Laundry Service in Guest Rooms Standards

  1. Respectful room entry protocol: Knock, wait 10 seconds, announce department, knock again if needed and enter only when appropriate. 

  1. Careful handling of guest garments: Treat all clothing with the highest care, ensuring no damage or loss and always read labels. 

  1. Accurate collection, return & charges: Ensure all items are collected, recorded, and returned correctly and on time. Exchange tokens for laundry sheets with the correct recipients and ensure reception logs service charges. 

  1. Immaculate cleaning quality: Garments returned clean, pressed, odor-free, and in excellent condition. 

  1. Refined presentation always: Items returned neatly folded or on quality hangers, presented in a luxurious manner. 

  1. Attention to personal belongings: Return any items found in garments and inform the guest appropriately. 

  1. Clear communication of issues: Inform guests promptly if stains cannot be removed or delays occur. 

  1. Timely & discreet service: Deliver and collect laundry efficiently while minimizing guest disturbance. Always identify order if express or standard and proceed accordingly to meet expectations. 

Global Standards

  1. Guest acknowledgment: recognise the guest by name, identify guest preferences, and create meaningful connections.

  2. Eye contact: Maintain natural, confident eye contact to show presence and respect.

  3. Smile and say “bom dia”: this is our meaningful warm interaction towards all.

  4. Body language: Upright posture, calm movements, and composed, confident presence at all times.

  5. Interaction/Engage with guests: identify golden nuggets and gather feedback.

  6. Close every interaction with “thank you” and a wish: always thank a guest or employee and say something like, "Wishing you a great week ahead!"

  7. Service recovery & communication excellence: Take ownership, resolve issues promptly, and communicate clearly with warmth and professionalism. You should say “certainly, let me come back to you...”