Household services lesson 4 topic11.pptx

Household services

1. Bedroom and Bathroom Amenities

2. Technical terms bidet - sanitary fitting meant for washing genitals and anal areas of the body compendum - writing folder placed on top of writing table gargle glass - glass used for tooth brushing

3. Room Amenities Bedroom and bathroom amenities vary depending on hotel and room type. A standard hotel has basic or standard feature decent enough to sleep comfortably. Amenities can be found in luxury rooms in five star hotel are different fro the features of standard guest rooms. The more expensive the guest room, the room features are made available for the guest’s comfortable stay. A luxury hotel has the finest world class amenities found in its hotel rooms.

4. These are evident in the use of finest quality linen, carpets, duvets, and mattresses. The following tables show the list of room amenities for the most hotels, resorts, and other lodging establishments.

5. ITEMS LOCATION 1. DND (Do Not Disturb) Sign Make Up Sign Doorknob 2. Close with hangers Bedroom 3. Beds Bedroom 4. Bed linen Bed skirting Bed pad Bed cover Pillow and pillowcase Bed TABLE 2. BEDROOM AMENITIES

6. ITEMS LOCATION 5. Shoehorn and shoe cloth Inside the closet 6. LUggage rack Between closet and desser 7. Dresser table with vanity mirror and dresser chair Bedroom 8. Television set Bedroom TABLE 2. BEDROOM AMENITIES

7. ITEMS LOCATION 9. Night table with lamp, telephone, in-house telephone directly, room service menu, safety and security booklet, and Holy Bible Between beds 10. Guest folder (writing pad and pencil) and compendium On top of dresser table 11. Coffee table and chair, and ashtray Bedroom 12. Floor lamp or wall lamp Bedroom TABLE 2. BEDROOM AMENITIES

8. ITEMS LOCATION 13. Minibar and complimentary drinks Either the coffee table, side table, or cupboard 14. Hotel rules Back of the entrance door 15. Fire exit Back of the entrance door 16. Safety deposit box 17. Iron and ironing board Inside closet Inside closet TABLE 2. BEDROOM AMENITIES

9. Location Supplies 1. Bathroom linen Bath towel Hand towel Face towel Towel rack 2. Bath mat Hanged on the side of the bathtub or shower area 3. Hair shamoo and conditioner Amenity tray 4. Shower cap Amenity tray TABLE 3. BEDROOM AMENITIES

10. Location Supplies 5. Soap Soap dish inside shower or bathtub 6. Toilet tissue Tissue dispenser inside bathroom 7. Facial tissue Inside dispenser 8. Garbage Can Bathroom and bedroom TABLE 3. BEDROOM AMENITIES

11. Location Supplies 9. Gargle glass Amenity tray 10. Laundry bag Inside dresser drawer or coset 11. Morning kit and shaving kit Amenity tray 12. Sanitary bag Sanitarybag holder 13. Slippers Bathroom or bedroom closet TABLE 3. BEDROOM AMENITIES

12. Location Supplies 1. Bubble bath Bathroom 2. Bath robe Bathroom 3. Sewing kit Together with laundry bag 4. Water heater with cups and saucers, teaspoons, sachets (coffee tea, creamer, and sugar) Coffee table 5. Hand and body lotion and cologne Amenity tray TABLE 4. Some amenities for deluxe rooms

13. Location Supplies 6. Body scrub Beside bathtub or shower area 7. Fruit basket Top of coffee table 8. Hair dryer Bathroom TABLE 4. Some amenities for deluxe rooms

14. Fixtures and Fittings A housekeeping attendant should also monitor the faulty equipment in a guest room. The most often reported faulty hotel room equipment are the television, air-conditioning unit, iron and board, shower, and heater. Aside from reports on faulty equipment, a housekeeping attendant must also be capable of demonstrating the use of bedroom amenities to hotel guests.

15. There are some types of fixtures present in a guest room. These include the following: Television - normally all hotel rooms have provision for television to entertain guests. Minibar - This is a small refrigerator. It has food and drinks inside that will be charged to the guest when consumed. Telephones - the telephone is placed on the beside table and another one inside the bathroom.

16. Door, windows, and locks - Secured door locks and window pane are used in hotels. Most hotels also use the key card system that gives access to guests inside elevators and hotel rooms. When the key card is inserted, the door would be opened, lights and air-conditioning unit would be switched on. Likewise when it is removed, the lights and air-conditioner shuts down.

17. Safety deposit box - this is normally situated inside the closet. This is where guests can store and keep their valuables. Air-conditioner - most hotels have centralized air-conditioner in their guest room that will be activated upon inserting or tapping the room card in the keycard socket. The air-conditioner automatically shuts down when the guest leaves the room and takes out the room access card.

18. Lighting and mirror fixtures - the lightings used in hotel rooms are both functional and decorative. Lightings can enhance the general appearance of guest rooms Mirrors - these can create an illusion od space. Oftentimes, hotel rooms have mirrors in the bedroom and bathroom areas. Bathrooms have face mirrors that guests can use to see their reflection.