According to Best Western's requirements, what items are included in 'bedding'?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Bedding includes: top coverings, blankets, mattresses pads, pillow cases and bed sheets which are of proper size for the box spring and mattress on which they are used.
- 1000.3 All Members shall choose a minimum of three items for use at the Property that shall bear the approved Best Western logo.
- 1000.4 A minimum of three logo items are to be displayed in the public areas in addition to signage.
- 1000.5 If in-room stationery is provided, it shall comply with the Brand Identity Manual.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 108–413)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Best Western FDD, 'bedding' encompasses several specific items that each franchisee must provide in guest rooms. Bedding includes top coverings, blankets, mattress pads, pillow cases, and bed sheets. Best Western requires that these items are of the proper size for the box spring and mattress being used.
In addition to the general requirements for bedding, Best Western also specifies sheeting requirements. Each bed must be triple sheeted, or double sheeted with a washable duvet cover and removable insert. Triple sheeting involves a minimum T-200 first (bottom) sheet, a second (middle) sheet, a compliant blanket, and a third (top) sheet. Double sheeting includes a minimum T-200 first sheet, a second sheet, and a washable duvet cover with a compliant blanket insert.
For Best Western Plus and Premier descriptor hotels, additional decorative elements are required when using triple sheeting with the third (top) sheet exposed. These elements include decorative pillows and scarves. The third (top) sheet must also meet specific material and pattern requirements, such as being 100% polyester jacquard or matelasse patterned fabric for Best Western Plus hotels. Pillows must meet Best Western's specifications, including minimum size, fill weight, and thread count, with a minimum of 3 pillows on a full-size bed and 4 on a Queen or King size bed.