.
No lifeguard on duty. (unless required by local code or ordinance)
No diving.
Pool hours are ____ AM to ____ PM.
Maximum pool depth _____ feet and _____ meters.
Disclaimer sign that reads:
"Swim at your own risk. Owner and management are not responsible for
accidents and injuries."
9a-5.08 The following information is to be included in the whirlpool / spa signage, plus any
additional information required by state and local ordinances:
Pool for use by registered guests only.
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Shower before entering spa.
Elderly persons, pregnant women, infants and those with health conditions requiring
medical care should consult a physician before entering the spa.
Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs should not use the spa.
Persons with skin lacerations, infections or blisters should not enter the spa.
No glass allowed in the spa area.
No lifeguard on duty. (unless required by local code or ordinance)
No diving.
Spa hours are ____ AM to ____ PM.
Maximum pool depth _____ feet and _____meters.
Disclaimer sign that reads:
"Use spa at your own risk. Owner and management are not responsible for
accidents and injuries."
9a-6.01 All pools must be heated. If gas heaters are used, proper care must be taken to provide
adequate ventilation / exhaust for combustion by-products.
9a-6.02 The pool equipment room inside the building must be adequately ventilated. Combustion air
must be provided for pool heater. Pool heater vents shall not terminate within 10' (3m) of an
operable window. Recommend pool equipment room be located adjacent to an exterior wall
away from guestrooms. Provide a plumbed eyewash station within the pool equipment room.
9a-6.03 The spa / whirlpool must be operated between the temperatures of 99º F (37.2º C) and
103º F (39.4º C). At no time should water temperature be in excess of 104 º F (40º C).
9a-6.04 For all indoor swimming pool areas, HVAC and dehumidification systems must be provided,
to maintain the area at 80° F (26.7º C) dry bulb and 50% (inactive time) to 60% (active
time) relative humidity.

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9a-6.05 Filtration and pump equipment must have the capacity to recirculate the entire contents of
the pool within a 6-hour period. Conventional sand filters or pressure type diatomaceous
earth filters are acceptable. Equipment shall include gauges, sight glass, and air release
valves. Installation and equipment must comply with local health regulations.
9a-6.06 The spa filtration system shall be operated a minimum of 2-3 hours per day with a full
filtration turnover of not more than 30 minutes.
9a-6.07 All pools must be equipped with continuous feed disinfecting equipment. The equipment
should be adequate to maintain a residual of not less than one part per million.
Recommended disinfecting equipment includes:
A. "Soaker type" chemical feeders approved by the N.S.F. (National Sanitation
Foundation)
B. Diaphragm pumps or hypochlorinators are not recommended. If used, N.S.F. approval
is required.
C. Brominator if approved by local code
9a-6.08 An accurate, high quality, shatterproof thermometer that is dual calibrated with one-
degree increments shall be kept in the spa water at all times.
9a-6.09 Provide anti-vortex covers on all primary drains and suction inlets on pool and spa.
9a-6.10 Provide an automatic drain blockage detection relief or pump shutdown device on pool and
spa equipment.
9a-6.11 Provide surge tanks for the “Tension Edge” pool construction.
9a-7.00 ELECTRICAL
9a-7.01 Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels. All fixtures must be mounted
around the perimeter of the enclosure.
9a-7.02 Two (2) low voltage wet niche submersible UL rated underwater lights are required in the
swimming pool and one (1) in the whirlpool. Each shall be activated during hours of
darkness.
9a-7.03 The circuits supplying the underwater lighting fixtures or other outlets in the pool area
shall be low voltage and be protected through an approved ground fault interrupter, which
will automatically de-energize the circuit, should a short circuit or voltage leak occur.
9a-7.04 Lights at pool area must be on "key" switches or controlled at the circuit breaker so that
they remain on at all times. Lights are not allowed to be installed over water surface.
9a-7.05 All electrical outlets must be waterproof and contain ground fault interrupters. Floor
outlets are unacceptable.
9a-7.06 Provide a house phone that automatically dials the front desk, mounted 48" (1.2m) AFF,
in the pool area.
9a-7.07 Provide background music in the pool area. Refer to Section 3g of these Standards for
Music requirements.
9a-7.08 Provide an emergency house phone that will direct dial the PBX operator and is
programmed to take priority over all other calls. Emergency phone must be clearly
marked and easily identified.

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9a-7.09 Provide an emergency shut-off switch / button located adjacent to spa / whirlpool that will
shut off all jet pumps / blower and re-circulating pumps. Emergency shut off must be
appropriately identified for emergency use, clearly marked, and easily identified.
9a-7.10 Provide a timer with a 20 minute maximum limit to control jets / blower for spa / whirlpool.
9a-7.11 Wireless HSIA must be available in the pool area. Refer to HSIA Standards Manual on
9a-7.12 An approved ground fault circuit interrupter (GFI) shall be installed on electrical circuits
providing power to the pool and spa equipment, lighting, and electrical outlets in the
immediate vicinity of the pool and spa.

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SECTION 9b – POOL RESTROOMS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
9.b. Pool Restrooms

9b-1.00 GENERAL
9b-1.01 Men's and women's pool restrooms are required and must have easy access to the pool
area and fitness room. In resort locations this requirement may be expanded to include
locker rooms with showers.
9b-1.02 Men's and women's pool restrooms must comply with ADA requirements.
9b-2.01 Men's and women's pool restroom entrance doors must be a minimum of 3' (0.9m) wide
with self-closing hardware, latch set and privacy button.
9b-3.00 FINISHES
9b-3.01 POOL RESTROOMS:

Floors - Non-slip ceramic tile, minimum 16" x 16" (40.6cm x 40.6cm)
Base - Ceramic tile cove base
Walls - 48" high (1.2m) wainscot of tile sized 12"x12" (0.30m x 0.30m) minimum, with
paint (enamel, epoxy, or better) above
Ceiling - Gyp board painted; enamel, epoxy or better
9b-4.00 FF&E (NA)
9b-5.01 Pool restrooms must be clearly identified. International symbols are required.
9b-6.01 Provide a floor drain in restrooms. Drain cover shall be chrome-plated brass.
9b-6.02 Pool restrooms must have a ducted exhaust system sized according to ASHRAE
standards as a minimum.
9b-6.03 Pool restrooms must be heated and refrigerant air-conditioned.
9b-6.04 Water closets must be vitreous china, wall-mounted, low flow, elongated bowls with
touchless electronic automatic flush valve operation. Water closet seats must be white,
solid plastic, open front and self-sustaining with metal hinges.
9b-6.05 Exposed plumbing must be chrome-plated.
9b-6.06 All plumbing fixtures and faucets must have touchless electronic operation.
9b-7.00 ELECTRICAL
9b-7.01 Lighting at lavatory must provide a minimum of 30 footcandles (322 lux). Lighting at other
areas in the room must provide a minimum of 20 footcandles (215 lux)
9b-7.02 For hotels with saunas, provide an emergency panic button in the locker / sauna room.
The button must be located 36" (91.4cm) maximum AFF with an annunciation bell
located at the front desk. A separate telephone with red casing that direct dials to the
front desk is an acceptable alternative.

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SECTION 9c – TENNIS COURTS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
9c. Tennis Courts

9c-1.01 A minimum of one (1) regulation size 120' x 60' (36.6m x 18.3m) tennis court is required
in resort locations.
9c-1.02 Tennis courts must be completely enclosed with a 10' (3.0m) chain link fence with
lockable gate.
9c-1.03 Chain link fence must have attached wind screens.
9c-1.04 It is recommended that tennis courts are oriented in a north-south direction.
9c-1.05 Provide landscape buffer planting areas around tennis court fencing.
9c-3.00 FINISHES
9c-3.01 COURT: Broom finished concrete with traffic coating paint.
9c-4.00 FF&E
9c-4.01 An outdoor bench is required for spectator viewing.
9c-6.01 Provide a drinking fountain adjacent to tennis courts.
9c-7.00 ELECTRICAL
9c-7.01 Tennis courts must be lighted.
9c-7.02 Provide a house phone in a weatherproof box in close proximity to the tennis courts.

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SECTION 9d – SPORT COURT For use by Doubletree Hotels only
9d. Sport Court

9d-1.00 GENERAL (OPTIONAL)
9d-1.01 A 50' x 84' (15.2m x 25.6m) at minimum sized, hard-surface sport court is optional.
9d-1.02 Sport court must be designed and equipped for full court basketball.
9d-1.03 Backstop netting, at minimum 10' (3.0m) high x 50' (15.2m) wide, is required behind
basketball goals.
9d-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE (NA)
9d-3.00 FINISHES
9d-3.01 COURT: Broom finish concrete with traffic coating paint.
9d-4.00 FF&E
9d-4.01 Provide accessories and equipment for basketball, volleyball and badminton.
9d-6.00 MECHANICAL
9d-6.01 Provide a drinking fountain adjacent to the sport court.
9d-7.00 ELECTRICAL
9d-7.01 Sport court must be lighted.

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SECTION 9e – OPTIONAL SNACK BAR rFor use by Doubletree Hotels only
9e. Snack Bar

9e-1.00 GENERAL (OPTIONAL)
9e-1.01 A manned Snack Bar / Concession Stand located adjacent to the pool area is
recommended in resort locations. Refer to Doubletree Brand Management for specifics.
9e-3.00 FINISHES
9e-3.01 SNACK BAR:

Floors - Quarry tile or better
Base - Quarry tile base
Walls - Paint
Ceiling - Acoustic tile or paint
9e-4.00 FF&E
9e-4.01 An enclosed, flame retardant trash container must be provided.
9e-6.01 Provide mechanical exhaust at vending area when located in an enclosed area.
9e-7.00 ELECTRICAL

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SECTION 9f – POOL VENDING AREA For use by Doubletree Hotels only
9f. Pool Vending Area

9f-1.00 GENERAL
9f-1.01 Provide vending areas convenient to pool areas.
9f-1.02 Equipment within the vending room must be located in an enclosed room to reduce
noise.
9f-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE (NA)
9f-2.01 Doors must have a vision panel or side light.
9f-3.00 FINISHES
9f-3.01 VENDING AREA:

Floors - 16" x 16" (41cm x 41cm) Ceramic tile or better.
Base - Tile or better
Ceiling - Acoustic tile / Gyp board painted smooth finish (Matte)
9f-4.00 FF&E
9f-4.01 One (1) soft drink machine (can or plastic container only) with dollar bill validator is
required. Glass bottle machines are not permitted.
9f-4.02 An enclosed, flame retardant trash can / rubbish bin must be provided in the vending
area.
9f-5.01 Provide a room identification sign for the Vending Room.
9f-6.01 Year around heating and cooling system is required to maintain a 75° F (24º C) dry bulb
temperature.
9f-6.02 Provide a floor drain and slope floor to drain. Drain cover is to be chrome plated brass.
9f-6.03 No exposed structure, pipes, ducts, etc. are allowed
9f-7.00 ELECTRICAL
9f-7.02 Lights must be wired to stay on at all times.

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SECTION 9g – GAME ROOM For use by Doubletree Hotels only
9g. Game Room

9g-1.00 GENERAL (OPTIONAL)
9g-1.01 Game room must be a minimum of 200 square feet (18.6m). It must be securable and
located adjacent to the pool area.
9g-1.02 Game room must be visible and easily monitored from adjacent areas.
9g-1.03 Game room ceiling assemblies and walls must be acoustically treated to limit sound
transference. Provide a minimum STC rating of 54 in walls and ceiling.
9g-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE
9g-2.01 Game room door must be a 3' x 6'-8" (0.914m x 2.03m), self-closing full vision door.
9g-2.02 Entrance doors must have keyed deadbolt locks and push/pull accessories.
9g-2.03 Sidelights and interior windows must be clear, tempered single-pane glass with a crash
bar at 36" (0.914m) above finished floor, if full height.
9g-3.00 FINISHES
9g-3.01 GAME ROOM:

Floors - Decorative Hard Surface or approved static free carpet.
®
Base - 4" (10cm) Wood / Stone / Johnsonite Millwork
Walls - Paint
Ceiling - Acoustic tile
9g-4.00 FF&E (NA)
9g-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS) (NA)
9g-6.00 MECHANICAL
9g-6.01 Year around thermostatic controlled heating and refrigerated air-conditioning is required.
9g-7.00 ELECTRICAL
9g-7.01 Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels.
9g-7.02 Convenience outlets must be provided at a minimum of 4' (1.22m) on center on walls
receiving arcade equipment. Extension cords are not allowed.

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SECTION 9h – FITNESS CENTER For use by Doubletree Hotels only
9h. Fitness Center

9h-1.00 GENERAL
9h-1.01 Doubletree properties must have a Fitness Center that is accessible to guests 24 hours a
day, seven days a week, except when accessed via the swimming pool.
9h-1.02 The fitness room must comply with the minimum square footage in accordance with the
schedule set forth below:
2
0 – 150 keys = minimum 500 sq. ft (46.4m )
2
2
2
+451 keys = minimum 1000 sq. ft (92.9m )
The fitness facility will be expanded in larger hotels, based upon HHCD&C requirements.
9h-1.03 Ceiling heights must be 8' (2.4m) or higher to accommodate exercise equipment; 8'-6"
(2.6m) or higher for all new builds and conversions.
9h-1.04 The fitness room must be securable and located within close proximity to or adjacent to
the pool area. The facility must provide for restroom facilities or have convenient access
to pool restrooms.
9h-1.05 Reference the International Fitness by Precor Toolkit accessed through

www.hiway.com/fitnessbyprecor.
9h-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE
9h-2.01 Glass door or fire-rated door per local ordinance is required.
9h-2.02 Fitness room door must have electronic card key access lock.
9h-2.03 Window frosting or window film must be provided as window treatment. Plastic or wood
vinyl blinds are an acceptable alternative.
9h-3.00 FINISHES – FITNESS CENTER:
9h-3.01 The fitness room must be finished in one of the three (3) color schemes. The schemes
include specific grades of rubber flooring in the cardio and strength areas, a vinyl wood
floor entrance, paint colors, mirror frames, and a towel service amenity. Color schemes
may not be mixed.
9h-3.02 FLOORS:
A. RUBBER FLOORING – see HHC Fitness Dept. design layout for location of cardio,
strength, core and balance areas.
Mnfr: ECORE International
Product: ECOstone
Custom #: Scheme 1: (Primary) 808 Gravelrock / (Accent) 806 Bedrock
Scheme 2: (Primary) 810 Rollin’ Stone / (Accent) 811 Sharin’ Stone
Scheme 3: (Primary) 806 Bedrock / (Accent) 812 Moonrock
Construction: Molded Rubber pedestal tile
Size: 24" x 24" x 1" (0.6m x 0.6m x 2.5cm)

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Installation: Loose-laid / dowel secured tile

Dowel Pins 3" x 4mm, barbed – 6 per tile
Rep: Design Materials, Pasadena, CA – 888-773-2356
Mr. Mike Mudie – mike@design-materials.com
NOTE: Fitness rooms less than 900 square feet will use Primary color only.
B. WOOD FLOORING – At Entrance

Mnfr: Polyflor
Product: Expona Wood Vinyl Flooring
Construction: PVC vinyl tile
Color: Red Maple
Size: 6" x 36" x 3mm (15.2cm x 0.9m x 3mm)
Installation: Glue Down
Rep: Mr. Mike Mudie – mike@design-materials.com
C. BASE: Wood substitute base; Johnsonite® brand, or better; color coordinated to

match wall color.
9h-3.03 WALLS:
Painted finish – NOTE: Hotel must select the same scheme number as selected for the
flooring scheme. From the appropriate scheme, select one (1) accent color and one (1)
neutral color. For additional information and digital imagery of the design schemes, as
well as a matrix by brand of paint color equivalents, please go to OnQ insider under
Doubletree>Brand Standards>Operations> Fitness Center Design Schemes & Paint
Color Equivalents.
Paint Specifications:
Mnfr: Frazee Paint or approved equivalent (See Paint Color information from Dunn
Edwards, Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore)
Paint Finish: Eggshell
Scheme 1: Scheme 2: Scheme 3:

PT-1 Color: 001, White PT-1 Color: 7751W, Beach Grass PT-1 Color: 307, Navajo White
PT-3 Color: AC119R, Sizzling Haute PT-4 Color: 7755D, Tannery PT-2 Color: 544, Flagstone
PT-4 Color: CW061W, Lime Peel PT-5 Color: 7756N, Cockatoo Gold PT-3 Color: 113N, Spiced Rum
PT-5 Color: 8603M, Gray Nut
9h-3.04 CEILING:
Existing facilities where applicable and new builds are to have gypsum board ceiling
system complete with framing, dropped soffits, and painted finish.
Paint Specifications:
Mnfr: Frazee Paint
Finish: Eggshell
Color: PT-1 Color: 7751W, Beach Grass
9h-3.05 MIRRORS FRAMES:

Maple Wood frames for mirrors will be provided in strength areas. Quantity is based on
room dimensions and HHC Fitness Dept. floor plan layout. Mirrors are purchased locally.

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Mnfr: Orion (John Grube: jgrube@orionred.com)

Product: Maple wood mirror framing systems
Finish: Scheme 1: Orion’s Dark Chocolate
Scheme 2: Orion’s Dark Chocolate
Scheme 3: Orion’s Honey Maple
Quantity: Based upon room dimensions and floor plan layout
developed by HHC Fitness Dept.
Location: Strength and Core areas in the fitness facility.
Dimension: Ceiling height < 8'-6" (2.6m), mirror size: 7' (2.1m) tall
Ceiling height > 8'-6" (2.6m) , mirror size: 8' (2.4m) tall
9h-3.06 RESTROOMS/LOCKER ROOMS (if applicable):

Floors – Tile, Specifications:
Mnfr: Royal Mosa
Product: Mosa global Collection #75230V
Construction: Ceramic Tile
Color: Warm Gray
Size: 12” x 12” (30cm x 30cm)
Installation: Traditional ceramic tile installation
Base - Matching ceramic tile base
Walls - Paint, Specifications:
Mnfr: Frazee Paint or approved equivalent (See Paint Color information from Dunn
Edwards, Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore)
Finish: Eggshell
Scheme 1: Scheme 2: Scheme 3:

PT-1 Color: 001, White PT-1 Color: 7751W, Beach Grass PT-1 Color: 307, Navajo White
PT-3 Color: AC119R, Sizzling Haute PT-4 Color: 7755D, Tannery PT-2 Color: 544, Flagstone
PT-4 Color: CW061W, Lime Peel PT-5 Color: 7756N, Cockatoo Gold PT-3 Color: 113N, Spiced Rum
PT-5 Color: 8603M, Gray Nut
Ceiling - Gypsum board ceiling system complete with framing, dropped soffits, and
painted finish. Paint Specifications:
Mnfr: Frazee Paint (Color Selection)
Finish: Eggshell
Color: PT-1 Color: 7751W, Beach Grass
9h-4.00 FF&E
9h-4.01 All exercise equipment must be of commercial quality, and of make and model as
specified below. All clearances as specified by the manufacturer must be maintained in
accordance with the plans provided at installation. A THREE -foot (3') (0.9m) clearance is
required behind treadmills.

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9h-4.02 Cardio equipment must not exceed four (4) years of age. Strength machines, benches
and racks must not exceed five (5) years of age. Core and Balance equipment must not
exceed two (2) years of age. All equipment must be maintained in “like new” operating
condition and refreshed no later than the appropriate two, four or five year cycle.
9h-4.03 The minimum required equipment (depending on fitness room square footage and
configuration) is as follows (NOTE: quantities are confirmed through approved floor plan
layouts):
A. CARDIO EQUIPMENT
1. TREADMILL: Precor C956i w/internal LCD monitor
2. ELLIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER: Precor EFX576i Full Body w/internal LCD
monitor
3. RECUMBENT CYCLE: Precor C846i w/internal LCD Monitor
4. UPRIGHT CYCLE: Precor C846i-u w/internal LCD Monitor
B. STRENGTH MACHINES
1. WEIGHT TRAINING SYSTEM: Precor FTS “Functional Training System”
2. DUMBELLS: Urethane Dumbbells
3. Primary set # 1 (pairs lbs – 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50)
C. BENCHES & RACKS:
1. ADJUSTABLE BENCH: Precor 119 Superbench
2. AB-X Precor Abdominal Bench
3. STRETCH TRAINER: Precor C240i Stretch Trainer
4. DUMBELL RACK: Precor 812; 10 pair Dumbbell Rack
D. CORE & BALANCE EQUIPMENT:
Approved vendor for all items noted below. Exact quantities can be obtained by
contacting the HHC Fitness Dept.
1. STABILITY BALL: 65cm
2. STABILITY BALL BASE
3. BOSU BALANCE TRAINER
4. FTS HANDLE RACK PACKAGE
5. MEDICINE BALLS & RACK PACKAGE
6. FOAM ROLLER
7. STRETCH MATS: Airex Brand.
9h-4.04 A wall clock is required in the fitness room.
9h-4.05 A central location for Water, Towel Service and Headphones for cardio units is to be
provided in the fitness room.
9h-4.06 A Towel Station / Towel Drop Casegood unit is to be provided per the following
specifications:
Mnfr: Orion (John Grube: jgrube@orionred.com)
Product: Maple wood towel station and mirror framing systems
Finish: Scheme 1: Orion’s Dark Chocolate
Scheme 2: Orion’s Dark Chocolate

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Scheme 3: Orion’s Honey Maple
9h-4.07 A minimum of one (1) remote controlled, wall-mounted LCD TV of 26" minimum size is
required in the Fitness Center. TV must be connected to the MATV system. TV must be
mounted close to the ceiling and conceal power and cable cords. Based on layout,
additional TVs may be required by HHC Fitness Department.
9h-4.08 Window treatments – Window frosting / window film must be provided. Veneer or wood
vinyl blinds are an acceptable alternative.
9h-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS)
9h-5.01 The facility must be clearly marked and identified with the approved and trademarked
words and graphics “Doubletree Fitness by Precor.” Signage graphics are available from
Doubletree and may be purchased locally.
9h-5.02 Signage must be provided outside the Fitness Center identifying the room (and Spa
facility, if applicable) and the hours of operation.
9h-5.03 Each piece of equipment must display instructions on its proper use.
9h-5.04 Emergency signage must conform to the graphics and identity Standard. The signage
must include details regarding emergency services / requirements as outlined by local
ordinance. Minimum requirements for emergency language can be found on OnQ Insider.
9h-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING
9h-6.01 The Fitness Center must have individual and independent thermostat control for its
HVAC system.
9h-6.02 The Fitness Center HVAC system must have 100 percent makeup air capability.
9h-6.03 The Fitness Center must have an electric water cooler. Bottled water coolers are an
approved alternative.
9h-7.00 ELECTRICAL
9h-7.01 Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels.
9h-7.02 An emergency panic button is required in the Fitness Center. The button must be located
36" maximum above finished floor with an annunciation bell located at the front desk. A
separate telephone with red casing that direct dials to the front desk is an acceptable
alternative.
9h-7.03 Lights for the Fitness Center must be on "key" switches or controlled at the circuit breaker
so that they remain on at all times.
9h-7.04 It is recommended that a combination of both surface and recessed lighting is used.
Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels.
9h-7.05 A house phone that automatically calls the front desk, mounted 48" above finished floor,
is required in the Fitness Center.
9h-7.06 Each treadmill will require a dedicated circuit with a NEMA plug.
9h-7.07 Each personal viewing LCD screen will require approximately 5dbs of signal strength.

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9h-7.08 A standard power outlet and coaxial cable feed is required to feed each piece of cardio
equipment. (NOTE: If equipment is lined in a row, it may be possible to “daisy chain” up
to eight pieces.)
9h-7.09 A cable management system is required to conceal cardio units power and coaxial
cables.
9h-7.10 Background music is required. Volume controls must be conveniently located. Refer to
Section 3g of these Standards for requirements.

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SECTION 9i – SPA For use by Doubletree Hotels only
9i. Spa
9i-1.00 GENERAL (Optional)
9i-1.01 Following are the minimum Standards that a hotel must meet if it desires to refer to an
onsite facility as ‘Spa’, whether or not the word spa is used in the hotel or facility name.
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The Spa must have a minimum of 3,800 square feet (353m ) not including fitness room,
swimming pool or full service salon. The overall complexity of the spa facilities shall be
market driven and must be designed by a HHC-approved professional spa designer.
9i-1.02 The spa facility can be adjacent to the Fitness Center but must have separate men’s and
women’s toilet and locker facilities with separate / segregated sauna, steam room, whirl
pool, and separate waiting lounges.
9i-1.03 Provide sound controlled walls at lobby, lounges, and treatment rooms.
9i-1.04 The Spa must have the following facilities and services:
A. Reception and Retail Area – Lobby area must be a spacious entrance to the Spa and
incorporate a retail area, registration area and waiting area with two (2) seats minimum.
B. Registration Area
1. Provide a minimum of two (2) check-out stations at the registration desk.
2. Inbound telephone lines are not allowed at registration desk.
3. Spa software must be integrated with hotel software for billing and guest
information.
4. Provide six (6) safety deposit boxes at reception desk or spa desk.
C. Retail
1. Retail services must be provided adjacent to or near Spa main entrance.
2. Provide a storage area in the retail store equal to 10 percent of the store area.
D. Treatment Area
1. Spa must have a minimum of five (5) multi-purpose treatment rooms, including
one (1) double occupancy room that can accommodate at least two (2) facials
and one (1) wet treatment room. Minimum size of treatment room is 140 square
feet (13m) and, for double occupancy room, 168 square feet (15.6m).
2. Provide a minimum of one (1) manicure station and one (1) pedicure station if not
located in the salon.
3. Provide couples services and outdoor treatment areas if space permits.
4. Provide a full service salon in Spa if a full service salon is not offered within the
hotel.
5. Provide a prep room located near treatment area.
6. All major equipment items in treatment rooms must have designated storage
space that is easily accessible by the staff.
E. Waiting Lounge
1. Provide coed Spa waiting area adjacent to locker rooms. Provide separate men’s
and women’s waiting lounges if space permits.
2. Waiting lounge(s) are to be accessed through locker room area.
3. Lounges must have a high end beverage presentation that offers water, teas and
specialty beverage(s).
F. Locker Rooms and Toilets

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1. Provide separate facilities for men and women.

2. Provide a minimum of 10 half-length luxury lockers for men’s locker room and 16
half-length luxury lockers for women’s locker room.
3. Lockers will have a minimum of one shelf with keyless system.
4. Provide direct or easy access to Fitness Center and workout facilities.
5. Provide a private changing room in women’s locker room.
6. Provide two (2) showers each in men’s and women’s facilities.
7. Showers must provide for private disrobing area within the shower.
8. Provide seat or corner step in showers.
9. Provide amenity dispensers built into the shower area.
10. Provide for a seated vanity area.
11. Provide for dispensing cold soaked towels for steam room.
G. Office Areas / Back-of-House
1. Provide a Spa Director or Manager’s office.
2. Provide a Spa pantry and prep room.
3. Provide a laundry and linens storeroom. Storeroom must have open shelves for
clean linens and be large enough for laundry carts / receptacles for used linen.
4. Provide a general storage room.
9i-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS and HARDWARE
9i-2.01 The Spa entrance door must have a large view panel or sidelight and electronic card key
access lock.
9i-3.00 FINISHES
9i-3.01 Spa finishes, provided by a professional spa designer. must be approved by Doubletree
Brand Management.
9i-4.00 FF&E
9i-4.01 Seating areas must have plush and oversized reclining or overstuffed chairs.
9i-4.02 Lounges and lobby area must have a console table or appropriate furniture piece to display
reading material.
9i-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Graphics and Signs)
9i-5.01 Signage must be provided in the Spa covering the hours of operation and instructions for
emergencies.
9i-5.02 Signage must be provided outside the Spa and the Fitness Center identifying the Spa
facility and the hours of operation.
9i-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING
9i-6.01 Provide thermostats in each treatment room to control the room’s temperature.
9i-7.00 ELECTRICAL
9i-7.01 Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels.

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9i-7.02 Lights for the toilets, locker rooms and waiting areas must be on “key” switches or
controlled at the circuit breaker so they remain on at all times during operation.
9i-7.03 Provide indirect and dimmable lights in treatment rooms.
9i-7.04 Provide a house phone located near seating area in lobby.
9i-7.05 Provide a house phone in each locker room.
9i-7.06 An emergency phone that direct dials to the PBX operator when the receiver is lifted is
required in the treatment rooms, locker rooms, and at the registration desk.
9i-7.07 Provide a floor outlet in dry treatment rooms to provide power to massage beds.
9i-7.08 Provide sound system throughout Spa areas. Treatment rooms must have individual
volume controls. Refer to Section 3g of these Standards for requirements.

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SECTION 10 – GUESTROOMS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
10. GUESTROOMS
10a. TYPICAL GUESTROOM

10b. GUESTROOM BATHROOM
10c. ACCESSIBLE GUESTROOMS
10d. PARLOR ROOM
10e. EXECUTIVE FLOOR GUESTROOM

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SECTION 10a – TYPICAL GUESTROOMS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
10a. Typical Guestroom

10a-1.00 GENERAL
10a-1.01 The term guestroom will be used to designate a single room module consisting of the
sleeping area and a full bathroom.
10a-1.02 The typical king guestroom (for new construction) must be 13' (4.4m) wide x 18' (5.5m)
long (net inside dimensions) exclusive of bath and entry foyer; 12' (3.7m) wide x 18'
(5.5m) long for conversion properties.
10a-1.03 The typical double queen guestroom (for new construction) must be 13' (4.4m) wide x 20'
(6.0m) long (net inside dimensions) exclusive of bath and entry foyer; 12' (3.7m) wide x
20' (6.0m) long for conversion properties. Double/Double room types may only be used in
conversion properties and are limited to spaces that will not accommodate the double
queen room layout.
10a-1.04 Subject to specific analysis, approximately 20 percent of guestrooms must be connecting.
10a-1.05 At least 85 percent of total guestroom count must be designated as non-smoking rooms
(in AP and ME regions the minimum is 50%).
10a-1.06 Partition walls must be of fire resistive construction with a minimum of one-hour rating
and an STC rating of 52 or better, or the equivalent for international locations. Chase
walls must have an STC rating of 50 or better. Bath walls within a room must have an
STC rating of 45 or better.
10a-1.07 Guestroom ceiling height must be a minimum of 8' (2.4m). Dropped ceilings in guestroom
entry, bath, etc., must have minimum ceiling height of 7'-6" (2.2m).
10a-1.08 All guestrooms must have an enclosed clothes hanging space with a minimum of 30"
(76cm) in total width; 2' (60cm) total inside depth. Provide a polished finish, chrome
plated coat rod installed at 5'-6" (1.6m) above finished floor (AFF). The closet must
accommodate a portable suitcase rack, as well as a hanging rack for iron and ironing
board. In closets, provide a continuous hardwood shelf 14" (36cm) deep at 5'-10" (1.7m)
AFF. Local markets may dictate more capacity. See Appendix "A" for required ADA
hanger rod height.
10a-2.01 Guestroom entry doors are required to be a minimum of 3' x 6'-8" (0.9m x 2.0m) and have
a minimum 20-minute fire rating. Doors must be solid core (wood veneer suitable for stain
or painting) or better and self-closing using a commercial grade closer.
10a-2.02 Tamper proof, 180 degree one-way viewers are required for all guestroom entrance
doors. Viewers to be installed 5' (1.5m) AFF. See Appendix “A” for accessibility
requirements.
10a-2.03 Secondary Locking Device, "door guard" No. 482 with edge guard by Ives, Security A-
Latch by Door & Hardware Systems, or approved equal, is required for all guestroom
entrances and connecting doors. Locate 4' (1.2m) AFF. Chain locks are not allowed.
10a-2.04 Door stops are required for all doors. Floor stops in circulation paths are not allowed.
10a-2.05 Guestroom entry doors must have #S773 sound stripping, #2343 or #2173 door sweep
(an optional feature for make-up air undercuts may be ordered), and #V232 or #V2325
door threshold (all by Pemko), or approved equals from Door and Hardware Systems,
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from corridors.
10a-2.06 All guestroom entry doors must have, as a minimum, an approved card key entry
electronic lock with lever handle for hotel/motel usage with the following features:
A. Lockset must be mortise design including dust box for doorframe, Grade 1 ANSI
15613 Series 1000 or ISO equivalent for hotels / projects outside the United States.
B. Trim and operation must comply with ADA standards / Local accessibility or HHC
minimum requirements.
C. The lock must have a deadbolt with a hardened steel insert with a minimum throw of
1" (2.54cm).
D. The latch bolt must be deadlocking type with a two-piece anti-friction mechanism and
a minimum throw of 3/4" (1.9cm).
E. The lock must re-key after each guest use.
F. The lock must use an encoded card key for each guest operation.
G. The lock must have master key and emergency master key functions.
H. Master and emergency levels must be re-keyable by the hotel staff.
I. The lock must have an audit/interrogation feature.
J. The lock system must have back-up battery power and a lock status indicator light.
K. The lock system must have a minimum one-year manufacturer’s warranty.
L. The latch bolt is to be operated by the inside lever at all times and from outside by
guest key card.
M. The deadbolt is to be engaged by a turn piece on the inside.
N. When the deadbolt is projected all keys, except emergency keys, must be
inoperable.
O. The emergency key also acts as a lockout key.
P. When the deadbolt is in a projected position, turning the inside lever must retract the
latch bolt and deadbolt simultaneously.
Contact HHCD&C for a list of approved hardware manufacturers. All hardware must
match. Hilton Hotels Corporation Design and Construction Department must approve
hardware, manufacturer and specifications.
10a-2.07 Each connecting door requires a latch set with an operating lever on the room side with a
blank plate on the opposite side, a thumb turn deadbolt or a keyed lockset with 1"
(2.54cm) throw, a secondary locking device / safety bar "door guard " and sound stripping
as specified above. The door sweep as specified above must be used in conjunction with
a double layer of pad below the carpet at the door threshold. In lieu of the sweep and
extra pad, an automatic door bottom can be used
10a-2.08 Provide a hard surface (granite, stone, or approved hard surface) threshold at entrance
and connecting doors. Thresholds are to be the full width of the frame.
10a-2.09 Guestroom entrance doors must have (adjustable type) hydraulic door closer.
10a-2.10 Entrance doorframes must be hollow metal with a 20-minute fire rating and shall be
properly secured and installed. A doorframe braced at midpoint vertically or, alternately, a
lock guard device used on doorframes is required. Knockdown frames and snap on trim
frames are not allowed.

