Do monthly service fees for Guest Internet Access vary for Even Hotels?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
For Guest Internet Access ("GIA") Bandwidth (IHG Connect), a Hotel will be required to utilize a certified SCH approved provider ("Integrator") and enter into a participation agreement with an approved provider (see the form agreement attached as Exhibit G-6 to this disclosure document and Item 8). Monthly service fees will vary based on regional telecommunication or cable company sources.
For Guest Internet Access ("GIA") Hardware (IHG Connect), a Hotel will be required to install approved Wi-Fi related equipment, use an Integrator to install the equipment, and enter into a participation agreement with an Integrator (see the form agreement attached as Exhibit G-7 and Item 8).
| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE (Payable to SCH). | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest Internet Access – Bandwidth Service Subscription (IHG Connect) | $1,000 to $3,000 Pricing is estimated and varies based on regional service providers. | Monthly (Payable to SCH) | Note 8 |
| Guest Internet Access – Hardware Maintenance & Guest Support (IHG Connect) | $1.50 per guest room. $25.00 per meeting / conference room, plus $20.00 per 2,000 sq. ft. of total meeting space, maximum of $500.00 (meeting room support fees only apply if total meeting space exceeds 2000 sq. ft.). $1,452 estimated cost of 4 access points ("AP") per 100 Guest Conference Space Capacity (one-time charge). SCH approved GIA hardware would need to be purchased from and installed by a certified SCH approved integrator. | Monthly (Payable to SCH approved Integrator) | Note 8 |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 30–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, monthly service fees for Guest Internet Access (GIA) do vary. The FDD states that for GIA Bandwidth (IHG Connect), Even Hotels will be required to utilize a certified SCH approved provider and enter into a participation agreement with an approved provider. The monthly service fees will vary based on regional telecommunication or cable company sources.
In addition to bandwidth fees, Even Hotels franchisees will also incur costs for GIA hardware. The FDD specifies that hotels will be required to install approved Wi-Fi related equipment and use an Integrator to install the equipment, and enter into a participation agreement with an Integrator.
Furthermore, the FDD provides estimated costs for Guest Internet Access. The bandwidth service subscription (IHG Connect) is estimated to range from $1,000 to $3,000 monthly, with the pricing varying based on regional service providers. Hardware maintenance and guest support are listed as $1.50 per guest room monthly, plus $25.00 per meeting/conference room, and an additional $20.00 per 2,000 sq. ft. of total meeting space, with a maximum of $500.00 for meeting room support fees. These fees are payable to an SCH approved Integrator.