What elements are included in the 'Designs' for an Embassy Suites By Hilton hotel?
Embassy_Suites_By_Hilton Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 6.1.2 Plans and Designs must be submitted to us in accordance with the schedule specified in the Addendum, or any PIP attached to this Agreement.
- 6.1.3 You shall not commence any Hotel Work unless and until we have issued our written consent in respect of the Plans and Designs, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.
- 6.1.4 Before we approve your Plans, your architect or other certified professional must certify to us that the Plans comply with all Laws related to accessibility/accommodations/facilities for those with disabilities. You are solely responsible for ensuring that the Plans and Designs (including Plans and Designs for Hotel Work) comply with our then-current Standards, the Manual, [INSERT FOR EY, PE, RU: our Package requirements, and all Laws.
- 6.1.5 Once we have provided our consent to the Plans and Designs, no change may be made to the Plans or Designs without our prior written consent. By consenting to the Plans and Designs, or any changes or modifications to the Plans and Designs, we do not warrant the depth of our analysis or assume any responsibility or liability for the suitability of the Plans and Designs or the resulting Hotel Work. 6.2 Initial Hotel Work. You will perform or cause the Hotel Work to be performed in accordance with this Agreement, the approved Plans and Designs, [INSERT FOR EY, PE, RU: the approved Package, the Manual, and any PIP attached to this Agreement. You will bear the entire cost of the Hotel Work, including the cost of the Plans and Designs, professional fees, licenses, permits, [INSERT FOR EY, PE, RU: Packages, equipment, furniture, furnishings and supplies. You are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses, permits and zoning variances required for the Hotel Work, and for ensuring that all Hotel Work complies with the Standards, the Manual, any PIP, and all Laws.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 97)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Embassy Suites By Hilton Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must submit their hotel's Plans and Designs to the company for written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Franchisees cannot commence any hotel work until Embassy Suites By Hilton issues written consent regarding the Plans and Designs.
Before Embassy Suites By Hilton approves the Plans, the franchisee's architect or certified professional must certify that the Plans comply with all laws related to accessibility and accommodations for those with disabilities. The franchisee is solely responsible for ensuring that the Plans and Designs comply with Embassy Suites By Hilton's current Standards, the Manual, and all laws.
Once Embassy Suites By Hilton consents to the Plans and Designs, no changes can be made without prior written consent. However, Embassy Suites By Hilton does not warrant the depth of its analysis or assume responsibility for the suitability of the Plans and Designs or the resulting hotel work by consenting to them. The franchisee bears the entire cost of the hotel work, including the cost of the Plans and Designs, professional fees, licenses, and permits.
The franchisee is also responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses, permits, and zoning variances required for the hotel work and for ensuring that all hotel work complies with the Standards, the Manual, and all laws. These stipulations are part of the agreement to ensure that each Embassy Suites By Hilton location adheres to brand standards and legal requirements, although the franchisee ultimately carries the responsibility for compliance and costs.