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10a-2.11 Provide 16 gauge fully welded frames for exterior corridor doorways and 18 gauge fully
welded elsewhere.
10a-2.12 Framed, non-masonry walls shall be reinforced on the "strike" side of the jamb to prevent
prying and flexing for security control.
10a-2.13 Sliding glass doors are required to have a 30 STC rating for noise and are to be insulated
for climate control, meet wind load and requirements of 60lb psf, water infiltration of no
leakage at 7.5 psf and an infiltration of <.01 CFM/SF with a 6.24 psf differential.
10a-2.14 Sliding glass doors are required to have an auxiliary locking device approved by HHC
and Doubletree, and decals explaining their use. Door chains are not allowed. Sliding
glass doors to balconies or patios must have a safety instruction decal affixed between
48"-60" (1.2m-1.5m) AFF centered on the inside pane of glass advising guests to utilize
locking devices and not to leave children unattended on balconies. Additional decals are
required at 24"-36" (61cm-91cm) AFF for International properties.
10a-2.15 All closets and/or case goods designed for hanging clothes are required to have doors.
Wood doors with a stain finish are recommended; a painted finish is acceptable.
Mirrored, bi-fold, sliding, and fabric type folding (accordion) doors are not acceptable.
10a-2.16 If glass extends to the floor, it must be tempered. Glazed openings, if operable, are
restricted to 4" (10cm) clear, local codes permitting. In extreme climates or special
acoustic conditions (e.g. airports), fixed windows are recommended. Guestroom windows
must minimally comply with: ASTM E330, with a maximum air infiltration rate of .06 CFM;
ASTM E331, which requires no leakage at 6.5 psf differential; a 35 STC rating, a value of
.63 and with an allowable wind load of 105lb psf, or ISO equivalent for hotel / projects
10a-2.17 Bedroom exterior glass must be insulated and have a 45 STC rating when facility is
identified as an airport location or other high noise environment. Frames must be
aluminum. Frames must be thermally broken in areas where ASHRAE design
temperature is below 32º F (0º C).
10a-2.18 Locks on sliding windows and doors are required, to prevent opening by small children.
10a-2.19 Operable windows on the ground floor and in the other areas where outside access is
easily attainable must have secondary locking devices as approved by HHC.
10a-2.20 Windowsills must be covered with hard surface; stone, granite or approved equal.
10a-2.21 Operable windows must be designed for cleaning from within the guestroom.
10a-3.00 FINISHES
10a-3.01 GUESTROOM:
Floors - Carpet (refer to Sections 1-4.02 – 1-4.24). Decorative hard surfaces
may be considered with prior approval of Doubletree.
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Base - 4" (10.1cm) Carpet / Wood / Johnsonite Millwork
Walls - Vinyl Wall covering / Acrylic knock-down finished wall texture equal to
Plexture by Triarch Industries. Finish and color must be approved by Doubletree.
Ceiling - Paint; Smooth / Flat preferred or orange peel finish
10a-3.02 Wall finishes in the guestrooms must have a minimum of Type I, 15 oz vinyl wall covering

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or knock-down acrylic wall texture, equal to PermaTone, Plexture or Permitex. If hotel

chooses to use an acrylic wall finish, an approved accent wall finish must be provided at
the headboard wall.
10a-3.03 Underslab ceilings are to be sprayed texture finish. Furred ceiling / finishes may be
painted gypsum board or better.
10a-3.04 Acoustical tile ceilings are not be permitted in any areas of the guestroom.
10a-3.05 Vinyl tile or sheet vinyl is not allowed.
10a-3.06 Crown molding is recommended in all guestrooms and is required on Executive levels.
Wallpaper borders are not permitted.
10a-3.07 Headboard wall must be an accent color if room is painted.
10a-3.08 Closet wall finish shall have vinyl wall covering if the guestroom has vinyl wall covering or
smooth acrylic wall finish if smooth acrylic wall finish is used in the guestroom. Provide
closet wall color to match that of the guestroom. Millwork closets may have plastic
laminate interior finish to match exterior.
10a-3.09 Furred-out ceiling / finishes must be gypsum board with a smooth flat paint finish.
Eggshell, semi-gloss and gloss paint finishes are not acceptable.
10a-3.10 If a hotel chooses to utilize a decorative hard surface for the entry way, the hard surface
should match the tile surface in the bathroom.
10a-4.00 FF&E
10a-4.01 The typical double/double or queen/queen room shall include:

A. Two (2) Sweet Dreams double or queen beds
B. Two (2) headboards
C. One (1) nightstand with lamp.
D. Desk with desk lamp
E. Television chest (4-drawer chest of drawers with a granite top)
F. 32" (0.8m) (minimum) LCD commercial grade HDTV with built-in pro-idiom card and
MPEG4 technology
G. Lounge chair, ottoman and floor lamp
H. Ergonomic desk chair, fully upholstered with commercial grade fabric or leather,
adjustable armrests, swivel/tilt bases, and casters. Chairs must include a stopgap
mechanism on arms. In all cases, armrests must clear bottom of apron.
I. Artwork
J. Framed mirror
K. Full length mirror
L. Two (2) 1-line telephones with voice mail and data port
M. Doubletree Alarm Clock Radio
N. Coffee service table (exempt if utilizing a minimum 66" (1.6m) long TV chest /
credenza)
O. Side Chair (next to desk)

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10a-4.02 The typical king room shall include:

A. King Sweet Dreams Bed
B. Headboard
C. Two nightstands with lamps.
D. Desk with desk lamp
E. Television chest (4-drawer chest of drawers with a granite top)
F. 32" (0.8m) (minimum) LCD commercial grade HDTV with built-in pro-idiom card and
MPEG4 Technology.
G. Lounge chair, ottoman & floor lamp
H. Ergonomic desk chair, per 10a-4.01 H above
I. Artwork
J. Framed mirror
K. Full length mirror
L. Two (2) 1-line telephones with voice mail and data port
M. Doubletree Alarm Clock Radio
N. Coffee service table (exempt if utilizing a minimum 66” (1.6m) L TV chest/credenza)
O. Side Chair (next to desk)
10a-4.03 SWEET DREAMS BEDS All guestrooms must have the Doubletree Sweet Dreams
Bedding and Bedding Linen:
A. Sweet Dreams by Doubletree® Box Spring and Mattress Set (See 10a-4.04 A specs
below)
B. Super-Topper Mattress Pad
C. 200 Thread Count Sheets (double, triple or European style sheeting is acceptable).
OPTIONAL PROGRAM: Executive linen T250 (250 thread count).
D. 250 Thread Count Pillow Cases
E. Down Pillows (4 on Full/Queen beds, 5 on King. HUKI and EU regions minimum of 4
on Kings).
F. White Duvet Cover for double or European style sheeting
G. Pillow Protectors (highly recommended)
H. Down Comforter/Duvet – Central Weight (See 10a-4.04 B specs below)
I. Decorative Scarf or Decorative Bed Runner (See 10a-4.04 C specs below)
J. Decorative Bed Skirt or Platform (See 10a-4.04 C specs below)
K. Signature Sweet Dreams Pillow
10a-4.04 SWEET DREAMS BED SPECIFICATIONS

A. MATTRESS AND BOX SPRINGS:
1. Mattress must meet the following specifications:
Warranty: 10-Year, Non-Prorated
Springs Unit: Continuous Support System: 14-gauge continuous wire unit, 6-
gauge border wire, reinforced edge support with steel edge,
posturized center third, with the following coil counts: Full XL –

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796; Queen – 848; Hotel King – 1,034; Eastern King – 1,040

Upholstery: INS#1 – Serta Pad
Fill : (1) 1- 3/8" (3.5cm) zoned convoluted foam
Quilt: Top Layer – Comfort Quilt with flame blocker; (1) 7/8" (2.2cm)
zoned convoluted foam; (1) batt flame blocker; polyurethane
foam
Border: Multineedle quilted to flame blocker
Cover Options: Burlington Cream Snow, anti microbial, treated to pass NFPA 701
Miscellaneous: Kevlar thread. Certified to be manufactured in accordance with
the CA Bureau of Home Furnishings Tech Bulletin 129
2. Mattresses must meet the following minimum size requirements:
Full 53" x 80" (135cm x 200cm)
Queen 60" x 80" (150cm x 200cm)
Hotel King 72" x 80" (180cm x 200cm)
Eastern King 76" x 80" (193cm x 200 cm)
Presidential King 80”x80” (200cm x 200cm)
Mattress Height 12" (+/ - 1/2") (30.5cm)
HUKI, MEA, AP, EU Regions: The above sizes may vary slightly based on
regions or individual countries. Order forms for Serta Sweet Dreams
mattresses have been created and can be obtained through Hilton Supply
Management (Productivity & Sourcing) for your specific region / country.
Orders for any bed size not on the order form will not be processed unless
approved by the HHC or Doubletree.
HUKI , EU, and SA Regions: For conversion of existing properties, Single
Mattresses (120cm x 200cm) will be considered
3. Box Springs and Bed Frames must meet the following specifications:
Springs Unit: 12 3/4-gauge continuous wire unit, 6-gauge border wire,
posturized center third, reinforced edge support with the
following coil counts: Full XL – 476; Queen – 532; Hotel King –
644; Eastern King – 672
Insulator: Heavy-duty fiber pad
Cover: Non-skid top, border same as mattress
Miscellaneous: Corner guards, turn labels, dust covers
Height: 7 1/2" (19.1cm) (+/ – 1/4")
Bed Frame: Harris Hub instamatic frame.
4. Serta’s Sweet Dreams by Doubletree Bed Sets are required.
5. For use on platform or stable base application:
Platform beds will be considered with prior approval by Doubletree. The platform
should be constructed by the case good manufacturer and any exposed wood,
including legs should have a furniture quality finish. Bed skirts will not be required
with platform beds. Contact Hilton Supply Management (Productivity & Sourcing)
for mattress specifications for use on platform beds and Serta Order forms.
B. DOWN DREAMS COMFORTER / DUVET
1. There must be one Central Weight white down comforter / duvet per bed (all
down, 75% whole cluster down and 25% small down fiber or feather; barrier
weave: 230 thread count; 100% cotton; 15" (38.1cm) sewn through box with
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2. Doubletree approved weight by size and unfilled tick dimensions must be used
for Full, Queen, and King size beds.
C. BED COVERS / BED SKIRTS AND SHEETING OPTIONS:
1. Double Sheet Option (Down Dreams Comforter / Duvet with Duvet Cover and
Decorative Bed Runner at the foot of the bed)
a. Duvet Cover
Content: 250 thread count, 60/40 cotton/polyester blend wrinkle free
Corners: Square Corners
Opening: 2" (5.1cm) Retail hem at top and bottom with pillowcase opening
Closure: Sewn in 8" (20.3cm) from each corner at opening
Lining: Self Fabric
Strings: Double string ties, 10" (25.4cm), on four corners to secure duvet
insert. The strings at the top of the duvet are attached at the 2”
hem. Strings at the bottom are sewn at the corner.
For the duvet insert, use Central Weight Down Dreams Comforter / Duvet as
described in paragraph B.1. above.
b. Bed Runner
1) Both sides of the Bed Runner must have a color face fabric.
2) Runner Sizes:
Hotel King 102" (2.59m) w x 22" (55.9cm) d
Eastern King 106" (2.69m) w x 22" (55.9cm) d
Queen 90" (2.29m) w x 22" (55.9cm) d
Full 83" (2.11m) w x 22" (55.9cm) d
3) The Bed Runner must be fully washable. Please submit any design
requests to Doubletree prior to moving forward.
2. Triple Sheet Option (Down Dreams Comforter / Duvet sheeted and Bed Scarf
(or Bed Runner) at the foot of the bed)
a. Top two sheets surround the Down Dreams Comforter / Duvet instead of a
duvet cover.
b. Bed Scarf
1) Both sides of the Scarf (or Runner) must have a color face fabric.
2) Scarf Sizes:
Hotel King 102" (2.59m) w x 34" (86.4cm) d
Eastern King 106"(2.69m) w x 34"(86.4cm) d
Queen 90" (2.29m) w x 34" (86.4cm) d
Full 83" (2.11m) w x 34" (86.4cm) d
3) The Bed Scarf must be fully washable. Please submit any design
requests to Doubletree prior to moving forward.
3. Bed Skirt Each bed must feature a tailored bed skirt to coordinate with the bed
cover and room décor. The drop should equal the distance from the top of the
box spring to the floor minus one inch. Bed skirts are not required on platform
beds as described in A.5 above.
Style: Tailored with inverted kick pleats; five (5) pleats per King and
Queen. Pleats to be located at foot and at center of sides and
foot. (4) pleats per double. Pleats to be located at foot corners
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prior Doubletree approval. Skirts must have 4oz or greater fill,

and a vertical quilted pattern. Lining should be the same fiber
make-up as face fabric. Quilted skirts require 4" (10.1cm) self
decking and the skirts must fit tightly over the box spring. Drop
should equal the distance from the top of the box spring to the
floor minus 1" (2.5cm).
Lining: When applicable
Decking: 70/30 Poly-Cotton fabric
Box Fit: Platform extended 8" (20.3cm) at the head and sewn to the side
drops for tight box fit. Non-Slip gripper fabric Hanes #V12065 or
equal to be cut into 16" (40.6cm) x16" (40.6cm) x 22.5" (57.2cm)
triangles and sewn to corners of underside of platform.
The hotel may elect to develop custom fabrics and design patterns. All designs must
be submitted to Doubletree Brand Design department for approval prior to
production.
10a-4.05 HEADBOARDS:
A. All permanent beds must have a separate headboard with legs. Floating headboards
are not allowed. The headboard width must be compatible with the mattress unit and
must extend at least 24" (0.6m) above the mattress and at least 2" (5cm) below top of
mattress. Consideration will be given to one piece headboard/nightstand units
without legs with prior Doubletree approval.
B. In all typical rooms, there shall be a minimum clearance of 12" (0.3m) between the
bed and bath wall to facilitate housekeeping.
C. Headboards are to be provided with full length integral legs that should go to the floor
and are to be factory pre-drilled at 8" (20.3cm) and 18" (45.7cm) from floor with 5/8"
(1.6cm) holes for mounting to the wall with butterfly or toggle bolts. Cleats are also
acceptable. Where base moldings exist, an appropriately dimensioned rabbet is
needed so the legs will be flush to the wall.
D. Bottom of headboard panel (when full length integral legs are utilized) shall not
exceed 23"(0.58m) AFF, typically 20" (0.5m).
E. Headboard sizes:
Double - 56"(1.4m) wide
Queen - 62" (1.6m) wide
California/Super King - 74" (1.9m) wide
Eastern King - 80" (2.0m) wide
F. In double double or double queen rooms, clearances between beds shall be 6"
(15cm) more than the width of the nightstand. Generally, nightstands are 24" (66cm)
wide, and 3" (7cm) clearance on each side is recommended to provide adequate
clearance.
G. Configuration, quantity and FF&E layouts of accessible rooms must be in strict
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/the DDA or equivalent.
10a-4.06 NIGHTSTANDS
A. All rooms with one bed shall have flanking nightstands.
B. Wall-mounted nightstands are not acceptable.
C. Rooms with two beds shall have one nightstand located between the beds.
D. Nightstands must have a minimum of one drawer (or cubby-hole as approved by
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surfaces must be high-pressure plastic laminate, wood veneer or high-grade water

resistant catalyzed finish or granite. Tempered glass over a wood top is acceptable.
E. All other surfaces (sides, drawer fronts, legs, end panels, top edges, etc.) must be
solid wood or veneer. Plastic laminate edge banding is not acceptable.
F. Minimum dimensional requirements are 24" (0.6m) wide x 18" (0.4m) deep x 24"
(0.6m) high (or within 2" (5.1cm) from top of bed). In unusual circumstances (i.e. king
or queen headboard on the bath wall), nightstands between 18" (0.4m) and 24"
(0.6m) in width will be considered, but must be approved in writing by Doubletree
prior to purchase.
G. Nightstands must have recessed backs to avoid conflict with lamp plugs.
H. Consideration will be given to one-piece headboard / nightstand units, with prior
Brand Management approval.
I. Consideration will be given to the minimum width of the nightstand with approved
wall-mounted lighting.
10a-4.07 DESKS
A. All guestrooms must be equipped with a desk.
B. Desks top surfaces must be high-pressure plastic laminate, wood veneer or high-
grade water resistant catalyzed finish or granite. Glass over a wood top is
acceptable. All other surfaces (sides, drawer fronts, legs, end panels, etc.) must be
solid wood or veneer. Desks must be finished on all sides.
C. Double lagged leg bolts and leg stretchers must be utilized on all desks.
D. Desk dimensions must be 28" (0.7m) deep x 52" (1.3m) long x 30"(0.7m) high. Other
sizes may be permitted with written approval from Doubletree.
E. Desks must contain a central drawer. Interior width of drawer shall be between
18"-24" (0.4m-0.6m). Accessible desk must have a clear dimension of 29" (0.7m).
10a-4.08 TV CHEST/CREDENZA
A. A TV chest / credenza is required in all typical guestrooms and suites.
B. The TV chest / credenza must have a minimum of four (4) drawers The interior and
sides of the drawers must match the overall finish of the case goods. The bottom of
the drawer can be plastic laminate or veneer, provided it matches the exterior finish.
C. No doors are permitted over the drawers. Drawers must be able to open without
obstruction.
D. Minimum dimensions of the TV chest / credenza must be 34"(0.9m) H x 44"-54"
(1.1m-1.4m) W x 24" (0.6m) D. The top portion must be granite. For hotels that wish
to eliminate the coffee service table, the overall width of the TV chest / credenza
must be 66" (1.6m).
E. A combination TV chest / hospitality unit or refrigerator may be allowed with specific
written approval from Doubletree. If hospitality unit or refrigerator is approved,
adequate ventilation must be provided.
F. The TV chest / credenza back (at drawers) shall be recessed to allow space for plugs
and cable connection.
10a-4.09 DRESSERS AND CHESTS (OPTIONAL)

A. Minimum dimensional requirements for dressers are 54" (1.4m) W x 20" (0.5m) D x
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B. Minimum dimensional requirements for chests are 36" (0.9m) W x 20" (0.5m) D x 42"
(1.1m) H.
C. Dressers or chests shall have granite or high-pressure plastic laminate tops with solid
wood edging. All other surfaces (sides, drawer fronts, legs, end panels, top edges,
etc.) must be solid wood or wood veneer. Dressers must have a minimum of four (4)
drawers. The interior and sides of the drawers must match the overall finish of the
case goods. The bottom of the drawer can be plastic laminate or veneer, provided it
matches the exterior finish. Plastic laminate edge banding is not acceptable.
D. Dresser back shall be recessed to allow space for plugs.
E. Multi-purpose units with integral TV platforms, luggage racks, lowboy units, etc. are
not acceptable.
F. Luggage racks as case goods are not acceptable. Portable luggage racks must be
provided.
10a-4.10 ACTIVITY TABLES (OPTIONAL in standard guestrooms, required in Parlor rooms)

A. Top surfaces can be the same as or complement nightstands and dressers. Top
edges shall be solid wood bullnose with decorative (i.e. ogee type) edge. All tops are
to be securely mounted to the base.
B. Pedestals and bases must have plastic glides and may be wood or plated metal;
finish to match or complement other case pieces in the room.
C. Since the activity table also functions as a dining table (for room service), its height
must be 30" (0.7m), with a top surface dimension of 24"-36" (0.6m-0.9m) square or
round.
10a-4.11 COFFEE SERVICE TABLE

A. Suggested dimensional criteria: 30" (0.7m) H x 22" (0.6m) W x 22" (0.6m) L or 22"
(0.6m) diameter.
B. Hinged leaves are not acceptable.
C. Top surface must be granite or high-pressure plastic laminate with solid wood edging.
Plastic laminate banding is not acceptable.
10a-4.12 IN ROOM REFRIGERATORS / MINI BARS

In NAM and HUKI regions mini-bars are optional. For MEA, AP, EU and CSACRB
regions mini-bars are required. In all cases, where mini-bars are installed the
following minimum Standards for specifications for minibar absorption chiller
units suitable for installation in Doubletree Hotel guestrooms must be adhered to.
The aim of the specifications is to minimize the risk of an ammonia escape into a hotel
guestroom while maximizing the benefit of minibars to the hotel group, though ultimately
it is the role of the manufacturer to ensure the chiller is fit for its purpose.
A. Design Life
The life expectancy of a minibar is 10 years; manufacturers should ensure that the
coatings in use are of a sufficient standard to prevent corrosion over this time span.
In the event hotels wish to extend this life span, the manufacturer should list checks
and their frequency to enable older units to be continued in service.
B. Insulated Cabinets
The minibars should be constructed externally and internally of material that is easy
to keep clean and insulated with a suitable material.
The insulation material should be blown (if applicable) with an environmentally

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friendly reagent and be free of HCFCs hydrochloroflurocarbons) and CFCs

(chloroflurocarbons) as required by the ozone depletion regulations. The use of HFCs
(hydroflurocarbons) should be avoided but, if used, the volume of gas used must be
labeled on the identification plate as required by the EU ‘F’ gas regulations.
The efficiency of insulation must match the refrigeration capacity of the chiller unit to
be able to achieve a suitable temperature. However, insulation should be sufficient to
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give a value of better than 0.9 Watts m /°C.
The outer skin of the cabinet should be of a vapor proof material and any seams or
perforations for pipes, wires and conduits should be adequately sealed to prevent
vapor penetration into the insulation.
During normal operation in an ambient of 25°C, 60% relative humidity, no

condensation should form on any external part of the structure.
C. Refrigeration Capacity
The refrigeration capacity of the chiller unit should be sufficient to maintain 5° C or
lower average temperature within the minibar in an ambient temperature of 25° C
and 60% relative humidity. This condition should be met with the chiller unit running
at full cooling capacity for no more than 90 percent of the time to allow for defrosting
and deterioration of performance with age.
D. Absorption Chiller Units
The absorption system should comply with BS EN 378-1,-2,-3,-4 2008 and be
designed in such a way as to minimize the possibility of leaks into the surrounding
environment. Absorption chiller units must have a design life of at least 10 years and
be made of materials to achieve this life expectancy.
E. Gas Charge
Manufacturers should make attempts to minimize the total system pressure and the
ammonia charge. The ammonia charge should not exceed 2.25-grams / liter of
storage space. Manufacturers might consider installing an overpressure device (e.g.
a flat area of the absorber that can deform and operate a switch), which disables the
heater if the pressure becomes too high.
F. Energy Consumption
It is acknowledged that the principal reason for selection of this type of chiller is not
low energy consumption, but low noise, reliability, and low maintenance.
Manufacturers should aim to have energy consumption better than 1.2 Watts / liter of
storage space.
G. Pipework
Pipework should be made of steel and meet or exceed DIN, EN or other standard
suitable for ammonia at the prescribed temperatures and pressures.
The boiler tube should be a contiguous piece of material with no welds in the vicinity
of the heater. The heater element should be of the wrap-around type and have a
suitable heat transfer compound to avoid spot high temperatures. The boiler
temperature during operation should be below 180° C. Ideally, the boiler tube
thickness should be at least 1.5 mm (.06"), unless manufacturer can satisfy
themselves that a thinner wall will meet the safety criteria. The design of the pipe
system for the chiller must be laid out in such a way as to have no horizontal sections
or silt traps, in order to prevent the occurrence of blockages.
The chiller unit should have installed within the aqueous ammonia solution an
inhibitor to prevent attack of the boiler tube internal surfaces. The suppliers should
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corrosion of the boiler tube for the design life.
Steel pipe work must be protected with an anti-corrosion finish of sufficient quality to
resist scuffs, knocks and abrasions – especially on any area of pipe work likely to be
below the dew point of any surrounding air. The evaporator loop should be
galvanized, chrome plated, painted with a resilient powder coat finish or
encapsulated in a non-corrosive sheath. The cooler plate should be attached in such
a way that it does not pierce the anti corrosion coating yet can be easily cleaned.
Pressure testing should be carried out as detailed in BS EN 378-2. Strength test

certificates should be provided for the chiller units witnessed by the person(s)
responsible for the tests.
H. Identification Plate
Absorption chillers should be marked with an identification plate, which in addition to
any statutory information for the country of use shall include the following data.
1. The manufacturers name
2. The serial number
3. The year of manufacture
4. The design pressure or maximum working pressure
5. The refrigerant type and quantity
6. The strength test pressure and date of test
7. Corrosion inhibitor type and quantity
I. Control System
Chiller units should be fitted with a control system capable of controlling the
temperature defrosting and switching off the system if necessary for safety reasons.
It should be entirely independent in its operation of any network monitoring system in
case of the event of a network failure or disconnection.
Ideally, the temperature control thermostat should modulate the power to the heater
in order to minimize power consumption and thermal shock. Defrost should be on
demand or automatic, approximately every 24 hours, again to minimize thermal
shock to the chiller. The control system should monitor the cooling performance of
the chiller after defrost and, if after a short period of operation (1-2 hours), no chilling
is detected then the unit should automatically shut down, or else have installed an
equivalent system.
The electrical system should comply with the latest version of the electrical safety
standards IEEE regulations in addition to any local regulations that might apply
where the chiller is to be installed.
J. Condensate
The chiller should have a system for condensate collection and evaporation sufficient
capacity to avoid damage to soft furnishings.
K. Installation
A diagram giving the mounting criteria level tolerance and dimensions and preferred
path for any ventilation ducts required by the chiller unit for cooling and efficient
operation should be included.
L. Maintenance
The manufacturer should indicate in an accompanying written document what
maintenance checks (and their frequency) should be carried out during the life of the
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M. Disposal
The manufacturer should indicate a safe method of disposal bearing in mind the
components and pressure within the system.
10a-4.13 REFRIGERATOR (MINI-BAR) / MICROWAVE CASEGOOD

A. Sides and top of appliances must be fully encased. Adequate ventilation must be
provided in back of unit.
B. Top surface must be granite or high-pressure plastic laminate with solid wood edging.
Plastic laminate banding is not acceptable.
10a-4.14 DECORATIVE MIRRORS

A. All standard guestrooms must be equipped with framed mirrors.
B. The mirrors may match or complement the design of other casepieces in the rooms
and may, in this regard, be framed in wood, plated metal or high impact urethane. It
is recommended that the bottom edge of the mirrors is 2"- 4" (5.08cm -10.16cm)
above the top of the desk or casepiece and, for full viewing, the top edge should be
no less than 6' (1.8m) above the floor. Consequently, mirror dimensions shall be 42"
to 48" (1m-1.2m) in height (45" - 48" (1.1m-1.2m) recommended) with a minimum
width of 30" (0.7m). Minimum frame width is to be 2" (5cm).
C. Mirrors shall be 3/16" - 1/4" (4.8mm-6.35mm) untinted plate glass with copper-
electroplated backs to protect the silver coating. Beveled edges are recommended.
D. Mirrors shall not be wider than the item over which they are mounted.
E. All guestrooms shall have a 3/16" - 1/4" (4.8mm-6.35mm) polished float glass full
length mirror, free of distortion, with a minimum exposed glass measurement of at
least 15" (0.38m) W x 60" (1.52m) H. Framed full length mirror should be located
near the dressing area or closet.
F. Framed mirrors must be installed with theft proof wall mounts.
10a-4.15 ARTWORK
A. All guestrooms must have two pieces of artwork. Each piece must be a minimum of
four (4) square feet (0.3m).
B. The design, location, and actual works are to be presented in the interior design
package and are contingent upon Doubletree approval.
C. All artwork is to be installed with theft proof wall mounts.
D. All artwork must be matted and framed professionally. Printed mats are acceptable
with prior approval.
10a-4.16 LAMPS
A. General
1. All lamps used in the United States must be UL (CE) approved with a UL (CE)
label affixed to each lamp. Underwriters’ Laboratory Standard #153 is to be used
for lamps manufactured for domestic use. Floor lamps must pass the UL Tip test.
2. All lamps must accommodate a minimum of a 100-watt incandescent bulb or
compact fluorescent bulbs.
3. All cords with grounded plugs must be black, brown, or bronze. Clear plugs are
allowed on non-grounded plugs. Plugs must be molded.
4. Rocker base switches are preferred on all table lamps. If turn-type locking base
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loosening either the switch or the knob. Rocker base should be used to
accommodate ADA requirements.
5. Cords must be appropriately sized to setting, with a minimum 8' (2.4m) in length
from exit point of lamp to plug. Cord length on any lamp shall not exceed 15'
(4.5m).
6. All table lamps must have felt protective padding secured to the bottom.
7. Provide one switch per lamp, located in the base.
8. Metal lamps shall be constructed of a minimum 20 gauge metal.
9. Brass lamps and exposed parts may be either solid brass or nickel/copper/brass
plating. All exposed brass parts must be double-baked with clear enamel to
prevent oxidation, rust, and premature deterioration.
10. Brass lamps are not recommended in seaside locations.
11. All "ceramic” lamps must be either ceramic or porcelain. Hydrocal, either
reinforced or unreinforced, is not acceptable.
12. Shades shall be of sufficient size to conceal the bulb and a minimum of 1"
(2.5cm) clearance from the bulb so that burning or discoloration does not occur.
Provide a maximum 18" (0.4m) diameter shade at nightstand.
B. Floor Lamps
1. Floor lamp weights must be cast iron; all rust is to be removed and a sealant is to
be applied. A clear plastic bottom cover is to be glued to the weight to ensure
against rust damage. Minimum 10-pound weight must be used inside hollow floor
lamp bases (NOTE: this does not apply to stone or footed bases).
2. Internal pipe of floor lamps with straight column is to be 1/2" o.d., 16 gauge.
3. Floor lamps are to be fixed height; adjustable height lamps are not permitted.
4. Range of overall height (not including finials):
a. Floor lamp next to a lounge chair: 53"-60" (1.3m-1.5m)
b. Floor lamp next to game table or other casegood piece: 56"- 60" (1.4m-1.5m)
c. Floor lamps must have a diffuser at lower part of the shade to prevent guests
viewing a bare lamp.
C. Nightstand Lamps
1. Style of lamp base and extension must take into account size of the nightstand
combined with other equipment (telephone, alarm clock, etc.)
2. Provide a double socket nightstand lamp with bulbs that can be switched on
separately or together in double/double and double queen guestrooms. Lamp
shall have one shade.
3. Plug-wired wall lamps are allowed only if cords are concealed in headboard or
behind nightstand.
4. Range of overall height (not including finials) should be between 26"-31" (0.6m-
0.7m) and is dependent upon style and shape of the base and shade. Clearance
between nightstand top and bottom of shade should be sufficient to provide
adequate light to the bed area.
5. Nightstand lamps are required to produce a minimum of 30 (322 lux) footcandles
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6. Provide two convenience power outlets at the base of lamps where permitted by
local electric codes. Byrne electrical device with two outlets is acceptable in lieu
of outlets in base of lamp. If used, this device must be counter sunk and secured
to nightstand.
D. Dresser Lamp
1. Range of overall height (not including finials) should be 24"-30" (0.6m-0.7m)
depending upon style of base and the shade.
2. Clearance between the dresser top and bottom of the shade should be a
minimum of 16"-18" (0.4m-0.45m).
E. Desk Lamp
1. Task lamp can be considered (providing the shade is translucent for ambient
lighting).
2. Range of overall height (not including finials) should be 22"-26" (0.5m-0.6m)

depending upon style of base and shade. Clearance between the desktop and
bottom of the shade shall be a minimum of 14" (0.3m).
3. Provide rocker switch and two convenience power outlets at the base unless wall
outlets are provided above the desk top.
10a-4.17 GUESTROOM CARPET AND CARPET PADDING

A. Guestroom floor covering must be wall-to-wall commercial grade, quality carpet,
installed over padding / cushion. Guestroom carpeting is not to be glued down
directly to the floor surface under any circumstances. Large format porcelain tiles or
better (especially in tropical climates) will be considered with prior approval from
Doubletree Brand.
B. Carpet and carpet padding / cushion must meet or exceed all applicable local and
state flammability codes, DOC-FFI-70 and ASTM E648, Class II testing. Carpet must
have a Class "B" or better flame spread rating.
C. Minimum guestroom carpet specifications: refer to Sections 1-4.01 to 1-4.24
D. Carpet padding must be produced from 100% synthetic fibers or high-density flat
sponge rubber. The use of urethane or rebond (foam) products is not allowed
E. Synthetic fiber pad (guestrooms) must be a minimum of 3/8", commercial
quality/grade, 32 oz weight. Synthetic fiber pad (suites and corridors) must be a
minimum of 7/16" commercial quality/grade, 40 oz weight. Sponge rubber pad (public
areas) must be ripple (not bubble) and a minimum of 22-26 lb density (26 lb
recommended).
F. Carpeting should be installed utilizing heat melt tape, if seaming is required.
G. Carpeting must be power stretched and installed with commercial 2" (5cm) tackless
strips.
10a-4.18 DRAPERY DESIGN

A. Window treatment in typical guestrooms must include overdrapery that is blackout
lined with a decorative sheer, alternately a decorative sheer over colored blackouts
may be approved. Soffits, crown molding, or wood valances which conceal the
drapery hardware are required. Fabric valances or cornices are not permitted. Any
deviation must be approved by Doubletree prior to installation.
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1. 100% cotton or 100% polyester and 100% Trevira CS are acceptable. All
polyester fabric to be of a low pill, continuous filament fiber.
2. Overdrapery fabric and side panels must be lined with blackout material.
3. Drapery fabric must have a stain resistant finish when being used in a high
condensation area.
4. Weave shall be warp-sateen, sheeting or duck.
5. Fabric shall be vat dyed or fiber reactive colors only (preshrunk). All colors must
have vat fastness. Pigment colors are not allowed.
6. Weight based upon 54" (1.3m) wide goods:
a. Cotton at 133 (1.33 yd/lb) - 180 (1.8 yd/lb)
b. 100% Polyester at 7-11 oz/yd (9 oz/yd preferred)
7. Drapery fabric must meet all local and state codes as well as NFPA 701. If fabric
is not inherently or intrinsically flame retardant, only non-saline chemicals should
be specified to minimize problems with excess moisture retention. Proof of
Compliance is required by means of a manufacturer's label sewn to the drapery,
or a letter from the manufacturer on file at the hotel, saying the finished materials
meet or exceed all applicable local, state, and U.S. flammability codes. Trevira or
Avora (inherently flame treated to meet NFPA 701) is preferred at a minimum.
C. Overdrapes may be full-traverse or side-hanging, dead hung or tied back, to
complement the design format. All overdrapery shall be lined.
D. Side panels are to be made from 1-1/2 widths of overdrapery fabric (275-300 percent
fullness). Finished width of stationary side panels are 28" (0.7m) (1-1/2 widths of 48"
(1.2m) wide fabric) and 30" (0.7m) (1-1/2 widths of 54"(1.3m) wide fabric).
E. Installation may be a two-track or three-track system. Three-track systems shall have
individual tracks for sheers, blackouts and overdrapery. When fixed, side-hanging
overdrapes are used, short tracks or rods approximately equal in length to the
overdrapes are recommended.
F. Two-track installations must consist of individual rods for sheers and full-traverse
overdrapes with sewn-in blackout lining.
G. Cordless hand-drawn track shall be used unless prior written approval is obtained
from Doubletree.
H. Blackout material laminated to overdrapery is not permitted.
I. Draperies shall be custom-tabled for exact size. All selvages to be removed. ALL
PATTERNS MUST BE MATCHED.
J. Draperies must have a 1/4" (6.4mm) clearance at the ceiling mount.
K. Bottom of draperies may vary from 1/4" to 3/4"(6.4mm-19.1mm) above the finished
floor line and/or top of carpet; 1/2" (12.7mm) clearance is recommended.
L. All draperies shall be pinned and hung evenly with Kirsch #1012C stainless steel pins
or equal.
M. All drapery returns shall be attached to wall with screw hooks.
N. Over drapery-lined fullness shall be 200 percent (twice the width of the opening when
measured across the finished hem) plus overlaps and returns.
O. Blackout drapery fullness shall be 200 percent (twice the width of the opening when
measured across the finished hem) plus overlaps and returns.
P. Sheer or casement drapery fullness shall be 250 percent (2-1/2 times the width of the
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Q. Overdrapery lined with blackout fullness shall be 200 percent (twice the width of the
opening when measured across the finished hem) plus overlaps and returns.
R. Blackout Drapery:
1. Two-pass soft blackout lining is the minimum requirement for guestrooms.
a. Weight: 1.40 yds/lb (48" (1.2m) wide) and 1.27 yds/lb (54"(1.3) wide).
b. Color: White or ecru to outside, gray unfinished cotton mesh to inside. If
overdrapery is a light color, then blackout material should be finished on both
sides (three-pass).
c. Fiber content and process: 50% cotton / 50% polyester with two "foam"
passes to create blackout.
d. Thread count: 78 x 54 per square inch or equal.
2. Three-pass blackout lining for all separate blackout drapery and with overdrapery
fabric, which may be adversely affected from bleed-through of the unfinished
gray side of a two- pass blackout material:
a. Weight: 1.16 yds/lb (48" (1.2m) wide) and 1.12 yds/lb (54" (1.3m) wide)
b. Color: White or ecru to outside, white or ivory to inside (NOTE: other colors
to inside may be acceptable depending on design. Doubletree approval
required.)
c. Fiber content and process: 50% cotton / 50% polyester with three "foam"
passes to create blackout
d. Thread count: 78 x 54 per square inch or equal
NOTE: Additional drape treatment such as Ripplefold will be considered with

prior Doubletree Brand approval.
10a-4.19 DRAPERY HARDWARE

A. All hardware must be affixed by drill and plug method. "Shot" installation will not be
acceptable.
B. Hardware to be used is listed below. Doubletree may approve equivalent items
where a specific manufacturer is referenced. A formal request must be made in
writing.
C. The following specifications refer to using #94008 Architrac (or regional equivalent)
custom cordless hand-draw track for all hand-pull blackout, sheer or lined overdrape:
1. #94008 track hand-draw, amount is footage per track, cut to measure
2. #9670 Architrac ball bearing carrier, one (1) per set
3. #9683 end stops, one (1) pair each
4. #94133 baton master carrier for Architrac hand-draw traverse, one (1) each (right
hand)
5. #94134 baton master carrier for Architrac hand-draw traverse, one (1) each (left
hand)
6. #3558-25 ceiling clip, one (1)every 3" (7.6cm).
7. #91237 color #25, 3' (0.9m) fiberglass baton, 3/8" (9.5mm) diameter, exposed
8. #94110 splice, if needed
9. #8460-812 Stanley, for tieback screw hook
10. "O" Grommet, brass grommet and washer for tieback

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11. #94145 overlap stiffener with eyelet

