The word “Housekeeping ” refers to the upkeep and maintenance of cleanliness and order in a house or a lodging establishment such as inn, hotel, apartel , condominium, resort, dormitory or a hospital. A housekeeper is one who is responsible for administering housekeeping maintenance and for ensuring that everything is in order. She sees to it that all occupants are comfortable, safe and protected from disease-causing bacteria. Housekeeping pertains to the provision of clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
HOTEL TERMS 1. Hotel . A building that is used for regular reception, accommodation, or lodging for travelers and tourists with a provision of services for a fee. 2. Resort . Any pleasant place and atmosphere that gives rest and relaxation, accommodation, and recreational facilities to travelers and tourists for a fee. 3. Tourist Inn . A lodging establishment that does not meet the requirements of an economy hotel, caters to transients. 4. Apartel . A building that contains independent furnished and semi-furnished apartments that are leased to travelers and tourists who are staying on a more or less long term basis. 5. Motorist Hotel Motel. A building with several separate units that is located along highways with parking space wherein motorists may obtain lodging.
The Department of Tourism’s Republic Act No. 7160 or known as The Local Government Code of 1991 has set regulations on the accreditation of tourist establishments here in the Philippines. DOT classified hotels in the country as: Deluxe Class First Class Hotel