Best Western Supply Guide for Public Areas FITNESS ROOM New Members

Best Western Supply Guide for Public Areas FITNESS ROOM New Members BEST WESTERN Properties Provide a compliant Fitness Center SIZE 275 sq. ft. minimum for up to 100 rooms; 50 sq. ft. minimum for each piece of equipment. Add 50 sq.ft. of floor space for each additional 50 rooms. Sufficient space must be provided for all equipment and amenities. Best Western recommends verifying with equipment manufacturer or requesting a floor plan to ensure that all equipment will fit properly. A minimum of four (4) pieces of equipment is required, and must include cardio and strength training equipment. Health club quality equipment is required. Equipment to include one (1) bike, one (1) treadmill, one (1) elliptical and a minimum two-station gym. Add one (1) piece of equipment for each additional 50 rooms. CRITERIA IF PRODUCT NOT SPECIFIED ON SUPPLY GUIDE LINES Treadmill: Commercial grade, motorized treadmill with the following requirements: Minimum 3 HP Continuous Duty commercial motor Treadmill must automatically reset speed to maximum 0.5 mph when restarting Emergency Stop button or tethered safety key Speed range of 0.5 to 12 mph Incline range of 0-12% Commercial running deck Deck Self-aligning belt guide system Hand grip heart rate monitoring Running surface minimum width 20 LED or LCD display readout One-Touch Quick Start Button for Manual Use Program options 350 lb. Maximum User Capacity Rating or greater Commercial warranty Operating instructions per manufacturer must be available in a convenient location in plain view in the exercise room. Stationary Cycles: Commercial grade stationary Upright Cycle or Recumbent Cycle with the following requirements: Cordless, self powered generator Poly V drive belt Adjustable seat Hand grip heart rate monitoring Program options One-Touch Quick Start Button for Manual Use Minimum 15 resistance levels Magnetic Resistance System 350 lb. Maximum User Capacity Rating or greater LED or LCD display readout Commercial warranty Operating instructions per manufacturer must be available in a convenient location in plain view in the exercise room. 1 P a g e

Elliptical Cross Trainer: Commercial grade Elliptical Cross Trainer with the following requirements: 110 volt or cordless self powered generator Program options One-Touch Quick Start Button for Manual Use Hand grip heart rate monitoring Minimum 15 resistance levels 350 lb. Maximum User Capacity Rating or greater Magnetic resistance system LED or LCD display readout Commercial warranty Operating instructions per manufacturer must be available in a convenient location in plain view in the exercise room. Strength Stations: 2 station multi-gym; must be able to accommodate 2 people simultaneously. Full commercial unlimited use May substitute 2-station multi-gym with multi-functional trainer and 1 additional piece: Dumbbell Rack 5-50 Rubber Dumbbells with a Utility Bench Abdominal Bench or Abdominal Machine Leg Extension Leg Curl Leg Press Hi / Low Pulley Machine Chest Press or Pec Fly Seated Row Operating instructions per manufacturer must be available in a convenient location in plain view in the exercise room. Example of a suitable Strength Station: Your fitness room must meet all of the following specifications and requirements. Submit finish selections and specifications to the Best Western Design Department for approval prior to purchase and installation. 2 P a g e

BATHROOM A guestroom style bathroom (with tub or shower) is not permitted. A public restroom with toilet and sink is permitted. ENCLOSURE New Construction: A minimum of 50 STC, if the room is adjacent to a guest room(s) or areas adjoining guest room(s) DESIGN GUIDELINES: Ceiling Height Ceiling Walls Floor Trim Doors A minimum of 9-0 for all floors. (Exception: Guest Room corridors and public corridors 8-0 minimum). Painted drywall with textured or smooth finish Or 2 x2 acoustical tile with matching grid Or Open ceiling with exposed mechanical systems if part of a design style/theme. Mirror on one wall, floor to ceiling. Vinyl wall covering, Type II, Class A applied with an adhesive with mildew inhibitors Or Painted drywall with a textured or smooth finish. Eliminate wallpaper border from the public areas Anti-microbial carpet, carpet tile, commercial rubber tile, or rubber sheet flooring. 4 carpet base in a coordinating or matching color Or 4 wood base Or 4 vinyl base 4 rubber base. All exterior doors exposed to weather shall be metal. All doors shall conform to prevailing code and law. Interior doors may be solid wood paneled, solid core flush panel or metal. The main entry door to have a minimum of half glass or view window 3 P a g e

