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CONTENTS
General Overview............................................................................................................................... 4
History of STAR Ratings in Australia.................................................................................................... 4
AAA Tourism............................................................................................................................................. 4
ISO Certification...................................................................................................................................... 4
Code of Conduct................................................................................................................................. 5
Scheme Entry Criteria..................................................................................................................... 6
Category Requirements.................................................................................................................. 7
Determining A Star Rating............................................................................................................. 8
Guiding Principles..................................................................................................................................... 8
Primary, Split & Multiple Ratings........................................................................................................... 9
Minimum Standards............................................................................................................................... 10
Consumer Importance Weighting Index........................................................................................... 11
Licensing & Assessment Process...............................................................................................16
Hotel Standards & Guidelines....................................................................................................17
Guest Services........................................................................................................................................ 17
Recreational Facilities............................................................................................................................ 19
Building Exterior..................................................................................................................................... 20
Food & Beverage.................................................................................................................................... 22
Bedroom.................................................................................................................................................. 24
Inroom Facilities................................................................................................................................... 36
Bathroom................................................................................................................................................. 47
Allowances & Dispensations........................................................................................................63
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Disclaimer
The information contained in these Standards & Guidelines or in any Assessment conducted by AAA Tourism
made pursuant to these Standards & Guidelines:
Does not constitute a representation or warranty that your Property complies with applicable laws;
To the full extent permitted by law, AAA Tourism, its shareholders, officers, directors, employees and agents
will not be under any liability to any person in any respect of any loss or damage (including any consequential
loss or damage) which any person may directly or indirectly suffer as a result of using or relying on any
information contained in these Standards & Guidelines or on any Assessment made pursuant to.
Where any statute implies any term in relation to any persons use of these Standards & Guidelines which
cannot be excluded then that term is included, and the liability of AAA Tourism, its shareholders, directors,
officers, employees and agents for breach of that term is limited to the resupply of the relevant service to
which the breach relates.
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GENERAL OVERVIEW
History of STAR Ratings in Australia
STAR Ratings are an internationally recognised quality assurance symbol for accommodation and provide
confidence for consumers that they are booking a property that has been independently assessed.
STAR Ratings are used in more than 70 countries worldwide and symbolise the level of facilities, cleanliness,
maintenance, quality and condition a guest can expect when staying at a particular property.
The official Australian STAR Rating Scheme enjoys a long and distinguished heritage with the Australian Auto
Clubs, stretching back 95 years to 1915 when the Clubs first provided their members with information on
accommodation establishments in Australia.
Since 1963 the Australian Auto Clubs have officially rated accommodation properties under a national system.
As travellers came to trust the Clubs and their official STAR Ratings, a national scheme emerged during the 80s
and 90s for a range of accommodation types, such as Caravan Parks, Hotels, Motels, Serviced Apartments, Bed
& Breakfast, and Guesthouses.
Today, the Australian STAR Rating Scheme is managed on behalf of the Australian Auto Clubs by AAA
Tourism and features more than 7,000 properties across six defined categories or types of accommodation.
AAA Tourism
The official STAR Ratings in Australia are the Trade Marks of AAA Tourism Pty Ltd. AAA Tourism manages the
Australian STAR Rating Scheme under licence from Australian Motoring Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of
the Australian Auto Clubs: the NRMA, RACV, RACQ, RAA, RACT and RAC.
AAA Tourism is also a partner in Club Tourism Publishing, a TransTasman joint venture between Australian
Motoring Services and the NZ Automobile Association.
Club Tourism Publishing is an integrated tourism publishing and marketing business that targets up to 8 million
members of the Australian and NZ Auto Clubs, as well as more than 2 million transTasman leisure and
business travellers.
Club Tourism Publishing publishes more than 3.8 million guides and 3.5 million maps that feature over 8,000
properties, attractions and related travel services across Australia and NZ.
ISO Certification
STAR Ratings Australia (an operating unit of AAA Tourism Pty Ltd) is Quality Endorsed and holds ISO
9001:2008 Certification. It is our objective to adopt a total quality management approach, committed to
compliance and continual improvement. The processes contained within the STAR Ratings quality management
system provide for review of quality policy and objectives for performance and continuing suitability. Certificate
no. QEC23341.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
As a STAR Rated property the proprietor/manager is required to observe the following Code of Conduct at
all times:
Give conscientious attention to guest care and service. Rude, indifferent or poor service is unacceptable;
Be professional in all dealings with AAA Tourism or our representatives. Rude, insulting or threatening
behaviour is unacceptable;
Give full consideration to the particular requirements of guests with disabilities and guests with special needs,
and make suitable provision where applicable;
Ensure all guest enquiries, requests, bookings, refunds and correspondence are dealt with promptly and
courteously;
Advise guests at the time of booking, and subsequently if requested, differences in the accommodation and
facilities provided from that promoted by the property;
Ensure guests are informed of all the terms and conditions of the booking contract including the terms of
payment and any cancellation conditions, prior to or at the time of making the booking;
Unless required by law, information concerning an individual guest to another entity, without the guests
permission, will not be provided;
Ensure that advertising (including brochures or other printed or electronic media) is accurate and truthful,
and free of ambiguity which could create a misleading impression or otherwise be contrary to the guests
interests;
Establish and maintain procedures for the effective handling of any complaints. Ensure all complaints are dealt
with properly and reasonably;
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The property holds all relevant insurances; including workers compensation as well as public liability to the
value of $10,000,000.
The property complies with all relevant and applicable legal and/or regulatory obligations, including
compliance with all Competition and Consumer Act, Consumer Affairs, and Occupational Health & Safety
obligations.
The property is effectively maintained and clean for all guests at all times.
All guest accommodation has lockable entry doors and secure windows.
All guest accommodation has effective visual and physical privacy from exterior areas or locations.
Clear and visible signage is displayed for the property, including the display of the official STAR Rating
relevant for that property and in a visible position for all guests.
The property owner/manager has notified AAA Tourism Pty Ltd of all rooms that are available for
guest accommodation.
The property agrees that AAA Tourism Pty Ltd reserves the right to request a physical assessment at any
time and according to the relevant category Standards (subject to reasonable prior notification).