D. HTS preferred (required in areas or other high humidity environments where rusting
of existing hardware is evident), the #94003 or #94004 track is to be used instead of
#94008. Appropriate end stops (#9683) and ceiling clips (#94140) to be used also.
E. Batons must be longer for accessible reach (straight overhead reach from wheelchair
is 48" (1.2m) max. above floor - baton should be within 42"(1m) of floor). All batons to
be front mounted and white.
In accessible guestroom and suites, automated drapery controls may be necessary

depending upon quality and location of furniture. Where necessary, operating
controls for such hardware shall be wall-mounted switches, 48" (1.2m) AFF (one
each for blackout and sheers), marked as to their purpose.
F. Side panels, tiebacks and valances - use #9095 custom double-duty system for
stationary drapery:
1. #9095 track - double duty rodding formed from .03 inch steel, pre-cast, baked
enamel, white finish, amount is footage per track, cut to measure. (or regional
equivalent)
2. #9495 plain slide, three (3) per each 12" (11.4cm)
3. #9494 lock slide, two (2) each
4. #9597 ceiling stirrup, used for ceiling installation, two (2) each
5. #1012C stainless steel drapery hook to ensure that flame retarding of fabric does
not cause rusting. Pins used in all draperies, one (1) each pleat and ends.
G. Roman valances are to be attached by means of Velcro®-type fastener, one part of
which is to be sewn to valance, one part of which is to be glued to the track, use
#7651R concealed holder for tiebacks with large returns, one per drape.
10a-4.20 UPHOLSTERED CORNICE / VALANCES

A. Use primarily in special suites, parlors or as specifically approved by Doubletree.
Natural or synthetic wood preferred.
B. The cornice / valance face must have a minimum height of 8" (20.3cm) to conceal the
hardware.
C. Upholstered cornices should be fabricated using a minimum 1/2" (1.3cm) plywood.
Appropriate fire codes are to be met as required.
D. All staples and/or tacks are to be corrosion-resistant type that will inhibit rust caused
by flame retarding fabrics and/or humidity. All staples and/or tacks are to be covered
from view.
E. Welting or trim, if required, is to be attached in a manner such as to ensure that it
maintains a straight line and completely conceals all gaps between cornice and
ceiling / wall.
F. All padding will be flame retardant; 1/2" (1.3cm) flame retardant foam is acceptable
unless otherwise specified.
G. Cornice will be self-lined unless otherwise specified. All raw edges of wood shall be
covered.
H. Mounting method is to be determined by drapery contractor using most secure and
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10a-4.21 UPHOLSTERED FABRIC

A. Fabric dying process shall be vat dyed or fiber reactive colors only. Pigment colors
not allowed.
B. All upholstery fabric shall conform to NFPA 260, Class I criteria. Salt base flame
retardant chemicals are not allowed. All flame retardant certificates of compliance are
to be provided to the hotel.
C. Stain resistant finish is required.
D. Fabric backing if required shall be acrylic, latex or knit.
E. Light fastness: 40 hours. Test method: A.A.T.C.C. (American Association of Textile
Chemists and Colorists) or regional testing.
F. Durability: 30,000 double rubs or greater, Wyzenbeek - either cotton duck or wire
mesh method acceptable (30,000 double rubs cotton duck method equals 15,000
double rubs wire brush method).
10a-4.22 Meeting room type "stack chairs" are not acceptable for guestroom furnishings.
10a-4.23 Each guestroom must have a Television that is U.L. listed for commercial use with an
individual remote control. All televisions must be a minimum 32" (37" in suites) LCD
HDTVs with Pro:Idiom and MPEG4 technology. For Guest Suites hotels, the television in
the bedroom portion of the suite must be a minimum of 32" and in the parlor portion must
be a minimum of 37". TV should be securely mounted on TV chest / credenza utilizing a
swivel mount that allows comfortable viewing from the desk. TV should sit at least 2"
(5cm) above the chest/credenza; cables should not be visible to the guest. The TV
chest/credenza must be a minimum of 24” (61cm) deep to ensure the minimum swivel.
The size of the TV should not exceed the width of the TV chest / credenza. Wall-mounted
TVs are not acceptable without prior Doubletree approval.
10a-4.24 Clock Radio – each guestroom must have a Doubletree Alarm Clock Radio with an alarm
and illuminated face. The clock radio must be located on, but not attached to, the
nightstand.
10a-4.25 Each guestroom must contain a minimum of two (2) one-line touch-tone telephones with
speed dial functions and message waiting indicator light. Phones should be located at the
nightstand and the desk. Cordless telephones may be used as approved by Doubletree.
Refer to current Doubletree Brand Standards for requirements.
10a-4.26 Message System – message waiting indicator light is required on both telephone units.
10a-4.27 Each guestroom telephone must be equipped with voice messaging capabilities.
Specifications for the telephone system must be submitted to Doubletree for review and
approval prior to installation.
10a-4.28 Refer to HHC Voice and Data Wiring Standards on www.doubletreefranchise.com for
guestroom voice and data wiring requirements.
10a-4.29 SIDE CHAIR

Each Guestroom must have a side chair located next to the desk per the following
specifications:
Chair Dimensions: 23" (58.4cm) W x 24" (61cm) D x 37" (94cm) H
Minimum inside width is 19” (48.3cm).
Seat Height: 18" (46cm)
Arm Height: 24-1/2" (62.2cm)

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Arm Construction: Hardwood with faux leather upholstery

Wood Species: Alder lumber or equivalent
Wood Finish: To match casegoods
Base: Four (4) wood legs with “H” stretcher
Upholstery Specifications: Seat and back fabric with a minimum abrasion test of 30,000
double rubs. Wooden arms with vinyl upholstery top / hand rest.
NOTE: Upholstery fabric and all furniture components must meet NFPA 260, Class 1.
Foam and padding to meet fire code CTB-117. All materials used must be contract
quality, suitable for heavy commercial use and comply with Doubletree’s planning and
design Standard for interior design criteria, Guestroom areas.
NOTE: In Regions outside NAM, consideration will be given to waiving the side chair
requirement based on prior Doubletree approval.
10a-4.30 DESK CHAIR

Provide one (1) ergonomic chair, fully upholstered with commercial grade fabric or
leather, adjustable armrests, swivel/tilt bases, and casters. In all cases, armrests must
clear bottom of apron.
NOTE: All new desk chairs must comply with the minimum specifications and models as
set in the new Brand Chair Program which will be introduced in the early part of 2009.
10a-4.31 IN-ROOM SAFES

A. General Requirement: If the hotel is located in the following regions, In room safes are
required: HUKI, MEA, AP, EU, and CSACRB. For all other regions, safes are optional.
When safes are installed the following must be followed:
1. Safes must be installed without electrical outlets.
2. The location of the safe in the guestroom must be in a comfortable usage height for
the guest and must be secured to a fixture. Closet floor on pedestal, closet shelf,
and inside case goods are recommended locations.
3. Safes must be large enough to hold a typical laptop computer.
4. The location of the safe in the guestroom will be determined by the hotel, so long
as the safe is placed at a comfortable usage level and is secured to a fixture.
Closet floor on a pedestal, closet shelf, and inside casegoods are locations that
meet this standard.
10a-5.01 Provide guestroom signage on corridor wall adjacent to strike side of each guestroom
door at 60" (1.5m) AFF unless otherwise directed by local code. Guestroom signage must
have raised letters and grade 2 Braille per ADA standards. See Appendix "A" for
signage requirements. Braille is NOT required on signage in the International estate
unless mandated by local codes.
10a-5.02 The international “No Smoking” symbol is to be clearly displayed (no lines) on all
guestroom entry doors or beneath the guestroom room number for all rooms designated
as “non-smoking.” The graphic should be included with the guestroom numeral signage.
As an alternate, entire floors may be designated as non-smoking with “No Smoking”
graphics in each elevator lobby, rather than on each guestroom door.
10a-5.03 Signage on the back of the guestroom door shall include a sign containing security
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show all perspectives, exits, all guestroom doors, storage rooms, vending areas, etc. and
international symbols indicating the locations of pull stations, fire extinguishers, exit
stairs, etc. and a "You Are Here" indicator. Security information shall have detailed
instructions for both the entry and connecting door on double locking the door, use of
secondary latches, use of the door viewer to identify callers prior to opening the door, and
the availability of safe deposit boxes at the front desk. The state limitation of liability "law
card" may also be printed on this sign (subject to state or local code). Signage should be
provided in English and the primary language of the country / region.
10a-5.04 Door numbers – each guestroom must be identified with uniformly designed and clearly
distinguishable numerals. All signage must meet ADA standards for letter height,
contrast, and stroke width. See Appendix "A" for signage requirements.
10a-6.01 System Types. Fan coil unit, 4-pipe HVAC system, vertical type or water source heat
pump units are recommended. Vertical unit is to be located on the headboard wall and
adjacent to the exterior wall. Supply grilles should be directed away from the bed wall and
provide airflow across the exterior walls. All HVAC units must have a sound rating of NC 30
or better. All guest room toilets should be equipped with a locally switched or occupancy
sensor controlled ceiling exhaust fan having noise characteristics that are equal or less
than those provided by Greenheck, SP-A50 or SP-B50. Toilet exhaust may be terminated
locally at the guest room level, or combined into a vertical stack and terminated at the roof
level, with continuous upward air flow that complies with building codes.
10a-6.02 Design Conditions. Select system type based on high-speed fan condition to maintain
summer air conditioning of 75° F (23° C) at 50% relative humidity, and winter conditions of
o
72º F (22 C) when sized based on calculated room load at ASHRAE conditions. (NOTE:
Designer is cautioned that selection of FCU with sensible cooling capacity slightly below
that calculated is preferable to considerably oversizing sensible capacity.)
10a-6.03 Thermostat. Provide remotely located digital thermostats to maintain year around heating
and cooling for each guestroom individually. Locate thermostats within each guestroom and
suite as shown on the prototype drawings. Interlock thermostat with any outdoor operable
doors or windows, to de-energize the air conditioning when they are OPEN.
10a-6.04 Provide digital thermostat with back-lit LCD digital display of space temperature, fan mode,
temperature set point, and on/off indication. Control algorithm will cause fan speed to
increase as the room conditions increase above set point, returning to low speed as set
point is reached. Thermostat shall have the capability of passive infrared occupancy
sensor, space humidity control, and wireless interface with building automation system.
See Suppliers’ Corner on www.doubltreefranchise.com for preferred manufacturers.
10a-6.05 Vertical Fan Coil.

A. Units shall be completely factory assembled, tested and shipped as one piece, ETL
listed in compliance with UL/ANSI Standards 1995, and certified as complying with
the latest edition of ARI Standard 440 or ISO equivalent for hotel / projects outside
the United States.
B. Select units capable of meeting or exceeding the scheduled capacities for cooling,
heating and air delivery.
C. Fabricate unit chassis of heavy gauge, G 60 chromate coated galvanized steel
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D. Provide decorative front panels fabricated of not less than 18-gauge paint grip
galvanized steel, complete with a stamped louver return air grille, and attached with
quarter turn quick open fasteners to allow for easy removal and service access.
E. Provide an architectural grade double deflection discharge grille with all aluminum
construction.
F. HVAC grilles and front panel must have a factory finish and the color must coordinate
with the guestroom wall finish.
G. Insulate all exterior panels with 1/2" (1.3cm) thick, 4lb per cubic foot skin dual density
foil faced fiberglass or 1/2" (1.3cm) thick closed cell elastomeric insulation that
complies with ASTM Standards C-665 and C-1136 for biological growth in insulation.
Fiberglass insulation facing includes aluminum foil, glass fiber scrim reinforcement,
and 30 pound Kraft paper laminated together with a flame resistant adhesive. Seal
all exposed edges to prevent any fibers from reaching the air stream.
H. Finish all exterior panels and grilles on both sides with anodic powder paint, baked
at 350° F (177º C) for one hour, factory finish. Coordinate the finish color with the
guestroom wall finish. Finish must meet 500-hour salt spray test per ASTM D-117.
I. Select units that have been tested to comply with published sound power level data
in accordance with ARI Standards 350-86.
J. Provide unit fans that are dynamically balanced, forward curved, DWDI scroll
centrifugal type construction of zinc coated galvanized steel for corrosion resistance.
The fan assembly shall be removed and serviced through the front and safety
panels. The entire assembly shall be able to slide out of the unit easily by removing
two lock nuts and unplugging the motor.
K. Provide high efficiency fan motors with permanently lubricated sleeve bearing;
permanent split-capacitor type with UL and CSA listed automatic reset thermal
overload protection and three separate speed taps. Single speed motors are not
acceptable.
L. Performance rate and label all coils per ARI 410 for a minimum 300 psig working
pressure at 200° F (68º C). Locate all heating coils in the reheat position standard.
Provide each water coil with a manual air vent fitting, and test at 450 psig (3150
kPa) air pressure under water.
M. Provide condensate drain pan of single wall, heavy gauge type 304 or 316 stainless
steel for corrosion resistance, and extend under the entire coil section. Construct
drain pan from one piece and positively slope for condensate removal. Externally
insulate the drain pan with fire retardant, closed cell foam insulation that complies
with: 25/50 Flame Spread and Smoke Developed Rating per ASTM E-84 and UL
723; and an Antimicrobial Performance Rating of “0 with no observed growth” per
ASTM G-21. Furnish a P-Trap factory piped to the condensate drain riser that is
easily removed through the front panel.
N. Provide all units with a minimum 1" (2.5cm) nominal synthetic media, throwaway
filter panel type filter, rated at MERV 7. Provide filter frames and media that are tight
fitting to prevent air bypass. Filters shall be easily removed from the return air
opening with the front panel removed, without the need for tools.
O. Furnish factory assembled valve piping package complete with bronze 2-way, 2-
position, motorized electric ball type control valve, two ball-type isolation valves,
pressure compensated flow control valve with two P/T ports. Valve shall be rated for
maximum 250° F (121º C), maximum close-off pressure 130 PSIG and maximum
operating pressure at 360 PSIG. NOTE: Modulating control valves are not
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P. Provide factory assembled, internally mounted piping packages complete with

EPDM lined, nylon reinforced, stainless steel braided hoses with brass FNPT
swivels and/or ball valves, designed to allow for thermal expansion within cabinet.
Hoses shall be rated for minimum 450 PSIG working pressure at 250° F (121º C),
and insulation shall conform to NFPA 90A and carry no more than a 25/50 Flame
Spread and Smoke Developed Rating, per ASTM E-84 and UL 723.
Q. Provide all units with a single point power connection and electrical enclosure for
motor and other electrical terminations.
R. (Optional) Furnish electric resistance heating assembly in reheat position and rated
for installation in FCU, located downstream of fan assembly in order to avoid
excessive leaving air temperature that could affect motor performance and life
expectancy. Heater assembly shall be listed for zero clearance, meet all NEC
requirements, and be ETL or UL listed with the unit as an assembly in compliance
with UL/ANSI Standard 1995.
S. Provide electric heating elements that are open coil type Ni-Chrome wire mounted in
ceramic insulators in insulated galvanized steel housing. Terminate all elements in a
machine staked stainless steel terminal secured with stainless steel hardware.
Support element with brackets spaced no greater than 3-1/2" (8.9cm) on center.
Rate internal wiring for 105° F (40º C) minimum and include over-temperature
protection consisting of an automatic reset primary thermal limit and back-up
secondary thermal limit. Provide incoming line power distribution block designed to
accept single point power wiring capable of carrying 125% of calculated load
current. (Optional: provide dual point power locations for units with non-compatible
motor and heater voltages.)
T. Provide field erected and installed vertical risers insulated with 1" (2.5 cm) thick
Armacell Armaflex®. Seal all longitudinal and transverse joints with vapor retarding
mastic, with vapor stops installed at each transverse joint. Insulation shall run
continuously through the floor, and be sealed with a waterproof fire stop system.
U. All vertical risers shall have ball type isolation and drain valves at the base / skirting
to allow riser isolation for maintenance purposes.
10a-6.06 Water Source Heat Pumps. Provide vertical hi-rise stack water source heat pumps, which
shall be standard range 60° to 95° F (15.5° - 35° C) or extended range 40° to 110° F (4.4° -
43°C). Provide equipment rated and labeled in accordance with ARI, ULNRTL or CSA, and
factory tested under normal operating conditions at nominal water flow rates.
A. Fabricate cabinet side panels, blower deck and cabinet base from galvanized sheet
metal. Install a fully insulated secondary drain pan inside the base, complete with a
drain trap and guide rails for the slide-in chassis.
B. Insulate all interior surfaces with 1/2" (12.7mm), 1-1/2 lb density foil faced acoustic type
glass fiber or 3/4" (18.8 mm) thick Armacell Armaflex® insulation. Seal all fiberglass
with anti-microbial encapsulant and cover exposed edges under flanges to prevent the
introduction of glass fibers into the air stream. Provide insulation to comply with NFPA
90A, and ASTM Standards C-665 and C-1136 for biological growth in insulation.
C. Arrange cabinet to allow symmetrical placement of riser piping on any of the three
sides of the cabinet not used for the chassis access.
D. Provide dry wall flanges on all cabinet openings, including supply air and return air
connections.
E. Provide factory fabricated discharge air plenum, lined with foil faced insulation that also
contains insulated air baffles at all cabinet supply air openings, for air noise attenuation
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F. Provide double-deflection, all aluminum supply grille. Front panel will have a factory
finish and color that coordinates with the guestroom wall finish. Cabinet design shall
allow a full height base board (5" / 12.7cm) beneath the chassis access.
G. Provide easily removable motor / blower assembly.
H. Provide full length supply, return, and insulated condensate water risers fabricated from
type M copper (type L copper optional), complete with integral internal unit piping
including ball valves and unions factory assembled onto the cabinet. Insulate the
condensate riser with 1/2" (9.5mm) flexible unicellular (Armacell Armaflex®) type
insulation.
I. Provide an easily removable chassis that incorporates the refrigerant-to-air heat
exchanger (air coil), refrigerant-to-water heat exchanger, drain pan, refrigerant piping,
refrigerant accessories and compressor for quick job site installation and future
servicing purposes. Insulate the slide-in chassis between the fan compartment from
the compressor compartment for noise control. Provide locking quick connect
electrical connections between the chassis and cabinet.
J. Provide all units with a minimum 1" (2.5 cm) nominal thickness synthetic media,
throwaway filter panel type filter, rated at MERV 7. Provide filter frames and media
that are tight fitting to prevent air bypass. Position filters to be easily removed without
the need for tools.
K. Provide unit fans that are dynamically balanced, forward curved, DWDI scroll
centrifugal type construction of zinc coated galvanized steel for corrosion resistance.
Design he fan assembly to be easily removed and serviced. Select the fan and motor
assembly for the rated external static pressures, based on a wet coil.
L. Provide a sealed R-410 refrigerant circuit including a high efficient scroll, rotary, or
hermetic compressor designed for heat pump operation, complete with refrigerant
metering device, finned tube refrigerant-to-air heat exchanger (coil), reversing valve,
a coaxial (tube in tube) refrigerant-to-water heat exchanger, and safety controls;
including high pressure switch, a low pressure switch, and a low water flow sensor.
Factory install access fittings on high and low pressure refrigerant lines to facilitate
field service. Prevent compressor operation upon activation of any safety device via
a lockout relay.
M. Provide electronic controller for reversing valve and fan motor operation.
Electromechanical controller is unacceptable. Units shall be name-plated for use with
time delay fuses or HACR circuit breakers. Unit controls shall be 24 Volt and provide
heating or cooling as required by the remote thermostat / sensor.
N. Provide digital thermostat with back-lit LCD display indicating room temperature, set-
point(s), mode, and status, as noted in paragraph 10a-6.03 above.
10a-6.07 Ventilation Air. Provide all guest rooms, suites and guest room corridors with pre-
conditioned outdoor ventilation air by one of the methods listed below, in accordance with
local codes. Operable windows will not be allowed as a source of ventilation air, and
ventilation air must be provided in all guestrooms and suites by one of the following
methods (method selected must meet local codes):
A. Ventilation air supplied directly to the corridor and allowed to enter the guest room via a
door undercut that meets fire resistive construction standards. This method may not be
allowed by some code jurisdictions.
B. Ventilation air directly ducted to each guest room, or guest room air conditioner. This
method complies with all model building codes.
Guestroom fan coil or water source heat pump units are not allowed as a means of
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continuously condition the outdoor ventilation air. Where these applications are being
considered, specific review and approval of the concept will be required by HHC.
10a-7.00 ELECTRICAL
10a-7.02 Electrical outlets are to be so placed as to allow convenient connection of the individual
fixture/lamp. Electrical cords must be concealed from guest view.
10a-7.03 Televisions - each suite guestroom must be serviced by a master antenna system
properly designed to guarantee good TV reception. Channel lineup minimums are
contained in the operating standards.
10a-7.04 Provision for electrical outlets to service the television set and AM/FM clock radio are to
be provided and hidden from guest view.
10a-7.05 Provide one (1) duplex electrical outlet and telephone jack or connectivity panel mounted
at 36" (90cm) AFF adjacent to guest work area or activity table to allow use of portable
guest equipment. Duplex electrical outlet and telephone jack may be mounted at
conventional elevation when lamp or desk lamp has provisions for power and telephone
connection in its base. High-speed Internet connection must be provided with either a
wired or wireless solution. If wired, an approved in-room pull through cable device must
be provided.
10a-7.06 Back-to-back electrical outlets are not permitted between guestrooms. Outlets in walls
between guestrooms must be offset a minimum of 6" (15cm).
10a-7.07 Provide empty 1" (25mm) conduit from CATV gang box to desk area data termination.
10a-7.08 Refer to HHC Voice and Data Wiring Standards on www.doubletreefranchise.com for
phone cable requirements.
10a-7.09 Provide an illumination wall switch immediately adjacent to the guestroom entrance door
to control one (1) light fixture when entering the guestroom. This fixture may be a
decorative ceiling mount or recessed can be supplemented by a decorative wall sconce.
10a-7.10 All lighting fixtures must be UL listed for wattage, or ISO equivalent for hotels / projects
10a-7.11 The use of PL (plug in), CFL (compact fluorescent) lamps in guestrooms is required.
When used they must be color corrected, hidden from guest view and have high
efficiency 4-pin electronic ballast.
10a-7.12 The use of non-decorative surface-mounted fluorescent light fixtures is not permitted.
10a-7.13 Swag lamps are not acceptable.
10a-7.14 Two (2) one-line phones are required in each guestroom. One (1) telephone must be
located at the nightstand and one at the work area / desk. Refer to current Doubletree
Brand Standards for requirements.
10a-7.15 HSIA is required in all guestrooms (wired or wireless). Refer to HSIA Standards on
www.doubletreefranchise.com for wiring and equipment Standards.

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SECTION 10b – GUESTROOM BATHROOM For use by Doubletree Hotels only
10b. Guestroom Bathroom

10b-1.00 GENERAL
10b-1.01 The guestroom bathroom must have a lavatory / wash basin set in a vanity unit, a water
closet, and either a bathtub with a wall-mounted shower head or a shower stall with a
wall-mounted shower head incorporated in the room. The inside finished dimensions are
minimum of 7' (2.1m) x 7'-9" (2.4m). Regional and market conditions should be taken into
consideration when deciding on bathtub/shower mix. In new build hotels and renovations
that include the removal of current bathtubs, a minimum of 50 percent of the king
guestroom bathrooms must be showers.
10b-1.02 Furred ceilings in bathrooms must have minimum ceiling height of 7'-6" (2.3m).
10b-1.03 Vanities can be wall-mounted and extend wall to wall, or be supported by legs and held
free of the sidewalls. Legs, when used, must have a non-corrosive metal cap at the
bottom of the legs to prevent water from wicking into wood. Bowed top and apron are
recommended. Bowed vanities must be a minimum of 20" (50cm) deep on the sides and
enlarge to 24" (60cm) deep at the bowl. Straight vanities must be a minimum of 22"
(50cm) deep.
Vanity tops must have a 4" (10cm) back splash. The vanity base is to be of wood
construction with a catalyzed waterproof finish and have a decorative/casegood
appearance. Shelving is required beneath the vanity for rolled towels (bath, hand, and
wash), extra bathroom tissue roll, hair dryer, and guest’s toiletry kit. If space permits, a
drawer should be considered for the hair dryer. NOTE: If local code / legislation does not
allow hair dryers in the bathroom, they should be placed in the bedroom.
10b-1.04 Vanity tops, sides (when wall to wall vanities are provided) and backsplash must be 3/4"
(2cm) granite, stone or approved alternative.
10b-1.05 Banjo-type vanity tops are not acceptable. Integral vanity bowls are not allowed.
10b-1.06 Mirror and lighting in bathroom must be provided by a large, decoratively framed mirror
sized 36" (90cm) H x 48" (1.2m) W at minimum (2" (50mm) minimum frame width)
flanked on the sides by wall sconces or integrated light fitting. Both mirror and lighting
selections must be submitted to Doubletree for approval prior to purchase.
10b-1.07 Tempered rain glass shower doors (no design) with a silver trim finish or better, are
required in rooms with showers. Doors must be installed with a continuous double sill
rack and without an interior towel bar.
10b-1.08 Provide two (2) soap dishes, without grab handles, in each shower/tub compartment and
one soap dish in shower. Locate soap dishes at 2' (61cm) and 4’ (1.2m) AFF. Corner
mounted soap dishes are acceptable. Wire-type soap dishes are not acceptable. Soap
dish material should compliment enclosure walls.
10b-1.09 A curved shower rod and appropriately sized decorative shower curtain with metal hooks,
or a hookless shower curtain with metallic rings are required for all rooms that have tubs.
The shower curtain must have a separate liner, unless the liner is a snap-on or zipper
unit. All shower curtain liners must be nylon; vinyl is not allowed. Rod must be mounted
6’8” (2.0m) AFF to the center line of the rod and vertically centered on back side of tub
edge, and permanently secured.
10b-2.01 Bathroom doors must be hollow core or better, 3' (90cm) minimum width. Painted
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where appropriate will be considered.
10b-2.02 The bathroom door threshold must be raised granite and a minimum of 2" (5cm) wide
when the guestroom entry is not tiled or is another material. Threshold is not to exceed
1/4" (7mm) above bath floor.
10b-2.03 The bathroom door must have a privacy lock, with finish to match surrounding
accessories. The latch bolt must operate by lever from either side, except when a push-
button locks the outside handle. The push-button lock must release by turning the lever
and by closing the door. An emergency key must also release the push-button lock. The
backset must be 2 3/8" (6.03 cm) minimum with a minimum latch projection of 1/2" (1.27
cm).
10b-2.04 Sliding “barn doors” with concealed hardware will be considered with prior Doubletree
approval.
10b-3.00 FINISHES
10b-3.01 GUESTROOM BATHROOM:

Floors - Ceramic or Porcelain tile or better
Base - Ceramic or Porcelain tile or better
Walls – Vinyl Wall Covering/Ceramic tile or better.
Ceiling - Smooth finish enamel paint (Matte)
10b-3.02 Tub enclosure walls must be full-height 12" x 12" (30cm x 30cm) or larger rectified edge
ceramic tile, solid surface or approved alternative. A 1/8" (3mm) maximum grout joint is
required.
10b-3.03 Bath floors and base must be ceramic or porcelain tile or approved alternative. Tile size
must be 16" x 16" (41cm x 41cm) or 12" x 18" (30cm x 46cm). Color and texture are
subject to approval by Doubletree. A 1/8" (3mm) maximum grout joint is required. Bright
white grout should not be used to avoid staining. When used as flooring, tile must be
unglazed and have a friction coefficient (ASTM-C1028-84) of 0.6 wet or better, and a
breaking strength (ASTM-C648-84) of not less than 250 pounds, or ISO equivalent for
hotels / projects outside the United States. Bath floor and base tiles must have rectified
edge.
10b-3.04 Vinyl tile or sheet vinyl is not allowed.
10b-3.05 Bathroom ceiling must be painted moisture resistant gypsum board. Lay-in acoustical tile
and grid is not acceptable.
10b-3.06 Grout shall be non-shrink type epoxy or latex Portland cement to minimize staining. Grout
lines should be as narrow as possible.
10b-4.00 FF&E
10b-4.01 All baths in guestrooms must contain the following accessories:

A. OPTIONAL. 18" (450mm) towel bar mounted on entry wall at vanity which is
centered and installed at 15"-18" (38cm-46cm) above the vanity.
B. Minimum of one towel hook mounted within 6” (15cm) of shower
C. Double-prong robe hook mounted on inside of bath door
D. One (1) piece of artwork above toilet (not required where bathroom walls are
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E. Facial tissue dispenser

F. Curved shower rod in all rooms with bath tubs. Anchors are required to securely
fasten to wall. Shower doors are required in all rooms with showers.
G. Single-roll toilet paper holder, non-restrictor type,semi-recessed in wall or mounted
under vanity apron (recessed in vanity apron is not allowed)
H. 1875-watt free standing hairdryer (plug-in); wall mounting not allowed. NOTE: If local
code / legislation does not allow hair dryers in the bathroom, they should be placed in
the bedroom in an approved hairdryer bag.
10b-4.02 A retractable clothesline (Franklin brass no. 910 or equal) mounted inside tub is
recommended for resort properties.
10b-4.03 Chrome or stainless steel grab bar 24" (60cm) in length is to be installed diagonally, and
centered on the tub or shower wall. Install lower end 2'-8" (80cm) AFF (away from
shower) and incline at 30 degrees to approximately 3'-8" (1.1m) adjacent to showerhead.
Grab bar is to be located on the sidewall 10” (25cm) off the showerhead walls in showers.
Proper backing / blocking is to be provided for secure installation. All grab bars must be
securely anchored and capable of withstanding 250 lbs of pull. Cement adhesive is not
acceptable.
10b-4.04 Recessed facial tissue dispensers are not permitted. A cube box with a decorative cover
placed on the vanity is required.
10b-4.05 Locate one (1) piece of artwork in the bathroom, preferably above the toilet.
10b-4.06 Internal wood blocking secured to studs recommended for towel and grab bars.
10b-6.01 The bath area must be mechanically exhausted to the exterior as described in section 1-6
Design Criteria. Recirculating exhaust is not allowed. Toilet exhaust fans shall be
selected for maximum inlet noise level of 2.0 Sones per AMCA Standards, at design air
flow and static pressure.
10b-6.02 The HVAC grilles must have a factory finish and the color must coordinate with the
bathroom wall finish.
10b-6.03 The minimum bathtub dimensions must be 60”x 30” x 14” (1.5m x 0.7m x 0.3m). A slip-
resistant tub bottom surface is required. Acceptable tubs are:
A. Acid resistant cast iron with non-slip surface finish
B. Reinforced steel tubs with sound deadening material will be accepted; specifications
must be submitted to and approved by Doubletree.
C. For rooms with showers, the minimum shower pan dimensions must be 60” x 30”
(1.5m x 0.7m). 60”x34” (1.5m x 0.86m) shower pans are required in new construction
and where possible in renovations. Pans are to be single piece cultured granite, or
cast iron receptors.
NOTE: Plastic, acrylic or fiberglass tubs and wall enclosures are not allowed.
10b-6.04 Showerhead water supply must be roughed in at 7' (2m) AFF or be an adjustable rail with
a maximum height of 7' (2m) AFF.

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10b-6.05 NAM and CSACRB Regions: A Speakman Anystream 2000, Model H-2005 showerhead
is required.
HUKI, MEA, AP, EU Regions: An adjustable showerhead with a fine and coarse spray is
required. Showerhead must incorporate a flow restrictor providing 2.5 GPM (9.5 liters per
minute). Showerhead must be approved by HHC and Doubletree.
10b-6.06 Single lever mixing valve installed for bath/shower is required. Mixing valve must have
anti-scald feature and pressure balancing. Grohe, Koehler, Moen, Delta, American
Standard and Symmons are examples of acceptable shower valve manufacturers.
Replaceable cartridge valves are strongly recommended.
10b-6.07 All tubs and lavatories must have twist-and-lift type waste stoppers. Rubber stoppers are
not permitted. Pop-up stoppers are acceptable for lavatories /hand wash basins.
10b-6.08 Bathtubs and lavatories must have overflow outlets equal to the full faucet flow rate.
10b-6.09 Lavatories / hand wash basins must be undermount 16" x 19" (0.4m x 0.48m) minimum
vitreous china bowls. Additional styles will be considered with prior approval from
Doubletree.
10b-6.10 Tub, water closet and lavatories must be white and matching. Exposed drain lines and
supply lines under the vanity and at the water closet shall be chrome plated brass.
10b-6.11 All bathroom trim must match in color and finish.
10b-6.12 Lavatory / hand wash basin faucets must be commercial grade, chrome plated brass or
brushed chrome as manufactured by nationally known manufacturers. Lavatories / hand
wash basins must have dual lever handled faucets (8" (20cm) centers required), polished
chrome plated brass with removable cartridge(s), and have cold and hot identification
accent.
10b-6.13 Water closets must be tank type American Standard, Kohler, Toto or approved
alternative, and have an elongated bowl. All materials and methods of construction /
installation must comply with state, local, fire, and life safety codes.
10b-6.14 The water closets must have a solid plastic seat, with closed front and lid. The color of
seat and lid must match the fixture. Toilet cover shall be provided with slow-closing
feature to minimize slamming of toilet seat.
10b-6.15 The water closet seat and lid must remain in an upright position without being held.
10b-6.16 Domestic hot water for guestrooms must have a circulating pump installed inline to
provide instant hot water at tap and shower.
10b-6.17 Each hot and cold water supply shall have an individual cut-off valve.
10b-6.18 A vertical plumbing chase is required at all guestroom baths. The plumbing chase
soundproofing must provide a minimum STC rating of 52 between the risers and each
adjacent guestroom wall where PVC risers are utilized. It is recommended that the chase
be located between the bathrooms of two adjacent guestrooms. All PVC drain lines must
be insulated above public areas.
10b-7.00 ELECTRICAL
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vanity for convenient use of personal care appliances (unless prohibited by local law).
Bottom of outlet must be 4" (10cm) minimum above the vanity side splash.
10b-7.03 Bathroom lighting shall be wall sconces mounted on both sides of the mirror and a vapor
resistant fixture ceiling-mounted over the tub/shower area. Light fixture(s) mounted above
the vanity mirror or incorporated in the vanity mirror fittings may be permitted with prior
approval from Doubletree.
10b-7.04 Provide at least three (3) independent circuits for each guestroom: one circuit ground
fault interrupter protected for the bathroom, and two additional circuits for the bedroom
space and living area receptacles.

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SECTION 10c – ACCESSIBLE GUESTROOMS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
10c. Accessible Guestrooms

10c-1.00 GENERAL
(Refer to Section 10a-1.00 for requirements)
10c-1.01 Each hotel must comply with local codes for universal access (e.g. Americans with
Disabilities Act, USA; Disability Discrimination Act 2005, UK; Equal Treatment
Framework Directive 2000/78/EC, EC) for the required number of accessible guestrooms
providing universal access for guests with disabilities including wheelchair users, partially
sighted, hard of hearing, elderly or infirm. The room will be spacious and as luxurious as
a standard room but with a higher degree of functionality. Guestrooms for guests with
impaired hearing shall be provided per Appendix “A” in addition to the universal access
guestrooms.
10c-1.02 Disabled guests must have an accessible path of travel from their parking place to their
accessible guestroom, identified with graphics per Appendix "A".
10c-1.03 The bathroom must contain a minimum 5' (1.5m) diameter of clear floor area for
wheelchair manipulation.
10c-1.04 Refer to Appendix "A" for size and location of grab bars required in the accessible
guestrooms, including "roll-in showers” in quantities specified therein.
10c-1.05 Refer to Appendix "A" for required maneuvering width in the accessible bathrooms.
10c-1.06 Refer to Appendix "A" for required reaching heights within accessible areas.
10c-1.07 "Roll-in" shower compartments, capable of accepting a wheelchair or a person utilizing a

walker, must be provided in quantities as shown in Appendix "A" in accessible
guestrooms.
10c-1.08 Sink vanity units or lavatory counter must not contain legs or pedestal and must be of
appropriate height to allow knee clearance by a wheelchair user.
10c-1.09 The bottom of the reflective surface of the mirror over the lavatory counter must be no
more than 40" (1m) AFF.
10c-1.10 Bathtub must be a minimum of 5' (1.5m) long. Refer to Appendix "A" for seat size and
location.
10c-1.11 All grab bars must be securely anchored and capable of withstanding 250 lb of pull.

