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The Free Hotel Maintenance Checklist

Every daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual job a hotel needs to stay safe, compliant and guest-ready — in one printable PDF. Free, no email required.

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Daily

  • Walk the corridors — note carpet stains, scuffed paint, broken signage
  • Check lobby and entrance lighting (replace bulbs same-day)
  • Inspect public restrooms — fixtures, soap, hand-dryers, leaks
  • Test elevator call buttons and floor displays
  • Pool: chemical balance, skimmer baskets, water level
  • Check ice machines for leaks and ice quality

Weekly

  • Test all emergency lighting and exit signs
  • Run hot taps in unused rooms for 2 minutes (Legionella prevention)
  • Inspect and clean kitchen extractor filters
  • Vacuum AC vents in guest rooms
  • Walk the perimeter — fence, exterior lighting, signage, drainage
  • Reorder consumables: bulbs, batteries, cleaning chemicals, linens

Monthly

  • Fire alarm test (log the time and result)
  • Test all smoke and CO detectors
  • Deep clean lobby carpets and high-traffic rugs
  • Service kitchen grease traps
  • Inspect and lubricate door hinges and locks (every guest room)
  • Review pest control logs and bait stations

Quarterly

  • Deep clean all guest-room carpets
  • Service HVAC units — coils, filters, condensate lines
  • Pool: chlorinator, pump, and filter service
  • Test emergency generator under load
  • PAT test (portable appliance) on a rolling basis
  • Window cleaning (exterior)

Annual

  • Gas safety inspection by certified engineer
  • Boiler full service and certification
  • Fire risk assessment review
  • Lift / elevator statutory inspection
  • Kitchen extraction system deep clean (TR19 certificate)
  • Renew operating licences, music licence, insurance

Tired of printing it every month?

PAAI turns this whole checklist into voice-assigned, recurring tasks. Say "Maria, deep-clean the lobby carpets every quarter" — PAAI does the rest.

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Frequently asked questions

What should be on a daily hotel maintenance checklist?+

A daily hotel maintenance checklist covers corridor walks, lobby and entrance lighting, public restroom fixtures, elevator call buttons, pool chemistry, and ice machine checks. The goal is to catch small issues — a flickering bulb, a slow drain, a low chlorine reading — before a guest does.

How often should a hotel test its fire alarm and emergency lighting?+

Emergency lighting and exit signs should be tested weekly with a short functional test, and fully load-tested at least every six months. Fire alarms should be tested monthly on a rotating call-point basis, with the date, time and result logged. Always follow your local fire authority's requirements.

What annual maintenance is legally required in a hotel?+

Most jurisdictions require an annual gas safety inspection, a boiler service, a fire risk assessment review, a statutory lift inspection, a TR19 kitchen extraction deep clean, and renewal of operating, music and insurance licences. Electrical installations (EICR) are typically required every five years but checked annually.

Is this hotel maintenance checklist free to download?+

Yes. The PDF is free, no email or sign-up required. You can print it, share it with your maintenance and housekeeping teams, or upload it into PAAI to have every recurring task voice-assigned automatically.

Can I assign checklist items to specific staff members?+

Yes — that is exactly what PAAI is built for. Speak a task like 'Maria, deep-clean the lobby carpets every quarter' and PAAI assigns it, schedules the recurrence, and notifies Maria. The printable PDF works on its own; PAAI is optional.