The property has a dedicated website and/or email address and can accept bookings yearround (as at
January 1, 2013).
The property complies with the STAR Rating Scheme Code of Conduct.
Failure to comply with the Scheme Entry Criteria will result in the suspension of the propertys STAR Rating
application or removal of the property from the STAR Rating Scheme.
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CATEGORY REQUIREMENTS
For a Hotel to receive a STAR Rating the following requirements must be met:
Guests must be able to contact a property representative in the case of an emergency; 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. Contact details and phone numbers must be clearly displayed inroom and/or onsite.
The property must feature a dedicated reception area and/or service desk for guest arrivals and departures.
Bedding (two blankets/quilts, two sheets and pillow) must be provided for all beds and included in the rate.
One towel per guest and bath mat per room must be provided and included in the rate.
Soap (or dispensed liquid soap) must be provided per guest and included in the rate.
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A series of guiding principles help categorise the standard of quality, attributes and amenities expected of each
STAR Rating band:
Properties that typify excellence across all areas of operation. Guests will enjoy
an extensive range of facilities and comprehensive or highly personalised service
relevant to the accommodation type. Properties at this level will display excellent
design quality and attention to detail.
Properties which satisfy the varied and discerning needs and wants of their guests.
A wide range of facilities is typically complemented by service standards that deliver
a superior accommodation experience. Superior design qualities reflect the level of
comfort expected by guests.
Properties that deliver service standards and a broad range of facilities or amenities
that exceed aboveaverage accommodation needs. Good quality design and
physical attributes are typically fit for purpose and enhance the overall guest
experience.
Properties with adequate standards of quality and a moderate range of facilities that
are positioned to meet the needs of price conscious travellers. Services are typically
limited to accommodate the independent traveller but may be available upon
request or feebased.
Properties that meet acceptable standards of quality and offer basic facilities
without compromising cleanliness or guest security. Guests may access feebased
services or facilities upon request.
Half STAR Ratings indicate modest improvements in the quality and condition of a propertys facilities,
amenities and services.
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A minimum 60% of total rooms must achieve the percentage scores needed for a particular STAR Rating, or
Primary Rating:
If the property does not achieve the required 60% then the rooms or room standards with the lowest
percentage scores will determine the Primary Rating:
2. Split Ratings
Split Ratings cater for those properties that have various standards of accommodation that may result in
different STAR Ratings if assessed individually:
The Primary Rating of the property will be 4 STAR, however, the property is now licensed to promote each
STAR Rating according to the room standard offered for sale. A minimum of four rooms or 20% of total units
(which ever is greater) is required to warrant a Split Rating.
A property may also have a range of accommodation standards that could fall under different STAR Rating
categories. For example, a Hotel may also include separate accommodation such as onetwothree bedroom
apartments that satisfy the Category Requirements for Serviced Apartments. A minimum of two rooms or 10%
of total rooms (which ever is greater) is required to warrant Multiple Ratings
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Minimum Standards
An official STAR Rating is awarded against the lowest ranking a property achieves from the three key
areas of assessment:
2. Cleanliness
The overall result or percentage scores correspond directly with the range of facilities & services and their level
of cleanliness, quality & condition.
The table below shows the results for a 4 STAR Hotel property and how the lowest ranking from the three
key areas of assessment determines the official STAR Rating.
Moderate (3544%)
Moderate (3049%)
Adequate (3034%)
Good (7584%)
Satisfactory (2529%)
Acceptable (2029%)
Acceptable (2024%)
Cleanliness is the most important area of assessment and official STAR Ratings will only be awarded to Hotels
that achieve and maintain an overall minimum standard of 75%.
The benchmarks or percentage bands used to determine a STAR Rating have been substantiated by field
testing and consumer research.
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Each area of a Hotel that is assessed for an official STAR Rating has been ranked according to its importance
to the guest or consumer. The Bedroom area is considered by the consumer as the most important and,
therefore, has been given the highest overall weighting:
Each area is then broken down into groups and also ranked, using the Bedroom as an
example:
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These groups are broken down to corresponding Standards & Guidelines across the three key areas of
assessment:
According to the Consumer Importance Weighting Index, the most a property may score for a Mattress/Size
of Bed is 5.2%:
The Mattress/Size of Bed is then measured against the ranking scale and Guidelines, with a King Size Bed
awarded the maximum value of 6, a Queen Size Bed a value of 5, and Standard Double or Standard Single/
Twins a value of 3:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
A King Size Bed will measure 2030mm x 1830mm or split
King Size 6
king or 2 x king singles
Queen Size 5 Minimum 2030mm x 1530mm
Standard Double 3 Minimum 1900mm x 1370mm.
Standard Single/Twin 3 Minimum 1800mm x 920mm.
As a result, King Size Beds will achieve the total 5.2% weighting for this criteria.
Maximum
Standard Weight Result
Rank/Value
King Size Bed 6 100% 5.2%
Queen Size Bed 5 83% 4.3%
Standard Double 3 50% 2.6%
Standard Single/Twin 3 50% 2.6%
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is measured across a broad range of Standards to determine an overall result. As cleanliness is the
most important factor for the consumer, it is now an immediate pass or fail for any assessment.
A property must achieve a minimum overall score of 75% for cleanliness to receive an official STAR Rating or
to remain eligible in the Scheme.
If Cleanliness is the lowest ranking of the three key areas of assessment, the property will be issued a Rating
Under Review status and be subject to an unannounced assessment within six months at the propertys
expense. Should the subsequent assessment not meet the required Standard, the property remains Rating
Under Review until next assessment.
Cleanliness is simply defined as the absence of dirt, including dust and stains, at the time of assessment.
Cleanliness is assessed at 63 areas throughout a Hotel, from bedding, floors, appliances, toilet or shower recess
(for example), to the building exterior.
Standards are measured against a value scale of MajorSomeMinorNone, with Major awarded the lowest
value and None the highest. In particular, properties will be measured against two key factors:
Severe/Heavy issues would include major ie: large or numerous marks/discolouration on mattress/base which
are unable to be removed; thick dust buildup.
Moderate issues would include obvious marks/discolouration on mattress/base, maybe removable; build up of
dust.