(Refer to section 10a-2.00 for requirements)
10c-2.01 Guestroom entrance door must be 3' (90cm) wide and have a minimum of 18" (40cm)
clear space at latch and pull side of the door.
10c-2.02 Lever type hardware is required on all doors.
10c-2.03 Provide an additional 180 degree, one-way viewer in the entrance door. The viewer must
be mounted between 44" (1m) and 48" (1.2m) AFF.
10c-2.04 The accessible guestroom must be connected to a standard guestroom. The back-to-
back connecting doors are each required to be a minimum 3' x 6'-8" (.9m x 2m) solid core
wood or embossed masonite door and have all hardware previously outlined for
connecting doors.
10c-2.05 The bathroom door must be 3' (.9m) wide.

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10c-2.06 The granite threshold at the bathroom door must not impede wheelchair movement.
Refer to Appendix "A" for allowable height, sloped sides, etc.
10c-3.00 FINISHES
10c-3.01 BEDROOM: See Standards 10a-3.01
10c-3.02 BATHROOM: See Standards 10b-3.01
10c-4.00 FF&E
10c-4.01 Beds shall be on metal frames, not a solid bed base. Please see 10a-4.04 for height
requirements for the frame.
10c-4.02 See guestroom plan for furniture layout.

(Refer to section 10a-5.00 for requirements)
10c-5.01 Door numbers – each accessible guestroom must be identified with uniformly designed
and clearly distinguishable numerals. All signage must meet ADA standards for letter
height, contrast, and stroke width. See Appendix "A" for signage requirements.
10c-5.02 Braille and large print signs, safety instructions and hotel information are to be provided
in the accessible guestroom. Refer to Appendix "A" for specific graphics requirements.
10c-6.01 Refer to Appendix "A" for required toilet seat height.
10c-6.02 Plumbing lines under the vanities are to be wrapped or otherwise concealed so as not to
cause injury to disabled guests in wheelchairs.
10c-6.03 Refer to Appendix "A" for accessible bathtub requirements.
10c-6.04 Acrylic / fiberglass "roll-in" shower units are approved for use in accessible guestrooms.
10c-6.05 Refer to Appendix “A” for location of accessible bathtub controls.
10c-6.06 Bathtub showerhead shall be mounted on a flexible hose with height adjustment from 42"
to 72" (1.07m - 1.83m) AFF. Showerhead must be a Speakman Model VS-1001-ADA-PC
showerhead or Internationally approved equal. Refer to Appendix "A" for accessible
showerhead unit requirements and dimensions, etc.
10c-7.00 ELECTRICAL
(Refer to 10a-7.00 for requirements)
10c-7.01 Communications/Electronics to be provided:

A. TDD capabilities on telephones
B. Closed caption decoders for use on TVs
C. Strobe fire alarm (bedroom and bathroom)
D. Volume control on telephones
E. Notification devices that announce visitors at the door or incoming telephone calls.
Door bells and strobe shall be provided with signage indicating “door”.
F. A large-faced clock radio with a vibrating pillow alarm attachment

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10c-7.02 All light switches, television controls, towel bars, robe hooks and other bath accessories
must be mounted between 44" (1.1m) and 48"(1.2m) AFF; 54" (1.3m) where side
approach is possible.
10c-7.03 Wall-mounted thermostat must be mounted no higher than 48" (1.2m) AFF.
10c-7.04 Electrical outlets in disabled accessible areas must not be mounted less than 15" (0.3m)
AFF. Refer to Appendix "A" for specific guidelines on outlet and control locations.
10c-7.05 Strobe light smoke alarms are required in addition to typical audible smoke alarms;
combination units are acceptable. Refer to Appendix "A" for specific requirements
10c-7.06 Provide rocker switches on plug in light fixtures.

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SECTION 10d – PARLOR ROOM For use by Doubletree Hotels only
10d. Parlor Room

10d-1.00 GENERAL
(Refer to Section 10a-1.00 for additional requirements)
10d-1.01 Parlors are rentable units of one (1) guestroom bay, which must connect on at least one
side to a typical or upgraded guestroom.
10d-1.02 Parlors do not have standard beds, but use a sofa bed to satisfy the rentable unit
requirement.
10d-1.03 Each parlor must consist of a full bath, closet, and a parlor area. The parlor area must
have the minimum clear inside dimension of 12' (3.7m) wide x 18' (5.5m) long.
10d-1.04 Parlor rooms should be located on the executive level (preferably on the top floors).
10d-1.05 Refer to ADA Guidelines for ADA accessibility requirements. When parlor rooms are
included in the hotel, at least one (1) parlor room must comply with ADA Equivalent
Facilitation requirements.
10d-1.06 Refer to Section 10b. Guestroom Bathroom for bathroom requirements.

10d-3.00 FINISHES
10d-4.00 FF&E
(Refer to Section 10a-4.00 for additional requirements.)
10d-4.01 The typical parlor room shall include:

A. Lounge chair
B. Ottoman
C. Two (2) end tables and two (2) table lamps
D. Coffee table and coffee maker
E. Sofa sleeper (queen size, minimum)
F. Activity table and (4) activity chairs
G. TV Chest / Credenza
H. Remote controlled LCD commercial grade HDTV sized 37" (0.94m) minimum with
built-in pro-idiom card and MPEG4 Technology. TV should be securely mounted on a
TV chest / credenza utilizing a swivel mount that allows comfortable viewing from the
desk. TV should be at least 2" (5.1cm) above the chest; cables should not be visible
to the guest.
I. Desk and desk lamp
J. Ergonomic desk chair, fully upholstered with commercial grade fabric or leather,
adjustable armrests, swivel/tilt bases, and casters. In all cases, armrests must clear
bottom of apron.
K. Hospitality unit with under-counter mini bar (mini bar is optional for NAM and HUKI
regions; mini bar is required for MEA, AP, EU, and CSACRB regions).
L. Artwork
M. Framed mirror

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SECTION 10d – PARLOR ROOM For use by Doubletree Hotels only
N. Full length mirror

O. One (1) one-line telephone with voice mail and data port
P. Clock radio and a nightlight with a adjustable on/off switch
Q. Iron and ironing board located in closet
R. Portable luggage rack located in closet
10d-4.02 Telephone must have a long cord adequate to reach all seating areas in parlor.

(Refer to Section 10a-5.00 for requirements.)

10d-7.00 ELECTRICAL

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SECTION 10e – EXECUTIVE FLOOR GUESTROOM For use by Doubletree Hotels only
10e. Executive Floor Guestroom

Executive Floor Guestrooms are optional. This section applies if the hotel has designated rooms
as Executive.
10e-1.00 GENERAL
(Refer to Section 10a-1.00 for Guestroom requirements and 10b-1.00 for Guestroom
Bathroom requirements.)
10e-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE

(Refer to Section 10a-2.00)
10e-3.00 FINISHES
10e-3.01 GUESTROOM:
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Base - Wood base / Johnsonite Millwork (or other approved synthetic millwork)
Ceiling - Paint - Smooth (preferred) or orange peel finish / Crown molding
10e.3.02 GUESTROOM BATHROOM:

Floors - Granite / Natural Stone / Porcelain Tile
Base - Match floor finish
Walls - Vinyl wall covering / Granite or Natural Stone/Porcelain Tile
Ceiling - Enamel paint - Smooth finish (Matte) / Crown molding
10e-4.00 FF&E
(Refer to Section 10a-4.00 and 10d-4.00)
10e-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS)


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SECTION 11 – SUITES For use by Doubletree Hotels only
11. SUITES
11a. TYPICAL SUITES

11b. JUNIOR SUITE
11c. DELUXE SUITE
11d. MEETING SUITE
11e. CONFERENCE SUITE
11f. HOSPITALITY SUITE
11g. EXECUTIVE (VIP) SUITE
11h. PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

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SECTION 11a – TYPICAL SUITES For use by Doubletree Hotels only
11a-1.00 GENERAL
11a-1.01 The term "Suite" will be used to designate two (2) or more room modules with connecting
rooms of upgraded quality, with at least one (1) living room or conference area.
11a-1.02 Upgraded rooms consist of guestrooms with higher quality furnishings, finishes, and other
appointments than the typical guestroom.
11a-1.03 Suites should be located on the executive level, which offers more amenities and
personal services at slightly higher room rates, and should be located on the top floor(s).
An executive lounge must be included on each executive level.
11a-1.04 The quality and type of suites must be established by the site-specific hotel program to
meet local market requirements.
11a-1.05 At least 85 percent of the total suite count must be designated as non-smoking suites.
11a-1.06 All suites must have an enclosed clothes hanging space with a minimum of 30" (76cm) in
total width, 24" (60cm) in total inside depth, a hanging height of 5'-6" AFF (1.6m), and be
able to accommodate a portable suitcase rack. Local markets may dictate more capacity.
Provide a shelf at 5'-10" (1.7m) AFF in closet.
11a-1.07 A wet bar is required in living rooms of two (2) or more bays. The wet bar must be 34-36"
(86-91cm) high with a furniture grade wood base, granite counter top with a stainless
steel sink and goose neck faucet, and contain an under counter refrigerator.

(Refer to Section 10a-2.00 and 10b-2.00 for requirements.)
11a-3.00 FINISHES
11a-3.01 LIVING ROOM: refer to Section 10a-3.01 for requirements.
11a-3.02 BATHROOM: refer to Section 10b-3.01 for requirements.
11a-3.03 BEDROOM: refer to Section 10a-3.01 for requirements.
11a-4.00 FF&E
11a-4.01 Refer to SUITE PLANS for furniture layout.


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SECTION 11b – JUNIOR SUITE For use by Doubletree Hotels only
11b-1.00 GENERAL
11b-1.01 A Junior Suite is a two-bay unit, consisting of a parlor room unit and an upgraded
bedroom unit, with connecting doors. Both units must have bathrooms to allow for
separate rental.
11b-1.02 Parlor room units must have a sleeper sofa with a solid platform for the mattress (e.g.
American Leather or Charter product) to satisfy rentable unit requirement.
11b-1.03 Each parlor room unit must consist of a full bath, closet, and a living room area. The living
room area must have the minimum clear inside dimension of 12' (3.7m) wide x 18' (5.5m)
long.
11b-1.04 Refer to Section 10d-1.00 (Parlor Room) for additional requirements.
11b-1.05 Refer to SUITE PLANS for layout.
11b-1.06 Refer to Section 10b GUESTROOM BATHROOM for bathroom requirements.

Refer to Section 10a-2.00 for requirements, plus the following standards:
11b-2.01 Entry doors must be capable of keying alike when rented as a Junior Suite.
11b-2.02 Parlor room unit and bedroom unit must have connecting doors. Each connecting door
requires a latch set with an operating lever on the room side with a blank plate on the
opposite side, a thumb turn deadbolt or a keyed lockset with 1" (2.54cm) throw, a safety
bar "door guard", sound stripping and door sweeps as specified above. Provide doors
with "Cush-N-Seal" sound stripping as outlines in section 10a.
11b-3.00 FINISHES
11b-4.00 FF&E
11b-4.01 Each Junior Suite must have two (2) HDTVs. The television in the bedroom portion of the
suite must be a minimum size of 32" (82cm) and the parlor portion must be a minimum of
37" (94cm). Refer to 10a-4.23 for additional television requirements.
11b-4.02 Refer to Section 10a-4.00 and 10d-4.00 for additional requirements.
11b-4.03 Refer to SUITE PLANS for furniture layout.


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SECTION 11c – DELUXE SUITE For use by Doubletree Hotels only
11c. Deluxe Suite

11c-1.00 GENERAL
11c-1.01 A Deluxe Suite shall be a minimum of two guestroom bays in size and consist of a living
room with a sofa sleeper, built-in wet bar, oversized bathroom, and walk-in closet.
11c-1.02 The suite shall have a connecting door(s) to one or both adjacent guestrooms.
11c-1.03 There shall be one (1) entrance door to the suite from the guest floor corridor. The entry
shall be defined with a vestibule area to the suite.
11c-1.04 Provide an oversized bathroom. Refer to Section 10b-1.00 for requirements.
11c-1.05 Provide a closet storage area larger than that of a standard unit.

11c-3.00 FINISHES
(Refer to Section 10a-3.00 and 10b.3.00 for requirements.)
11c-4.00 FF&E
11c-4.01 Each Deluxe Suite must have a minimum of one (1) HDTV; minimum size is 37" (94cm).
Refer to 10a-4.23 for additional television requirements.
11c-4.02 Provide a sleeper sofa with a solid platform for the mattress (e.g. American Leather or
Charter product) to satisfy rentable unit requirement.
11c-4.03 Refer to Section 10a-4.00 and 10b-4.00 for additional requirements.
11c-4.04 Refer to SUITE PLANS for additional furniture needs and suggested layout.


11c-7.00 ELECTRICAL
11c-7.01 Two (2) one-line phones are required in each deluxe suite. If the suite does not contain a
work area / desk then both phones should be located on the nightstands on opposite
sides of the suite. Refer to current Doubletree Brand Standards for requirements.
11c-7.02 Refer to Section 10a-7.00 and 10b-7.00 for additional requirements.

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SECTION 11d – MEETING SUITE For use by Doubletree Hotels only
11d-1.00 GENERAL
11d-1.01 A Meeting Suite must consist of two (2) bays – one bay meeting space and one bay king
bedroom. The meeting portion of the suite must contain a separate half bath and a built-
in wet bar.
11d-1.02 The meeting space should accommodate a conference table and seating for 12 persons,
all ergonomic chairs, fully upholstered with commercial grade fabric or leather, adjustable
armrests, swivel/tilt bases, and casters. In all cases, armrests must clear bottom of apron.
A small seating area is recommended, where space permits, within the meeting area bay.
11d-1.03 Refer to SUITE PLANS for layout.

11d-3.00 FINISHES
11d-4.00 FF&E
11d-4.01 The television in the guestroom portion of the suite must be a minimum of 32" (80cm).
Refer to 10a-4.23 for additional television requirements.
11d-4.02 Refer to Section 10a-4.00, 10b-4.00 and 7a-4.00 for additional requirements.
11d-4.03 Refer to SUITE PLANS for furniture layout.


11d-7.00 ELECTRICAL
11d-7.02 Provide a speakerphone at conference table.
11d-7.03 Provide HSIA in meeting room, wired or wireless. Refer to HSIA Standards Manual on
11d-7.04 Boardroom table must be equipped with additional power for laptop plug-ins.

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SECTION 11e – CONFERENCE SUITE For use by Doubletree Hotels only
11e-1.00 GENERAL
11e-1.01 A Conference Suite shall consist of a clear two-bay wide room.
11e-1.02 One bay shall house a conference table with seating for 16, all ergonomic chairs, fully
upholstered with commercial grade fabric or leather, adjustable armrests, swivel/tilt
bases, and casters. In all cases, armrests must clear bottom of apron. The other bay
shall house a typical guest bathroom / closet, an oversized wet bar and a parlor furniture
grouping.
11e-1.03 The conference suite shall have a door connecting to an adjacent king room with lock off
capabilities.
11e-1.04 Refer to SUITE PLANS for layout.

11e-3.00 FINISHES
11e-4.00 FF&E
11e-4.01 Each Conference Suite must have a minimum of one (1) HDTV, minimum size is 37"
(94cm). Refer to 10a-4.23 for additional television requirements.
11e-4.02 Provide a sleeper sofa with a solid platform for the mattress (e.g. American Leather or
Charter product) to satisfy rentable unit requirement.
11e-4.03 Refer to Section 10a-4.00, 10b-4.00, 10d-4.00 and for additional requirements.
11e-4.04 Refer to SUITE PLANS for furniture layout.


11e-7.00 ELECTRICAL
11e-7.02 Provide one speakerphone with message waiting light and extra long cord in the
conference area and one adjacent to the sofa in the parlor area.
11e-7.03 Provide HSIA, wired or wireless. Refer to HSIA Standards Manual on

11e-7.04 Boardroom table must be equipped with additional power for laptop plug-ins.

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SECTION 11f – HOSPITALITY SUITE For use by Doubletree Hotels only
11f. Hospitality Suite

11f-1.00 GENERAL
11f-1.01 A Hospitality Suite shall be four (4) bays consisting of a two-bay living room with sofa
bed, a full bath, and a rear service wet bar. It shall connect to a one-bay king guestroom
on one side, and a one-bay double queen guestroom on the opposite side. Each
connecting room shall have separate keys to create three (3) rentable units that may be
combined.
11f-1.02 Connecting doors to the king guestroom should consist of two (2) sets of double doors
with astragals and concealed drop seals.
11f-1.03 Hospitality suite two-bay living rooms are considered rentable units without the
connecting rooms. They are normally used for entertaining, small meetings and/or display
purposes, and are usually located on the lower floors, due to food and beverage
requirements and noise generated.
11f-1.04 Refer to SUITE PLANS for layout.
11f-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE

11f-3.00 FINISHES
11f-4.00 FF&E
11f-4.01 The living room portion of the Hospitality Suite must have a minimum of one (1) HDTV,
minimum size is 37” (.94m). Refer to 10a-4.23 for additional television requirements.
11f-4.02 In the living room portion of the suite, provide a sleeper sofa with a solid platform for the
mattress (e.g. American Leather or Charter product) to satisfy rentable unit requirement.
11f-4.03 Refer to Section 10a-4.00 and 10b-4.00 for additional requirements.
11f-4.04 Refer to SUITE PLANS for furniture layout.


11f-7.00 ELECTRICAL

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SECTION 11g – EXECUTIVE (VIP) SUITE For use by Doubletree Hotels only
11g. Executive (VIP) Suite

11g-1.00 GENERAL
11g-1.01 An Executive Suite shall be a total of four (4) bays consisting of a two-bay living room
with full bath and built-in wet bar, connecting to an upgraded king guestroom on one side
and an upgraded double queen guestroom on the opposite side. Each connecting room
shall have separate keys to create three (3) rentable units, which may be combined.
Locate suites on the executive level(s).
11g-1.02 The possibility of selling the living room as a meeting / entertaining room separate from
the bedroom gives the hotel the opportunity to sell the room twice in one day. This
concept is especially applicable for airport and business park properties where day
seminars and meetings are common, as well as small properties where flexibility for
additional meeting space is necessary.
11g-1.03 Refer to SUITE PLANS for layout.
11g-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE

11g-3.00 FINISHES
11g-4.00 FF&E
11g-4.01 The living room portion of the suite must have a minimum of one (1) HDTV, minimum
size is 37" (94cm). Refer to 10a-4.23 for additional television requirements.
11g-4.02 In the living room portion of the suite, provide a sleeper sofa with a solid platform for the
11g-4.03 Refer to Section 10a-4.00 and 10b-4.00 for requirements.
11g-4.04 Refer to SUITE PLANS for furniture layout.
11g-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS)

11g-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING

11g-7.00 ELECTRICAL

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SECTION 11h – PRESIDENTIAL SUITE For use by Doubletree Hotels only
11h. Presidential Suite

11h-1.00 GENERAL
11h-1.01 A Presidential Suite shall have a total of four (4) or five (5) bays consisting of a two-bay
living room with a one- or two-bay bedroom (King), built-in wet bar and full bath in each
portion of the suite. An inter-connecting door to a second one-bay, upgraded bedroom
(Double Queen) with full bath on the opposite side of living room is also required to
create two rentable units, which can be combined. Locate this suite on the executive
level(s).
11h-1.02 The suite must accommodate multiple uses (hospitality, meetings of four (4) to six (6)
persons, private dinners, and interviews). Presidential suite should be residential and
luxurious in appointment, and located in an area of the hotel that would allow for
maximum security.
11h-1.03 Refer to SUITE PLANS for layout.
11h-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE

11h-3.00 FINISHES
11h-4.00 FF&E
11h-4.01 The living room portion of the suite must have a minimum of one (1) HDTV, minimum
size is 37" (94cm). Refer to 10a-4.23 for additional television requirements.
11h-4.02 In the living room portion of the suite, provide a sleeper sofa with a solid platform for the
11h-4.03 Refer to Section 10a-4.00 and 10b-4.00 for additional requirements.
11h-4.04 Refer to SUITE PLANS for furniture layout.
11h-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS)

11h-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING

11h-7.00 ELECTRICAL
(Refer to Section 10a-7.00 and 10b-7.00 for requirements.

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SECTION 12 – GUESTROOM SUPPORT AREAS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
12. GUESTROOM SUPPORT AREAS
12a. EXECUTIVE LOUNGE

12b. GUESTROOM CORRIDORS
12c. VENDING ROOM
12d. LINEN ROOM
12e. GUEST LAUNDRY
12f. MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL CLOSETS

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SECTION 12a – EXECUTIVE LOUNGE For use by Doubletree Hotels only
12a. Executive Lounge

12a-1.00 GENERAL
12a-1.01 EXECUTIVE LOUNGES ARE OPTIONAL, but are required if the hotel designates
guestrooms as “Executive”. All hotels with rooms designated as “executive” are
required to have a minimum of one (1) Executive Lounge located in the guestroom tower
on the executive level(s) opposite the elevators. The lounge must have an upscale
appearance, and differ from the color schemes and FF&E used in the guestrooms. The
Executive Lounge will require minimal staffing levels. This space serves as a major
amenity, providing additional guest convenience services including check-in / check-out,
continental breakfast, afternoon and evening snack and beverage service, reading
material and a social atmosphere.
12a-1.02 Executive Lounge must be a minimum of (3) guestroom bays in size,1076 square feet
(100 m), and include a service pantry and restroom. Larger hotels may be required to
utilize up to five (5) guestroom bays for the lounge, as directed by Doubletree.
12a-1.03 Acoustical treatment / isolation must be provided in the ceiling assemblies, walls and floor
structures of the lounge to limit sound transmission to surrounding areas. Provide a
minimum 52 STC between the lounge and adjacent guestrooms and 45 STC between the
lounge and guestroom corridors.
12a-1.04 Each Executive Lounge must have a minimum 8' (2.4m) long built-in, permanent buffet.
Buffet must be a maximum of 34" (0.8m) high and have a 24" (0.6m) deep granite
counter top. Provide lockable storage in the base.
12a-2.01 Lounge entrance doors must be fire-resistant plate security glass or decorative
solid core wood. Solid wood doors must have sidelight window adjacent to the
door.
12a-3.00 FINISHES
12a-3.01 LOUNGE:
Floors - Decorative hard surface / Carpet (refer to Sections 1-4.02 – 1-4.24)
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Base - Wood base / Decorative hard surface / Johnsonite Millwork
Walls - Decorative wall covering
Ceiling - Tegular edge acoustic tile (30% max) / Gyp board,
painted smooth finish (Matte)
SERVICE PANTRY:
Floors - Natural Stone / Porcelain tile minimum of 16"x16" (41cm x41cm)
Base - Wood base / Natural stone
Ceiling - Gyp board painted smooth finish (Matte)
TOILET:
Floors - Natural Stone / Porcelain tile minimum of 16"x16" (41cm x41cm)
Base - Wood base / Natural stone
Ceiling - Gyp board painted smooth finish (Matte)

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KITCHEN (Optional based on size of lounge)

Floors - Abrasive Quarry Tile
Base - Quarry Tile
Walls - FRP on moisture resistant gypsum board (green board) at a minimum
Ceiling - Washable ceiling system / Armstrong, USG
12a-3.02 When carpet is utilized for the flooring in the lounge, a decorative hard surface should
extend 24"-36" (0.6m-0.9m) in front of the food service counter.
12a-4.00 FF&E
12a-4.01 Pantry kitchen must have adequate kitchen cabinets (upper and base counter) for
storage of china, silver, serving wares and supplies. Pantry kitchen must include a full
size refrigerator, microwave oven and a commercial coffee maker.
12a-4.02 Provide a welcome / concierge desk at the entry (optional). Desk must be equipped with
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an OnQ System (or other approved property management system).
12a-4.03 Lounge furnishings and finishes should be designed to create a relaxing social
atmosphere. Lounge furnishing must include a residential display table, several seating
areas, and one or two game tables (seating four each). Seating areas must be designed
to accommodate small intimate conversations and larger social groupings, while also
used for continental breakfast.
12a-4.04 Provide a LCD commercial grade HDTV sized 42" (1m) minimum with built-in pro-idiom
card in a location for convenient viewing.
12a-4.05 Seating must be of commercial grade and upholstered with commercial grade fabric. All
upholstery must meet or exceed NFPA 260.
12a-4.06 All fabric surfaces must be treated for stain and flame resistance and meet all Life Safety
and other code requirements. All upholstery fabrics must meet or exceed NFPA 260 and
have a minimum 30,000 DR (Wyzenbeek).
12a-4.07 Table tops must be high-pressure decorative laminate with wood edge or better. Table
bases must be designed to support table tops without tipping over easily when weight is
applied to one side.
12a-4.08 Artwork is required.
12a-5.01 Provide signage at entrance to identify the Executive Lounge and hours of operation.
12a-6.01 Individual thermostatically controlled heating and refrigerated air-conditioning for year
around control must be provided. Mechanical systems shall be designed and constructed
to provide adequate filters and adjustable outside air intake, and powered exhaust
system.

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12a-7.00 ELECTRICAL
12a-7.01 General lighting in the lounge shall be recessed incandescent light fixtures with dimmer
controls by function zones. Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels.
12a-7.02 Provide wireless high-speed Internet access in the Executive Lounge. Refer to HSIA
Standards Manual on www.doubletreefranchise.com..

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SECTION 12b – GUESTROOM CORRIDORS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
12b. Guestroom Corridors

12b-1.00 GENERAL
12b-1.01 It is important that the guestroom corridors be designed to have an upscale image.
Corridors must be attractive and relatively maintenance free.
12b-1.02 Interior guestroom corridors must be a minimum of 5' (1.5m) wide.
12b-1.03 Dead end corridors must not exceed 20' (6m).
12b-1.04 Long, straight corridors must be visually broken up. The use of offsets, pilasters, carpet
insets, breaks in the ceiling plane and cove lighting are recommended.
12b-1.05 Provide a minimum ceiling height in guestroom corridors of 7'-6" (2.2m). The
recommended minimum ceiling height is 8' (2.4m).
12b-2.01 Automatic door closers and electronic card key locksets are required on all exterior entry
/ exit doors.
12b-2.02 The guestroom entrance doors must be equipped with a card key locking system.
12b-2.03 Vinyl bulb weather-stripping with appropriate type of aluminum threshold must be
provided on all exterior doors.
12b-2.04 Windows are recommended in guestroom corridors, preferably at the end of corridors
and at public elevator lobbies. Draperies are required on windows.
12b-3.00 FINISHES
12b-3.01 GUESTROOM CORRIDORS:

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Base - Wood / Carpet base / Johnsonite Millwork
Ceiling - Textured paint / Gyp board painted
12b-3.02 Acoustic ceiling tiles are not allowed.
12b-3.03 Vinyl wall covering, when used, must be Type II vinyl fabric, 18-20 oz (400-460g per
square meter) minimum, and have a class "A" flame spread rating, and use strippable
adhesive.
12b-3.04 Corner guards matching the wall finish are required at wall direction changes.
Corner guards must extend from the base to the ceiling or crown molding.
12b-4.00 FF&E
12b-4.01 Provide console table, decorative mirror or artwork, chairs, decorative window treatment
(if applicable), etc., in elevator lobby. Decorative console must have an apron deep
enough to conceal telephone and lamp cords. Decorative mirror or artwork is required
above console. This requirement is subject to the approval of the local fire authority.
12b-4.02 Artwork is required in all guestroom corridors at appropriate spacing throughout the entire
corridor.

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SECTION 12b – GUESTROOM CORRIDORS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
12b-5.01 Refer to Doubletree Interior Signage Specifications manual, which may be found on
12b-6.01 Fire extinguisher cabinets must be fully recessed.
12b-6.02 Interior corridors must be equipped with summer and winter heating and air-conditioning
system. See section 1-6.04 for design criteria.
12b-7.00 ELECTRICAL
12b-7.02 Provide convenience outlets in corridors for maintenance equipment at a minimum of

every 50' (15m).
12b-7.03 Provide a house phone in elevator lobby on each floor.

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SECTION 12c – VENDING ROOM For use by Doubletree Hotels only
12c. Vending Room

12c-1.00 GENERAL
12c-1.01 A minimum of one (1) vending room is to be located on every guestroom floor, serving a
maximum of 50 guestrooms. Each vending area shall contain a minimum of one (1) ice
machine and one (1) soft drink machine. A soft drink machine is not required in
International hotels when mini bars are provided.
NOTE: In Regions outside NAM, Doubletree Brand Management may vary this
requirement based on local site and regional conditions and expectations. Prior approval
must be granted.
12c-1.02 Equipment within the vending room must be located in an enclosed room to reduce
noise.
12c-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE)
12c-2.01 Doors must have a vision panel or side light.
12c-3.00 FINISHES
12c-3.01 VENDING AREA:

Floors - 16" x 16" (41cm x 41cm) Ceramic tile or better
Base - Tile or better
Ceiling - Acoustic tile / Gyp board painted smooth finish (Matte)
12c-4.00 FF&E
12c-4.01 One (1) self-service, water cooled ice machine with minimum production capacity of 175
lb (80kg)/24 hrs. is required. Machine must be equipped with sanitary dispenser operated
by push button, guestroom key, or free token. Open ice machines are not permitted.
12c-4.02 One (1) soft drink machine (can or plastic container only) with dollar bill validator is
required. Glass bottle machines are not permitted.
12c-4.03 An enclosed, flame retardant trash can/rubbish bin must be provided in the vending area.
12c-5.01 Provide a room identification sign for the Vending Room.
12c-6.01 Year around heating and cooling systems are required to maintain a 75° F (24º C) dry
bulb temperature.
12c-6.02 Provide a floor drain and slope floor to drain. Drain cover is to be chrome plated brass.
12c-6.03 No exposed structure, pipes, ducts, etc. are allowed
12c-7.00 ELECTRICAL
12c-7.02 Lights must be wired to stay on at all times.

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SECTION 12d – LINEN ROOM For use by Doubletree Hotels only
12d. Linen Room

12d-1.00 GENERAL
12d-1.01 Provide a lockable linen room on each guestroom floor. Floors with more than 40
guestrooms may require a second remote linen room as directed by HHC.
12d-1.02 Provide a separate lockable linen room adjacent to the laundry for storage of new /
unbroken linen.
12d-1.03 The linen room shall be separate, but adjacent to and directly accessible from the service
elevator lobby on each floor.
12d-1.04 A linen chute or chute enclosure must be accessed from the linen room or the service
elevator lobby. Access from a guest corridor is not acceptable. The linen shoot must run
vertically and terminate in the sorting area of the laundry.
12d-1.05 Additional storage programmed for guestroom floors may be integral with or adjacent to
the linen room or remotely located, provided that it is reasonably accessible from the
service elevators. This storage area is intended to accommodate rollaway beds, cribs
and additional guestroom supplies, and should be sized accordingly.
12d-1.06 The size of a linen room is determined by the number of room attendants working out of it.
In general, each room attendant will make up 15-16 guestrooms per day.
Each linen room shall contain the following elements:
A. Space for one (1) cart per room attendant, sized 58" L x 21" W x 44" H) (140cm x
50cm x 100cm). It may be assumed that the linen room will not be occupied when carts
are stored in it.
B. One (1) 4' (1.2m) section of 24" deep x 72" high (60cm x 180cm) non-oxidizing metal
shelving for storage of consumables
C. One (1) 4' (1.2m) section per room attendant of 24" deep x 72" high (60cm x 180cm)
non-oxidizing metal shelving for linen storage
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D. Five square feet (.46m ) of floor area per room attendant for storage of housekeeping
appliances
12d-1.07 The service elevator lobby shall have a minimum width of 8' (2.4m).
12d-1.08 Provide a linen chute designed in compliance with NFPA codes in all new build hotels.
Linen chutes are recommended in conversion hotels when possible. The chute shall be
24" (60cm) diameter minimum with an 18" (40cm) square access door on each
guestroom floor. Linen chutes must be run vertically through all guestroom levels and
shall terminate in the laundry room sorting area; offsets are not allowed.
12d-2.01 Provide electronic locks on linen room doors.
12d-2.02 Provide 3'-6" x 6'-8" (1.0m x 2.0m) minimum doors for access to linen room and service
elevator lobby.
12d-2.03 Linen chute charging doors shall be side-hinged and equipped with cylinder locks. Doors
shall be self-closing and self-locking.
12d-2.04 Linen room discharge doors shall be top-hinged with fusible link release and shall be 6'
(1.8m) AFF, minimum.
12d-2.05 Linen rooms and guestroom service areas should not have exterior windows.

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SECTION 12d – LINEN ROOM For use by Doubletree Hotels only
12d-3.00 FINISHES
12d-3.01 LINEN ROOM:

Walls - Paint
Ceiling - Paint
12d-4.00 FF&E
12d-4.01 Linen rooms with windows must have the same window covering treatment as adjacent
spaces.
12d-6.01 Heating and air-conditioning must be provided in the linen room.
12d-7.00 ELECTRICAL
12d-7.01 Any electrical risers or equipment located within the linen room is required to be enclosed
in a serviceable closet or have a lockable panel cover.
12d-7.02 Provide a house phone in linen rooms adjacent to entrance.

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SECTION 12e– GUEST LAUNDRY For use by Doubletree Hotels only
12e. Guest Laundry

12e-1.00 GENERAL (Optional with the exception of resort hotels)
12e-1.01 A guest laundry room must be provided in resort and/or destination hotels for guest use.
12e-1.02 Guest laundry room must contain a minimum of one (1) each residential washer and (1)
dryer. Resort and/or destination hotels should consider additional washers and dryers.
12e-1.03 Provide a minimum 48" (1.2m) L x 22" (0.6m) W x 34" (0.9m) H, built-in solid counter top
made of granite or high-pressure plastic laminate with wood edge.
12e-1.04 The guest laundry is required to be located in an enclosed room convenient to

guestrooms. The lobby or public areas are not acceptable locations.
12e-2.01 The entry door must have an electronic card key access lock.
12e-2.02 Entry door must have a full vision panel for security. The deadbolt function on the door
must be disabled.
12e-3.00 FINISHES
12e-3.01 GUEST LAUNDRY:

Floors - 16" x 16" (41cm x 41cm) Ceramic tile or better
Base - Ceramic tile or better
Walls - Paint or better
Ceiling - Acoustical Tile / Textured Paint
12e-3.02 Walls must be painted, moisture resistant gypsum board or better.
12e-3.03 The floor material in the guest laundry is required to be a hard tile surface or better. Vinyl
flooring is not allowed.
12e-3.04 A finished ceiling is required in the guest laundry.
12e-3.05 No exposed structure, pipes, ducts, etc. are allowed.
12e-4.00 FF&E
12e-4.01 Provide a wall-mounted, coin operated, laundry supplies dispenser.
12e-5.01 Provide clearly posted Doubletree approved instructional signage for washer/dryer
operation and time cycles.
12e-6.01 The guest laundry is required to have year around heating and cooling and be adequately
exhausted.
12e-6.02 Provide a floor drain in the guest laundry and slope floor to drain. Drain cover is to be
chrome plated brass.

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SECTION 12e– GUEST LAUNDRY For use by Doubletree Hotels only
12e-7.00 ELECTRICAL
12e-7.02 Lights in guest laundry must be on a "key" switch or controlled at the circuit breaker.
12e-7.03 Provide a house phone mounted at 48" (1.2m) AFF with automatic dialing to the front
desk.

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SECTION 12f– MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL CLOSET For use by Doubletree Hotels only
12f. Mechanical / Electrical Closet

12f-1.00 GENERAL (NA)
12f-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS and HARDWARE
12f-2.01 Doors accessing all mechanical / electrical closets must be lockable.
12f-3.00 FINISHES
12f-3.01 MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL CLOSETS

Floors - Concrete, steel troweled and sealed
Base - Vinyl Cove Base
Walls - Paint
Ceiling - Paint
12f-4.00 FF&E (NA)
12f-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Graphics and Signs) (NA)
12f-6.01 Ventilation must be provided in mechanical / electrical closets.
12f-7.00 ELECTRICAL
12f-7.02 Emergency lighting must be provided in mechanical / electrical closets.

