Hotel chain Premier Inn has announced a new set of health
and safety protocols across its properties in the UK and Ireland as it prepares
to begin reopening under new government guidelines from 4 July.
The CleanProtect hygiene programme has been developed in
partnership with global healthcare and hospitality cleaning and hygiene product
supplier Diversey and includes several new protocols throughout the hotels to
limit the spread of coronavirus.
These include Perspex screens and social distancing measures
at check-in desks; auto-dispense hand sanitisers in reception areas; more
frequent cleaning of high-touch areas such as self-check-in kiosks, lift
controls, door handles and handrails with Diversey-approved disinfectants;
enhanced room cleaning including the disinfecting of air conditioning and
heating controls, TV remotes, door handles and desks; laundering all linens at
60 degrees with disinfectant detergent; replacement of shower curtains after
every stay; and personal protective equipment such as gloves, aprons, facemasks
and hand sanitiser for all staff.
Housekeepers will not enter rooms until after guests check
out unless they are staying more than five nights or specifically request a
daily room clean. Premier Inn has also suspended its left luggage facility to
minimise touchpoints between guests and staff.
The news comes as Premier Inn announces the completion of
two new hotels in London’s Southwark area and Milton Keynes, which will add 450
rooms to its portfolio and are part of expansion plans that include 17
new-build properties by February 2021.