Light issues would include less obvious marks on mattress/base and/or minor dust which would be easily
removed.
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For the purpose of assessing quality, the words satisfactory, moderate, good, very good and excellent are
used to signify the different standards in broad terms. The Standards are defined by typical indicators which
represent consumer expectations. These indicators are neither prescriptive nor definitive to recognise the wide
variety of elements that may be included.
The assessment of quality includes design elements, material, construction technique, sustainability, experiential
and functional. Consumer research also showed modernity (stylishness, freshness, innovativeness, avant-garde)
to be a significant component of quality.
These indicators were established by Australian accommodation operators and suppliers, as well as
independent experts from the RMIT School of Design in Melbourne, Victoria.
2. Condition (MajorSomeMinorNone)
Condition is measured against the same ranking scale as Cleanliness with Major awarded the lowest value and
None the highest.
RANKING SCALE
BEDDING
STANDARDS MAJOR SOME MINOR NONE
Mattress Degree: Degree: Degree: No Issues
Severe/Heavy Moderate Light
Frequency: Frequency: Frequency:
Major issues (>4) Some issues (3-4) Few issues(<3)
Condition is defined as the absence of defects, tears, stress or wear, holes, or frays at the time of assessment.
Severe/heavy issues may include mattress/base with large tears/holes, sagging, visible springs.
Moderate issues may include mattress/base with fabric showing signs of wear, small tears/holes, weakening of
mattress sides/edges.
Light issues may include mattress padding beginning to flatten, pulled threads in fabric.
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Values for Quality & Condition are combined and weighted according to where consumers have high or low
expectations.
For example, the quality and condition of a Mattress is the most important element in a Bedroom while
Bedside Lighting is the least important. Both must be of acceptable quality and condition, but different
weightings will apply to the final result or percentage score:
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Mattress/Size of Bed 5.2% 5.9% Quality & Condition
Clothes Storage & of Mattress more
3.4% 1.8% important than
Bed Furnishings
Bedside Lighting 1.2% Minimum Overall 0.6% Bedside Lighting
Score of Good
Room Lighting 1.5% Required 1.6%
Free Floor Space 5.2% n/a
Window Coverings
5.5% 2.8%
& Privacy
Walls & Ceilings n/a 2.4%
Floor Coverings n/a 1.3%
25% 21% 22%
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11% 8% 11%
Reception/Reception Hours
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
5.5% 8.8%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Reception staffed 24 hours, 7 days a
24 hours 6
week.
Reception staffed 16 hours plus night
Or Minimum 16 hours 5
bell or direct phone to manager.
Or Minimum 14 hours 4 As above 14 hours.
Or Minimum 12 hours 3 As above 12 hours.
Or Minimum 8 hours 2 As above 8 hours.
Or Less than 8 hours 1 As above less than 8 hours.
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Customer/Guest Services
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
5.5% 2.2%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Evidence of formal guest feedback/
Guest Feedback Practices 5
satisfaction surveys and practices.
Evidence of guest service induction and
Staff Induction & Training 4
training programs for all staff.
Dedicated business centre including
Business Centre 3
computer, printers, internet access.
Dedicated day spa, professionally staffed
Day Spa 3
offering a variety of treatments.
Internet Kiosk 3 Available on site.
Staff available to provide secretarial
Secretarial 2
services.
Concierge/Porter 3 Dedicated and staffed concierge desk.
Lounge/bar areas available to all in
Lounge/Bar Area 3
house guests may be in public areas.
Club lounge available to club member
guests only, providing business facilities,
Club Lounge 3
refreshments during the day, drinks/
canaps in evenings.
Wireless internet connection available in
Wireless Internet 3
public areas of property.
Housekeeping 24 hours Housekeeping services available 24
5
Inclusive hours, 7 days and included in the rate.
Housekeeping services available less
Or Housekeeping <24
4 than 24 hours, 7 days and included in
hours Inclusive
the rate.
Or Housekeeping Fee Housekeeping services available upon
3
Based request and feebased.
Maximum 1 other customer/guest
Other 2
service to apply.
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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Facility Guidelines:
A tolerance may apply for all measurements (under) and will be confirmed upon assessment.
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Large Swimming Pool 4 Minimum size 15m x 5m or 75sqm.
Or Medium Swimming
3 Minimum size of 10m x 4m or 40sqm.
Pool
Less than 10m x 4m or 40sqm but
Or Small Swimming Pool 2
greater than 24sqm.
Indoor Pool 2 Heated indoor pool.
Pool towels available inroom/pool
Pool Towels 1
area/reception.
Sauna 2 Available to guests within the complex.
Steam Room 2 As above.
Spa/Hot Tub 2 As above.
Tennis Court 2 As above.
Or Half Court Tennis 1 As above.
Minimum of 3 separate pieces of
Gym 2
equipment, on site.
Gym towels available in-room/gym area/
Gym Towels 1
reception.
Maximum 1 other recreational facility
Other 2
to apply.
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BUILDING EXTERIOR
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Parking Area/Driveways
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
10% 3.5%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Valet Parking 5 Dedicated valet parking.
Onsite parking to all rooms. Allowance
Or Sufficient Onsite is given for properties located within
4
Parking 5km of city these properties must
provide one car space per two units.
Or Dedicated OffSite Conveniently located offsite parking
3
Parking vouchers provided.
Parking accessible via key, intercom, or
Secure Car Parking 2
electronic card.
Under cover parking provided for all
Covered Parking 3
rooms.
Under cover access to reception. Access
Weather Protection 2 for check in from underground parking
acceptable.
Video surveillance of car parking area/all
External Video Surveillance 3
guest vehicles, external common areas.
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Signage
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
n/a 2.4%
Good
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11% 9% 12%
Restaurant/Cafe
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
4% 12%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
7 days 3 meals within the hotel
Restaurant/Cafe 5
complex.
Or Restaurant/Cafe 4 7 days 2 meals as above.
Or Restaurant/Cafe 3 7 days 1 meal, as above.
Or Restaurant/Cafe 2 5 days 1 meal, as above.
A separate dining area to above,
Separate Additional providing meals/snacks with dedicated
2
Dining Facility menu, or charge back arrangements
with external eatery.
