Checklist template

Housekeeping room inspection for hotels

A ready-to-use checklist with 114 items in 6 sections, covering Entry and bedroom, Bed and linens, Bathroom, Amenities, Equipment, Final check. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 114 Items
  • 99 Yes / No checks
  • 5 Scored ratings
  • 124 Points

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1. Entry and bedroom 24 items

  1. Room number inspected Short text
  2. Status of the room at the time of the inspection Choice
    • Vacant clean, ready to sell
    • Stayover just serviced
    • Departure just cleaned
  3. The room number plate and the door are clean on the corridor side, with no scuffs or tape marks Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The door closes and latches by itself when released from half open Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The deadbolt and the security latch engage fully Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The door viewer gives a clear view of the corridor Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The evacuation plan is posted on the back of the door and is legible Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The room has no odor of smoke, damp, food or strong chemicals on entry Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The entry floor or carpet edge at the threshold is free of debris Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The carpet shows vacuum lines and has no spots or stains Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Hard floors are free of hair, streaks and sticky patches, including behind the door Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Baseboards and corners are free of dust Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The area under the bed and behind the nightstands has been checked and holds no debris or items left behind Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Walls and light switches are free of fingerprints and marks Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The mirror and picture glass are free of streaks Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Window glass and sills are clean on the inside Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Drapes and sheers hang on every hook and close fully Yes / No 1 pt
  18. The tops of the headboard, picture frames and the wardrobe are free of dust when wiped with a finger Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Lamp shades are straight, with seams turned to the wall Yes / No 1 pt
  20. The desk, nightstand and dresser tops are dust-free and have no rings or sticky spots Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Drawers are empty, clean inside and lined where the brand requires Yes / No 1 pt
  22. The closet holds the standard number of matching hangers Yes / No 1 pt
  23. The wastebaskets are empty, clean inside and fitted with a liner where the brand requires Yes / No 1 pt
  24. Cleanliness of the bedroom floors and surfaces Rating
    • Spotless 5 pts
    • One or two minor misses 3 pts
    • Visible dirt, dust or stains 1 pt

2. Bed and linens 16 items

  1. The sheets are fresh, with no hair, stains, tears or pilling Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The bed is made with tight corners, and the top sheet or duvet is even on both sides Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The duvet cover or bedspread is free of stains and loose threads Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The pillows are plump, and the pillowcase openings face away from the door Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The number and type of pillows match the brand standard for the bed size Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The pillow protectors are present and free of stains Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The mattress protector is present, clean and fitted flat Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The mattress shows no stains or tears when the corner of the sheet and protector is lifted Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The mattress seams and the headboard edge show no signs of bed bugs (live insects, dark spots, shed skins) Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The bed skirt or box spring cover hangs straight and is free of marks Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The bed frame and legs are dust-free Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The decorative pillow or bed scarf, where used, is clean and placed to standard Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The sofa bed, where fitted, is made up or its linens are stored to standard Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The spare blanket and pillow in the closet are in a clean, sealed bag Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Rollaway beds or cribs placed in the room are made with fresh linens Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Presentation of the bed Rating
    • Crisp and to brand standard 5 pts
    • Clean but wrinkled or uneven 3 pts
    • Linens soiled or bed poorly made 1 pt

3. Bathroom 22 items

  1. The toilet bowl is clean under the rim Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The toilet seat is clean on both sides, including the hinges Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The base of the toilet and the floor behind it are free of dust and hair Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The toilet flushes fully and the tank stops running Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The tub or shower floor is free of hair, soap film and mildew Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The tile grout and the caulk around the tub are free of mold and gaps Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The shower curtain or door is free of soap scum, and the liner has no mildew along the hem Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The shower head and the tub spout are free of scale, and neither drips Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The sink and the vanity top are clean and wiped dry Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The faucets and other chrome fittings are polished, with no water spots Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The sink stopper works and the drain is free of hair Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The vanity mirror is free of streaks and splashes Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The bathroom floor is free of hair, including the corners and behind the door Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The exhaust fan grille is free of dust and the fan runs Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The standard count of bath towels, hand towels and washcloths is in place Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The towels are soft and free of stains, graying, holes and frayed edges Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The bath mat is folded and placed to standard Yes / No 1 pt
  18. The hair dryer is clean, stored to standard and works when switched on Yes / No 1 pt
  19. The toilet paper roll in use is more than half full Yes / No 1 pt
  20. A spare roll of toilet paper is in place Yes / No 1 pt
  21. The facial tissue box is more than half full Yes / No 1 pt
  22. Cleanliness of the bathroom Rating
    • Spotless and dry 5 pts
    • Minor water spots or one stray hair 3 pts
    • Soap film, hair or mildew visible 1 pt