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SECTION 13 – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES For use by Doubletree Hotels only
13. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

13-1.00 GENERAL
13-1.01 Whenever possible, all administrative and executive offices are preferred to be located
directly behind the registration desk, but with a separate entrance to the reception area
from the lobby or a public corridor. In larger hotels a remote location from the front office
and the front desk is acceptable.
13-1.02 All office areas are recommended to have natural daylight if possible.
13-1.03 When located elsewhere in the hotel, the executive offices and sales and catering offices
must be accessible from a public or guestroom corridor.
13-1.04 There must be convenient staff access between the executive offices, the front desk and
the back of the house.
13-1.05 When the administrative offices are consolidated into a single suite, open office planning
may be considered. In any case, the general manager, director of sales, director of
finance, director of services, director of food and beverage and director of human
resources must have private offices. These offices and any conference space provided,
must be enclosed by permanent partitions.
13-1.06 Partitions surrounding the required enclosed offices and any conference rooms shall
have acoustical rating of STC-50 and extend to the underside of the structure above.
13-1.07 Provide the following minimum sized administrative offices and cubicles:
A. General manager’s office 12’x 15’ (3.6m x 4.5m)
B. Director’s offices 12’ x 10’ (3.6m x 3m)
C. Manager’s offices 10’ x 8’ (3m x 2.4m)
D. Work cubicles 6’ x 6’ (1.8m x 1.8m)
13-1.08 Offices are to have a clear ceiling height of 8’-6” (2.6m).
13-1.09 Provide a minimum 10’ x 10’ (3m x 3m) waiting area at the entrance to the office suite.
13-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE (NA)
13-3.00 FINISHES
13-3.01 OFFICES:
Floors - Carpet
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Base - 4" (10cm) Vinyl Cove Base / Carpet / Johnsonite Millwork
Walls - Vinyl wall covering/Paint
Ceiling - Acoustic tile / Textured paint
13-3.02 WORK AREAS:

Floors - Vinyl composition tiles
Base - 4" (10cm) Vinyl Cove Base

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SECTION 13 – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES For use by Doubletree Hotels only
13-4.00 FF&E
13-4.01 Provide commercial grade contract quality landscape partitions and furniture in all offices.
13-5.01 Refer to Doubletree Interior Signage Specifications manual found on

13-6.01 Where HVAC units are located directly over office areas, provide sound attenuation.
13-6.02 Provide a single thermostat for each office suite. Separate controls are not required for
individual offices. Provide a separate thermostat / control for the GM’s office.
13-7.00 ELECTRICAL
13-7.01 Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels.
13-7.02 All office lighting must be locally switched.
13-7.03 Provide a minimum of one (1) 20 amp duplex convenience receptacle on each wall with
spacing not to exceed 20' (6.m) on center.
13-7.04 Provide the following power at each workstation:

A. One (1) dedicated 20 amp QUAD power outlet (4 plugs) for computer equipment
B. One (1) 20 amp duplex receptacle for miscellaneous items
13-7.05 Coordinate telephone data and electrical outlets with office layout and provide floor
outlets and/or drop cords if required.
13-7.06 Each workstation is to be wired to accommodate one (1) four-pair 24-guage Category 6
Inside Wire for voice, and one (1) four-pair 24-guage Category 6 Inside Wire for data.
13-7.07 The workstation wiring shall be placed in a 1” (25mm) conduit that is “home run” from
each workstation back to the utility closet, computer room, and/or main telephone
equipment room. The maximum distance of 300 feet, or 90 meters, is allowed for the
HUB to each workstation.
13-7.08 Provide one (1) 240v, 40 amp receptacle on a dedicated circuit for the copier.
13-7.09 Provide one telephone at each desk and one additional direct outside line in the general
manager’s office.

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SECTION 14 – SUPPORT OFFICES For use by Doubletree Hotels only
14. SUPPORT OFFICES

14-1.00 GENERAL
14-1.01 The front office must be located directly behind the front desk.
14-1.02 The accounting office, whenever possible, should be consolidated with all other
administrative offices and located behind or adjacent to the registration desk.
14-1.03 In smaller hotels the human resources offices should be located at the employees’
entrance with visual supervision of the employees’ entrance. Employees must have
immediate access to the human resources office without crossing receiving traffic.
Provide space within the office area for at least two job applicants to fill out forms.
Provide additional waiting space in the general vicinity for four-six more.
14-1.04 Provide a minimum area of 12’ x 12’ (3.6m x 3.6m) for the computer room. Computer
room must have a minimum ceiling height of 8’-6” (2.6m) for required equipment height.
The computer room may be located remote from the front office.
14-1.05 A dedicated count room may be incorporated into the front office area. The purpose of
the room is to provide a secure private area for hotel employees to count cash receipts
prior to depositing receipts in cashier office. The room should be adjacent to the cashier’s
office. The count room must include a self-closing door with tempered vision glass and
side light for visual security, a counting shelf 2’ x 6’ (0.6m x 1.8m) for counting receipts,
and a drop safe.
14-1.06 All office areas (with the exception of the count room) are recommended to have natural
daylight if possible.
14-1.07 Partitions surrounding the required enclosed offices and any conference rooms shall
have acoustical rating of STC-50 and extend to the underside of the structure above.
14-1.08 Provide the following minimum sized administrative offices and cubicles:
A. Director’s offices 12’ x 10’ (3.6m x 3m)
B. Manager’s offices 10’ x 8’ (3m x 2.4m)
C. Work cubicles 6’ x 6’ (1.8m x 1.8m)
14-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS and HARDWARE
14-2.01 Install a window, borrowed light or glazed door in the human resources office to facilitate
the visual supervision of the employees’ entrance.
14-2.02 Provide locksets with push-button lock on all rooms and offices. Push-button lock must
release with a key, by turning the inside lever and/or closing the door.
14-2.03 Doors facing public spaces must complement the interior design of that space.
14-3.00 FINISHES
14-3.01 OFFICES:
Floors - Carpet
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Base - 4" (10cm) Vinyl cove base / Carpet / Johnsonite Millwork
Walls - Vinyl wall covering/Paint
Ceiling - Acoustic tile

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14-4.00 FF&E
14-4.01 Provide commercial grade contract quality landscape partitions and furniture in all offices.
14-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS AND SIGNS) (NA)
14-6.01 Provide a single thermostat for each office suite. Separate controls are not required for
individual offices.
14-6.02 Where HVAC units are located directly over office areas provide sound attenuation.
14-6.03 Provide a mechanical design to minimize drafts and odors from the receiving areas into
the human resources office.
14-6.04 The computer room must have a controlled environment. Provide a separate HVAC
system or separately zoned HVAC system for the computer room. No plumbing /
drainage lines shall be run through the computer room
Typical HVAC requirements are as follows:

Temperature: 64-75º F (18-24º C)
Humidity: 30-50 %
Heat Dissipation: 750-5000 BTU (per hour per cabinet)
14-6.05 Provide a portable fire extinguisher in the computer room.
14-7.00 ELECTRICAL
14-7.02 Emergency lighting and power must be provided in the computer room.
14-7.03 Provide the following power in the computer room:

A. At minimum, three (3) dedicated 20 amp DUPLEX power outlets
B. 20 amp DUPLEX power outlets located 18” (46cm) AFF at 6’ (1.8m) intervals around
the perimeter of the room for miscellaneous items
C. Additional outlets or power as may be required depending on the amount and type of
equipment planned for the computer room
14-7.04 A metal, floor mounted 72” H x 19” W x 30” D (1.8m x .49m x .76m) 4-rail rack with 4
shelves must be provided for the OnQ Equipment in the computer room. Additional
systems may require that additional racks (up to 3 typically) be provided. A minimum of
one (1) dedicated 20A quad outlet and two (2) dedicated 15A quad outlets must be
provided adjacent to the OnQ rack. All outlets must be grounded.
14-7.05 All office lighting must be locally switched.
14-7.06 Provide a minimum of one (1) 20 amp duplex convenience receptacle on each wall with
spacing not to exceed 20' (6m) on center.
14-7.07 Provide the following power at each workstation:

A. One (1) dedicated 20 amp QUAD power outlet (4 plugs) for computer equipment. All
outlets must be isolated ground and located within 5 feet of the workstations.

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Extension cords and power strips are not allowed.

14-7.08 Coordinate telephone data and electrical outlets with office layout and provide floor
outlets and/or drop cords if required.
14-7.09 Each workstation is to be wired to accommodate one (1) four-pair 24-guage Category 6
Inside Wire for voice, and one (1) four-pair 24-guage Category 6 Inside Wire for data.
14-7.10 The workstation wiring shall be placed in a 1” (25mm) conduit that is “home run” from
each workstation back to the utility closet, computer room, and/or main telephone
equipment room. The maximum distance of 300 feet, or 90 meters, is allowed for the
HUB to each workstation.
14-7.11 Provide one (1) telephone at each desk.
14-7.12 Install a computerized time clock at the employees’ entrance area adjacent to the human
resource office. Provide data connection and a 20 amp outlet installed at 48” (1.2m) AFF
for time clock.

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SECTION 15 – EMPLOYEE BREAK / DINING ROOM For use by Doubletree Hotels only
15. EMPLOYEE BREAK / DINING ROOM

15-1.00 GENERAL
15-1.01 Provide an employee lounge with a minimum of 375 square feet (34.8m) or 1.5 square
feet (0.14m) per guestroom (whichever is greater); or 10.76 square feet (1.0m) per
employee.
15-1.02 Locate the employee lounge adjacent to employee lockers and on an exterior wall, to
provide windows if possible.
15-1.03 The employee lounge must be conveniently accessible from the kitchen to facilitate food
service.
15-1.04 Provide 3’ (0.9m) aisle width in seating areas.
15-2.01 Entrance doors must be a 3' x 6'-8" (0.9m x 2m) solid core wood door with self-closing
hardware, lockset, and a wire glass vision panel.
15-3.00 FINISHES
15-3.01 EMPLOYEE BREAK / DINING ROOM:

Floors - Vinyl composition tile or better
Base - 4" (10cm) Vinyl cove base or better
Walls - Paint
Ceiling - Acoustical tile / Gyp board painted
15-3.02 A finished ceiling is required. Exposed or painted structure ceilings are not allowed.
15-4.00 FF&E
15-4.01 Provide counter and cabinets to house microwave and coffee maker, a full size
refrigerator, and a two-compartment stainless steel sink. It is recommended that a TV
and VCR/DVD player be installed for training classes.
15-4.02 Provide a vending area with a minimum of one (1) snack and one (1) soft drink machine.
15-4.03 Provide purpose-built cafeteria quality furniture to include tables, chairs, or booths.
Excess guestroom, restaurant or banquet furniture is not permitted.
15-5.01 Employee facilities must be clearly identified.
15-6.01 Employee break / dining area must be air-conditioned (heated and cooled) and ventilated
with constant exhaust.
15-7.00 ELECTRICAL
15-7.02 Provide a minimum of one (1) pay phone and a house phone in the break room.
15-7.03 Provide a wall-mounted clock at 7’ (2m) AFF.

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SECTION 16 – EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
16. EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS

16-1.00 GENERAL
16-1.01 Provide separate men's and women's employee locker rooms and restroom facilities. See
Appendix "A" for accessibility requirements.
16-1.02 Provide the number of toilet fixtures in each locker facility required by local code and
OSHA regulations, but not less than two (2) showers, two (2) lavatories and two (2) water
closets (or one water closet and one urinal).
16-1.03 Provide an area designated for employee locker rooms and restrooms equal to five (5)
square feet (0.46m) per guestroom or 10 square feet (1.0m) per employee.
16-1.04 Provide one (1) locker per 2.5 guestrooms, allocating 60 percent of the lockers to
Women’s Locker Room and 40 percent to Men’s Locker Room.
16-1.05 Employee facilities must be located convenient to the service areas.
16-1.06 A janitor closet with storage shelf and service sink must be located adjacent to the locker
rooms.
16-1.07 Accessible water closets must have a minimum inside dimension of 4' wide x 5'-9" deep
(1.2m x 1.7m) with a minimum 2'-8" (0.8m) unobstructed door opening, wall-mounted
grab bars, coat hook and a door that opens outward. Local codes and configuration may
exceed these minimums.
16-1.08 Provide at least one (1) accessible lavatory in each employee locker room. Plumbing
lines must be wrapped or otherwise concealed so as not to cause injury to a person in a
wheelchair.
16-1.09 Toilet partitions and doors are required. Toilet partitions shall be ceiling-mounted
enameled metal. A coat hook is required on the back of each door, mounted 48" (1.2m)
AFF.
16-1.10 Toilet partition doors must be 2'-6" (0.7m) wide and be self-closing.
16-1.11 Provide a mirror and shelf combination above each lavatory.
16-1.12 A full length mirror must be provided near the entrance of locker rooms.
16-1.13 Restroom accessories are required as follows:

A. Toilet tissue holder with reserve roll storage in each stall
B. Sanitary napkin/tampon dispensing machine in women's restroom
C. Wall-mounted waste receptacles or waste basket
D. Wall-mounted paper towel dispenser
E. Wall-mounted liquid soap dispenser at each lavatory
F. Wall-mounted sanitary seat cover dispenser
G. Sanitary napkin/tampon waste receptacle in each stall in women’s restroom
16-1.14 It is recommended for most areas to use a twin 7.5” wide (19cm) x 60” high (1.5m) locker
with two 12” x 15” (30cm x 38cm) compartments on top. In colder climates, larger lockers
may be required. Employee lockers must be painted metal, and be placed on a 4” (10cm)
housekeeping concrete pad base. Each locker must have a number plate, padlock
attachment, a visual front and a sloped top.

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16-1.15 Provide 9" W x 4' L (22cm x 1.2m) benches between banks of lockers, secured to floor.
16-1.16 Provide vestibule entrances to block sight lines into the locker rooms.
16-1.17 Employee locker rooms shall be designed so that it is not necessary to pass through the
toilet area to reach the lockers.
16-2.01 Entrance doors must be solid core wood, self-closing, with stainless steel or aluminum
kick plates and push/pull plates.
16-3.00 FINISHES
16-3.01 A finished ceiling is required. Exposed or painted structure ceilings are not allowed.
16-3.02 RESTROOMS:
Floors - Non-slip ceramic tile
Base - Ceramic tile base
Walls - Enamel paint / 48” (1.2m) Ceramic tile wainscot
behind water closets and urinals
Ceiling - Washable enamel paint
16-3.03 LOCKER ROOM:

Floors - VCT
Base - 4” (10cm) Vinyl Cove base
Walls - Enamel paint
16-4.00 FF&E (NA)
16-5.01 Employee facilities must be clearly identified. The use of international symbols is
recommended.
16-6.01 Employee facilities must have year around heating and refrigerant air-conditioning and
ventilated with constant exhaust.
16-6.02 Provide a floor drain in restrooms. Drain cover to be chrome plated brass. Slope floors to
drain.
16-6.03 Water closets must be wall-mounted, flush valve-type, elongated bowl and vitreous china.
16-6.04 Water closet seats must be white, solid plastic with open front, and self-sustaining.
16-6.05 Lavatories are to be wall-mounted.
16-6.06 Exposed plumbing must be chrome-plated.
16-6.07 An electric water cooler must be provided near restrooms.

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16-7.00 ELECTRICAL
16-7.02 Provide a minimum of one (1) duplex, ground fault interrupter or RCD convenience outlet
in each lavatory area.

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SECTION 17 – KITCHEN For use by Doubletree Hotels only
17. KITCHEN
17-1.00 GENERAL
17-1.01 The kitchen must be so located to permit the least possible travel distance between food
pick-up and the restaurant. If the banquet kitchen is located within the same zone then
the combined area should be located as equidistant from banquet/meeting rooms and
restaurant area as possible.
17-1.02 Provide direct access from the receiving area to kitchen storage and preparation areas.
17-1.03 Provide convenient access from the kitchen to the employee dining area.
17-1.04 Provide a room service area in kitchen. Room service is an extension of the main kitchen
with convenient access to the pick-up area and beverage stations.
17-1.05 Provide storage for room service carts adjacent to or under the work counter.
17-1.06 Provide convenient access from the room service area to the service elevators.
17-1.07 Provide secondary access from the kitchen to the lounge and pantries.
17-1.08 Provide a janitor’s closet in or adjacent to the kitchen. Janitor’s closet must have a mop
sink, supply shelf and a mop and broom holder.
17-1.09 Minimum ceiling height in all kitchen areas is 10' (3m). Verify ceiling height requirements
for ice machines.
17-1.10 Kitchen work area aisles must be a minimum of 3'-6" (1.0m) wide. Aisles in the main
cooking/chef's area may be 3' (0.9m) wide. Provide additional clearance in front of ovens.
17-1.11 Direct sight lines are unacceptable between the kitchen and any public area, except for
display cooking areas.
17-1.12 If food and beverage and banquet facilities must be provided on more than one level of the
hotel, provide convenient access from the kitchen by both service elevator(s) and a stair.
17-1.13 Locate the chef’s office within the kitchen, positioned to provide visual supervision of the
operation.
17-1.14 Chef’s office must be a minimum of 6' x 8' (1.8m x 2.4m) in size.
17-1.15 Avoid cross traffic between dishwashing and other kitchen functions.
17-1.16 Provide space in the dishwashing area for the breakdown of soiled dishes and the
storage of dish carts and dollies.
17-1.17 Provide a portable mop bucket and station with mop hangers and space for detergents
adjacent to the dishwashing areas.
17-1.18 Where kitchens are located over other habitable spaces, provide a waterproof membrane
and floating slab floor construction.
17-1.19 Insulate walls behind heat and noise producing equipment, where adjacent to public
spaces. Wall must extend to the structure above and have a minimum STC rating of 55.
17-1.20 Insure that the structural engineer has designed the supports for all hoods.
17-1.21 Slope all floors to drain.

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17-1.22 Depress floor slabs to receive insulation and base construction for walk-in refrigerators
and freezers.
17-1.23 Construct gypsum drywall bulkheads between the tops of walk-ins and the finished
ceiling above if integral bulkheads are not furnished with the walk-in refrigerators and
freezers.
17-1.24 All gyp board walls in kitchen must be constructed upon an 8" (20cm) concrete or
concrete block curb.
17-1.25 Provide waste receptacle, towel dispenser, and soap dispenser at hand sink in kitchen.
17-2.01 Kitchen receiving doors must be a minimum of 3'-6" wide (1m).
17-2.02 Kitchen receiving doors must have a lockset, over-sized kick plate and door closer with
hold-open feature.
17-2.03 Kitchen serving doors must be lockable and have push/pull plates, over-sized kick plates
and door closers.
17-2.04 Chef’s office and room service shall have glass partitions above 3' (0.9m) for full view of
the kitchen.
17-3.00 FINISHES
17-3.01 KITCHEN:
Floors - Abrasive quarry tile
Base - Quarry base
Walls – FRP or fire-resistant extruded PVCu seamless wall cladding on moisture
resistant gypsum board (green board) at a minimum.
Ceiling - Washable ceiling system / Armstrong, USG
17-3.02 ROOM SERVICE:

Base - Quarry base
Walls - FRP or fire-resistant extruded PVCu seamless wall cladding on moisture
Ceiling - Washable ceiling system / Epoxy paint
17-3.03 JANITOR CLOSET:

Base - Quarry base
Walls - FRP or fire-resistant extruded PVCu seamless wall cladding on moisture
Ceiling - Washable ceiling system / Epoxy paint
17-3.04 All walls must meet code requirements and have a washable finish. The walls must be at
minimum masonry or plaster with full-height FRP or fire-resistant extruded PVCu
seamless wall cladding.

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17-3.05 Walls behind the cooking and dishwashing areas must be of masonry or cement board
construction, full-height ceramic tile, or stainless steel full-height wall cladding.
17-3.06 All finishes must meet local code and health department requirements.
17-3.07 Kitchen floor tile must pass the Robert’s wheel abrasion test or ISO equivalent for hotels /
projects outside the US, and have a slip-resistance coefficient of at least 0.6 when wet, or
regional statutory standard.
17-3.08 All floor transitions shall be flush to facilitate cart movement and avoid tripping hazards.
17-3.09 Provide stainless steel or rubber corner guards and wall railings at columns and wall
outside corners that are subject to damage from cart traffic.
17-3.10 Kitchen floors must be installed in a 2" (5.1cm) mortar bed. Extend kitchen floor finish into
walk-in coolers.
17-3.11 Kitchen floors must have a matching sanitary coved tile base.
17-3.12 Kitchen ceilings must be 2' x 4' (0.6m x 1.2m) washable plastic or fiberglass tile ceiling
with aluminum suspension system.
17-3.13 Floors for walk-in refrigerators and freezers: depress floor slab 15cm for refrigerator and
.20 cm for freezer to receive floor insulation and floor finishes as in the kitchen.
17-4.00 FF&E
17-4.01 All equipment shall have NSF and UL labels or code-approved equivalent.
17-4.02 Kitchen hoods shall be a minimum of 6' 6" (1.9m) AFF.
17-4.03 Heavy duty cooking equipment shall be on legs where utility service and fire protection
disconnects can be provided.
17-4.04 All convection ovens shall have solid stainless steel doors (doors with glass panels are
acceptable).
17-4.05 Use grease extractor hoods except where the use of natural wood broilers requires water
wash. Hotels over 500 rooms require water wash hoods.
17-4.06 Provide flush / recessed handles and controls for all fabricated equipment.
17-4.07 Provide straight turn down edges and overhangs on fabricated counters and tables to
permit a tight seal with adjacent equipment.
17-4.08 Generate steam for kettles in electric steam boiler in compartment or convection steamer
base. Do not use self-contained gas or electric kettles over ten 10 gallons (37.8 liters).
Hotels over 500 rooms require central steam.
17-4.09 Tilting brazing pans shall be gas heated.
17-4.10 Provide 18" (0.4m) deep pick-up shelf with triple warming lamps at food pick-up areas.
17-4.11 Provide ability to service the soda dispensing system without shutting down entire system
by isolating individual runs. Do not mount equipment on the floor. Provide exhaust for
system if unit is mechanically refrigerated and has an air-cooled compressor.

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17-4.12 Provide 3HP disposal in dishwashing area where code permits. Use garbage collector
"Hummel pot" where disposals are prohibited.
17-4.13 Provide both flaked and small cube ice machines.
17-4.14 All ice machines must be water-cooled.
17-6.01 All large air-cooled compressors shall be remotely located from the equipment they
serve, either rack-mounted in an immediately adjacent compressor room, or clustered on
the roof above with appropriate weather protection and screening from guest view.
Water-cooled compressors may be located above the walk-in coolers if convenient and
safe service access can be provided.
17-6.02 Provide 1.5 air changes per hour in the kitchen. Air quantities in central kitchen are
determined by hood exhaust requirements. The kitchen must be under negative pressure
in relation to all surrounding public spaces.
17-6.03 Locate diffusers and registers to avoid direct air passage over hot food tables. Use flush-
mounted square diffusers throughout.
17-6.04 Provide 70 percent of makeup air through soft flow hoods and the remainder in
surrounding areas. All makeup air shall be tempered.
17-6.05 Independent HVAC and tempered make-up systems are required in the kitchen.
17-6.06 Kitchen equipment must be installed on a utility wall.
17-6.07 Provide manual cut-off of all hood supply and exhaust fans. Fans shall be interlocked.
Provide interlock between extract fans and gas supply where local law dictates. Provide
metal shield on switch and locate adjacent to the nearest exit.
17-6.08 Provide manual gas-cock shut-off valve where local code dictates.
17-6.09 Dishwasher exhaust ducts must be welded stainless steel and must pitch to drain.
17-6.10 The exhaust canopies must have an ”Ansul” automatic fire extinguishing system and
incorporate "lazy flow" make-up-air.
17-6.11 A wet chemical / water assisted, fixed fire protection system is required for protection of
all cooking surfaces and fuel-fired equipment and appliances. Provide gas and electric
shut-off for cooking equipment under hood. Use mechanically actuated hold-open gas
valves.
17-6.12 Provide one (1) or more wet chemical Class K rated portable fire extinguishers located so
that it is within 30' (9m) travel distance from all kitchen cooking equipment. Such
extinguishers are for grease fires, and a placard is to be placed above each such
extinguisher with the following information: "Use on grease fires only and ONLY after
activating the fixed fire extinguishing system."
17-6.13 Provide fire blankets at deep fat frying areas.

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17-6.14 Provide portable fire extinguishers, pressurized water or CO type, in kitchen non-cooking
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17-6.15 Trough drains shall be lined with stainless steel and sloped to drain. All trough gratings
shall have openings of not more than 1" x 1" (2.5cm x 2.5cm) and shall be fiberglass
construction.
17-6.16 Provide trough drains along the front edge of all ice machines extending approximately
six inches (6") (15.2cm) beyond the machine opening on either side.
17-6.17 Grease traps shall generally be located outside of the building for ease of service. Verify
with local code.
17-6.18 Provide floor sinks with removable baskets at large indirect waste locations.
17-6.19 Provide a central floor drain in the dishwashing area.
17-6.20 Provide hot and cold hose bibs, hose and reel, and floor drain in prep area.
17-6.21 Provide adequate floor drains throughout the kitchen to prevent standing water.
17-6.22 Provide hand sinks in each work area or as required by code. Provide a stainless steel
splash guard where located adjacent to kitchen equipment.
17-6.23 Provide a hand sink with stainless steel soap and towel dispenser and trash receptacle in
room service area.
17-6.24 Where water wash hoods are used, provide a tight waste connection with air gap in lieu
of a floor sink. Waste pipe shall be recessed or flush inside partition wall behind hood.
17-6.25 Use domed strainer over drain in mop sink depressions.
17-6.26 Provide floor troughs as required by equipment locations. Provide a sink at the chef’s
side and at the beverage and sandwich end of the pick-up area.
17-6.27 Provide a floor sink with hose bib at the mop station in dishwashing area.
17-6.28 Provide 140°F (60ºC) hot water supply to the dishwasher. Provide dishwasher with
integral booster heater. Provide water softening for dishwasher if domestic water supply
exceeds five grains of hardness.
17-6.29 Provide water fill hose adjacent to or above four-burner ranges and hot tops.
17-6.30 Drain cover to be chrome plated brass.
17-7.00 ELECTRICAL
17-7.02 Kitchen lighting fixtures should be recessed fluorescent, vapor-proof fixtures with warm
white tubes. All light fixtures must be covered by clear plastic covers or shielded tubes.
17-7.03 All kitchen lighting must be switched from the panel. Do not locate dimmer banks in the
kitchen.
17-7.04 Provide 20 amp duplex convenience receptacles for general cleaning.
17-7.05 All receptacles in kitchen area shall be GFI/RCD protected.
17-7.06 Provide power receptacles for banquet food carts.

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17-7.07 Provide clock outlet at 7' (2.1m) AFF, visible from main cooking battery and pick-up area.
17-7.08 Provide dedicated power and conduit to POS equipment locations at room service, pick-
up area and beverage stations and/or service stands as required.
17-7.09 Ventilation fans and compressors for walk-in refrigerators and freezers shall be
connected to the emergency generator.
17-7.10 Emergency lighting must be provided in the kitchen.
17-7.11 All electrical panels must be clearly marked with all equipment circuits identified.
17-7.12 Provide stainless steel cover plates at all switches, outlets, etc. in kitchen.
17-7.13 Provide a desk telephone in the chef’s office.
17-7.14 Provide a wall-mounted house phone in the prep / banquet area.
17-7.15 Provide, at minimum, a 2-line telephone with calling number display in room service.
17-7.16 Provide telephone jacks and data ports at all cash register / POS terminals requiring
credit card verification.
17-7.17 Provide a 20 amp duplex receptacle adjacent to the POS terminal for credit card and
adding machines.
17-7.18 Provide electrical power for calling number display unit in room service.
17.7.19 Provide a clock outlet at 7' (2.1m) AFF in room service.

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SECTION 18 – LAUNDRY For use by Doubletree Hotels only
18. LAUNDRY
18-1.00 GENERAL
18-1.01 The laundry must be contiguous with the housekeeping area and be located in close
proximity to the service elevators.
18-1.02 The laundry must be designed and specified by the Laundry Consultant and approved by
Hilton Hotels Corporation.
18-1.03 Due to the weight and vibration producing effects of laundry machinery, it is
recommended that hotel laundries be installed on grade and not adjacent to, above or
below the ballroom, meeting rooms, public restrooms, restaurant, etc. The floor is to be
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designed to accommodate a live load of 250 lbs psf (1220 kilograms per m ). Isolated
slabs are strongly recommended.
18-1.04 Washers / extractors and dryers must be mounted flat on the floor, not recessed or on
pads. The structure must be designed to accommodate their full operating weight plus
dynamic action. Provide floating suspension, isolation mounted washer extractors in all
above grade installations.
18-1.05 Approximately 20 percent of the laundry should be allocated to soiled linen receiving and
sorting. The sorting area should be immediately adjacent to the washing area.
18-1.06 Laundry area must have a minimum ceiling height of 10’ (3m).
18-1.07 The laundry must contain the terminus of the linen chute, without chute offset. Linen
chute must terminate with an automatic fire rated closure device activated by a fusible link.
18-1.08 Linen chute termination must clear a 5' (1.5m) high cart. Provide a cart parking area for at
least one cart per 75 guestrooms.
18-1.09 Provide required washer capacity with a combination of smaller rather than one or two
larger machines. Provide at least one (1) small machine of 50-75 pound capacity in each
hotel. Washers should contain integral control systems and detergent dispenser.
18-1.10 Size dryers to process 40 percent or greater of the wash load. Provide incremental dryer
capacity in lieu of one large unit. Provide at least one (1) medium or light duty dryer to
handle small loads.
18-1.11 Locate all washing machines in a straight line for ease of operation.
18-1.12 Locate all dryers in a straight line for ease of operation.
18-1.13 Locate the folding area between the dryers and the housekeeping area. Provide one or
two 2'-6" x 6’ x 3' high (0.7m x 1.8m x 0.9m high) laundry-folding tables depending upon
the size of the hotel.
18-1.14 Locate housekeeper's office to provide maximum visual supervision of the laundry. The
office should be soundproof to insulate it from laundry noise.
18-1.15 Provide exterior access to the laundry to permit delivery and future replacement of
equipment without major dismantling or demolition.
18-1.16 Dryers should be enclosed in a fire-rated gypsum board enclosure to minimize the
amount of heat entering the laundry. Provide at least 2' (60cm) of service access in the
rear. Verify all service access requirements. The door to this enclosure should open out.

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18-2.01 Main laundry entrance door must have double doors, each 3' x 6'-8" (0.9m x 2m) with
locksets, kick plates and door closers with hold-open feature.
18-3.00 FINISHES
18-3.01 LAUNDRY:
Floors - Concrete, steel troweled, Epoxy painted / sealed or better
Base - Quarry Tile
Walls - Epoxy Paint
Ceiling - Moisture resistant tile with aluminum grid / Epoxy paint
18-3.02 Floors must be triple epoxy sealed concrete or better quality. Vinyl composition tile is
allowed in dry areas, but not under large stationary equipment.
18-3.03 Walls must be painted moisture resistant gypsum board, masonry, or better. FRP or
PVCu seamless wall cladding wainscot is recommended.
18-3.04 All exposed pipes, ductwork, etc. must be painted.
18-3.05 Provide metal or rubber corner guards and wall railings at columns and wall outside
corners.
18-4.00 FF&E
18-4.01 Provide a 24” (0.6m) deep x 4” (1.2m) wide x 6’ (1.8m) high painted / powder coated /
stainless steel wire shelving unit along one wall of the chemical storage room.
18-6.01 Provide an independent, mechanically refrigerated HVAC system for the hotel laundry.
18-6.02 Provide separate temperature control for the laundry and housekeeping area(s).
18-6.03 Provide outside make-up air as required by dryer specifications. Provide combustion air
through a wall louver sized at one square inch of free area for each 1,000 BTU of gas
consumed by all equipment. Fresh air intakes should be four to six times the combined
area of vents and exhaust ducts. Provide weather-stripped motorized dampers
interlocked to the dryer circuit.
18-6.04 Dryer exhaust ductwork should run as straight as possible without tight bends or
restrictions. Provide cleanouts at 20' (6m), or center horizontally and at the bottom of
vertical ducts. Make 45" (1.1m) connections from individual dryers. Do not exceed 0.3
inches static pressure in exhaust ducts.
18-6.05 Provide exhaust canopy over all ironers. Exhaust ironer(s) directly to the exterior with the
shortest duct run possible. Slope ductwork away from ironer. Do not connect to dryer
exhaust. Provide cleanouts and a filter box in ironer exhaust ductwork.
18-6.06 All thermal fluid piping must have welded joints and be fully insulated with foamglass (not
fiberglass) insulation.

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18-6.07 Provide a 2-compartment linen soaking sink with soap and towel dispensers in the sorting
area.
18-6.08 Provide a trough drain under the centerline of the washers at least 14” (0.3m) W x 18”
(0.4m) D. Size trough drains to accommodate four (4) gallons per pound of washer
capacity. Pitch troughs to drain. All troughs must have two (2) drains. Provide easily
cleanable lint screen ahead of drain trough.
18-6.09 Provide one (1) utility floor drain in front of every other washer.
18-6.10 Provide hot and cold water shut-off valves at each washer.
18-6.11 Hot water shall be supplied to washer / extractor at 165° F (74º C).
18-6.12 Provide 80-100 psi (5.5 – 7.0 bar) compressed air to washers / extractors, large dryers,
and folders as required. Provide air dryer between compressor and equipment.
18-6-13 Provide one (1) floor drain at the center of the dryer area. Provide a floor drain under the
exhaust duct connection for large chest-type ironers that are not exhausted from above
the roll.
18-6.14 Provide water softening for laundry if domestic water supply exceeds five (5) grains of
hardness.
18-6.15 Provide a plumbed eyewash station and safety shower.
18-7.00 ELECTRICAL
18-7.02 Provide a minimum of one 20 amp duplex receptacle on each wall with spacing not to
exceed 20 feet (6m) on center in laundry.
18-7.03 Provide a 120v, 20 amp duplex convenience receptacle in sorting area.
18-7.04 Provide power as required for washers / extractors, dryers and ironers.
18-7.05 Provide a 120v, 20amp duplex receptacle behind each washer for service and detergent
dispenser (ground fault protected).
18-7.06 Provide 120v, 20 amp duplex receptacle behind dryers for service (ground fault
protected).
18-7.07 Provide 120v, 20 amp. duplex receptacle on wall or column near ironer for servicing
(ground fault protected).

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SECTION 19 – HOUSEKEEPING For use by Doubletree Hotels only
19. HOUSEKEEPING
19-1.00 GENERAL
19-1.01 The housekeeping area should be contiguous with and part of the laundry.
19-1.02 The housekeeping area should be directly adjacent to the service elevators and
conveniently accessible from the employee locker rooms.
19-1.03 Locate the entrance to housekeeping and the housekeeping issue counter so that the
room attendants queued at the counter will not interfere with traffic in the service corridor
or entering the laundry.
19-1.04 The housekeeping area and chemical dispensing area consists of an issue counter, the
housekeeper’s office, a glass washing area, work area, bulk linen storage, bulk supplies
storage, and uniform storage areas. Provide a minimum ceiling height of 8' (2.4m) in
housekeeping area.
19-1.05 The housekeeping issue counter should be placed directly inside the entrance to the
housekeeping / laundry area and shall be a plastic laminate counter sized 3'-6" (1m) H x
3' (0.9m) D x 6' (1.8m) W with one (1) adjustable shelf beneath.
19-1.06 Provide a 10' x 12' (3m x 6m) housekeeper’s office. Locate office so that it has an
unobstructed view of the housekeeping area and laundry through a sound insulated
window. Provide sound rated partition walls with a minimum STC of 59, to insulate the
office from laundry noise.
19-1.07 Provide a worktable (3' x 8') (0.9m x 2.4m) within the housekeeping area.
19-1.08 Provide a locked storage cabinet or wire partitioned area for lost and found storage.
19-1.09 The bulk linen storage area should be lockable and located in close proximity to the
laundry function.
19-1.10 The uniform issue room will vary with size and type of hotel. Provide a minimum 100
square foot (9.2m ) area for uniform issue. Allow 10' (3m) of rack space for each 100
uniforms.
19.1.11 Provide equipment and supply storage for the following:

A. Cleaning compounds
B. Guestroom amenities
C. Paper goods
D. Mops, brooms, spare vacuums, etc.
E. Cribs, rollaways, etc.
F. Drapery, bedspreads, blankets, etc.
G. Machinery – floor scrubbers, wide-area vacuums., etc.
19-1.12 Provide a portable two-compartment mop sink and storage for heavy cleaning equipment
and chemicals somewhere within the laundry / housekeeping area and in convenient
proximity to the service corridor.
19-1.13 Provide an emergency eye and skin wash station within the housekeeping area and next
to chemical dispensing area.