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Room Service
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
7% n/a
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
3 Meals & 7 days 4 3 Meals to rooms 7 days.
Or 2 Meals & 7 days 3 2 meals to rooms 7 days.
Or 1 Meal & 7 days 2 1 meal to room 7 days.
24 hour provision of beverages, snacks
24hr Room Service 4
and ice. Menu inroom.
Or 16hr Room Service 3 As above minimum of 16 hours.
Or 12hr Room Service 2 As above minimum 12 hours.
Selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic
beverages plus light snacks eg peanuts,
Full Mini Bar 3
chips, chocolates. Mini Bar price list to
be in rooms.
Selection of non alcoholic and/or
Or Limited Mini Bar 2
alcoholic drinks.
Vending Machine/Smart Vending machine/smart bar available 24
2
Bar hours.
Condition scores and Quality Guidelines do not apply for these Standards.
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BEDROOM
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Bedcovers
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
n/a 1.8%
Good
Quality Guidelines:
Areas considered in this assessment include: bedspread, quilt, doona cover, top sheet of triple sheeting,
decorative pillows, accessories such as throws, cushions, bed runners, bed base covering i.e. valance or
upholstered.
BEDCOVERS
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
quilt polyester/ quilt polyester fill quilt microfibre/ quilt feather & quilt wool, 100%
mix fill feather fill down fill, microfibre/ goose down fill
basic throw over down fill
basic throw over bedcover single/ standard quilted/ thickly quilted
bedcover single layer lined fabric eg reversible throw over thickly quilted tailored bedspread
of fabric eg synthetic cotton/synthetic mix bed cover fabric eg tailored bedspread fabric eg silk
mix cotton fabric eg high thread
triple sheeting count cotton triple sheeting
triple sheeting (linen/sheets quality triple sheeting (linen/sheets quality
(linen/sheets quality guidelines apply) (linen/sheets quality triple sheeting guidelines apply)
guidelines apply) guidelines apply) (linen/sheets quality
poly cotton valance guidelines apply) custom designed
no valance or basic fitted tailored valance which is
synthetic gathered limited coordination valance, factory fitted valance of lined fabric eg silk
style of style or design upholstered quality heavy fabric
or lined, and maybe coordinated with
no coordination of coordinated style and quilted obvious use of
style or design design elements elements and
custom designed and principles of design
coordinated with
room style
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Bedding
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
3% 3.8%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Mattress Protector All mattresses to have protective cover
3 may/may not have stain/waterproof
barrier.
Pillow Protector 3 All pillows have protective cover.
Additional blanket/quilt provided
Spare Blankets/Quilts 2 for each bed in room or 24
housekeeping.
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Quality Guidelines:
These Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
BEDDING
Sheets & Pillowcases
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
fabrics eg synthetic fabrics eg poly cotton fabric such as fabrics such as fabrics such as tightly
mix, thinly woven (eg 80/20) or thinly polycotton (eg polycotton (eg woven pure cotton
cotton woven cotton 50/50), medium 20/80)
weave cotton professionally
creased creaseless professionally laundered/pressed
creaseless laundered/creaseless
top sheet/pillow case top sheet/pillow header decorative
no header, basic case no header, header minimal header decorative enhancement such as
narrow hem standard hem decorative enhancement such hem stitched, piping,
enhancement such as cuffed and twin pillowcases may be
as cuffed with single stitching finished with self
stitching flange
Mattress/Pillow Protectors
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
synthetic or synthetic fabric quilted cotton/poly quilted cotton/poly protectors thickly
bonded fabric eg cotton protectors cotton protectors quilted, tightly woven
polypropylene mattress protector cotton
with elastic anchor mattress protector mattress protector
mattress protector straps with elastic straps with elastic straps/ mattress protector
with elastic anchor fitted sheet style fitted sheet style or
straps pillow protector, pillow protector zip closure
medium weave quilted cotton/blend, pillow protector
pillow protector cotton envelope style envelope slip cover quilted cotton pillow protector
bonded or zip closure envelope slip cover thickly quilted tightly
polypropylene, woven cotton,
envelope style or zip zipped closure
closure
Pillows
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
fill polyester fill polyester/ fill microfibre, fill microfibre, fill goose down,
microfibre mix feather down/feather mix, latex
cover bonded may have latex core,
fabric eg cover woven cover woven fabric memory foam cover tightly woven
polypropylene synthetic fabric eg eg cotton or cotton/ cotton with double
polyester synthetic mix cover woven fabric stitching/piping with
eg cotton or cotton/ boxed edge
synthetic mix
Blankets
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
acrylic or polyester synthetic mix such as cotton blends, wool cotton, wool blends wool with satin
polyester fleece blends, synthetic edging, cashmere,
velour fine cotton
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Mattress/Size of Bed
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
5.2% 5.9%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
A tolerance may apply for all measurements (under) and will be confirmed upon assessment.
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Minimum 2030mm x 1830mm Or
King Size 6
split king or 2 x king singles.
Queen Size 5 Minimum 2030mm x 1530mm.
Standard Double 3 Minimum 1900mm x 1370mm.
Standard Single/Twin 3 Minimum 1800mm x 920mm.
Quality Guidelines:
These Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Facility Guidelines:
All measurements will be taken from within any frames and a tolerance of 20mm may apply for all
measurements (under) and will be confirmed upon assessment.
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Bedside table/shelf provided adjacent to
Bedside Table/Shelf All 3 all permanent sleeping positions (except
upper bunk).
Or Less Than All 2 As above to minimum of 50%.
Bedside Table/Shelf Minimum space 900sqmm for each
2
Adequate Size permanent sleeping position.
Clock Radio/Alarm 3 Clock/Alarm (may be part of television).
Minimum 1200mm(H) x 400mm(W)
Full Length Mirror 3 (minimum height of 1800mm from floor
to upper edge of mirror).
Or Medium Mirror 2 Minimum 600mm(H) x 350mm(W).
Or Small Mirror 1 Less than 600mm(H) x 350mm(W).
Wardrobe/Purpose Built Wardrobe or purpose built hanging
3
Hanging Space space.
Screened From Room 2 Doors or walk in robe.
Minimum of free hanging space
Spacious Wardrobe 2 1550mm(H) x 750mm(W) x
550mm(D).