Temperature Mirror Accessories Telephone The room must have a separate thermostat located in the room. The recommended temperature in the room is between 68 72 degrees Fahrenheit One full wall, floor to ceiling. Wall Mounted Clock One house phone must be provided in the fitness room that rings directly to the hotel operator. Signage A professionally produced sign indicating the hours of operation posted outside of the room. The sign must be consistent with other signs throughout the property and with interior finishes. All interior signs that display the Best Western name, logo, trademark, slogan, etc., must be reviewed and approved by Best Western Brand Identity Administration or purchased from an endorsed supplier prior to installation. Hand lettered, pinned up or taped notices are not acceptable. Towel Towel/robe hooks on the wall, at a height of 6. Provide 5 towels per every 50 rooms. Provide a towel hamper of high quality material for dirty towels in fitness area. The hamper should either have lid or be placed inside a cabinet located in fitness area. Towels must be available on a high quality towel rack. Water Lighting Provide a drinking fountain, water cooler, or free bottled water within the facility. A minimum of 30 foot-candles or local or state code Recessed fluorescent fixtures with white acrylic diffusers only 2 x 2 fixtures or recess incandescent fixtures OR Surface mount fixtures with a decorative housing Television Provide a minimum of one (1) 32 or larger (diagonal measure) flat panel LCD or plasma television. 4 P a g e

BEST WESTERN PLUS Properties Provide a compliant Fitness Center SIZE 275 sq. ft. minimum for up to 100 rooms; 50 sq. ft. minimum for each piece of equipment. Add 50 sq.ft. of floor space for each additional 50 rooms. Equipment - A minimum of four (4) pieces of equipment is required, and must include cardio and strength training equipment. Health club quality equipment is required. To include one (1) bike, one (1)treadmill, one (1) elliptical and a minimum two- station gym. Add one (1) piece of equipment for each additional 50 rooms. New Construction Only - To be located in a secure, high traffic area, preferable adjacent to swimming pool area and in close proximity to lobby and public restrooms. CRITERIA IF PRODUCT NOT SPECIFIED ON SUPPLY GUIDE LINES Treadmill: Commercial grade, motorized treadmill with the following requirements: Minimum 3 HP Continuous Duty commercial motor Treadmill must automatically reset speed to maximum 0.5 mph when restarting Emergency Stop button or tethered safety key Speed range of 0.5 to 12 mph Incline range of 0-12% Commercial running deck Deck Self-aligning belt guide system Hand grip heart rate monitoring Running surface minimum width 20 LED or LCD display readout One-Touch Quick Start Button for Manual Use Program options 350 lb. Maximum User Capacity Rating or greater Commercial warranty Operating instructions per manufacturer must be available in a convenient location in plain view in the exercise room. Stationary Cycles: Commercial grade stationary Upright Cycle or Recumbent Cycle with the following requirements: Cordless, self powered generator Poly V drive belt Adjustable seat Hand grip heart rate monitoring Program options One-Touch Quick Start Button for Manual Use Minimum 15 resistance levels Magnetic Resistance System 350 lb. Maximum User Capacity Rating or greater LED or LCD display readout Commercial warranty Operating instructions per manufacturer must be available in a convenient location in plain view in the exercise room. Elliptical Cross Trainer: Commercial grade Elliptical Cross Trainer with the following requirements: 110 volt or cordless self powered generator Program options One-Touch Quick Start Button for Manual Use Hand 5 P a g e

grip heart rate monitoring Minimum 15 resistance levels 350 lb. Maximum User Capacity Rating or greater Magnetic resistance system LED or LCD display readout Commercial warranty Operating instructions per manufacturer must be available in a convenient location in plain view in the exercise room. Strength Stations: 2 station multi-gym; must be able to accommodate 2 people simultaneously. Full commercial unlimited use May substitute 2-station multi-gym with multi-functional trainer and 1 additional piece: Dumbbell Rack 5-50 Rubber Dumbbells with a Utility Bench Abdominal Bench or Abdominal Machine Leg Extension Leg Curl Leg Press Hi / Low Pulley Machine Chest Press or Pec Fly Seated Row Operating instructions per manufacturer must be available in a convenient location in plain view in the exercise room. Example of a suitable Strength Station: Bathroom A guestroom style bathroom (with tub or shower) is not permitted. A public restroom with toilet and sink is permitted. Artwork - High quality professionally framed artwork and /or fitness instructions. Accessories- Towels must be available on a high quality towel rack. Floor- Commercial rubber tile or rubber sheet flooring 6 P a g e

