What are the consequences if a Bw Premier Collection Hotel does not pass a quality assurance assessment?
Bw_Premier_Collection Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- e. Comply with all quality assurance ("QA") processes and procedures, achieve a passing BWI QA assessment rating prior to activation on BWI Reservation Channels, and maintain a passing rating for the duration of this Agreement. If Hotel does not pass a QA assessment, Hotel: (i) will be reassessed without notice within, on, or about ninety (90) days; and (ii) will be responsible for a QA reassessment fee.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 54–203)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, a Bw Premier Collection hotel must comply with all quality assurance processes and procedures, achieve a passing BWI QA assessment rating prior to activation on BWI Reservation Channels, and maintain a passing rating for the duration of the agreement. If a Bw Premier Collection hotel does not pass a QA assessment, the hotel will be reassessed without notice within, on, or about ninety (90) days. The hotel will also be responsible for a QA reassessment fee.
According to the FDD, the QA reassessment fee is a $2,100 cost recovery fee. The hotel is also required to provide a free room night to the QA inspector.
Bw Premier Collection also has the right to assess the hotel at least once every twelve (12) months on an unannounced basis to ensure quality of guest experience and condition of Hotel. Should the assessor require overnight lodging, it shall be provided complimentary. Failure of the assessment may result in additional requirements and fees, as well as termination of the Agreement by BWI with cause. The hotel must correct any identified deficiencies in a timely manner.