Minimum of free hanging space
Or Adequate Wardrobe 1 1400mm(H) x 450mm(W) x
450mm(D).
Minimum 3 clothes hangers per sleeping
Sufficient Clothes Hangers 2
position.
Clamp Hanger Provided 2 Minimum 1 clamp hanger per wardrobe.
Minimum 400mm(W) x 300mm(D)
Sufficient Drawers or x 100mm(H) for each permanent
2
Enclosed Shelf Space sleeping position, measurements maybe
accumulative.
Or Sufficient Shelf Space 1 As above shelf space not enclosed.
Defined Luggage Rack 2 Fixed or portable luggage rack.
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Quality Guidelines:
Areas considered in this assessment include wardrobe(s) including internal, hanging space, drawers, shelving
space, dressing table, luggage racks, coat hangers and wardrobe door handles/knobs; bed heads, bedside tables/
shelves, and clothes storage including drawers, wardrobes and mirrors. These Guidelines are typical indicators
that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Bedside Lighting
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
1.2% 0.6%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Bedside lighting to all permanent
Bedside Lighting All 3
sleeping positions.
As above to minimum 50% of
Or Less Than All 2
permanent sleeping positions.
Separate switches that operate
Individual Switches 2 individual lights/lamps to all permanent
sleeping positions.
Quality Guidelines:
Areas considered in this assessment include bed lamps, bed lights, light shades & diffusers. These Guidelines are
typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
BEDSIDE LIGHTING
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
dated pelmet, fluorescent lighting standard down or down lights architectural design
fluorescent lighting wall mounted lights halogen or LED down lighting
lightweight lamp
small ineffective base with basic weighted bedside custom made designer bedside
bedside lamps shade, touch lights lamp, may have bedside lamps, lamps with solid
directional head weighted base construction
power cords power cords
exposed exposed attempts to conceal power cords power cords
power leads concealed concealed
no coordination of limited coordination
style or design of style or design coordinated style/ custom design and coordinated with
design elements coordinated with obvious use of
overall room style/ elements and
theme principles of design
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Bedroom Lighting
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
1.5% 1.6%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Effective lighting to all functional areas of
Sufficient Lighting 3
bedroom.
Spare power point/s provided in each
room double adaptors and power
Spare Power Point(s) 2
boards (without individual switches) are
not acceptable.
Quality Guidelines:
Areas considered in this assessment include bed lamps, bed lights, light shades & diffusers. These Guidelines are
typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
BEDROOM LIGHTING
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
exposed globes or fluorescent lighting standard down lights down lights architectural design
fluorescent tubes diffuser panels halogen or LED down lights
oyster fittings with
dated light fixtures basic oyster lighting design element custom light shades designer light fittings,
and fittings may be sensor may have electronic
limited coordination coordinated style/ lighting with manual controls, digital touch
no coordination of of style or design design elements override pads
style or design
custom design and coordinated with
coordinated with obvious use of
overall room style/ elements and
theme principles of design
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Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Bedroom window screening (eg sheer
curtain, blinds, window tinting) allows
Adequate Day Privacy 6
inroom guest to see out and gives
privacy from external.
All opening windows/glass sliding doors
Adequate Night Privacy 6
fitted with covering for total privacy.
Fine mesh screening on all opening
Insect Screens 2
windows/sliding doors.
Quality Guidelines:
Areas considered in this assessment include blinds/curtains, drapes, window trims, (including pelmets). These
Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
WINDOW COVERINGS
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
curtain fabric unlined curtain fabric with curtain fabric thick quality drapes thick quality drapes
or without bonded bonded backing coated or bonded with separate with generous
backing back insulated lining fullness with separate
sheer curtains with
lining and separate
no sheers little or no fullness standard sheer sheers with generous
insulated backing,
curtains fullness
exposed tracking/ exposed tracking maybe motorised
conduit rod tracking exposed, bulkheads, pelmets
aged venetians quality sheers with
designer rods concealed tracking
plastic venetians generous fullness,
aged roller blinds
imitation timber woven fibreglass, may be motorised
plastic roller blinds,
limited coordination venetians/shutters channelled roller
vertical blinds bulkheads, pelmets
of style or design blinds
woven plastic and/or other design
no coordination of
roller blinds contemporary timber elements concealing
style or design
venetians/shutters tracking/hardware
coordinated style/ quality timber
design elements custom design and
coordinated with venetians/shutters
overall room style/ custom made
theme motorised/channelled
blinds
coordinated with
obvious use of
elements and
principles of design
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Facility Guidelines:
Areas within the bedroom that are less than 500mm will not be considered as part of the overall floor space.
Entrances will be included as part of overall floor space. A tolerance may apply for all measurements (under)
and will be confirmed upon assessment.
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Minimum 12sqm or greater of free floor
Spacious Area 4
space.
Minimum 9sqm or greater of free floor
Or Medium Area 3
space.
Minimum of 6sqm or greater of free
Or Small Area 1
floor space.
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Floor Coverings
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
n/a 1.3%
Good
Quality Guidelines:
These Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
FLOOR COVERINGS
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
poly propylene nylon carpet, low medium density high density wool high density pure
carpet, low density density synthetic/mix carpet mix carpet eg 80/20 wool carpet/thickness
of pile
dated vinyl sheeting dated vinyl laminated timber polished solid
floor/plank vinyl, hardwood timber polished solid
dated tiles, low grade basic tiles carpet tiles, polished floors eg brushbox hardwood quality
carpet tiles timber floors timber floors eg
limited coordination contemporary tiles
eg cypress pine, jarrah, ironbark
no coordination of of style or design
bamboo
style or design custom design and tiles eg natural stone,
standard tiles coordinated with marble, limestone,
overall room style/ reconstituted stone
coordinated style/ theme
design elements coordinated with
obvious use of
elements and
principles of design
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Quality Guidelines:
Areas considered in this assessment include wall/ceiling finish, skirting, doors, architraves and door handles.
These Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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INROOM FACILITIES
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Tea/Coffee Facilities In
4 A kettle provided in room.
Room
Or Tea/Coffee Facilities
1 Communal/shared facilities.
Shared
Sufficient (2 per person) complimentary
packaged ingredients tea, coffee and
Tea/Coffee Provisions 3
sugar satchels) and either fresh or UHT
milk.