4. Amenities 17 items

  1. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash and soap are present in the brand-standard count or the dispensers are filled above the minimum line Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Wall-mounted dispensers are clean, locked and free of drips Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Drinking glasses or cups are clean and covered or wrapped per brand standard Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The coffee maker is clean inside the reservoir and the basket Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The coffee tray holds the standard count of coffee, tea, sweetener, creamer, cups and stirrers Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The ice bucket is clean and dry, with a new liner Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Complimentary bottled water is in place where the brand provides it Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The minibar or refrigerator is clean inside, cold and free of items left by a previous guest Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The microwave, where provided, is clean inside, including the ceiling of the cavity Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The notepad and pen are in place by the phone or on the desk Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The do-not-disturb sign or door hanger is on the inside handle Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The laundry bag and price list are in the closet Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The iron is clean on the soleplate and empty of water Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The ironing board cover is clean and free of scorch marks Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The luggage rack is in the closet or at its standard place, with straps intact Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The in-room safe is open, empty and reset Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The guest directory or in-room compendium, printed or on screen, is present and clean Yes / No 1 pt

5. Equipment 19 items

  1. Every light bulb in the room and the bathroom works Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The television turns on and shows the welcome screen or the channel lineup Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The television volume was reset to low Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The remote control is clean, works and has its battery cover Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The telephone has a dial tone Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The telephone faceplate shows the room number and the emergency number Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The alarm clock shows the correct time Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The alarm set by the previous guest is switched off Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The heating and air conditioning unit starts in both modes and was left at the brand setpoint Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The air conditioning filter and grille are free of dust Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The electrical and USB outlets at the desk and the bedside work Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The window locks or the opening limiter work Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The balcony or connecting door, where present, is locked Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The smoke detector is in place with its indicator light on, and is not covered Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Furniture is steady, with no loose legs, chipped edges or torn upholstery Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The desk chair rolls and adjusts, and its fabric is free of stains Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The door lock opens on the first try with the inspector's key Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Room temperature at the time of the inspection (°F or °C) Number
  19. Maintenance defects found in this room and reported by work order Number

6. Final check 16 items

  1. Items left by the previous guest were bagged, tagged with the room number and sent to lost and found Yes / No 1 pt
  2. No cleaning cloth, spray bottle or other housekeeping supply was left in the room Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The drapes, lights and thermostat were left in the brand's arrival position Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The room attendant's cart is tidy and parked against the wall on the side of the room being cleaned Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The room attendant's master key is worn on the person, not left on the cart or in a door Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The room status was updated to clean or inspected in the property management system or by phone code Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Defects found in this inspection were shown to the room attendant Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Defects noted in the previous inspection of this room attendant's rooms were not found again Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Minutes the room attendant took to clean this room, from the housekeeping system or the assignment sheet Number
  10. Rooms assigned to this room attendant today Number
  11. Name of the room attendant Short text
  12. Name of the inspector Short text
  13. Date of the last deep clean of this room Date
  14. Readiness of the room for a guest Rating
    • Ready to sell as is 5 pts
    • Ready after minor touch-up 3 pts
    • Must be re-cleaned 1 pt
  15. Overall rating against the brand cleanliness standard Rating
    • Exceeds standard 5 pts
    • Meets standard 4 pts
    • Below standard 2 pts
    • Unacceptable 1 pt
  16. Corrective actions required Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the InspectLoop template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In InspectLoop you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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