Hospitality Indusrty

Definition of an Inn:

Inn is defined as a “residential complex” which provides all or substantially all of its accommodation for periods less than 60 days. Most hotels offering accommodation, even a luxurious establishment in London’s Park Lane will be classed as Inns.

Requirements:

• An Innkeeper has a right of lien over any property of the guest or traveller, when the latter refuses or can not pay the hotel bill.

• The hotels in England have the right to sell the property of the guest provided that they advertise their intention to sell. It does not need a court authorisation.

Penalties of non-compliance:

• The guest’s vehicle or property left in the vehicle can be held by the Innkeeper

• The property that the guest brings with him to the Inn as their luggage, including property that may not belong to him can also be disdained by the Innkeeper.

The Hotel Proprietors Act 1956

 Only hotels with the meaning of the Act shall be considered inns and that the rights and duties of innkeepers shall apply only to such establishments

 Hotels must offer any travellers who are in fit state and are willing to pay a reasonable sum for services and facilities

 Innkeeper’s liability for the guests’ property is not dependent on how goods are lost or damaged, but loss or damage due to the fault of the guest is not within the scope of innkeeper’s liability

 Under the Act, a hotel can limit its liability to Ј50 per item or Ј100 per guest by displaying a statutory notice in reception area

Immigration (Hotel Records) Order 1972