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19-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS and HARDWARE
19-2.01 Entrance doors are to be double 3’ x 6’-8” (0.9m x 2m) doors with keyed deadbolt outside
and thumb turn inside, door closer with hold-open feature, and have push/pull plates and
kick plates.
19-2.02 Provide a door to issue uniforms where housekeeping counter cannot be conveniently
used.
10-2.03 Provide a fire resistant roll-up door over issue counter.
19-3.00 FINISHES
19-3.01 HOUSEKEEPING:
Base - 4" (10cm) Vinyl base
Walls - Paint
Ceiling - Acoustical Tile / Paint
19-3.02 HOUSEKEEPING OFFICE:

Floors - Carpet
Walls - Paint
Ceiling - Acoustical Tile / Paint
corners.
19-4.00 FF&E
19-4.01 Provide rated safety cabinet(s) to store flammable liquids / spray cans.
19-4.02 Shelving must be painted / powder coated stainless wire shelving units. Each unit of
shelving must be 4’ (1.2m) W x 24” (0.6m) D x 6’ (1.8m) H and have four (4) shelves, 18”
(0.4m) apart, with the bottom shelf located off the floor. Shelving units must be furnished
for the following:
A. Linen storage (not including reserve storage); provide 6’ (1.8m) of unit for every 50
rooms to accommodate sufficient shelving for one par of linen.
B. Supplies; provide 4’ (1.2m) of unit per 100 rooms for compounds, facial and toilet
tissues, etc.
C. Miscellaneous; provide 8’ (2.4m) of unit per 100 rooms to accommodate blankets,
spreads, bed pads, pillows, etc.
19-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Graphics and Signs) (NA)
19-6.01 Heating, ventilation, and refrigerant air conditioning must be provided in the
housekeeping area.
19-6.02 Provide exhaust over glass washer.

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19-7.00 ELECTRICAL
19-7.02 Emergency lighting and smoke detectors must be provided.
19-7.03 Provide a desk phone in the housekeeper’s office and a wall phone at the issue counter.
19-7.04 Provide a property management system terminal and report printer at the housekeeper’s
desk.
19-7.05 Provide one (1) 20 amp duplex receptacle above issue counter.
19-7.06 The housekeeping office lighting must be locally switched.
19-7.07 Provide a minimum of one (1) 20 amp duplex receptacle on each wall with spacing not to
exceed 20' (6m) on center in housekeeping area and office.
19-7.08 Provide the following power for property management system:

A. One (1) dedicated 20 amp QUAD power outlet (4 plugs) located within 5' (1.5m) of
computer equipment

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SECTION 20 – ENGINEERING For use by Doubletree Hotels only
20. ENGINEERING
20-1.00 GENERAL
20-1.01 The engineering / maintenance shop must be a minimum of 500 square feet (46m) or
two (2) square feet (0.1m) per guestroom, whichever is greater.
20-1.02 The engineering / maintenance shop must be directly adjacent to the main mechanical
equipment room.
20-1.03 The engineering / maintenance shop must be readily accessible to the service corridor
and service elevators.
20-1.04 The engineering / maintenance shop shall consist of an engineering office, locked
storage, paint storage, and open shop area.
20-1.05 Provide a 10' x 12' (3m x 3.6m) engineer’s office. Locate office so that it has an
unobstructed view of the shop area through a glass vision panel.
20-1.06 Paint storage room must be constructed in accordance with applicable code
requirements for the storage of hazardous materials.
20-1.07 Storage for landscaping equipment and products should be located in close proximity to
the maintenance shop and receiving dock and must have an exterior entrance.
20-1.08 Provide a workbench the entire length of one wall of shop area. Workbench is to have a
hardwood work surface 30" (0.7m) deep and 36" AFF (0.9m). Provide a combination of
lockable cabinets and open storage shelves below workbench.
20-2.01 Entrance doors are to be double 3' x 6'-8" (0.9m x 2m) doors with lockset and door closer
with a hold-open feature.
20-3.00 FINISHES
20-3.01 ENGINEERING / MAINTENANCE SHOP:

Walls - Paint
Ceiling - Paint
20-3.02 ENGINEER’S OFFICE:

Floors - Carpet
Walls - Paint
Ceiling - Acoustical tile / Paint
20-4.00 FF&E (NA)

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SECTION 20 – ENGINEERING For use by Doubletree Hotels only
20-6.01 Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning must be provided in the engineering /

maintenance area.
20-6.02 Provide a separate, locally switched exhaust directly to the exterior for the shop area.
20-6.03 Provide ventilation for the paint storage room as required by code.
20-6.04 A portable dry chemical fire extinguisher must be provided in the shop area.
20-6.05 Provide a service sink with hot and cold water in the shop area.
20-7.00 ELECTRICAL
20-7.02 Provide a minimum of two (2) 240v, 30 amp receptacles on separate circuits for
stationary power tools.
20-7.03 Provide a minimum of one (1) 240v, 30 amp receptacle at workbench.
20-7.04 Provide three (3) MATV receptacles at 48" (1.2m) AFF above the workbench and one in
the engineer’s office.
20-7.05 Provide one (minimum) 120v, 20 amp duplex convenience receptacle(s) at 3' (0.9m) on
center at workbench and on each wall with spacing not to exceed 20' (6m) on center.
20-7.06 All receptacles in the shop area must be mounted at 48" (1.2m) AFF.
20-7.07 Emergency lighting must be provided in the engineering area.
20-7.08 Provide a wall-mounted telephone near the entrance to the shop area.
20-7.09 Provide a desk telephone in the engineer’s office.

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SECTION 21 – F&B STORAGE For use by Doubletree Hotels only
21. F&B STORAGE

21-1.00 GENERAL
21-1.01 All food and beverage deliveries are checked and weighed at the receiving area by the
receiving clerk before they are moved to the food and beverage storerooms. Food and
beverage items are kept either on steel shelving in open racks, in boxes in the screened-
in bulk storage area, or in cold storage in the refrigerators or freezers.
21-1.02 Food and beverage storage must be laid out by the kitchen planning consultants and
approved by HHCD&C and Doubletree.
21-1.03 Food and beverage storerooms must have a minimum clear ceiling height of 9' (2.7m).
21-1.04 Food storage areas must be centrally located between the receiving area and the
preparation area, but separate from the chef’s coolers and banquet prep area.
21-1.05 Liquors and wines are kept in a separate locked storeroom with a cool area for wine
storage.
21-1.06 Liquor storage areas should be located adjacent to the primary service circulation and
reasonably proximate to the receiving area. Convenient access to liquor storage must be
available from the banquet service corridor, the lounge and the kitchen service bar.
21-1.07 The beverage dispensing equipment room should be centrally located to the required
dispensing points.
21-1.08 Bulk unprepared food, both dry and refrigerated, must be stored separately from issued
and prepared food.
21-1.09 Provide only one lockable point of access to the liquor storage area. Locate the walk-in
refrigerator within the storage area.
21-1.10 Provide modular, prefabricated walk-in refrigerators and freezers with field-installed, four-
inch, urethane sheet foam insulation, vapor-proof light fixtures, exterior thermostats and
high temperature alarm system.
21-1.11 Walk-in boxes or approved refrigeration rooms shall be 8'-6" (2.5m) high. Provide an
integral bulkhead or a gypsum board bulkhead from the top of the box to the underside of
the ceiling or structural deck above.
21-1.12 Provide floor recess for door heaters in walk-in boxes.
21-1.13 Walk-in boxes shall be specified without prefabricated floors. Recess and insulate
building floor slab below. Isolate all refrigerator and freezer floor slabs from surrounding
area.
21-1.14 Partitions surrounding the liquor storage area must extend and be secured to the
underside of the structure above.
21-1.15 Shelving in walk-in refrigerators should consist of approximately 1/3 full height shelving,
1/3 dunnage racks and 1/3 open area. Place full height shelving to rear of refrigerator.
21-2.01 Provide a removable core lock cylinder that is not on the building master keying system
for the entrance door to the liquor storage area.

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21-2.02 Doors on walk-in boxes shall have a 12" (30cm) W x 16" (40cm) H minimum vision panel.
Do not provide reach-in doors.
21-2.03 Entrance doors must be a minimum of 3'-6" (1m) wide and have lockset, kick plate, and
closer with hold-open feature.
21-3.00 FINISHES
21-3.01 FOOD AND BEVERAGE STOREROOMS:

Floors - Non-skid quarry tile, with carborundum particles
Base - Quarry tile (coved base)
Walls - Epoxy paint / FRP or PVCu extruded wall-vinyl
Ceiling - Washable ceiling system / Epoxy painted gypboard
21-3.02 Provide non-skid quarry tile with coved base in walk-in refrigerators and freezers. Provide
epoxy-screed concrete floors within beer coolers/cellars laid to fall with central floor drain.
21-3.03 Washable ceiling system must have an aluminum grid. The ceilings over refrigerated
rooms must be insulated.
corners.
21-3.05 Allow for area to restrain CO gas cylinders.
21-4.00 FF&E (NA)
21-6.01 Provide heating and ventilation in storage areas.
21-6.02 Size condensing units and evaporator coils for walk-in boxes to operate refrigerator at
35° F (1.6º C) and freezer at -10° F (-23º C).
21-6.03 All large compressors shall be remotely located from the equipment they service, either
rack-mounted in an adjacent compressor room or clustered on the roof above in a
weather proof enclosure and screened from guest view.
21-6.04 Provide a floor drain in the beverage dispensing equipment room.
21-7.00 ELECTRICAL
21-7.02 Provide shielded incandescent vapor proof ceiling lights in walk-in boxes. All conduit runs
shall be on the exterior of the box except the drop to the switch. Provide three-way
switches for boxes with two or more doors.
21-7.03 Provide a separate circuit for each compressor.
21-7.04 Provide 120v, 20 amp duplex convenience receptacle at the entrance of each storage area.
21-7.05 Provide a minimum of one (1) 120v, 20 amp duplex convenience receptacle on each wall
with spacing not to exceed 20' (6m) on center.

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21-7.06 Provide a phone in the food and beverage storage room.
21-7.07 Provide smoke detectors and emergency lighting.

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SECTION 22 – RECEIVING AREA For use by Doubletree Hotels only
22. RECEIVING AREA

22-1.00 GENERAL
22-1.01 A designated receiving area must be provided for food, laundry, housekeeping and
maintenance supplies.
22-1.02 Receiving area must be designed to have a minimum of three (3) dock bays. Two (2)
bays are to be used for service vehicles and the third for trash compactor/container.
22-1.03 Receiving area must be located to provide easy access for trucks and to minimize
circulation conflict with the public.
22-1.04 Screen receiving areas from public view. Dense landscaping, earth berm, decorative
fencing or other features must be used to screen view.
22-1.05 Provide wash down capability at trash container area with adequate slope to trench
drainage.
22-2.01 Provide a pair of 3' (0.9m) doors, as a minimum, from receiving area into hotel. A pair of
4' (1.2m) doors with wire glass vision panels and a vestibule is recommended.
22-2.02 Doors must be lockable with door closers, hold-open feature and kick plates.
22-3.00 FINISHES
22-3.01 RECEIVING AREA:

Floors - Concrete, steel troweled and sealed or better
Base - Quarry Tile
Walls - Epoxy paint or better
Ceiling - Epoxy paint
22-3.02 Floor finish must be sealed to prevent staining.
22-4.00 FF&E (NA)
22-6.01 Provide a frost-proof hose bib adjacent to receiving area / dumpster for area wash down.
22-6.02 Provide a trench drain at the rear of the receiving area to prevent liquid run off.
22-7.00 ELECTRICAL
22-7.01 Please see Section 1-7.12 for minimum lighting levels. Fixtures must be moisture
resistant and enclosed with protective covers.
22-7.02 Provide a waterproof, GFI/RCD 120v convenience outlet at receiving area.
22-7.03 Provide insect fan above receiving area entrance to building.
22-7.04 Provide an intercom / doorbell system.

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SECTION 23 – TRASH COLLECTION AREA For use by Doubletree Hotels only
23. TRASH COLLECTION AREA
23a. TRASH COMPACTOR / CONTAINER

23b. REFRIGERATED TRASH ROOM
23c. RECYCLABLE STORAGE ROOM

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SECTION 23a – TRASH COMPACTOR/CONTAINER For use by Doubletree Hotels only
23a. Trash Compactor / Container

23a-1.00 GENERAL
23a-1.01 Provide self-contained compactor / container.
23a-1.02 The charging point of the trash compactor must be accessible directly from receiving dock.
23a-1.03 Locate the compactor at the end of the dock nearest to the kitchen.
23a-1.04 Provide a minimum 20-yard (15m) compactor / container. Trash removal costs are
generally calculated by the frequency of removal, so the largest practical trash container
should always be used.
23a-1.05 Verify the horizontal and vertical clearances for the removal of the trash compactor /
container with unit supplier. Vertical clearance of 18' (5.4m) to 20' (6m) is commonly
required.
23a-1.06 Install the compactor on a concrete slab and pitch toward a separate sanitary drain.
23a-1.07 Provide guardrails at dock adjacent to the compactor / container.
23a-1.08 A trash chute within the hotel is not allowed.
23a-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS, AND HARDWARE
23a-2.01 Provide a 3'-6" x 6'-8" (1.2m x 2m) door to the compactor / container area from trash
rooms.
23a-3.00 FINISHES
23a-3.01 TRASH COMPACTOR/CONTAINER AREA:

Floors - Concrete, steel troweled and sealed or better
23a-4.00 FF&E (NA)
23a-6.01 Locate a self-priming sanitary drain beneath the compactor. Position the drain near one
edge of the compactor area so that it is accessible when the compactor / container is in
place.
23a-7.00 ELECTRICAL
23a-7.01 Provide power for the compactor as required for the specific unit selected.
23a-7.02 A dead-man switch must control the operation of the compactor / container.

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SECTION 23b – REFRIGERATED TRASH ROOM For use by Doubletree Hotels only
23b. Refrigerated Trash Room

23b-1.00 GENERAL
23b-1.01 A refrigerated trash room is required at hotels where temperature, location, or frequency
of trash pickup will cause an odor problem.
23b-1.02 The refrigerated trash room shall be conveniently accessible from the kitchen and to the
receiving / loading dock area.
23b-1.03 Trash collection room must be enclosed with 2-hour fire rated walls, floors, and ceiling.
23b-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS, AND HARDWARE
23b-2.01 Provide 1.5-hour rated door with automatic closer and lockset.
23b-3.00 FINISHES
23b-3.01 REFRIGERATED TRASH ROOM:

Floors - Exposed concrete, steel troweled and sealed.
Base - Quarry Tile
Walls - Epoxy paint
23b-4.00 FF&E (NA)
23b-6.01 Refrigerated trash room is required to maintain a minimum 50° F (10º C) temperature.
23b-6.02 Refrigerated trash room must be mechanically exhausted.
23b-6.03 Refrigerated trash room must contain an automatic fire suppression system.
23b-6.04 Wash down capabilities are to be provided with adequate floor drainage.
23b-7.00 ELECTRICAL

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SECTION 23c – RECYCLABLE STORAGE ROOM For use by Doubletree Hotels only
23c. Recyclable Storage Room

23c-1.00 GENERAL
23c-1.01 A recyclable storage room, if required, shall be provided in close proximity to loading
dock / receiving area.
23c-1.02 Recyclable storage room must be enclosed with 2-hour fire rated walls, floor, and
ceilings.
23c-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS, AND HARDWARE
23c-2.01 Provide a pair of 3' (0.9m) wide doors with automatic closer, kick plate, and lockset.
23c-3.00 FINISHES
23c-3.01 RECYCLABLE STORAGE ROOM:

Floor - Concrete, steel troweled and sealed or better
Base - Quarry tile
23c-4.00 FF&E
23c-4.01 Provide a baler, crusher, etc. as necessary to properly package recyclable storage for
removal and dumping.
23c-4.02 Provide containers for recycling light bulbs, batteries, etc.
23c-6.01 The recyclable storage room must be mechanically exhausted.
23c-6.02 The recyclable storage room must contain an automatic fire suppression system.
23c-6.03 Wash down capability must be provided, with adequate floor drainage.
23c-7.00 ELECTRICAL
23c-7.01 Provide electrical outlets as required for fixtures and equipment.

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COMMON MECHANICAL AREAS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
24. ELEVATORS
25. EXIT STAIRS
26. SERVICE CORRIDOR
27. MECHANICAL ROOM
28. ELECTRICAL ROOM
29. SECURITY

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SECTION 24 – ELEVATORS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
24. ELEVATORS
24-1.00 GENERAL
24-1.01 An elevator study must be submitted that supports a 42-second maximum wait time
interval. Variables to be used for the study are 85 percent occupancy; 2.4 occupants per
room; 2-hour window and a minimum of one (1) passenger elevator for every 125
guestrooms or portion thereof.
24-1.02 All hotels must have a minimum of two (2) public elevators with a minimum 3,000 lbs
(1350kg) capacity. If major ballroom and meeting space is located above the lobby /
street level, additional shuttle elevators may be required, as directed by HHC and
Doubletree.
24-1.03 Public elevators must be visibly located near the front desk / lobby area.
24-1.04 Public elevators control panel must have a card reader for access to executive levels,
when provided.
24-1.05 Escalators should be provided when major ballroom and meeting rooms are located on
different level from the street / lobby level. Escalators must have a minimum width of 48"
(1.2m) and a maximum speed of 90 FPM (0.46m/sec). Provide glass railing / balustrades
when freestanding.
24-1.06 All hotels must have a minimum of one service elevator with a 4,000 lbs (1815kg)
capacity with a minimum clear inside height of 9'-6" (2.8m). The desired proportion of the
cab is greater depth than width. Additional service elevators should be added for each
250 guestrooms or fraction thereof. The evaluation must be approved by HHC.
24-1.07 Service elevator control buttons must be vandal proof.
24-1.08 A freight elevator may be required at the direction of HHC. The minimum size freight
elevator is 5,000 lbs (2265kg) capacity with a minimum clear inside height of 9'- 6"
(2.8m).
24-1.09 All hotels are required to have at least one accessible elevator with a minimum platform
area of 38.5 square feet (3.5m) and 3,000 lbs (1350kg) capacity. See Appendix "A" for
accessibility requirements.
24-1.10 Provide separate elevators to service the parking garage levels. Hotel public elevators
must not provide direct access from parking garage levels to guestroom floors. The
transfer should occur at the lobby level, within view of the registration desk.
24-1.11 Two operating panels in each cab are required, one on each side of the door. See
Appendix "A" for accessible controls, including height of raised letters, Braille, floor
numbers on doorjambs, etc. The design of the operating panels must clearly identify the
major levels, i.e. lobby, ballroom, etc. and must be approved by HHC.
24-1.12 All elevators must be equipped with a "fireman recall feature" per code.
24-1.13 Passenger elevator walls shall have handrails mounted 32" (0.8m) AFF on all three side
walls. Minimum clear inside cab height is 7'-6" (2.2m).

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24-1.14 Hydraulic passenger elevators, when provided, must have the following minimum cab
speeds:
# Floors Type Speed Down
2-3, Minimum Hydraulic 125 FPM 150 FPM
0.64m/s 0.72m/s
2-3, Recommended Hydraulic 150 FPM 175 FPM
0.72m/s 0.89m/s
4+, Minimum Hydraulic 250 FPM 225 FPM
1.27m/s 1.14m/s
24-1.15 Service elevators must have the following minimum cab speed:
# Floors Type Speed
2-5 Hydraulic 150 FPM (0.76m/s)
6-14 Geared 350 FPM (1.78m/s)
12-20 Gearless 500 FPM (2.54m/s)
24-2.01 Minimum width of passenger elevator door opening must be 3'-6" (1m). Center opening
doors are required on passenger elevators. Minimum width of service elevator door
opening must be 4' (1.2m) with side opening door.
24-3.00 FINISHES
24-3.01 PASSENGER ELEVATOR: (Designed by public space Interior Designer)

Floors - Decorative hard surface or carpet
Base - To match floor finish
Walls - Decorative panels and mirrors (no advertising is permitted)
Ceiling - Decorative
Doors & Frames - Decorative / Vandal proof (Cambridge Metal or equal for doors)
24-3.02 SERVICE ELEVATOR:

Floors - Vinyl composite tile / Non-skid steel diamond mesh recommended
Base - Vinyl tile base / Stainless steel recommended
Walls - Stainless steel; pressed pattern with wall bumpers
at 14" (0.3m) and 32" (0.8m) AFF
Ceiling - Baked enamel paint
Doors - Stainless steel; pressed pattern
24-4.00 FF&E
24-4.01 Passenger elevator floor is to be covered with tight, dense loop or cut pile carpet or
decorative hard surface subject to approval of Doubletree.

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24-5.01 A sign stating, "Do Not Use Elevator in Case of Fire, Use Stairs" must be installed on the
wall in a prominent location beside the elevator entrance on each floor and in each
elevator cab.
24-5.02 Operator buttons must be clearly marked in Arabic and Braille (Braille may not be
required outside the US). See Appendix "A" for ADA graphics required, including letter
style, height, etc.
24-5.03 Provide Braille markings on all elevator control panels (Braille may not be required
outside the US).
24-6.01 Elevator cabs must be ventilated with a two-speed exhaust fan and concealed vents at
the base and ceiling of the cabs.
24-7.00 ELECTRICAL
24-7.01 A minimum of 15 footcandles (161 lux) of general lighting is required, at the floor, in
passenger elevators. A minimum of 10 footcandles (107 lux) of general lighting is
required, at the floor, in the elevator lobby. A minimum of 10 footcandles (107lux) of
protected florescent lighting is required, at the floor, in the service elevators.
24-7.02 A recessed intercom connected to a constantly monitored location is required in all

elevators.
24-7.03 Each elevator control panel must be equipped with a "door open" button.
24-7.04 Call buttons must be available for each elevator bank.
24-7.05 The elevator call buttons must be mounted with the centerline at 42" (1m) AFF. Elevator
controls shall be mounted no more than 48" (1.2m) above the floor.
24-7.06 An audible signal is required in each elevator lobby indicating the arrival of an elevator
cab, along with a directional graphic indicating the current travel path of each cab. See
Appendix "A" for more requirements.
24-7.07 Hall lantern fixtures must be mounted with the centerline at least 72" (1.8m) AFF.

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SECTION 25 – EXIT STAIRS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
25. EXIT STAIRS

25-1.00 GENERAL
25-1.01 All stairs (interior and exterior) are to be designed to meet all applicable codes including
ADA (USA), DDA (UK) (Hilton minimum accessible requirements) and NFPA 101.
25-1.02 All exit stairwells for all structures are required to be of a smoke-free design.
25-1.03 Railings for stairs must comply with applicable codes.
25-1.04 Every stair landing shall have a dimension, measured in the direction of travel, equal to
the width of the stairway or greater. Minimum required depth is 3’-9” (1.2m), not including
the area occupied by the door when it opens into the landing.
25-1.05 All stair treads and risers must be solid type for the entire width of the stair.
25-1.06 For interior corridor buildings, a minimum of two (2) fire / emergency exits must be
provided for all floors. The distance of travel from the entrance of any room to the nearest
exit shall not exceed 125' (30m). Exits shall be located as remotely as possible from each
other and provide optimum convenience to guests.
25-2.01 The door assembly to the stair enclosure shall have a fire protection rating of not less
than one (1) hour for buildings of less than three (3) stories, and one and one-half (1.5)
hours for buildings three (3) or more stories, or ISO equivalent for hotels / projects
outside the US.
25-2.02 All stair doors must be a minimum of 3' (0.9m) wide.
25-2.03 All stairwell doors and doors with "EXIT" lighting must include automatic door closures.
25-3.00 FINISHES
25-3.01 STAIRS:
Treads - Exposed, hand troweled concrete with sealer. Non-skid stair nosings
to be contrasting color.
Landings - Exposed, hand troweled concrete with non-slip finish and sealed
Base - None
Walls - Paint
Rails - Paint
Ceiling - Paint
25-3.02 A class "A" flame spread rating is required for all finishes.
25-4.00 FF&E (NA)
25-5.01 In all enclosed stairwells, all floor levels must be clearly numbered at each landing. These
letters must be a minimum 6" (15cm) in height and be painted with reflective paint. The
corridor side of the stairwell door shall have at the bottom the word "EXIT" in reflective
vinyl letters approximately 6" (15cm) high.

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SECTION 25 – EXIT STAIRS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
25-5.02 Stairwell doors must be equipped with a sign to read as follows: "This fire door must
remain closed at all times.” Final exit doors are to be clearly marked “FINAL EXIT.”
25-6.01 All fire stair wells must be automatically ventilated at the top or pressurized in accordance
with NFPA. The ventilation system must be connected to the fire alarm system and
operate in the event of a fire alarm activation.
25-6.02 Stairwells often contain dry and wet rising mains. All valves in these areas must be
locked and fitted with tamper switches.
25-7.00 ELECTRICAL
25-7.02 All fire / emergency exit signs must be provided with a maintained, secondary emergency
power source other than the public utility.
25-7.03 All fire / emergency exits must be clearly marked with illuminated directional signs. Where
exits are not visible, illuminated directional signs shall be provided to indicate the
direction of egress.

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SECTION 26 – SERVICE CORRIDOR For use by Doubletree Hotels only
26. SERVICE CORRIDOR

26-1.00 GENERAL
26-1.01 Service corridors must be a minimum of 5' (1.5m) wide, recommend a minimum of 8'
(2.4m) wide in areas with heavy traffic.
26-3.00 FINISHES
26-3.01 SERVICE CORRIDOR:

Walls - Paint / RFP Wainscot
Ceiling - Acoustical tile / Paint
26-3.02 Provide wall protection with 4' (1.2m) high wainscot fiberglass (or better) reinforced
plastic panels. Provide heavy-duty metal or rubber guards at corners and columns where
applicable.
26-4.00 FF&E (NA)
26-6.01 Provide heating and ventilation in service corridor.
26-6.02 An automatic fire suppression sprinkler system must be provided in service corridors.
26-7.00 ELECTRICAL
26-7.02 Provide a minimum of one (1) 20 amp duplex electrical convenience receptacle on each
wall with spacing not to exceed 20' (6m) on center.

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SECTION 27 – MECHANICAL ROOM For use by Doubletree Hotels only
27. MECHANICAL ROOM

27-1.00 GENERAL
27-1.01 Air supply ventilation

There shall be provision for a supply of air for combustion, for combustion products
dilution where relevant, and for ventilation of the boiler house.
The air supplies for boiler house ventilation shall be such that the maximum temperatures
within the boiler house shall be as follows:
• At floor level (or 100 mm above floor level): 25º C
• At mid-level (1.5 m above floor level): 32º C
• At ceiling level (or 100 mm below ceiling level): 40º C
The provision of combustion and ventilation air shall be achieved by one of the following
four methods, as appropriate:
A. Air shall be supplied via one or more suitably sized low-level openings and
discharged via one or more smaller high-level openings, the motive force being
provided by thermal effects.
B. In the case of balanced compartment installation, air shall be supplied and
discharged by means of a purpose-designed (or proprietary) flueing / ventilation
system based solely on high-level permanent openings situated immediately
adjacent to the flue outlet.
C. Air shall be supplied by a fan to a low-level opening and discharged naturally via one
or more high-level openings.
D. Air shall be supplied by a fan to a low-level opening and discharged by means of a
second fan at high-level opening. The fans shall be selected so as not to cause a
negative pressure (relative to the outside atmosphere) developing in the boiler
house.
A system in which air is supplied naturally via a simple opening and extracted using a fan
shall not be used since this could depressurize the boiler house and cause down flow in
the flue.
For the purposes of determining air supply requirements liquid and solid fuel burning
appliances, installed in the same room or space as gas-fired boilers, shall be treated as
gas-fired appliances of a similar type and rating.
High and low level openings shall be located as high and as low, respectively, as is
reasonably practicable.
27-1.02 Natural ventilation

Where a natural ventilation system is used, there shall be provision for either:
A. Permanent low and high level opening communicating directly with the outside air or,
in the case of a balanced compartment installation, a purpose-designed (proprietary)
flueing and ventilation system based solely on high level permanent openings
situated immediately adjacent to the flue outlet; OR
B. The openings shall be fitted with grilles of negligible resistances and shall be sited so
that they cannot be easily blocked or flooded. Where both low and high level
openings are used, the grilled shall have a total minimum free area as follows:
2 2
1. Low level (inlet): 540cm plus 4.5cm per kilowatt in excess of 60kW total rated
input.
2 2
2. High level (outlet): 270cm plus 2.25cm per kilowatt in excess of 60kW rated

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input.
Ventilation grilles shall be designed to minimize high velocity airstreams in the boiler
house. For exposed, i.e. free standing boiler houses where low and high level ventilation
openings are provided, the openings shall be on at least two sides.
For natural draught boilers installed in basement, underground or similarly sited boiler
houses where communication with the outside air is possible only by means of high level
openings, and it is not intended or possible to use a purpose designed ventilation system
as described above, the inlet air shall be conducted to low level by means of ducting of
cross-sectional area not less than the total free area of this inlet air opening. High and
low level ventilation shall not be provided by means of single duct.
Where a boiler, or boilers, is to be installed in a balanced compartment, the balanced

compartment is a method of installing an appliance, or appliances, in a closed
compartment and arranging the flueing and ventilation so that some of the advantages of
a balanced-flue effect are achieved.
27-1.03 Mechanical Ventilation

Minimum quantity of air required for combustion and boiler house ventilation shall be
supplied at a minimum flow rate in accordance with the information below by means of a
fan.
Where the associated air extraction is also be means of a fan, the minimum flow rates of
air supplies and extracted shall be in accordance with information below. Any fan
installed for extraction purposes shall not cause a negative pressure (relative to the
outside atmosphere) to develop in the boiler house.
The inlet fan capacity shall be such as to provide the minimum air flow specified for
combustion and ventilation. The extraction fan capacity shall provide the minimum
ventilation rate specified.
Where the associated ventilation discharge is provided my means of simple openings

relying on thermal effects, the minimum free areas of the openings and any associated
grille shall be as specified for natural ventilation. Such openings shall be at high level with
the inlet air supplied at low level.
All air inlet and extract fans shall be fitted with automatic controls causing safety shut-
down or lockout of the boiler(s) in the event of the inlet or extract air flow failing.
Basis for the requirements are:

A. A heat release into the boiler house of 3% of the boiler(s) input
3
B. A loss through the boiler house structure of 0.045kW / m of boiler house volume
3
(assuming a minimum volume if 20m per 350kW boiler input)
C. That the sizes of ventilation openings given allow for an approximate rise in
temperature in the boiler house of 28kW and are the minimum areas necessary to
maintain good combustion and an acceptable atmosphere within a boiler house that
contains no other heat emitting plant
D. Where the conditions on A. or B. do not prevail, it is the responsibility of the installation
engineer to ensure that the provision for ventilation is adequate to maintain the boiler
house ambient temperature in accordance with the temperatures outlined above.

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27-2.01 Entrance doors are to be double 3-6” x 6'-8" (1m x 2m) with lockset and door closer with
hold-open feature.
27-3.00 FINISHES
27-3.01 MECHANICAL ROOM(S):

Base - Quarry tile base
Walls - Paint
Ceiling - Paint
27-4.00 FF&E (NA)
27-6.01 Provide a floor drain in mechanical room. Drain cover to be brass.
27-6.02 Recessed Slab, minimum 3/4” (1.9cm) for water containment.
27-7.00 ELECTRICAL
27-7.02 Emergency lighting must be provided in mechanical room(s).
27-7.03 Provide a minimum of one (1) duplex 110v convenience receptacle on each wall with
spacing not to exceed 20' (6m) on center.

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SECTION 28 – ELECTRICAL ROOM For use by Doubletree Hotels only
28. ELECTRICAL ROOM

28-1.00 GENERAL (NA)
28-2.01 Doors accessing all electrical rooms must be lockable.
28-3.00 FINISHES
28-3.01 ELECTRICAL ROOM:

Floors - Concrete, steel troweled and epoxy resin paint.
Base - None
Walls - Paint
Ceiling - Paint
28-4.00 FF&E (NA)
28-5.01 Electric shock treatment notices shall be prominently displayed internally together with all
statutory notices on the entry door.
28-6.01 Ventilation must be provided in electrical rooms.
28-7.00 ELECTRICAL
28-7.02 Emergency lighting must be provided in electrical rooms. All ventilation and 15 percent of
the lighting system shall be fed from Essential Services Distribution.

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SECTION 29 – SECURITY For use by Doubletree Hotels only
29. SECURITY
29-1.00 GENERAL (OPTIONAL)
29-1.01 The security dispatch office shall be located adjacent to the receiving / loading dock and
employee entrance so that both areas can be monitored on a continuous basis.
29-1.02 Provide a minimum of 120 square feet (11.1 m) for the security dispatch office.
29-1.03 In some instances, this office will perform the timekeeper function, thus additional
equipment and storage space may be required.
29-2.01 Provide glass vision panels wherever possible, to allow for proper visibility of receiving/
loading dock and employee entrance.
29-2.02 The security dispatch office entry door must have a glass vision panel and be self-closing
and self-locking.
29-3.00 FINISHES
29-3.01 SECURITY OFFICE:

Floors - Vinyl composition tile
Walls - Paint
Ceiling - Acoustic tile / Paint
29-4.00 FF&E
29-4.01 Provide the following FF&E in the security office:

A. Furniture for at least one (1) security officer
B. Lockable key cabinet(s) securely mounted to the wall or floor
C. Storage cabinet for miscellaneous equipment
D. First aid equipment
E. File cabinets
F. Flashlights
G. Emergency telephone extension and outside telephone (direct line, not through the
hotel phone switchboard)
29-6.01 Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning must be provided in the security dispatch office.
29-7.00 ELECTRICAL

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SECTION 29 – SECURITY For use by Doubletree Hotels only
29-7.02 Provide the following equipment in the security office:

A. Alarm indicator panels (fire, Life Safety, and other internal alarms)
B. CCTV monitors
C. CCTV recorder
D. Two-way radio base station and portable radio charging units
29-7.03 All equipment and lighting in this room must be on emergency power (generator). For
hotels without emergency generators, one or more UPSs, (4-hour minimum capacity) are
required.
29-7.04 Coordinate power requirements with provided equipment.
29-7.05 Provide a minimum of one (1) duplex 120v, 20 amp convenience receptacle on each wall
with spacing not to exceed 20' (6m) on center.

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SECTION 30 – HSIA For use by Doubletree Hotels only
30. HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS

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SECTION 30 – HSIA For use by Doubletree Hotels only
30-1.00 GENERAL
30-1.01 All Doubletree hotels must have installed High-Speed Internet Access (“HSIA”) in the
hotel. NAM Region: All hotels must participate in HHC’s HSIA program-Stay Connected.
All Other Regions: HSIA vendor must be approved by HHC.
30-1.02 Guestrooms / Suites – HSIA must be installed in 100 percent of guestrooms / suites with
either a wired or wireless solution as follows:
A. An approved In-Room pull through cable device must be placed in each guestroom
for wired solutions. The physical connection must be plainly visible on the desk top.
B. The HSIA service must include Doubletree approved informational collateral in each
guestroom that provides detailed instruction on how to access the HSIA service plus
a contact number to call for complimentary Help Desk support.
C. Guestroom HSIA must be a Plug and Play (“PnP”) service
D. Guests must be able to establish a secured connection to their own corporate e-mail
network.
30-1.03 In Lobby, Executive Lounge, prominent guest Dining Areas, and the Lounge – Wireless
HSIA must be installed.
30-1.04 Business Center – Provide a wired high-speed internet connection for each work station
and wireless HSIA.
30-1.05 Meeting Rooms – HSIA must be installed in 100 percent of meeting rooms with either a
wired or wireless solution. Wireless is preferred.
A. Wireless HSIA must be available in the meeting common areas.
B. HSIA must be a PnP service.
C. Guests must be able to establish a secured connection to their own corporate e-mail
network.
30-1.06 Premise Cabling – all new hotels are required to install CAT6 cabling.
30-1.07 All existing hotels are required to implement, as their responsibility, remediation
recommendations made by HHC based on HHC-managed surveys.
30-1.08 All technical requirements for High-Speed Internet Access are posted on
30-1.09 Please see the Global Operating Standards for additional details.
30-3.00 FINISHES…(NA)
30-4.00 FF&E (NA)
30-5.00 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (GRAPHICS & SIGNAGE) (NA)
30-6.00 MECHANICAL / PLUMBING (NA)
30-7.00 ELECTRICAL
30-7.01 HHC Voice and Data Wiring Standards are available on www.doubletreefranchise.com.

