For Best Western guest rooms, what functionality must the televisions support?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Television Size – Minimum (Measured Diagonally)
- Lobby and Breakfast Area: 50" Television
- Fitness Area: 50" Television
- Guestrooms: 50" Television(s) with Streaming/Casting Capability
Television Grade
- All televisions shall be commercial grade.
- Televisions in guest rooms shall support streaming and popular applications (e.g., Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Apple, and Disney) via a guest personal device (e.g., iPad) and the television.
Implementation
As an exception to the December 31, 2024 date of implementation, televisions will be considered compliant until seven (7) years after the original date of manufacture by which time they must be replaced with a television that meets these Television Guidelines.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 108–413)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, televisions in guest rooms must support streaming and popular applications via a guest's personal device. This includes applications like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Apple, and Disney. All televisions must be commercial grade.
Best Western requires that all televisions in guest rooms meet these standards to enhance the guest experience. By offering streaming and casting capabilities, guests can enjoy their preferred content on the hotel's television using their own devices. This aligns with the growing trend of travelers expecting personalized entertainment options in their accommodations.
As an exception to the December 31, 2024, implementation date, televisions will be considered compliant until seven years after their original manufacture date. After this time, they must be replaced with a television that meets the current Television Guidelines. This allows franchisees some flexibility in upgrading their televisions, but they must eventually comply with the streaming and casting requirements.