Cups, saucers and spoons must be
Sufficient Quantities/Range
3 provided for each permanent sleeping
of Crockery & Cutlery
position.
Glassware provided for each permanent
Sufficient Quantities/Range
3 sleeping position standard drinking
of Glassware
glass and wine/champagne.
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General Appliances
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
1% 1.9%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Personal Fridge 3 Fridge provided inroom.
Fridge provided in shared/communal
Or Shared Fridge 2
area.
Rubbish Bin 2 Bin provided in room.
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Entertainment Facilities:
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
1.4% 3%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
TV 4 TV provided inroom.
Or Communal TV 1 TV provided in shared guest lounge.
TV screen is equal to or greater than
Large TV Screen 4 107cm/42 inch. Diagonal measurement
will apply.
As above TV screen is equal to or
Or Medium TV Screen 3
greater than 80cm/32 inch.
TV screen is less than 80cm/32 inch and
Or Small TV Screen 2
equal to or greater than 66cm/26 inch
Minimum 6 TV channels (excluding
Multichannel Selection 4
FreeToAir channels).
Or Limited Multichannel Less than 6 TV channels (excluding
3
Selection FreeToAir channels).
In House Movies or Pay Movies provided in house or pay per
2
per View view.
Additional Entertainment Facilities (maximum 3 to apply)
DVD Player 2 DVD player inroom.
CD Player/Sound System/ CD player, sound system and/or MP3
2
MP3 Docking Station docking station inroom.
Provision of Nintendo, Playstation,
Games System 2
XBox type games system.
Dedicated channel to local and/or
Tourism Channel 2
Australian tourism.
Guests can access property information
On Screen Property
2 through the television, may or may not
Information
replace in room compendium.
On Screen Messaging and Guests can access their accounts and
2
Accounts messages through the television.
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Quality Guidelines:
These Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
small TV on wall or small TV (min 26) flat screen medium large plasma, LCD, large LED TV,
bench on wall or bench sized eg 32 may be LED TV, stateof stateoftheart
wall mounted, swivel theart features such features such as HD
no CD or DVD portable CD player, mount or purpose as HD TV, surround TV, maybe have 3D
player DVD player built entertainment sound audio available, surround
unit/stand/turntable sound audio or
exposed cords/cables exposed cords/cables remote control wireless sound
remote control system
no remote control remote control TV on wall or cabinet
basic stereo sound digital/touch pad
system/unit, DVD cables and cords are
remote control
player concealed
TV is positioned
attempt to conceal in a custombuilt
cords/cables entertainment unit/
stand
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Lounge Seating
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
1% 2.6%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Purpose designed lounge seating which
Purpose Designed Lounge has arms and is fully upholstered. Maybe
4
Seating cane/wicker lounge seating with fully
padded cushions.
Purpose designed occasional seating
Or Purpose Designed
3 includes tub chairs, occasional chairs,
Occasional Seating
foam lounges.
Lounge type seating provided for
Sufficient Seating 2 the maximum number of permanent
sleeping positions.
Lounge Seating in Addition Room provided with lounge type seating
2
to Dining Seating plus dining chairs.
Quality Guidelines:
Areas considered in this assessment include dining table & dining seating include stools & bench seating. These
Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
LOUNGE SEATING
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
dated construction, basic construction, midrange furniture, solid construction, solid construction,
materials low materials low materials medium thickly padded thick padding/
density foam, loose density foam, loose density foams, close with high density high density foam,
weave fabric weave fabric weave fabrics foam, tightly woven cushions may have
commercial grade down filling, quality
dated cane lounge/ basic cane lounge/ mid range cane fabric, tightly tightly woven fabric,
chairs chairs lounge/chairs upholstered tightly upholstered
no coordination of limited coordination coordinated style/ contemporary rattan/ designer rattan
style or design of style or design design elements cane lounge/chairs lounge/chairs
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Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Dining Facilities Provided 4 Purpose built dining table and chairs.
Seating provided for the maximum
Sufficient Seating 3
number of sleeping positions.
Table/Bench space provided for dining,
Sufficient Table/Bench
2 sufficient for all permanent sleeping
Space
positions.
Quality Guidelines:
Areas considered in this assessment include lounge seating, occasional seating such as tub chairs and accessories
such as cushions, throws etc. These Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
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Communications/Business Desk
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
1.1% 1%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Phone 2 Telephone in room accessible 24 hours.
Local Phone Book 1 In room.
Internet Access 3 Broadband and/or Wi Fi access in room.
Extensive range of property and local
Compendium 2 visitor information, including local phone
numbers digital and/or print.
Separate table/bench in addition to
Business Desk InRoom 2 dining, including lighting, internet access
and power point/s
Condition scores apply in lieu of Quality Guidelines.
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Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Air conditioners split (invertors) or
Sufficient Heating 5 ducted systems; steam/water heaters,
gas ducted, convection heating.
Or Moderate Heating 2 Oil columns, fan heaters.
Refrigerated airconditioners split or
Sufficient Cooling 5 ducted systems; ducted evaporative
coolers.
Ceiling fans, portable fans, portable
Or Moderate Cooling 4
evaporative cooling system.
Controls/indicator settings are in
Individual Temp Control 2
degrees.
Quality Guidelines:
These Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Laundry Services
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
1% 1.6%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
A tolerance may apply for all measurements (under) and will be confirmed upon assessment.
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Full size ironing board approx
Iron & Full Size Ironing
3 1150mm(L) x 340mm(W) and iron
Board
located inroom.
Or Iron & 3/4 Size 3/4 size ironing board and iron located
2
Ironing Board inroom.
Or Iron & Ironing Board Ironing board and iron available from
1
Upon Request reception or in communal laundry.
Laundry & dry cleaning available 7
Full Laundry Service 3
days.
Or Full Laundry Service 2 As above 5 days.
Communal laundry facilities available
Or Guest Laundry 2
onsite.
Express Laundry 4 As above 3 hours or less.
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Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Electronic Entry 5 Electronic room entry.
Entrance door automatically locks to
Or Automated Locking 4
external entry.