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CASEGOOD SPECS For use by Doubletree Hotels only
CASEGOOD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

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CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS FOR CASEGOODS,

OCCASIONAL AND UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE
All casegoods, occasional and upholstered furnishings must meet the following construction
specifications:
A. General Construction
1. Joints shall be either splined; mortised and tenoned; tongued; doweled; or full length blocked,
glued and screwed in two directions, following the best practice of commercial construction.
2. All excess glue must be cleaned from surfaces exposed during normal use.
3. All structural members must be glued and screwed in place.
4. All screws must be turned in, in such a way as to not strip the hole or the screw head, and not
split or swell the joining member.
5. All plastic laminate tops shall be surfaced with high-pressure laminate with a minimum 45 lb.
density, industrial grade particleboard core with fine face particles and proper backing sheet
to prevent warping. Tops shall be laminated using contact, semi-rigid (PVAc), or rigid (ureas,
resorcinol) adhesives, to provide for Type 2 bonding. All edges shall be solid wood with
decorative edge.
6. Plastic laminate edge banding and routed MDF is not Permitted.
7. Solid wood panels must float within the frames of doors or drawer fronts.
8. Off-the-floor cases over 60" (1.5m) in length must have center support.
9. Caster blocks are to be glued and attached with screws.
10. Where marble, granite or similar approved tops are used, a sub-top of 1/2" (12.7mm)
(minimum) plywood must be provided.
B. Material Requirements
1. All timber products must come from a managed and renewable source.
2. All exposed and unexposed solid parts must be from selected hardwoods and be sound with
no splits, checks, knots, tears, open glue lines, wormholes, windshades or other defects that
might affect strength or appearance. Open or loose knots and wormholes will not be
permitted unless otherwise specified.
3. Exposed veneer surfaces shall be select sliced hardwood, and shall be carefully matched as
to pattern and color. Type or species of veneer shall be spelled out on all factory quotes. All
face veneers and balancing back veneers shall be applied with water proof glue under
controlled pressure.
4. To control and contain veneer checking, all crossbands for fancy-faced plywood must have
uniform multi-directional strengths.
5. Back panels must be glued and securely fastened by screws or gun staples. Fasteners must
be flush with outside back and must not swell, split, or protrude through finished surfaces.
6. Top edges of drawer sides and backs must be sanded flat with beveled edges and rounded
bottom and covered with a clear lacquer sealer coat. Discoloration, mineral streaks, and
excessive machine marks will not be permitted. Glued-up stock must match in color.
7. Drawers are to have hardwood or 7-ply veneer sides and backs finished smooth with a clear
lacquer sealer coat and a catalyzed top coat as a minimum (stained to match exterior finish is
preferred). All joints shall be multi dovetail or linear (French) dovetail. Drawer bottoms shall
be plywood, finished smooth and stained to match exterior and finished with a catalyzed top
coat, and in all cases contained in dadoes on all four sides, glue-blocked in place to assure
continuing squareness. Drawer side mounted glides to be specified and painted (as per
Hafele #421.71.424 60 or equal).
8. Dovetails must be well glued, fitted, puttied if necessary and sanded.

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9. Drawers shall be well sealed on the inside backs, fronts, side partitions, bottoms, outside
sides and backs. They must be free of dirt, dust, glue or any foreign matter prior to rubbing,
waxed with the required material and wiped dry to remove sand and sealer dust.
10. Requirements for use of particle board:
a. Wood particle board cores shall conform to commercial standards Type I, Grade B, Class II.
b. Tops may be particleboard if they are core or veneer banded on all four edges and do not
have an unsupported span of more than 25" (0.6m). Tops with unsupported spans for 30"
(0.7m) or more MUST HAVE ANTI-SAG STRIPS OR BACKING SHEETS.
c. No exposed particle board will be allowed in any furnishings. This includes routed and
stained edges on tops.
d. Lock-mitered cases must have core bands on fronts and backs of particleboard.
e. Particleboard may be used in doors if it is banded on four sides.
13. Hardware must have applied rust-proof and tarnish-proof sealers.
14. Plastic laminate is only allowed on tops. Sides, fronts, doors, drawers, etc. should be solid
wood and wood veneers.
C. Workmanship
1. Doors must be free of rattle, squeaking, warp or rubbing. All doors should be approximately
uniform in clearance. All catches must be properly aligned and installed.
2. Drawers shall have free-running action with no binding or sticking. Drawers with side
mounted metal glide shall operate freely with no squeaking or rattling and be well lubricated.
Drawer guides and runners shall be securely fastened and properly positioned to assure
correct drawer alignment.
3. Route lines, cut-outs or grooves must be SMOOTHLY MACHINED AND/OR SANDED.
Shapes, carvings, and 'U' cuts are to be finished smoothly with no visible unfinished or rough
areas.
4. Drawer interiors and storage compartments are to be sanded smooth and free of glue or
polyurethane runs. Sides, ends, bottoms are to be free of splinters, snags, slivers, staples,
nails and screws.
5. All hardware, such as hinges, pulls, latches, catches, glides, etc., must be attached so that
they fit and operate properly and serve their purposes DURING TRANSIT AND USE.
6. Mitered corners are to be square, flush, tight and well glued.
7. Interior screws must be flush or countersunk with the surface.
8. All glides, casters and ferrules must be properly attached to remain permanently in place at
all times.
9. Face-nailed molding and overlaps must be nailed as inconspicuously as possible with nails
countersunk and filled. Back nailing should be used whenever possible.
10. All cane must be applied straight with no broken or loose strands and MUST BE SMOOTH
AFTER RUBBING.
11. All items furnished under this section shall be guaranteed against manufacturing defects in
workmanship and materials. Repairs of such defects during the first year, after completion
and acceptance, shall be made by the manufacturer at its cost and expense, without charge
to the purchaser or hotel. All such replacements and repairs shall be made at a time and at
hours mutually satisfactory to both owner and factory.
D. Appearance and Finish

1. Color of like finishes must be color-fast, uniform, and compatible between pieces
manufactured in the same plant; between pieces made in various plants, and from one
production cut to another.

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2. Each finishing material must be formulated and individually batch-checked to insure

compatibility with the batch and every other material used to produce a color-fast finishing
system.
3. Distressing, shading, highlighting and spatter in any one group shall be consistent and
uniform between pieces and plants and from one cut to another.
4. Interior surfaces of compartments and drawers must be free of dirt, dust, shavings or any
foreign matter before finishing.
5. Finish must be rubbed to required smoothness and sheen and must be sufficiently dry to
prevent marring or printing on the surface when packed. Finishes rubbed through are not
acceptable.
6. Edges and backs of doors and drawers shall be finished to be compatible with exterior.
7. Excess pumice, oil, wax and rubbing compound must be wiped clean after rubbing.
8. Finishing requirements:
a. Spray with stain and/or washcoat and/or toner.
b. Spray with filler as required to properly fill wood pores, remove all excess filler and allow
to dry.
c. Spray with sealer of not less than 16 to 20 percent solid content.
d. Sand sealer smooth, finishing with paper.
e. Shade with shading stain as required to obtain uniform color and effect.
f. Glaze when required for effect and wipe.
g. Spray two coats of moisture-resistant catalyzed finish.
h. Rub with steel wool, wet or dry finishing paper, wax and wipe clean as desired for the
required sheen specified.
i. Clean laminate surfaces with cleaning agents and wipe dry.
E. Performance
1. Drawers and doors must be fitted, properly aligned and must operate smoothly under various
atmospheric conditions.
2. All doors, drawers, leg mechanisms, trays and other operating parts must be well fitted,
properly aligned and smoothly operable without loose or sloppy action.
3. Doors must not rub, rattle or be warped. Hinges must operate smoothly and quietly with no
binding or other defect to affect performance.
4. All tops and structural members must be warp-free.
5. Hardware, both trim and functional, must be straight and firmly attached.

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F. Upholstered Furniture Requirements

FRAME:
4/4 and 5/4 hardwood (Northwest Alder / Maple)
Joints are double doweled, glued and nailed.
Corner blocked, gusseted and screwed as necessary.
SEAT SPRINGS:
Sinuous (No-sag) construction
8 gauge spring wire
5" (12cm) or less spacing on center
Noise abating coated spring clips
Lateral stabilizing wrapped edge wire
2 oz bonded polyester deck insulator
BACK SPRINGS:
Sinuous (No-sag)
11 or 12 gauge wire
Lateral stabilizing wrapped edge wire
BODY PADDING:
85/15 gin flues cotton
1.8 density polyurethane of appropriate I.L.D. (initial load deflection, which is normally left up
to the manufacturers discretion based upon design and usage)
Bonded polyester fiber
SEAT CUSHIONS:
1.8 density polyurethane of appropriate I.L.D. (see above)
3/4 oz bonded polyester fabric wrapped
BACK PILLOWS:
1.5 density polyurethane of appropriate I.L.D.
Wrapped in polyester fiber or down proof bag enclosing non-bonded polyester fiber
SLEEPER BED / SOFA:

Sleeper Mechanism – Leggett & Platt Classic Plus or equal. Must be contract quality a
minimum of 72” (1.8m) in length, 75” (1.9m) preferred. Square tubular leg construction, 14
gauge tube at foot and 16 gauge tube at head of mechanism. A minimum of four (4) cross
tubes for support side to side. Polypropylene decking should extend beyond the metal frame
and linkage parts eliminating any metal to upholstery contact. Anti tilt soft lock to keep unit in
contact with the floor at all times while in the open position. A minimum of 15 helicals 11
gauge at seat / foot and 20 side helicals 12 gauge, 10 on each side is required.
Sleeper Mattress – Leggett & Platt Contract Linen 312 or equal. Damask ticking fabric quilted
to a layer of 1.5 oz hypoallergenic fiber; 1” layer of 1.5 oz hypoallergenic densified fiber to be
upholstered between quilted top panel and the 2 pieces of 1/4” 0.75 oz densifier fiber
insulator pad. Innerspring unit – 4-turn contract spring unit made of 13 1/2 gauge wire coils
which are tied together with 17 1/2 gauge lacing helicals. Coil count 345 - Queens, 299 - Full
and 207 - Twins.
Must pass NFPA1633CFR fire retardant standards.

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Adhesive reinforced seams as necessary
Lined flounces
Sleeper deck flap
Rust proof zippers
Rust proof carpet glides
COMPONENTS
All (fabric, decking material, filling / padding, welt cord, and barrier material, if used) shall be tested in
accordance with the "Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition
Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture" NFPA 260. All components shall conform to Class
I criteria as described therein. Salt base flame retardant chemicals are not to be used.
Upholstered goods, including construction of, must also meet all local, state and federal standards
that may require more stringent testing (such as Flammability Test 133 in California and Illinois).
These certification ratings are typically in addition to the NFPA 260, Class 1 rating.
All flame retardant certificates of compliance to be provided to the hotel.
Ottomans should not have casters.

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APPENDIX “A”
APPENDIX “B”
DIFFERENTIATION DOCUMENT
BREAKFAST BUFFET PROTOTYPE
ROOM & SUITE PLANS

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APPENDIX “A”
In general it is undesirable, and in a growing number of countries unlawful, for anyone who provides
goods, facilities and services (“service provider”) to discriminate against people with disabilities.
Discrimination can occur in two ways:
1. By treating people with disabilities less favorably, and for a disability-related reason, than people
who are not disabled;
2. By failing to comply with the need to make reasonable adjustments.
Discrimination will not occur in either case if the reason for different treatment or failure to make a
reasonable adjustment is not justified. This means that a service provider should not refuse the service;
nor provide a lesser standard of service, nor offer services on worse terms to a people with disabilities for
a non-justifiable, disability-related reason.
Service providers must make reasonable adjustments so as to provide equality of service. They can:
Change practices, policies or procedures that make it impossible or unreasonably difficult for
disabled people to use a service; Provide auxiliary aids or services that would make it easier for or
enable disabled people to use a service; or Overcome physical features (e.g., one arising from the
design or construction of an existing building or the approach or access to premises) that make it
impossible or unreasonably difficult for people with disabilities to use a service (physical features
duty) by providing the service at a reasonable alternative method.
Service providers can expect to have additional duties in respect to physical features that make it
impossible or unreasonably difficult for people with disabilities to use their services. They may have to
overcome the difficulty caused by the feature by taking reasonable steps to:
1. Remove it; or
2. Alter it; or
3. Provide a reasonable means of avoiding it; or
4. Provide a reasonable alternative method of making the service available to disabled persons.
Increasingly governments are requiring the needs of people with disabilities to be taken into account in
the construction of non-domestic buildings. These needs are concerned with access and facilities for
people with disabilities and require reasonable provision to be made to allow people with disabilities to
use non-domestic premises.
Generally this means that reasonable provision must be made to allow universal access to and use of
non-domestic buildings. Reasonable provision must be made for toilets to be universally accessible and
where there is audience or spectator seating adequate wheelchair spaces must be provided.
A service provider includes anyone providing a free or paid service directly to the general public e.g.
hotels, shops. For services and facilities providers it is undesirable or unlawful:
1. To refuse to serve persons with disabilities for a reason that relates to the disability.
2. To offer a substandard service to people with disabilities.
3. To provide a service on different terms.
The service provider must consider the following when making reasonable adjustments to accommodate
persons with disabilities:
1. Changes to practices, policies and procedures should ensure that they do not make it impossible
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2. Providing auxiliary aids and services that will offer additional help or assistance to enable people
with disabilities to make use of a services or facility.
3. Making the service accessible by other means. This applies if the service is physically
inaccessible to people with disabilities.
4. If, by serving people with disabilities, the service provider is unable to serve others, therefore
preventing the service from being provided at all.
5. If, in order to serve people with disabilities and other members of the public, it is necessary
to provide the service on different terms or at a different standard or manner.
Universal access provision

Included by reference herewith is the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), part III
Department of Justice. Office of the Attorney General, 28 CFR Part 36 (Order 1513-91), including
Appendix "A" and "B".
This document is a portion of the Federal Register dated July 26, 1991, Volume 56, Number 144,
pages 35544 through 35691, and may be ordered for $1.50 each from the Local Government Printing
Office Warehouse (Dallas - 214/767-0076, or Washington 202/783-3238). An electronic copy of the
ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) can be downloaded at:
www.acess-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm
Hilton Hotels Corporation assumes no liability for inadvertent omissions, misinterpretations, or

subsequent amendment of any items with the ADA Rule. Compliance with the ADA Rule, as such
Rule is interpreted and enforced from time to time, is the responsibility of each Doubletree Hotel
Licensee as they develop their project(s). Each Licensee is urged to seek appropriate counsel to
ensure compliance.

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APPENDIX “B”
Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)

The purpose of an LCCA is to compare the overall costs of project alternatives and to select the design
that ensures the facility will provide the lowest overall cost of ownership. The LCCA should be performed
early in the design process while there is still a chance to refine the design to ensure a reduction in life-
cycle costs (LCC).
The first and most challenging task of an LCCA, or any economic evaluation method, is to determine the
economic effects of alternative designs of buildings and building systems and to quantify these effects
and express them in monetary amounts.
Costs
There are numerous costs associated with acquiring, operating, maintaining, and disposing of a building
or building system. Building-related costs usually fall into the following categories:
• Initial Costs – Purchase, Acquisition, Construction Costs
• Energy Costs
• Water costs
• Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Costs
• Replacement Costs
• Residual Values, i.e. Resale or Salvage Values or Disposal Costs
Only those costs within each category that are relevant to the decision and significant in amount are
needed to make a valid investment decision. Costs are relevant when they are different for one
alternative compared with another; costs are significant when they are large enough to make a credible
difference in the LCC of a project alternative. All costs are entered as base-year amounts in today's
currency value.
Energy and Water Costs

Operational expenses for energy, water, and other utilities are based on consumption, current rates,
and price projections.
Energy usage: Energy costs are often difficult to predict accurately in the design phase of a project.
Assumptions must be made about use profiles, occupancy rates, and schedules, all of which impact
energy consumption. (Software packages, such as the proprietary programs TRACE (Trane), ESPRE
(EPRI), and HAP (Carrier) have been developed to assist in mechanical equipment selection and sizing).
Energy prices: Quotes of current energy prices from local suppliers should take into account the rate type,
the rate structure, summer and winter differentials, block rates, and demand charges to obtain an
estimate as close as possible to the actual energy cost.
Energy price inflation: Energy prices are assumed to increase or decrease at a rate different from
general price inflation. This differential energy price escalation needs to be taken into account when
estimating future energy costs. Provide the basis of the energy escalation as part of the documentation.
Water Costs: Water costs should be included similar to energy costs. There are usually two types of
water costs: water usage costs and water disposal costs.
Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Costs

Non-fuel operating costs, maintenance and repair (OM&R) costs are often more difficult to estimate than
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hotel; there is great variation in these costs even for hotels of the same type and age. It is therefore
especially important to use engineering judgment when estimating these costs.
Supplier quotes and published estimating guides sometimes provide information on maintenance and
repair costs. Very often the life cycle costs of an HVAC system over a 30-year period could be split into
50% energy cost, 4.7% maintenance cost, 2.3% replacement cost, 43% initial investment cost. These
values are of course only for indicative purposes as systems may vary.
Replacement Costs
The number and timing of capital replacements of building systems depend on the estimated life of the
system and the length of the study period. Use the same sources that provide cost estimates for initial
investments to obtain estimates of replacement costs and expected useful lives. A good starting point
for estimating future replacement costs is to use their cost as of the base date. The LCCA method will
escalate base-year amounts to their future time of occurrence.
Parameters for Present-Value Analysis

Discount Rate: In order to be able to add and compare cash flows that are incurred at different times
during the life cycle of a project, they must be made time-equivalent. To make cash flows time-
equivalent, the LCC method converts them to present values (PV) by discounting them to a common
point in time, usually the base date. The discount rate used in the calculation shall be agreed upon with
HHC.
Cost Periods(s)
Length of study period: The study period begins with the base date, the date to which all cash flows are
discounted. The study period has to be the same for all alternatives considered. It is recommended that
a 20-year study period be used for comparison.
Service period: The service period begins when a system is taken into service. This is the period over
which operational costs and benefits are evaluated. It is recommended that a 20 year service period be
used for comparison purposes.
Treatment of Inflation: The rate of general inflation is not being considered in this case.
Life-Cycle Cost Calculation

After identifying all costs by year and amount and discounting them to present value, they are added to
arrive at total life-cycle costs for each alternative. The table below is a worksheet that can be used to
arrive at the overall Life Cycle Cost, based on the following formulae:
n-1
PVEC = AE x (1 + ei)
OC = AW + AM + O&R + ELD
n-1
PVOC = OC x (1 + i)
PVAC = PVEC + PVOC

Year (n)
Annual Energy
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Costs (AE)
Discount rate (i)
EFFECTIVE APRIL 2009

Annual Water Costs
(AW)
Energy inflation rate (ei)
Life Cycle Cost Worksheet
Annual Maintenance
Life Cycle Cost (a + b)

Costs (AM)
Sum of initial costs (b)

Major Overhaul or
Replacement Costs
Running Costs
(O&R)
End of life Disposal

Costs (ELD)
Sum of PVAC for each year of operation (a)

Other Costs Total
(OC)
Present Value Energy

Cash Flow Total
(PVEC)
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

Present Value Other
Costs Cash Flow Total
(PVOC)
Present Value Total

Annual Costs (PVAC)
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DOCUMENT OF DIFFERENTIATION
DOUBLETREE HOTEL
This Standards document differentiates between items furnished by FF&E versus items furnished by the
General Construction Contract. It also designates the responsible party for budgeting, designing,
construction documentation, purchasing and installing.
This document pertains only to the items listed and does not purport to cover all items that are FF&E or
all items that are General Construction. Except as specifically noted to the contrary, installation shall be
complete including labor, materials equipment, installation, taxes, fees and freight.
All parties concerned on each project should carefully review this document for item changes specific to
that project, and make changes as appropriate.
SYMBOLS
GC GENERAL CONTRACTOR
O HOTEL OWNER / OPERATOR
TENANT TENANT
DESIGN CATAGORIES:
A ARCHITECT
I INTERIOR DESIGNER
S STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
C CIVIL ENGINEER
M MECHANICAL ENGINEER
E ELECTRICAL ENGINEER & LIFE SAFETY
P PLUMBING ENGINEER & FIRE SPRINKLER
SPECIALTY SYSTEMS:
AC ACOUSTICAL CONSULTANT
ADA ADA CONSULTANT
ART ART CONSULTANT
AV AV CONSULTANT
CODE CODE CONSULTANT / LIFE SAFETY CONSULTANT
COMP COMPUTER SYSTEMS CONSULTANT
EL ELEVATOR CONSULTANT
EXT EXTERIOR WALL CONSULTANT
FTN POOL & FOUNTAIN CONSULTANT
HDWR HARDWARE CONSULTANT
KC KITCHEN EQUIPMENT DESIGNER
L LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
LC LAUNDRY ROOM DESIGNER
LIT LIGHTING CONSULTANT
MAIN EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE CONSULTANT
POS POINT OF SALES CONSULTANT
SEC SECURITY CONSULTANT
SN GRAPHICS DESIGNER
SPEC SPECIFICATION CONSULTANT
TELE TELEPHONE CONSULTANT
WTRP WATERPROOFING CONSULTANT
CONTINUED …

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PURCHASING / INSTALLATION CATAGORIES:

CATV CATV SYSTEM VENDOR
CITY CITY
COMP COMPUTER SYSTEM VENDOR
FF&E FF&E BUDGET
IN INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR FOR FF & E
KEC KITCHEN EQUIPMENT CONTRACTOR
LEC LAUNDRY ROOM EQUIPMENT CONTRACTOR
O HOTEL OWNER / OPERATOR (HILTON)
OS&E OS&E BUDGET
PA FF&E PURCHASING AGENT (HILTON SUPPLY MGMT)
POS P.O.S. SYSTEM EQUIPMENT VENDOR
SEC SECURITY VENDOR
V VENDOR PROVIDED ITEM

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DESIGN
DESIGN / PURCHASE / INSTALLATION RESPONSIBILITIES PURCHASING RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITY MATRIX CNSTRCT
DESIGN DOC BUDGET PURCHASE INSTALL
GUESTROOMS / PUBLIC SPACE /
BACK-OF-HOUSE
[ ] = Party with Primary
Responsibility
1 FLOOR & BASE
Public Area / Lobby / Meeting Rms /
Ballroom:
a. Dance Floor A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Carpet & Pad (FF&E Furnish /
b. Contractor Install) A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
Carpet Base (FF&E Furnish /
c. Contractor Install) A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
d. Ceramic Tile Flooring / Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
e. Quarry Tile Flooring / Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
f. Stone Flooring / Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
g. Marble Flooring / Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
h. Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT Flooring) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
i. Wood Flooring A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
j. Rubber Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
k. Wood Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
l. Thresholds / Transition Strips A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
m. Recessed Entry Mats A [A]/I GC GC GC
Lounge / Restaurant / Retail Space (Hotel
Operated):
n. Contractor Install) A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
o. Contractor Install) A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
p. Ceramic Tile Flooring / Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
q. Quarry Tile Flooring / Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
r. Stone Flooring / Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
s. Marble Flooring / Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
t. Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT Flooring) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
u. Wood Flooring A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
v. Rubber Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
w. Wood Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
x. Thresholds / Transition Strips A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Specialty Restaurant / Retail (Leased
Space):
y. Floor Coverings TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
Guestrooms / Corridors: - - - - -
z. Contractor Install) A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
aa. Contractor Install) A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
bb. Rubber Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
cc. Wood Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
dd. Stone Flooring / Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
ee. Ceramic Tile Flooring / Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
ff. Thresholds / Transition Strips A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Back-of-House (Service Areas): - - - - -
gg. Contractor Install) A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
hh. Contractor Install) A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
ii. Rubber Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
jj. Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT Flooring) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC

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kk. Ceramic Tile Flooring / Base A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC

ll. Quarry Tile Flooring / Base [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
Epoxy Resin Flooring / Special
mm. Coating A [A]/I GC GC GC
nn. Sealed Concrete Floors A [A]/I GC GC GC
oo. Thresholds / Transition Strips A [A]/I GC GC GC
2 WALLS
Ballroom:
Wallcovering (FF&E Furnish /
a. Contractor Install) A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
b. Paint A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Epoxy Paint (Pool / Public Laundry
c. Area) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Wall Texture (Knock Down / Smooth
d. Finish) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
e. Ceramic Tile A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
f. Stone / Marble A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
g. Wood Paneling / Trim A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
h. Murals / Wall Tapestries A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
i. In-Wall Blocking [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
Operated):
j. Contractor Install) A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
k. Paint A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Wall Texture (Knock Down / Smooth
l. Finish) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
m. Ceramic Tile A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
n. Stone / Marble A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
o. Wood Paneling / Trim A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
p. Murals / Wall Tapestries A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
q. In-Wall Blocking [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
Space):
r. Wall Coverings TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
Guestrooms / Corridors:
s. Contractor Install) A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
t. Paint A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Wall Texture (Knockdown / Smooth
u. Finish) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
v. Wood Paneling / Trim A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
w. In-wall Blocking [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
Back-of-House (Service Areas):
x. Contractor Install) A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
Gypsum Wallboard (Knock Down /
y. Smooth Finish) [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
z. Painted Surfaces [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
aa. Ceramic Tile Walls [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
bb. FRP Panels (Kitchen Area) A A GC GC GC
cc. Wainscot Protective Panels (Corridor) A A GC GC GC
dd. Exposed Concrete / CMU A A GC GC GC
ee. In-wall Blocking [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
3 CEILINGS
Ballroom:
Drywall Ceilings (Knock-Down /
a. Smooth Finish) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC

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Skimmed / Sprayed Ceilings (Knock-

b. Down / Smooth Finish) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
c. Acoustical Ceilings A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
d. Coffered Ceilings A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
e. Wood Ceilings A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
f. Decorative Ceilings A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
g. Painted Surfaces A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Applied Decorative Millwork / Applied
h. Moldings A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Operated):
i. Smooth Finish) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
j. Down / Smooth Finish) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
k. Acoustical Ceilings A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
l. Wood Ceilings A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
m. Decorative Ceilings A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
n. Coffered Ceilings A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
o. Painted Surfaces A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
p. Moldings A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Space):
q. Ceiling Treatment TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
r. Smooth Finish) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
s. Down / Smooth Finish) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
t. Acoustical Ceilings A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
u. Painted Surfaces A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
v. Moldings A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
w. Smooth Finish) [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
Skimmed Concrete Ceilings (Knock-
x. Down / Smooth Finish) [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
y. Acoustical Ceilings [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
z. Painted Surfaces [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
aa. Exposed Concrete A A GC GC GC
Washable Ceiling Tiles (Food Service
bb. Areas) A A GC GC GC
4 MILLWORK / FINISH CARPENTRY

Ballroom:
a. Built-in Casegoods A/[I] A/[I] GC GC GC
b. Applied Wood Trim / Molding A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
c. Wood Column Cladding A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Chair Rail / Wainscot Caps / Display
d. Ledges A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
e. Crown Molding A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
f. Lighting Coves / Cove Molding A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Wood Trim @ Light Valences (Public
g. Restrooms) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Fixed / Built-in Shelving / Decorative
h. Shelving A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
i. Interior Window Sill Covering A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Public Restroom Vanities (Cultured
j. Marble / Granite / Corian) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC

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k. Light Cove Trim @ Valences A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC

l. Public Telephone Enclosure / Dividers A/[I] A/[I] GC GC GC
m. Main Registration Desk A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Meeting Rm Presentation / White Bd /
n. Projection Scrn Encl. A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Acoustical / Fabric Wrapped Wall
o. Panels - Meeting Rooms A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
p. Portable Lecterns A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
q. Fireplace Mantle / Hearth / Trim A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
r. Valet Parking Kiosk / Bellman Station A/[I] A/[I] GC GC GC
s. Plumbing & Electrical within Casework A/[I]/P/E [E]/[P]/I GC GC GC
In-Wall Blocking required for Millwork /
t. Finish Carpentry Components [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
Lounge / Restaurant / Retail Space(s) (Hotel
Operated):
u. Built-in Casegoods A/[I] A/[I] GC GC GC
v. Applied Wood Trim / Molding A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
w. Wood Column Cladding A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
x. Crown Molding A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
y. Chair Rail / Wainscot Caps A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
z. Lighting Coves / Cove Molding A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Fixed / Built-in Shelving / Decorative
aa. Shelving A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
bb. Interior Window Sill Covering A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
P.O.S. Stations (Restaurant / Lounge
cc. Area / Retail Shops) A/[I] A/[I] GC GC GC
Front / Back Bar Assemblies (Lounge
dd. Area) A/[I]/KC A/[I] GC GC GC
ee. Hostess Station (Built-In) A/[I] A/[I] GC GC GC
ff. Food & Beverage Counters A/[I]/KC A/[I] GC GC GC
Banquette & Booth Seating
gg. (Restaurant / Lounge Area) A/[I] A/[I] FF&E PA IN
Food & Beverage Indoor / Tubular /
hh. Canvas Details A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Brass / Ornamental Metal Railings /
ii. Etched Glass Dividers A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
jj. Built-in Planters (Incl Planter Liners) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
kk. Plumbing & Electrical within Casework A/[I]/P/E [E]/[P]/I GC GC GC
In-Wall Blocking req'd for Millwork /
ll. Finish Carpentry [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
Space):
mm. Millwork / Finish Carpentry TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
nn. Wood Trim / Molding A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
oo. Crown Molding A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Guestroom Bathroom Vanity (Cultured
pp. Marble / Granite / Corian) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
qq. Window Seat Bench / Window Sill Trim A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Built-in Bars / Kitchenettes (Luxury
rr. Suites) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Kitchenette Cabinets / Counters
ss. (Luxury Suites) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
tt. Mini-bar Cabinet Enclosure (if req'd) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
uu. Microwave Cabinet Enclosure (if req'd) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
vv. Wood Trim @ Light Valence A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
ww. Chair Rail @ Corridors A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Closet Rod & Shelving (Built-in
xx. Place) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
yy. Finish Carpentry Components A [A]/I GC GC GC

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Built-in Casegoods / Work Stations /

zz. Wall Units A/[I] A/[I] GC GC GC
aaa. Safe Deposit Boxes A/[I] [A]/I FF&E PA FF&E
bbb. Wood Trim @ Safe Deposit Boxes A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
ccc. Wood Trim / Molding A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
ddd. Chair Rail A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
eee. Fixed / Built-in Shelving A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Loose Shelving (Office /
fff. Housekeeping Areas) [O]/A [O]/A FF&E PA FF&E
ggg. Loose Shelving (Kitchen Area) A / KC KC FF&E KEC FF&E
hhh. Loose Shelving (Laundry Room Area) A / LC LC FF&E LEC FF&E
iii. Loose Office Furniture A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
jjj. Demountable Partitions (Office Area) A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
kkk. Finish Carpentry Components A A GC GC GC
5 DOORS
Doors:
Guestroom Doors (Door Specification /
a. Style / Finish) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Public Area Doors (Door Specification
b. / Style / Finish) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Back-of-House Doors (Door
c. Specification / Style / Finish) A A GC GC GC
d. Louvered Closet Doors A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
e. Balcony Doors A A GC GC GC
f. Entry Storefront / Door Assembly A A GC GC GC
g. Glazed Window Wall Systems A A GC GC GC
h. Automatic Doors A A GC GC GC
i. Revolving Doors A A GC GC GC
j. Elevator Door (Finish Selection) A/[I] A GC GC GC
[A]/[MEP]/
k. Access Door Locations (Public Area) I A GC GC GC
Easy Swing (Two-Way) Door at
l. Kitchen Area A A GC GC GC
Overhead Door Assemblies (Loading
m. Dock Area) A A GC GC GC
Overhead Coiling Fire Shutter
n. Assemblies A A GC GC GC
Overhead Coiling Counter Door
o. Assembly A A GC GC GC
Hardware:
Guestroom / Public Space Door
p. Hardware Finish Selection [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
q. Guestroom Entry - Electronic Locksets [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
Guestroom Keying Equipment &
r. Blanks A A GC GC GC
Interior Guestroom Door Hardware
s. (Bathroom / Interconnecting Doors) [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
t. Public Area Door Hardware [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
u. Automatic Door Hardware A A GC GC GC
Exterior Sliding Glass Door Hardware
v. (Balcony Doors) A A GC GC GC
w. Overhead Door Hardware A A GC GC GC
6 WINDOW COVERINGS
Drapery / Valence - Fabric /
a. Fabrication A/[I] I FF&E PA IN
b. Drapery - Track Assembly A/[I] I FF&E PA IN
c. Drapery - Blocking [A]/I A GC GC GC
Wiring for Connection of Motorized
d. Draperies A/I/[E] E GC GC GC

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e. Wooden / Metal Blinds A/[I] I FF&E PA IN

f. Roman Shades A/[I] I FF&E PA IN
g. Shutters - Hinged / Sliding A/[I] I FF&E PA IN
h. Fire Shutters [A]/E [A]/E GC GC GC
7 ARTWORK
a. Artwork (Guestrooms) A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
b. Artwork (Public Areas) A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
Artwork (Lounge / Restaurant / Retail
c. Areas) - Hotel Operated A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
Artwork (Lounge / Restaurant / Retail
d. Areas) - Leased Space TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
e. Artwork (Back-of-House) A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
Public Artwork (Funded from Public Art [ART]/A/I/
f. Budget) CITY [ART]/I/A CITY CITY CITY
Accent Lighting at Artwork (Public
g. Areas) A/[LIT]/I/E I/[E]/A/LIT GC GC GC
Accent Lighting at Artwork (Lounge /
h. Restaurant / Retail Areas) A/[LIT]/I/E I/[E]/A/LIT GC GC GC
i. In-wall Blocking for Artwork [A]/I I/[A] GC GC GC
8 MIRRORS
a. Framed "Decorative" Mirrors A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
b. Fixed / Unframed (Plate) Mirror Units A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
9 PLUMBING
a. General System [P]/A P GC GC GC
Decorative Plumbing Fixtures & Trim
b. (Public Areas) A/[I]/P [P]/A/I GC GC GC
c. (Lounge / Restaurant) A/[I]/P [P]/A/I GC GC GC
d. (Guestrooms) A/[I]/P [P]/A/I GC GC GC
e. (Back-of-House Areas) A/[P] [P]/A GC GC GC
f. Fire Sprinkler [P]/A [P]/A GC GC GC
10 MECHANICAL
a. General System [M]/A [M]/A GC GC GC
HVAC Equip / Trim (Public Areas /
b. Guestrooms) [A]/I/[M] A/[M]/I GC GC GC
HVAC Equip / Trim (Back-of-House
c. Areas) A/[M] A/[M]/I GC GC GC
Louvers / Grilles (Public Areas /
d. Guestrooms) [A]/I/M A/[M]/I GC GC GC
Louvers / Grilles (Back-of-House
e. Areas) A/[M] [M]/A/I GC GC GC
A/M/E/
f. Fire Protection Report [CODE] A/[M/E] - - -
11 ELECTRICAL
General Electrical - Conduit / Rough-in
a. / Wiring A/[E] E GC GC GC
b. Smoke Detectors A/[E] E GC GC GC
c. Life Safety Systems A/[E] E GC GC GC
d. Coverplates (Standard & Decorative) A/[I]/E E GC GC GC
Coordination Electrical / Special
System Layout location w/FF&E
e. Furniture A/[I]/E E GC GC GC
Power & Termination - FF&E
f. Components A/[I]/E E GC GC GC
g. Location of Electrical and Life Safety A/I/[E] [E]/A/I GC GC GC

CONFIDENTIAL
Devices
12 LIGHTING
a. Recessed Lighting A/I/E/[LIT] E GC GC GC
General Lighting (i.e. Fluorescent or
b. Incandescent Fixtures) A/I/E/[LIT] E GC GC GC
Direct Connection Decorative Fixtures
c. (i.e. Wall Sconces, etc.) A/I/E/[LIT] I/[E] FF&E PA GC
Decorative Plug-in Fixtures (Public
d. Areas / Guestrooms / Back-of-House) A/I/E/[LIT] I/[E] FF&E PA FF&E
Chandeliers (Ballrooms/Public Areas/
e. Meeting Rooms) A/I/E/[LIT] I/[E] FF&E PA GC
Decorative Fixtures / Chandeliers
(Ballroom / Restaurant / Lounge /
f. Retail) A/I/E/[LIT] I/[E] FF&E PA GC
Dimming System (Meeting Rooms /
g. Ballroom) A/I/E/[LIT] E GC GC GC
Dimming System (Lounge / Restaurant
h. / Retail) A/I/E/[LIT] E GC GC GC
i. Support Structures [A]/E/S/I A/I/S GC GC GC
j. Exterior Lighting A/E/[LIT] [E]/A GC GC GC
ACCESSORIES / SPECIALTIES:
13 GUESTROOM ACCESSORIES
a. Attach / Install Accessories - - GC GC GC
Bathroom Accessories (towel bars,
b. shelf, tissue disp., etc.) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
c. Soap Dish Holder (Shower) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Magnified / Lighted Mirror Unit (Direct
d. Connect) A/[I]/E [I]/[E] FF&E PA GC
e. Shower Doors [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
Closet Rod & Shelving (Built-in
f. Shelving / Painted) [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
g. Plastic Corner Guards A/[I] A GC GC GC
h. In-wall Blocking [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
i. Jacuzzi / Sauna A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
14 PUBLIC AREA ACCESSORIES

