What standards and specifications apply to the construction, furnishings, operation, appearance, and service of an Atwell Suites hotel, as outlined in the License and IHG's brand standards?
Atwell_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
hotels, all as specified in this License or as designated from time to time by IHG. The Brand System at present includes, but is not limited to:
- (2) standards, specifications and policies for construction, furnishings, operation, appearance and service of the Hotel, standards and specifications for interior and exterior design and décor, and other requirements as stated or referred to in this License and from time to time in IHG's brand standards for Brand System hotels (the "Standards") or in other communications to Licensee;
IHG will seek to maintain high standards of quality, cleanliness, appearance, design and service at all hotels using the Brand System so as to promote, protect and enhance the public image and reputation of the Atwell Suites™ name and to increase the demand for services offered by the Brand System. IHG's judgment in such matters shall be controlling in all respects, and it shall have wide latitude in making such judgments.
The Hotel and all other hotels operated under the Brand System will be subject to the Standards, as they may from time to time be modified or revised by IHG, including limited exceptions from compliance which may be made based on local conditions, type of hotel or special circumstances. The Standards and any modifications to them can be delivered by IHG to Licensee in hard paper copy or, at IHG's option, be made available to Licensee in digital, electronic or other computerized form. If communicated in digital, electronic or other computerized form, Licensee must pay any costs to retrieve, review, use or access the Standards. The Standards are confidential and remain the property of IHG.
Throughout the entire License Term, Licensee will at its sole cost and expense:
- (2) maintain the Hotel in a clean, safe and orderly manner and in first class condition;
- (3) provide efficient, courteous and high-quality service to the public in a clean, safe and orderly manner, including, without limitation, maintaining minimum product and service quality standards and scores for quality assurance and guest survey programs established and maintained by IHG, as such programs may be modified by IHG from time to time;
- (4) operate the Hotel 24 hours a day every day in accordance with the Standards, except as otherwise permitted by IHG in writing based on special circumstances;
- (5) strictly comply in all respects with the Standards (as they may from time to time be modified or revised by IHG) and with all other policies, procedures and requirements of IHG which may be from time to time communicated to Licensee (which communication, at IHG's option, may be in hard paper copy or digital, electronic or computerized form, and Licensee must pay any costs to retrieve, review, use or access such digital, electronic or computerized communication);
- (6) strictly comply with all of IHG's standards and specifications for goods and services used in the operation of the Hotel and other reasonable requirements to protect the Brand System and the Hotel from unreliable sources of supply;
- (7) strictly comply with IHG's requirements as to the:
- (a) type of services and products that may be used, promoted or offered at the Hotel;
- (b) type and quality of services and products that, to supplement services listed on Attachment "A", must be used, promoted or offered at the Hotel;
- (c) use, display, style and type of signage and of all other forms of identification at or pertaining to the Hotel, including but not limited to any use of the Atwell Suites™ name or any other of IHG's service marks, trademarks or copyrights (in all formats, including
- (7) strictly comply with IHG's requirements as to the:
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 99–486)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Atwell Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the brand system includes standards, specifications, and policies that dictate the construction, furnishing, operation, appearance, and service of the hotel. These standards also cover interior and exterior design, décor, and other requirements detailed in the license and IHG's brand standards. IHG has the right to modify or revise these standards over time, and they will communicate any changes to the franchisee either in hard copy or digitally. The franchisee is responsible for any costs associated with accessing and reviewing these standards if they are delivered digitally. These standards are considered confidential and remain the property of IHG.
Atwell Suites franchisees must maintain a high moral and ethical standard at the hotel, keep the premises clean, safe, and orderly, and provide efficient, courteous, and high-quality service. The hotel must operate 24 hours a day, adhering strictly to IHG's standards and policies, which may be modified. Franchisees must also comply with IHG's specifications for goods and services used in the hotel's operation to protect the brand system from unreliable suppliers.
Furthermore, franchisees must adhere to IHG's requirements regarding the types of services and products offered at the hotel, including signage and other forms of identification. IHG aims to maintain high standards of quality, cleanliness, appearance, design, and service across all hotels within the brand system to enhance the public image and reputation of Atwell Suites. IHG's judgment in these matters is controlling, giving them broad discretion in setting and enforcing standards.