Entrance door lockable internally by
Or Internal Locking 3
guest.
Access to room floor only available via
Security Floor Access 4
room key.
Viewing hole in front door, security
Added Security Features 2
screen door or security chain.
Purpose built safe provided in room,
InRoom Safe 2
with operating instructions.
Or Safety Deposit at Safety deposit box/services at reception
1
Reception desk.
Internal Video Surveillance Video surveillance of reception and
3
Reception & Corridors internal common areas.
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NonSmoking Rooms
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
1% n/a
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
100% of guests rooms to be non
Non Smoking Rooms 4 smoking, and must be accompanied by
signage at the property and inrooms.
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BATHROOM
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Facility Guidelines:
A tolerance may apply for all measurements (under) and will be confirmed upon assessment.
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Separate full size bath (minimum of
Separate Shower and Full
5 1300mm x 600 mm) plus shower
Size Bath
recess.
Or Shower Over Bath 4 Shower over full size bath/spa bath.
Or Shower Recess 3 Shower recess only.
Large Shower 5 Minimum 1800mm (length plus width).
Or Adequate Shower 4 Minimum 1500mm (length plus width).
Spa Bath or Plunge Bath 2 Spa bath or plunge bath.
Height of Shower Minimum 1900mm adjustable arm
2
Head/Rose acceptable to meet dimension.
Dedicated soap holder or mounted
Soap Holder 2
soap dispenser.
Dedicated shelf/space for guest
Toiletries Holder 2
toiletries.
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Quality Guidelines:
These Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Shower
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
dated wall tiles, basic tile walls, standard tiled walls hobless shower hobless shower
shower base shower base recess with fully tiled recess with fully tiled
standard tiled/ walls reconstituted walls stone tiles
aged moulded moulded fibreglass moulded shower stone tiles
plastic/fibreglass recess and base base tiled, stone shower
recess and base tiled, reconstituted floor
shower curtain, framed shower stone shower floor
lightweight plastic segmented glass screen or designer frameless glass
shower curtain, sliding doors curtain semi frameless glass shower screen
shower screen
plastic shower grate plastic/chrome chrome shower grate designer shower
shower grate designer steel grate, tile insert grate
no coordination of coordinated style/ shower grate
style or design limited coordination design elements coordinated with
of style or design custom design and obvious use of
coordinated with elements and
overall room style/ principles of design
theme
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Vanity
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
0.8% 2.1%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
A tolerance may apply for all measurements (under) and will be confirmed upon assessment.
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Minimum dimensions of 300mm x
Bench/Shelf Space 3
200mm.
Bench/shelf space is less than 300mm
Or Adequate Bench
2 x 200mm. Minimum dimension of
Shelf Space
150mm.
Hand Basin 3 Minimum size of 400mm x 250mm.
Or Adequate Hand Basin 2 Less than 400mm x 250mm.
Separate shelving adjacent to/or under
Shelving/Storage Space 2 hand basin, minimum measurement of
150mm.
Quality Guidelines:
Areas considered in this assessment include the hand basin, plugs, bench/shelf space, drawers including handles,
tiling/grouting and splashbacks. These Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
HANDBASIN
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
dated design basic design standard design contemporary design customised design
and style/theme
plastic, aged moulded acrylic polymarble, acrylic quality finish eg
polymarble reconstituted stone, high quality finish eg
limited coordination coordinated style/ acrylic stone, glass, ceramic
no coordination of of style or design design elements
style or design custom design and coordinated with
coordinated with bathroom with
overall room style/ obvious use of
theme elements and
principles of design
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BENCHTOP
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
dated laminate basic laminate standard laminate, reconstituted stone, stone, glass
sheeting, dated sheeting, moulded polymarble designer laminate reconstituted stone
moulded acrylic acrylic
coordinated style/ custom design and coordinated with
no coordination of limited coordination design elements coordinated with obvious use of
style or design of style or design overall room style/ elements and
theme principles of design
VANITY
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
no splashbacks dated tile splashback standard splashback high grade splashback high grade splashback
eg tiles eg contemporary eg glass/mirror/tile
dated laminate, basic design laminate/ tiles, glass splashbacks
painted doors melamine doors laminate/melamine
doors, shelving contemporary designer laminate/
interior of vanity exposed PVC laminate/melamine melamine doors/
unsealed plumbing plumbing chrome doors/shelving shelving
finish or concealed
exposed PVC limited coordination concealed or all plumbing is
plumbing of style or design coordinated style/ decorative plumbing concealed or
design elements decorative
no coordination of custom design and
style or design coordinated with coordinated with
overall room style/ obvious use of
theme elements and
principles of design
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Bathroom Fittings
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
0.5% 1.7%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
All measurements will be taken from within any frames and a tolerance of 20mm may apply for all
measurements (under) and will be confirmed upon assessment.
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Flick mixer or separate tap set with
Mixer Taps 2
common spout.
Minimum 600mm(H) x 450mm(W)
Large Mirror 3
required.
Or Adequate Mirror 2 Minimum 450mm(H) x 350mm(W).
Or Small Mirror 1 Less than 450mm(H) x 350mm(W).
Located above hand basin/vanity unit,
Conveniently Located
2 minimum measurement from floor
Mirror
between 1200mm and 1800mm.
Towel Rails 2 Purpose designed towel rails.
Min 450mm per sleeping position (pull
Adequate Towel Rails 2 out/portable clothes line acceptable to
include in measurements).
Minimum 2 separate hooks or 1 double
Adequate Clothes Hooks 2 hook, small plastic adhesive hooks not
sufficient.
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Quality Guidelines:
Areas considered in this assessment include taps, spout, hooks, towel rails, mirror and mirror lighting, towel
racks, shower head/rose, soap holders & shampoo holder, door lock and door, toilet roll holder and toilet
brush. These Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
BATHROOM FITTINGS
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
dated fittings with basic fittings with standard custom designed custom designed
plastic finishes plastic finishes range fittings chrome fittings fittings, stainless steel
predominately finish
frameless standard plastic framed mirror chrome framed bevel edge
mirror mirror or mirror bevel edge designer
limited coordination framed mirrors recessed into tiling mirror with quality
no coordination of of fittings & fixtures framing or mirror
fittings & fixtures coordination of custom design and recessed into tiling
fittings & fixtures coordinated with
matching overall room style/ coordinated with
theme obvious use of
elements and
principles of design
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Toilet Area
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
1% 2.9%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Rubbish Bin 2 Minimum 1 rubbish bin for bathroom.
