What assurances must be provided in the ADA certification for a Springhill Suites By Marriott hotel?
Springhill_Suites_By_Marriott Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ATTACHMENT TWO TO EXHIBIT C
ADA CERTIFICATION
(to be completed by Franchisee's licensed architect, engineer or ADA consultant)
In connection with the [NAME AND LOCATION OF HOTEL] (the "Hotel"), I hereby certify to [FRANCHISEE] and to [FRANCHISOR] that:
[For an "historic hotel" insert: The Hotel [is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under the National Historic Preservation Act] [has been designated as historic under State or local law] [is a qualified historic building under the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards] (an "historic hotel");]
I have used professionally reasonable efforts to ensure that the Hotel complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") [For an "historic hotel" insert: as applicable to an historic hotel], and all other related or similar state and local laws, regulations, and other requirements governing public accommodations for persons with disabilities in effect at the time that this certification is made; and
In my professional judgment, the Hotel does in fact comply with such requirements.
Source: Item 16 — FINANCING OF THE HOTEL (FDD pages 206–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Springhill Suites By Marriott Franchise Disclosure Document, the ADA certification, completed by a licensed architect, engineer, or ADA consultant, must assure several key points. The certification confirms to both the franchisee and Springhill Suites By Marriott that the professional has used reasonable efforts to ensure the hotel complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This includes adherence to all related or similar state and local laws, regulations, and other requirements governing public accommodations for persons with disabilities, which are in effect at the time the certification is made.
For hotels considered "historic hotels," the certification includes an additional statement indicating whether the hotel is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, has been designated as historic under state or local law, or is a qualified historic building under the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards. This acknowledges that historic hotels may have different compliance standards under the ADA.
Ultimately, the certification must include a professional judgment that the Springhill Suites By Marriott hotel does, in fact, comply with all applicable ADA requirements. This provides Springhill Suites By Marriott with assurance that the hotel meets accessibility standards, which is crucial for brand reputation and legal compliance. The completed certification, including the name, firm, and date, is submitted as part of the requirements for opening the hotel as a Springhill Suites By Marriott franchise.