What permits and certifications are required for lawful construction of a Sonesta Simply Suites hotel?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must obtain all necessary insurance, including builder's risk, and all permits and certifications required for lawful construction of your Hotel, including zoning, access, sign, building permits, and fire certifications, and if requested by us, you will provide us copies of all such certificates of insurance, permits, and certifications.
You are solely responsible for ensuring your Hotel and Construction Work comply in all respects with all public laws, bylaws, statutes, ordinances, orders, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, authorizations, directions and requirements of all governments and governmental authorities, which, now or hereafter, may apply to the construction, completion, equipping and opening of your Hotel and the operation of your Hotel, including environmental, zoning, building, and life safety.
Upon completion of the Construction Work and as a condition to opening of your Hotel under the Marks, if we so require, your architect, general contractor or other certified professional must provide us with a certificate stating that the as-built premises comply with, or do not require compliance with, the Americans with Disabilities Act and its architectural guidelines and all state and local codes for accessible facilities.
Before you begin the Construction Work, you will submit copies of applicable permits, licenses and zoning variances to us for approval.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 79–80)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Simply Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and certifications for the lawful construction or renovation of their hotel. These include, but are not limited to, zoning, access, sign, and building permits, as well as fire certifications.
Sonesta Simply Suites requires franchisees to provide copies of all insurance certificates, permits, and certifications if requested. Additionally, franchisees must submit copies of applicable permits, licenses, and zoning variances to Sonesta Simply Suites for approval before beginning any construction work. The franchisee is responsible for ensuring the hotel and construction work comply with all applicable laws, bylaws, statutes, ordinances, orders, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, authorizations, directions, and requirements of all governmental authorities, including those related to environmental, zoning, building, and life safety.
Furthermore, upon completion of construction or renovation, Sonesta Simply Suites may require the franchisee's architect, general contractor, or another certified professional to provide a certificate stating that the premises comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all state and local codes for accessible facilities. The franchisor may participate in progress meetings and inspect the hotel during construction or renovations but is not obligated to do so, and their participation does not represent an endorsement of the construction's adequacy or structural integrity.