Extra Toilet Rolls 2 One or more additional toilet rolls.
Toilet brush and holder provided.
Toilet Brush & Holder 2
Allowance for 24hr housekeeping.
Quality Guidelines:
Areas considered in this assessment include toilet suite (including cistern and seat), paper dispenser, waste bin,
hooks, door and door lock and plumbing. These Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not
limited to, the following:
TOILET AREA
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
two piece toilet suite two piece toilet suite, close coupled toilet wall faced/wall hung wall faced/wall hung
with exposed S trap enclosed S trap suite toilet suite pan, concealed
cistern
plastic cistern plastic cistern mid range porcelain/ceramic
combination of finish high quality porcelain/
no coordination of limited coordination ceramic & hard ceramic finish
style or design of style or design plastic custom design and
coordinated with coordinated with
coordinated style/ overall room style/ obvious use of
design elements theme elements and
principles of design
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Bathroom Lighting
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
1% 1.8%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Lighting positioned so no area of the
bathroom lacks efficient light it must
Sufficient Lighting 3
effectively cover all areas (mirror,
shower, bath, vanity, and toilet).
Spare Power Points 2 Spare power point/s provided.
Quality Guidelines:
Areas considered in this assessment include lighting, light shades, diffusers, power points, switches and heat
lamps. These Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
BATHROOM LIGHTING
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
exposed globes or fluorescent lighting standard down lights down lights architectural design
fluorescent tubes diffuser panels halogen or LED down lights
oyster fittings with
dated light fixtures basic oyster lighting design element custom light shades designer light fittings,
and fittings may be sensor may have electronic
limited coordination coordinated style/ lighting with manual controls
no coordination of of style or design design elements override
style or design coordinated with
custom design and obvious use of
coordinated with elements and
overall room style/ principles of design
theme
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Personal Amenities
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
0.8% n/a
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Minimum 5 items, including separate
shampoo, separate conditioner, tissues
Personal Amenities 3 plus 2 other items such as moisturiser,
shower cap liquid dispensers for
shampooconditioner are acceptable.
Or Adequate Personal Minimum 3 items shampoo, tissues
2
Amenities plus one additional item.
Hairdryer 2 Provided in bathroom/bedroom.
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Towelling
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
0.9% 2.8%
Good
Facility Guidelines:
A tolerance may apply for all measurements (under) and will be confirmed upon assessment.
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
An additional towel provided for each
Additional Towels 2
sleeping position.
Bath sheet (minimum of 800mm x
Bath Sheet 2 1600mm) provided for each sleeping
position.
Face Cloth 2 Minimum of 1 face cloth provided.
Hand Towel 2 As above.
Bath robe provided for each sleeping
Bath Robe 2
position.
Quality Guidelines:
Areas considered in this assessment include face towels, hand towels, bath mat and bath robes (where
applicable). These Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
TOWELLING
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
basic towel (approx basic light weight standard size towel heavy weight cotton large towel (approx
600mm x 1300mm) cotton, cotton/ (approx 680mm x towelling 750mm x 1500mm),
lightweight cotton/ polyester towelling 1320mm) medium heavy weight cotton
polyester weight cotton towelling with dense
towelling loop pile
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Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Bathroom Door 3 Provided for privacy.
Opaque glass, blinds, curtain for
Adequate Privacy 6
bathroom window.
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Facility Guidelines:
A tolerance may apply for all measurements (under) and will be confirmed upon assessment.
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Spacious Area 4 Minimum 4sqm of free floor space.
Equal to or greater than 2sqm of free
Or Adequate Area 3
floor space.
Less than 2sqm but greater than 1sqm
Or Small Area 1
of free floor space.
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Quality Guidelines:
Areas considered in this assessment include wall/ceiling finish, skirting, doors, architraves and door handles.
These Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Floor Coverings
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
n/a 1.8%
Good
Quality Guidelines:
These Guidelines are typical indicators that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
FLOOR COVERINGS
SATISFACTORY MODERATE GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT
dated vinyl sheeting basic vinyl sheeting standard vinyl contemporary tiles natural stone
dated tiles basic tiles standard tiles reconstituted stone designer tiles
aged plastic floor plastic/chrome floor chrome floor grate designer steel floor designer floor grate,
grate grate grate tile insert floor grate
coordinated style/
no coordination of limited coordination design elements custom design and coordinated with
style or design of style or design coordinated with obvious use of
overall room style/ elements and
theme principles of design
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Bathroom Type
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
7% n/a
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
Bathroom accessible from main
Ensuite Bathroom 5
bedroom.
Private bathroom provided (external to
Or Private Bathroom 3
room).
Or Communal 1 Communal bathroom provided.
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Ventilation
FACILITIES & QUALITY &
CLEANLINESS
SERVICES CONDITION
CONSUMER IMPORTANCE WEIGHTING
Min Overall Score of
0.8% n/a
Good
Facility Guidelines:
Maximum
Standard Guideline
Rank/Value
A mechanical exhaust system for
Mechanical Ventilation 4
removal of moisture & odours
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It is the responsibility of the individual operator to produce the relevant documentation to substantiate claims
for an allowance or dispensation.
The claim will be assessed and an allowance or dispensation may be extended for but not limited to the
following:
Where Local, State/Territory and/or Commonwealth laws, including Norfolk Island Government laws, forbid
or restrict the provision of certain facilities and/or services.
For properties located in remote, regional and/or rural Australia where broadbandwireless internet, Pay
TV, or FreetoAir TV services are limited or restricted.
For properties with distinct themes, unique or certified heritage attributes, and/or accredited environmental
management practices that may restrict the provision of certain facilities and/or services.
For properties that close or reduce levels of service during low season.
For Resort operations where the provision of certain facilities and/or services may not apply, or are not
recognised by the relevant Standards & Guidelines.
For staged property refurbishments and/or upgrades that will extend beyond 12 months.
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