What determines the minimum bandwidth requirements for a Delta Hotels By Marriott?
Delta_Hotels_By_Marriott Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Minimum bandwidth requirements for the entire Hotel are based on room count, the number of optional services subscribed to by the hotel and the number of users of those applications. Primary and secondary internet connections can be shared across Marriott, Franchise and guest networks. Hotel-specific bandwidth recommendations are available on Marriott Global Source (keyword search: Minimum Bandwidth Standards). Additional fiber optic networking and cellular augmentation (e.g., distributed antenna systems) are available from third-party vendors at an additional cost and may be required in certain circumstances.
Source: Item 10 — FINANCING (FDD pages 82–101)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the minimum bandwidth requirements for a Delta Hotels By Marriott are based on three factors. These factors include the hotel's room count, the number of optional services the hotel subscribes to, and the number of users of those applications.
Delta Hotels By Marriott requires franchisees to maintain sufficient bandwidth to support hotel operations and guest usage. The FDD indicates that specific bandwidth recommendations tailored to each hotel are available on Marriott Global Source. Franchisees can find this information by searching for "Minimum Bandwidth Standards" on that platform.
Delta Hotels By Marriott allows primary and secondary internet connections to be shared across Marriott, Franchise, and guest networks. This flexibility can help optimize network usage and potentially reduce costs. However, franchisees should ensure that the shared connections meet the minimum bandwidth requirements for all users and applications to maintain adequate performance and reliability. Additional fiber optic networking and cellular augmentation may be required in certain circumstances, available from third-party vendors at an additional cost.