What emergency assistance information and instruction notices are Best Western franchisees required to provide in each guest room?

Based on the 2025 Best Western Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to provide a notice in each room only if the tap water is deemed unsafe to drink by the appropriate regulatory authority. In such cases, the notice must be present in the room, and at least 1 liter of bottled water per day must be provided in the room free of charge. This ensures guests are informed about water safety and have access to safe drinking water.

This requirement is part of Best Western's broader standards for maintaining quality and safety across all its properties. By ensuring access to safe drinking water and providing necessary information, Best Western aims to protect the health and well-being of its guests. This also helps maintain the brand's reputation for quality and reliability.

For prospective franchisees, this means they need to be aware of local water quality regulations and be prepared to provide bottled water and notices if tap water is not safe. This is a specific instance where Best Western dictates a required notice, but it is possible that other safety-related notices are required in guest rooms as well.