Television Provide a minimum if two (2) 32 or larger (diagonal measure) flat panel LCD or plasma television. BEST WESTERN PREMIER Properties Provide a compliant Fitness Center SIZE 450 sq. ft. minimum for up to 150 rooms; 80 sq. ft. minimum for each piece of equipment. Add 80 sq.ft. of floor space for each additional 50 rooms. Equipment - A minimum of five (5) pieces of equipment is required, and must include cardio and strength training equipment. Health club quality equipment is required. Equipment variety to include: one (1) bike; one (1) treadmill; one (1) elliptical; and a minimum two-station gym. Add one (1) piece of equipment for each additional 50 rooms. New Construction Only To be located in a secure, high traffic area, preferable adjacent to swimming pool area and in close proximity to lobby and public restrooms. CRITERIA IF PRODUCT NOT SPECIFIED ON SUPPLY GUIDE LINES Treadmill: Commercial grade, motorized treadmill with the following requirements: Minimum 4 HP Continuous Duty commercial motor Treadmill must automatically reset speed to maximum 0.5 mph when restarting Emergency Stop button or tethered safety key Speed range of 0.5 to 12 mph in Incline range of 0-15% Commercial running Deck Self-aligning belt guide system Wireless or Hand grip heart rate monitoring Running surface minimum width 20 LED or LCD display readout One-Touch Quick Start Button for Manual Use Program options 400 lb. Maximum User Capacity Rating or greater FULL Commercial warranty operating instructions per manufacturer must be available in a convenient location in plain view in the exercise room. Stationary Cycles: Commercial grade stationary Upright Cycle or Recumbent Cycle with the following requirements: Cordless, self powered generator Poly V drive belt Adjustable seat Wireless or Hand grip heart rate monitoring Program options One-Touch Quick Start Button for Manual Use Minimum 20 resistance levels Magnetic Resistance System 400 lb. Maximum User Capacity Rating or greater LED or LCD display readout FULL Commercial warranty Operating instructions per manufacturer must be available in a convenient location in plain view in the exercise room. Elliptical Cross Trainer: 7 P a g e

Commercial grade Elliptical Cross Trainer with the following requirements: cordless self powered generator Program options One-Touch Quick Start Button for Manual Use Wireless or Hand grip heart rate monitoring Minimum 20 resistance levels 400 lb. Maximum User Capacity Rating or greater Magnetic resistance system LED or LCD display readout FULL Commercial warranty Operating instructions per manufacturer must be available in a convenient location in plain view in the exercise room. Strength Stations: 2 station multi-gym; must be able to accommodate 2 people simultaneously. Full commercial unlimited use May substitute 2-station multi-gym with multi-functional trainer and 1 additional piece: Dumbbell Rack 5-50 Rubber Dumbbells with a Utility Bench Abdominal Bench or Abdominal Machine Leg Extension, Leg Curl, Leg Press, Hi / Low Pulley Machine, Chest Press or Pec Fly, Seated Row Operating instructions per manufacturer must be available in a convenient location in plain view in the exercise room. Example of a suitable Strength station: Bathroom A guestroom style bathroom (with tub or shower) is not permitted. A public restroom with toilet and sink is permitted. Artwork- High quality professionally framed artwork and /or fitness instructions. Accessories - Towels must be available on a high quality towel rack. Floor - Commercial rubber tile or rubber sheet flooring. Base - 4 rubber base to match rubber floor. 8 P a g e

Television - Provide a minimum of two (2) 42 or larger (diagonal measure) flat panel LCD or plasma televisions. Televisions to be mounted high on wall or from ceiling with commercial quality television bracket unless personal viewing screens are provided on each piece of cardio equipment. 9 P a g e