Toilet Accessories (paper towel
a. disp.,TP, hooks, etc.) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
b. Toilet Partitions / Urinal Screens A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
c. Fitness Center - Lockers / Benches [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
d. Projection Screens (Meeting Rooms) A/[I] A GC GC GC
Whiteboards / Chalkboards (Meeting
e. Rooms) A/[I] A GC GC GC
Ash Urns / Trash Receptacles
f. (Exterior) A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
g. Movable Landscape Pots / Planters A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
h. Fire Extinguishers / Cabinets [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
i. Plastic Corner Guards [A]/I [A]/I GC GC GC
j. In-wall Blocking A A GC GC GC
15 BACK-OF-HOUSE ACCESSORIES
a. Corner Guards (Heavy Duty) A A GC GC GC
Wall Bumper Guards (Back-of-house
b. Corridor) A A GC GC GC
c. Employee Lockers / Benches A A GC GC GC
d. Fire Extinguishers / Cabinets A A GC GC GC
e. Chain Link Wire Partitions A A GC GC GC
f. In-wall Blocking A A GC GC GC
16 EXTERIOR

CONFIDENTIAL
a. Ash Urns / Trash Receptacles A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E

b. Planters (Movable) A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
c. Planters (Fixed) Also Interior Locations A A GC GC GC
d. Flag Pole A A GC GC GC
e. Flags O O OS&E PA O
ELEVATORS / ESCALATOR:
17 Passenger Elevator:
a. Hydraulic / Traction Elevators A/[EL] A/[EL] GC GC GC
b. Elevator Cab Interior Finishes A/[I]/EL [I]/A GC GC GC
c. Elevator Cab Lighting E/A/I/[EL] E/A/[EL] GC GC GC
Elevator Doors / Frames (Finish
d. Selection) A/[I]/EL A GC GC GC
Telephone Wiring (Elev Cab to
e. Machine Rm Control Panel) A/[EL]/E [E]/A/EL GC GC GC
Telephone Wiring (Tel Equip Rm to
f. Elevator Machine Rm) A/[E]/TELE E GC GC GC
Elevator Call Buttons / Indicator Lights
g. (Decorative / Non-Std) SN/A/I/[EL] A GC GC GC
h. Signage (Code Required) SN/A/[EL]/I A/[EL] GC GC GC
18 Service Elevator:
a. Hydraulic / Traction Elevators A/[EL] A/[EL] GC GC GC
b. Elevator Cab Interior Finishes A/[EL] [EL]/A/E GC GC GC
c. Elevator Cab Lighting A/[EL]/E A GC GC GC
d. Elevator Doors / Frames A/[EL] A GC GC GC
Telephone Wiring (Elevator Cab to
e. Machine Rm Control Panel) A/[EL]/E EL/A/[E] GC GC GC
Telephone Wiring (Tel Equip Rm to
f. Elevator Machine Room) A/[E]/TELE E GC GC GC
Elevator Call Buttons / Indicator Lights
g. (Standard) A/[EL] A/[EL] GC GC GC
h. Signage (Code Required) A/[EL] A GC GC GC
SIGNAGE & GRAPHICS:

19 Interior Signage:
Code Req'd Signage (Exit Signs,
a. Occupancy Loads, Exit Door Signage) A/I/[SN] A/[SN]/I GC GC GC
b. Guestroom Identification Signage A/I/[SN] A/[SN]/I FF&E PA V
Guestroom Emergency / Room Rate
c. Signage & Graphics A/I/[SN] A/[SN]/I FF&E PA V
d. Directional Signage A/I/[SN] A/[SN]/I FF&E PA V
Themed Signage - Restaurant / Bar /
e. Public Area A/I/[SN] A/[SN]/I FF&E PA V
Back-of-House Room Identification
f. Signage A/[SN] A/[SN] FF&E PA V
g. Pool & Spa Signage A/I/[SN] A/[SN]/I FF&E PA V
h. Fitness Center Signage A/I/[SN] A/[SN]/I FF&E PA V
Retail / Sundry Shop Signage &
i. Graphics A/I/[SN] A/[SN]/I FF&E PA V
j. Food & Beverage Signage A/I/[SN] A/[SN]/I FF&E PA V
k. Meeting Room Signage A/I/[SN] A/[SN]/I FF&E PA V
l. Electronic Events Monitor A/I/[SN] A/[SN]/I FF&E PA V
Electrical Rough-in to Electronic
m. Events Monitors A/I/[SN]/E E GC GC GC
n. Blocking for Signage (If Required) [A]/SN [A]/SN GC GC GC
20 Exterior Signage:
a. Monument Sign Foundation / Base [A]/SN/S [A]/[SN]/S FF&E GC V
b. Monument Signage A/[SN] SN FF&E GC V
c. Building Marquee Sign A/[SN] SN FF&E GC V
d. Exterior Directional Signage A/[SN] SN FF&E GC V

CONFIDENTIAL
Power Rough-in / Disconnects to

e. Illuminated Bldg Signs A/SN/E E GC GC GC
A/SN/E/
f. Uplighting @ Exterior Signs [LIT] E FF&E GC V
g. Support Structure / Blocking A/SN/[S] [A]/S GC GC GC
h. Parking Lot Signage A/[SN] SN FF&E GC V
Temporary Project Identification Sign
i. (During Construction) A/[SN] A/[SN] GC GC GC
SPECIAL SYSTEMS:
21 Telephone / Data Systems:

Telephone/ Data System Design
a. (Equipment Selection / Design) E/[TELE] [TELE]/E FF&E PA -
Telephone / Data System Design
b. (Raceway / Wiring Layout) A/[TELE]/E [E]/TELE GC GC GC
c. Telephone / Data Conduit Rough-in A/[TELE]/E [E]/TELE GC GC GC
Tele / Data - Cable/Wiring | Terminate
d. at wall jack | System Test-out A/[TELE]/E [E]/TELE GC GC GC
Telephone Sets (Includes phone wire
e. from phone unit to wall jack) A/[TELE] TELE FF&E PA V
Pay Telephones / Credit Card Phone
f. Units A/[TELE] TELE FF&E PA V
Underground Conduit (Outside source
g. to telephone equipment room) A/[TELE]/E [E]/TELE GC GC GC
Plywood Backboard (Telephone
h. Equipment Room) A/[TELE]/E [E]/TELE GC GC GC
Patch Panel (Telephone Equipment
i. Room) A/[TELE]/E [E]/TELE GC GC GC
j. Head-end Telephone Equipment A/[TELE] TELE FF&E PA V
k. PBX Telephone Equipment A/[TELE] TELE FF&E PA V
l. PBX Station (Rack) TELE TELE FF&E PA V
Automated Phone / Bill Tracking
m. System A/[TELE] TELE FF&E PA V
UPS Battery Power Back-up System
n. (Assume w/ Equipment) A/[TELE] TELE FF&E PA V
Air Conditioning Provisions at
o. Telephone Equipment Room A/TELE/[M] M GC GC GC
22 CATV Systems:
CATV System Design (Equipment
a. Selection / Design) CATV [CATV]/E - - -
CATV System Design (Raceway / A/[CATV]/
b. Wiring Layout) [E] E - - -
A/[CATV]/
c. CATV Conduit Rough-in [E] E GC GC GC
A/[CATV]/
d. CATV Cable/Wiring to wall jack [E] E GC GC GC
Televisions (Includes pigtail from TV to
e. wall jack) A[I]/[O] I FF&E PA FF&E
f. Brackets for wall-mounted TV units A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
In-wall Blocking for wall-mounted TV
g. Brackets [A]/I/S A GC GC GC
h. Head-End Equipment A/[CATV] CATV CATV CATV CATV
i. Head-End Equipment Rack A/[CATV] CATV CATV CATV CATV
Underground Conduit (Outside source A/CATV/
j. to CATV Equip Rm) [E] E GC GC GC
k. Satellite Dish / Repeater (Installation) A/[CATV] CATV CATV CATV CATV
Satellite Dish / Repeater (Building A/[CATV]/
l. Support Assembly if Required) [A]/CATV/S E/S GC GC GC
Raceway (Satellite Dish to CATV A/[CATV]/
m. Equip Rm) [E] E GC GC GC
n. Dedicated Electrical Supply to CATV A/CATV/[E] E GC GC GC

CONFIDENTIAL
Equipment Room
o. UPS Battery Power Back-up System A/[CATV] CATV CATV CATV CATV
Air Conditioning Provisions at CATV A/CATV/
p. Equipment Room [M] M GC GC GC
23 Audio /Visual Systems:

A/V System Design (Equipment
a. Selection / Design) [AV]/E [AV]/E - - -
A/V System Design (Raceway / Wiring
b. Layout / Speaker Location) A/[AV]/E E - - -
c. A/V Conduit Rough-in A/[AV]/E E GC GC GC
d. A/V Cable / Wiring Installation A/[AV]/E E GC GC GC
A/V Cable / Wiring Terminations to AV
e. Components A/[AV] AV/[E] GC GC GC
f. Microphone Jacks - Fixed A/[AV]/E E GC GC GC
g. Speakers (Recessed Speaker Cans ) A/[AV]/E E GC GC GC
h. Speaker Units A/[AV] AV/[E] GC GC GC
i. Equipment Racks A/[AV] AV/[E] GC GC GC
j. Amplifier A/[AV] AV/[E] GC GC GC
k. Background Music System Equipment A/[AV] AV/[E] GC GC GC
Portable A/V Equipment (i.e.
l. Microphones, Speakers, Projectors) A/[O]/[AV] O LEASED LEASED LEASED
Recessed Projection Screens (Electric
m. & Manual) [A]/I/E A GC GC GC
Air Conditioning Provisions at AV
n. Equipment Room A/AV/[M] M GC GC GC
24 Computer Systems:
Computer / Data System Design
a. (Equipment Selection / Design) COMP COMP FF&E PA V
Computer / Data System Design A/[COMP]/
b. (Raceway / Wiring) [E] E GC GC GC/V
A/[COMP]/
c. Computer Conduit Rough-in [E] E GC GC GC
Computer - Cable/Wiring | Terminate A/[COMP]/
d. at wall jack | System Test-out [E] E GC GC GC
Computer & Equip Installation (Incl.
e. cable from computer to wall jack) A/[COMP] COMP COMP COMP V
f. UPS Battery Power Back-up System A/[COMP] COMP COMP COMP V
Dedicated Electrical Supply to A/[COMP]/
g. Computer Systems [E] E GC GC GC
Air Conditioning Provisions @ A/[COMP]/
h. Computer Equipment Room [M] M GC GC GC
i. Antistatic Mats (Assume not required) - - - - -
25 P.O.S. System:
P.O.S. System Design (Equipment
a. Selection / Design) POS [POS]/V FF&E PA V
P.O.S. System Design (Raceway / A/[POS]/ POS/[E]/
b. Wiring) [E] V GC GC/PA GC/V
A/[POS]/
c. P.O.S. Conduit Rough-in [E] E GC GC GC
A/[POS]/ POS/[E]/
d. P.O.S. - Power [E] V GC GC GC
A/[POS]/ POS/[E]/
e. P.O.S. - Cable [E] V GC PA V
P.O.S. Equipment & Installation |
f. Termination | System Test-out A/POS POS POS POS V
g. UPS Battery Power Back-up System A/POS POS POS POS V
Dedicated Electrical Supply to P.O.S. A/[POS]/
h. Equipment [E] E GC GC GC
i. Air Conditioning Provisions @ A/[POS]/ M GC GC GC

CONFIDENTIAL
Computer Equipment Room [M]
26 Security System:
Security System Design (Equipment
a. Selection / Design) SEC SEC - - -
Security System Design (Raceway /
b. Wiring) A/[SEC]/E E - - -
c. Security Conduit Rough-in A/[SEC]/E E GC GC GC
d. Security Cabling / Wiring A/[SEC]/E E GC GC GC
Security Equipment Installation |
e. Termination | System Test-out A/[SEC] [SEC]/E GC GC GC
f. Security Cameras (If req'd) A/[SEC] [SEC]/E FF&E GC GC
Security Console / Monitoring
g. Equipment A/[SEC] [SEC]/E FF&E GC GC
Electric Locksets (Employee
h. Entrances) [A]/SEC/E [A]/E GC GC GC
Misc Equipment / Furniture

27 Components:
Vending Equipment (Guestroom
a. Corridor / Employee Lounge) [O]/A O VENDOR VENDOR VENDOR
b. Ice Makers (Guestroom Corridor) A/[KC] KC KEC KEC KEC
Chilled Water Line to Ice Maker / Floor
c. Drain (Sink) (If Water Cooled) A/KC/[P] P GC GC GC
d. Office Furniture A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
e. Demountable Partitions at Office Area A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
f. Guestroom Minibars A/[I]/O I FF&E PA FF&E
g. Parking Garage Equipment - - - - -
Window Washing Equipment Davits /
h. Outriggers A/[MAIN] E/[A]/S GC GC GC
i. Window Washing Equipment Platform A/[MAIN] A GC GC GC
Site Maintenance Equipment (Lawn
j. Mower, Sweeper) O O OS&E PA O
FOOD SERVICE / BAR EQUIPMENT:

Kitchen Equipment: (Hotel Operated
28 Restaurant)
a. Food Service Equipment Design A/[KC] KC - - -
Food Service Equipment (Installation
b. / Leveling / Caulking) A/[KC] KC GC GC GC
Mech / Elect R-I to Food Service
Equip (Includes pig tails to
c. equipment) A/[KC]/MEP M/E/P GC GC GC
Mechanical / Electrical Terminations
d. to Food Service Equipment A/[KC]/MEP KC GC GC GC
e. Walk-in Coolers / Freezers A/[KC] KC GC GC GC
Elect R-I inside Walk-in Units (Elect
f. Components provided by FEC) A/[KC]/E E GC GC GC
Depressed Floor Slabs / Insulated
g. Floor at Walk-in Coolers / Freezers A/[KC]/S A/[S] GC GC GC
h. Loose / Portable Storage Shelving A/[KC] KC GC GC GC
i. Exhaust Hood Enclosure A/[KC]/M KC GC GC GC
Dry Chemical Fire Suppression
System at Kitchen Hood / Kitchen
j. Equip A/[KC]/M KC GC GC GC
Mech/Elect/Fire Protection R-I to
Exhaust Hood (Includes fire rated
k. shaft) A/[KC]/M M/E GC GC GC
l. Hand Sinks A/[KC]/P KC FF&E GC GC
m. Trench Drains & Grating A/[KC]/P P GC GC GC
n. Grease Trap Assembly A/[KC]/P P GC GC GC
o. Raceway for Beer / Soda Dispensing A/[KC]/P P GC GC GC

CONFIDENTIAL
Lines
Beverage Dispensing System
(Equipment & Lines) - Soda, Beer,
p. Liquor [KC]/A KC FF&E PA V
Copper Cladded Hood Assembly @
q. Display Kitchens A/I/[KC] KC GC GC GC
r. Kitchen Accessories / Utensils O O OS&E PA O
s. Rubber Floor Matting O O OS&E PA O
29 Bar Equipment:
a. Bar Equipment Design A/[KC]/I KC - - -
Bar Equipment (Installation /
b. Leveling / Caulking) A/[KC] KC GC GC GC
Mech / Elect R-I to Bar Equip
c. (Includes pig tails to equipment) A/[KC]/MEP M/E/P GC GC GC
Mechanical / Electrical Terminations
d. to Bar Equipment A/[KC]/MEP KC GC GC GC
e. Coolers / Freezers A/[KC] KC GC GC GC
f. Hand Sinks A/[KC]/P KC GC GC GC
Raceway for Beer / Soda Dispensing
g. Lines A/[KC]/P P GC GC GC
Beverage Dispensing System
(Equipment & Lines) - Soda, Beer,
h. Liquor [KC]/A KC FF&E PA V
i. Bar Accessories O O OS&E PA O
j. Rubber Floor Matting O O OS&E PA O
Kitchen / Bar Equipment: (Leased

30 Space)
Food Service / Bar Equipment
a. Design TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
b. Food Service / Bar Equipment TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
MEP Rough - in (Stubbed into space
c. only by GC => Distrib by Tenant) A/[M/E/P] M/E/P GC GC GC
RESTAURANT / LOUNGE:
Restaurant Area: (Hotel
31 Operated)
a. Tables / Chairs A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
b. Banquette / Booth Seating A/[I] I FF&E PA IN
c. Food & Beverage Counters A/I/[KC] I/[KC] GC GC GC
d. P.O.S. Stations A/[I] A/[I]/E GC GC GC
e. Hostess Station A/[I] A/[I]/E GC GC GC
Brass / Ornamental Metal Railing /
f. Etched Glass Dividers A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
g. Built-in Planters (Incl Planter Liners) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Applied Wood Trim / Decorative Cap
h. at Stubwall Partitioning A/[I] A GC GC GC
i. Stubwall Partitions between Seating A/[I] A GC GC GC
Decorative Light Fixtures
j. (Hardwired) [LIT]/A/I/E I/[E] FF&E PA GC
k. Track Lighting [LIT]/A/I/E I/[E] GC GC GC
l. Fluorescent / Incandescent Fixtures [LIT]/A/I/E E GC GC GC
Themed Elements / Decorative
m. Accessories A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
In-wall Blocking for Themed
n. Elements (Perimeter Walls) A A GC GC GC
o. Table Accessories [I]/O O OS&E PA O
Specialty Restaurant: (Lease

32 Space)
a. Perimeter Walls (Stud Framing & [A]/TENANT A GC GC GC

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Sheetrock - Exterior Only)

Exterior Wall Finishes (Std Hotel
b. Finishes) A A GC GC GC
Exterior Wall Finish Treatment /
c. Themeing TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
Electrical Rough-in to Space /
d. Panelboard A/[E] E GC GC GC
Mechanical Rough-in to Space
e. (Ductwork stubbed into space only) A/[M] M GC GC GC
Mechanical Equipment req'd for A/M/ [TENANT
f. Space [TENANT] ]/M TENANT TENANT TENANT
In-Space Mechanical Equipment (i.e.
g. VAV boxes, Exh. Hoods, etc.) TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
h. Interior MEP Rough-in / Trim TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
i. Kitchen Equipment TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
j. Interior Fit-out / Finishes TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
k. Furnishings / Accessories TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
33 Lounge Area:
a. Tables / Chairs A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
b. Banquette / Booth Seating A/[I] I FF&E PA IN
c. Beverage Counters A/I/[KC] [A]/I GC GC GC
d. P.O.S. Stations A/[I] A/[I] GC GC GC
e. Built-in Planters (Incl Planter Liners) A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Applied Wood Trim / Decorative Cap
f. at Stubwall Partitioning A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
g. Stubwall Partitions between Seating A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Decorative Light Fixtures
h. (Hardwired) [LIT]/A/I/E I/[E] FF&E PA GC
i. Track Lighting [LIT]/A/I/E I/[E] GC GC GC
j. Fluorescent / Incandescent Fixtures [LIT]/A/I/E E GC GC GC
Themed Elements / Decorative
k. Accessories A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
In-wall Blocking for Themed
l. Elements (Perimeter Walls) A A GC GC GC
m. Table Accessories [I]/O O OS&E PA O
LOBBY / REGISTRATION:
34 Lobby / Registration:
a. Main Registration Desk A/[I] A/[I] GC GC GC
b. Back Counter Casework A/[I] A/[I] GC GC GC
c. Fireplace Design - - - - -
Fireplace Facade / Mantle / Hearth /
d. Trim - - - - -
e. Applied Wood Trim A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
Safe Deposit Boxes (Assume Built-
f. in) [A]/I [A]/I FF&E PA GC
Lobby Area Furniture (Sofa, Chairs,
g. End Tables, Lamps) A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
h. Area Rugs A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
i. Movable Planters A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
j. Plant Material O O O O O
RETAIL SHOPS:
Retail / Sundry Shop: (Leased
35 Space)
Interior Finishes - Walls / Ceilings /
a. Floors TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
b. P.O.S. Stations TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
c. Built-in Shelf Standards TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
d. Slatwall TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
e. Display Shelf Rods / Brackets TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT

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f. Display Shelving TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT

g. Casegoods / Display Cases TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
h. Refrigerated Display Cases TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
i. Display Racks TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
j. Signage TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
k. Decorative Light Fixtures TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
l. Track Lighting TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
m. Fluorescent / Incandescent Fixtures TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
n. In-wall Blocking TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT TENANT
MEETING ROOMS / BALLROOMS:

36 Meeting Rooms / Ballrooms:
Movable Partitions (Meeting Room /
a. Ballrooms) [A]/I A GC GC GC
Wallcovering at Movable Partitions
b. (Meeting Room / Ballrooms) A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
c. Chandeliers / Decorative Fixtures [LIT]/A/I I/[E] FF&E PA GC
Recessed Electric Projection
d. Screens A/[I] A GC GC GC
e. TV Brackets A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
f. TV's A/I/[O] I FF&E PA FF&E
g. Portable Dance Floors A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
h. Portable AV Equipment A/O/[AV] O LEASED LEASED LEASED
i. Skyhook Equipment Rack A/[AV]/LIT A GC GC GC
Portable Specialty Lighting
j. Equipment A/LIT/O O VENDOR VENDOR VENDOR
k. Portable Tables / Chairs A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
l. Portable Bar Units / Cashier Stations A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
Portable Whiteboards / Marker
m. Boards / Easels A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
n. Lecturns A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
o. Curtain Backdrops A/[I] I FF&E PA IN
Structural Support Framing for
p. Skyhook Equip / Other Equip. A/[S] A GC GC GC
q. In-Wall Blocking A A GC GC GC
FITNESS / SPA AREA:

37 Fitness Center:
a. Fixed (Plate) Mirrors A/[I] [A]/I GC GC GC
b. Fitness Equipment A/[O] O OS&E PA FF&E
c. Floor Mats A/[O] O OS&E PA FF&E
d. TV Set A/[I]/[O] I FF&E PA FF&E
e. TV Bracket A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
Electrical Supply to Exercise
f. Equipment / Floor Outlet Locations A/[E]/I E GC GC GC
g. In-Wall Blocking A A GC GC GC
38 Spa Center:
a. Fixed (Plate) Mirrors [A]/I A GC GC GC
b. Tanning Booths A/[O]/I O OS&E PA FF&E
c. Message Tables A/[O]/I O OS&E PA FF&E
Manicure / Pedicure - Chairs /
d. Tables A/[O]/I O OS&E PA FF&E
Lobby (Waiting Area) Tables /
e. Chairs / End Tables A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
f. Office Furniture A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
g. Office Equipment A/[O] O OS&E PA O
h. TV Sets A/I/[O] I FF&E PA FF&E
i. TV Bracket A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
Dedicated Electrical Supply to Spa
j. Equipment A/[E] E GC GC GC
k. In-Wall Blocking Spa Equipment A A GC GC GC

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LAUNDRY ROOMS:
39 Hotel Laundry Room:
a. Laundry Room Design A/[LC] LC - - -
Laundry Room Mechanical /
b. Electrical Rough-in A/[LC]/MEP M/E/P GC GC GC
c. Laundry Room Equipment A/[LC] [LC]/A FF&E PA FF&E
Laundry Room Final (Mech / Elect)
d. Connections A/[LC]/MEP LC GC GC GC
e. Laundry Room Start-up / Testing A/[LC]/MEP LC GC GC V
f. Fixed (Built-in) Shelving [A]/LC A GC GC GC
g. Loose (Portable) Shelving A/[LC] [LC]/A FF&E PA FF&E
h. Work Tables A/[LC] LC FF&E PA FF&E
i. Lint Filter Unit A/[LC] LC GC GC GC
Ductwork R-I / Connection to
Laundry Rm Equipment / Booster
j. Fan A/[LC]/M [LC]/M GC GC GC
k. Chemical Injection System A/[LC] LC GC GC GC
Air Filters @ each piece of
l. equipment A/[LC] LC GC GC GC
Flexible Hosing / Cords to
m. Equipment / Quick Disconnects A/[LC]/MEP LC GC GC GC
n. Sink Assembly A/[LC]/P LC GC GC GC
o. Floor Drain / Grate A/[LC]/P LC/[P] GC GC GC
p. Compressed Air System A/[LC]/M A/[LC]/M GC GC GC
Water Softener Equipment /
q. Accessories A/[LC]/P LC GC GC GC
r. Soiled Hampers O O OS&E PA O
A/LC/[ME
s. Boilers/Steam Plant for Laundry A/LC/[MEP] P] GC GC GC
LAUNDRY / CHUTE SYSTEM:

40 Laundry / Chute System:
a. Laundry Chute Assembly Complete A/[LC] [A]/E GC GC GC
Fire Suppressions System @ Chute
b. Enclosure [P]/A [P]/A GC GC GC
LOADING DOCK / RECEIVING AREA:

41 Loading Dock Equipment:
a. Dock Levelers / Equipment A A GC GC GC
b. Dock Bumbers A A GC GC GC
Overhead Door @ Dock Area
c. (Includes Electric Door Opener) A [A]/E GC GC GC
Fixed (Build-in Place) Storage
d. Shelving A A GC GC GC
e. Loose Shelving O O OS&E PA O
f. Trash Compactor [KC]/A [KC]/A FF&E PA V
g. Trash Dumpsters [KC]/A [KC]/A FF&E PA V
h. Bailer [KC]/A [KC]/A FF&E PA V
Recycling Containers (Glass /
i. Cardboard / Kitchen Grease) [KC]/A [KC]/A FF&E PA V
j. Garbage Can Wash Area [A]/P [A]/P GC GC GC
k. Emergency Generator A/[E] A/[E] GC GC GC
l. Grease Trap A/[P] P GC GC GC
Electrical Rough-in for Dock
m. Equipment KC/A/[E] E GC GC GC
n. Water Filtration System (If Req'd) A/[P] P GC GC GC
o. Water Softener System (If Req'd) A/[P] P GC GC GC
ENGINEERING / MAINTENANCE SHOP:

Engineering Maintenance Shop Equipment /
42 Furnishing:

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a. Work Table / Benches O O OS&E PA O

Engineering / Maintenance Shop
b. Tools / Equipment O O OS&E PA O
c. Fixed Storage Shelving O O OS&E PA O
d. Loose (Portable) Shelving O O OS&E PA O
e. Wire Partitioning O O OS&E PA O
Electrical Rough-in to Stationary
f. Equipment A/[E] E GC GC GC
OFFICE AREA:
Office Area Equipment /
43 Accessories:
a. Office Equipment O O FF&E PA O
Electrical Rough-in at Demountable
b. Partitions A/[E] E GC GC GC
Office Mail Box Unit (Assume Built-
c. in) A A GC GC GC
Cash Drop Box Unit (Assume Built-
d. in) A A GC GC GC
EXTERIOR / SITEWORK:
44 Awnings / Shade Covers:
a. Canvas Awnings A A GC GC GC
b. Canvas Shades A A GC GC GC
c. Portable Umbrellas A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
45 Swimming Pool:
a. Swimming Pool / Whirlpool Design A/[FTN] A/[FTN] GC GC GC
b. Swimming Pool Construction A/[FTN] A/[FTN] GC GC GC
c. Whirlpool Construction A/[FTN] A/[FTN] GC GC GC
d. Pool Equipment A/[FTN] A/[FTN] GC GC GC
e. Whirlpool Equipment A/[FTN] A/[FTN] GC GC GC
Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing
f. Rough-in / Final Connections A/[FTN]/MEP M/E/P GC GC GC
Pool Accessories / Cleaning
g. Equipment A/[FTN]/O O OS&E PA O
Pool Chairs / Furniture / Movable
h. Umbrellas A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
46 Sitework:
a. Landscaping / Irrigation A/[L]/C L GC GC GC
Hardscape (Walks, Retaining Walls,
b. Stamped Paving) [A]/L/C A/[C]/L GC GC GC
c. Site Lighting / Landscape Lighting [LIT]/A/L/C/E E GC GC GC
Outdoor Seating (Furniture Layout /
d. Furniture Specifications) A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
Parking Lot, Driveway, Curb &
e. Gutter A/[C] C GC GC GC
Plumbing / Electrical Rough-in &
Terminations to Site Features /
f. Equip A/L/C/[E/P] M/E/P GC GC GC
g. Site Demolition A/[C] A/[C] GC GC GC
h. Site Grading and Drainage A/[C]/L A/[C]/L GC GC GC
i. Offsite Improvements A/[C] A/[C] GC GC GC
Underground Sewer, Water and
j. Storm Utilities A/[C] A/[C] GC GC GC
k. Site Dry Utilities - On Site GC GC GC
l. Site Dry Utilities - Off Site CITY CITY CITY
m. Traffic/Signalization GC GC GC
n. Landscape and Irrigation A/C/[L] A/C/[L] GC GC GC
o. Hardscape - Site [A]/C/L A/[C/L] GC GC GC
p. Hardscape - On Structure [A]/L [A]/L GC GC GC

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A/C/L/LIT/
q. Site Lighting & Landscape Lighting A/C/[L]/LIT/E [E] GC GC GC
A/C/L/LIT/
r. Streetscape Lighting A/[C]/L/LIT/E [E] GC GC GC
s. Site Furnishings - Site A/C/[L] A/C/[L] GC GC GC
t. Site Furnishings - Hotel A/[I] A/[I] GC GC GC
A/C/L/ A/C/L/
u. Site MEP [M/E/P] [M/E/P] GC GC GC
v. Fine Grading A/C/[L] A/C/[L] GC GC GC
A/C/L/
w. Site Signage A/C/L/[SN]/E [SN]/E GC GC GC
A/C/L/ A/C/L/
x. Pools and Fountains - Site [FTN]/P [FTN]/P GC GC GC
y. Swimming Pool A/[FTN]/P A/[FTN]/P GC GC GC
A/C/L/E/ A/C/L/E/
z. Public Art Program [ART] [ART]
FF&E FURNISHINGS: (Items Covered by

FF&E Budget):
47 FF&E Components:
Carpet & Pad (Includes carpet at
a. coved base) A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
b. Wallcovering A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
c. Casegoods A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
d. Headboards A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
e. Lounge Chair A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
f. Desk Chair A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
Draperies / Sheers / Black-out
g. Shade A/[I] I FF&E PA IN
h. Window Valence A/[I] I FF&E PA IN
i. Bed Spreads / Dust ruffle A/[I] I FF&E PA O
Floor Lamp, Desk Lamp, Nightstand
j. Lamp A/[I] [I]/E FF&E PA FF&E
k. Shower Curtains A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
l. Framed Mirrors A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
m. Wall Sconce A/[I]/E/LIT I/[E] FF&E PA GC
n. Decorative Fixture (Entry Fixture) A/[I] I/[E] FF&E PA GC
o. Artwork / Accessories A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
p. Undercounter Refrigerator A/[I]/O [I]/E FF&E PA FF&E
q. Microwave A/[I]/O [I]/E FF&E PA FF&E
r. Television Sets A/[I]/O [I]/E FF&E PA FF&E
s. Television Set Swivels A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
Bed Bases / Frames (Frames at
t. ADA Rms Only) A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
Hair Dryers (Direct connect / Wall-
u. mounted) A/[I]/E/O I/[E] FF&E PA GC
Hair Dryers (Plug-in Type /
v. Anchored to wall) A/[I]/O I FF&E PA FF&E
Magnified / Lighted Mirror Assembly
w. (Direct Connect) A/[I]/E I/[E] FF&E PA GC
x. Safes A/[I]/O [I]/E FF&E PA FF&E
y. Ironing Board Brackets A/[I]/O I FF&E PA FF&E
z. Closet Rod / Shelf (Purchase Unit) A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
aa. Clock Radio A/[I]/O [I]/E FF&E PA FF&E
Public Area:
bb. Carpet & Pad A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
cc. Wallcovering A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
dd. Casegoods A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
ee. Dining Tables / Seating A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
ff. Lounge Chairs A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
gg. Sofas A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E

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hh. Draperies / Sheers A/[I] I FF&E PA IN

ii. Framed Mirrors A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
jj. Table Lamps / Floor Lamps A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
kk. Wall Sconces A/[I]/E/LIT I/[E] FF&E PA GC
ll. Decorative Fixtures A/[I]/E/LIT I/[E] FF&E PA GC
mm. Artwork / Accessories A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
nn. Pool Chairs / Tables / Umbrellas A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
oo. Ash Urns / Trash Receptacles A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
pp. Television Brackets A/[I]/O I FF&E PA FF&E
qq. Television Sets A/[I]/O I FF&E PA FF&E
rr. Planters (Movable) A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
Back-of-House:
ss. Carpet & Pad A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
tt. Wallcovering A/[I] I FF&E PA GC
uu. Draperies A/[I] I FF&E PA IN
OS&E FURNISHINGS: (Items Covered by OS&E Budget):

48 OS&E Items:
Guestrooms:
Bed Bases / Frames (Frames at
a. Accessible Rms Only) A/[I] I FF&E PA FF&E
b. Linens (Towels / Sheets / Blankets) O O OS&E PA O
c. Toiletries / Guest Amenities O O OS&E PA O
d. Coffee Maker O O OS&E PA O
e. Maids Carts / Food Service Carts O O OS&E PA O
Public Areas:
f. Shelving (Loose / Portable) O O OS&E PA O
g. Kitchen Utensils / Accessories O O OS&E PA O
h. Luggage Carts O O OS&E PA O
i. Meeting Room Lecturns O O OS&E PA O
j. Tripod / Easels O O OS&E PA O
k. Portable TV / VCR Stands O O OS&E PA O
Overhead / Slide Projector
l. Equipment O O OS&E PA O
Back-of-House:
Administrative Office Supplies /
m. Equipment O O OS&E PA FF&E
n. Employee Time Clocks O O OS&E PA FF&E
o. Shelving (Loose / Portable) O O OS&E PA O
Housekeeping Equipment (Maids
p. Carts) O O OS&E PA O
Room Service Equipment (Service
q. Carts)
49 Miscellaneous
a. Master Antenna System A/S/[E]/V [E]/V/S/A GC/V GC/V GC/V
b. Employee Radio Page System A/[E] A/[E] GC GC GC
[FTN]/
c. Interior Fountains A/[FTN] A/E/P GC GC GC

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2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

PRODUCT DEFINITION ....................................................................................................................................... 1

1. DESIGN CRITERIA ................................................................................................................................. 23

5. FOOD and BEVERAGE........................................................................................................................... 84

6. PUBLIC RESTROOMS......................................................................................................................... 101

EFFECTIVE APRIL 2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS i

7. MEETING FACILITIES .......................................................................................................................... 106

8. MEETING FACILITIES SUPPORT AREAS........................................................................................... 117

9. RECREATIONAL AREAS...................................................................................................................... 124

10. GUESTROOMS ..................................................................................................................................... 147

11. SUITES .................................................................................................................................................. 184

EFFECTIVE APRIL 2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS ii

12. GUESTROOM SUPPORT AREAS........................................................................................................ 194

13. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ................................................................................................................ 206

23. TRASH COLLECTION AREA ................................................................................................................ 233

24. ELEVATORS ......................................................................................................................................... 239

CASEGOOD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 254

EFFECTIVE APRIL 2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS iii

Canada Region CAN

Hilton Hotels Corporation

EFFECTIVE APRIL 2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 1

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Codes and Industry Standards

UBC Uniform Building Code

ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

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FIA Factory Insurance Association

US Standards Referenced in Doubletree US Standards Manual and International Equivalents

1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards apply throughout, therefore no

EFFECTIVE APRIL 2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 3

EFFECTIVE APRIL 2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 4

Refer documents and questions concerning these standards to:

EU/HUKI Regions: AP Region

NAM & CSACRB Regions:

EFFECTIVE APRIL 2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 5

The Design and Construction Standards apply to the following situations:

EFFECTIVE APRIL 2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 6

PLAN REVIEW AND REQUIRED APPROVALS

A. NEW HOTELS AND ADDITIONS

EFFECTIVE APRIL 2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 7

h. Preliminary interior design, including concepts, image boards and materials

B. REMODELING, REFURBISHING OR RENOVATION

EFFECTIVE APRIL 2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 8

EFFECTIVE APRIL 2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 9

d. Communication drawings, where not included in electrical drawings

C. CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING PROPERTY; CHANGES OF OWNERSHIP; LICENSE RENEWALS

D. CONVERSION OF BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

EFFECTIVE APRIL 2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 10

F. SHOP DRAWINGS AND OTHER SUBMITTALS

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ADA COMPLIANCE FORM

In connection with the project identified as:

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ADA COMPLIANCE FORM

In connection with the project identified as:

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UNIVERSAL ACCESS COMPLIANCE FORM

In connection with the project identified as:

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FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

EFFECTIVE APRIL 2009 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 16

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