Hotel Security Assessment Template

Hotel Name :

Hotel Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

General Manager:

First NameLast Name

Telephone Number:

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Security Manager/ Name of Inspector

First NameLast Name

Telephone Number:

Format: (000) 000-0000.

What is the precise location of the hotel?

e.g., tourist zone, business district, residential area, airport vicinity

What is the approximate distance from the hotel to the nearest airport?

Please specify in kilometers or minutes

How old is the hotel building?

When was the last renovation or structural update completed?

Please specify in kilometers or minutes

What are the crime and security incident statistics for the area surrounding the hotel, including any known risks such as crime hotspots, terrorism threats, social unrest, or natural disasters?

Perimeter

What type of perimeter barriers (e.g., fence, wall, natural vegetation) exist around the hotel, and what is their approximate height?

fence, wall, natural vegetation, or none

Does the barrier completely surround the entire hotel property?

How are unsecured areas protected against unauthorized access?

Please specify the type of intrusion detection system installed on the perimeter, detailing its technology (e.g., motion sensors, infrared beams, CCTV integration), coverage area, and how it is monitored.

Please describe the type, placement, and coverage of lighting around the hotel grounds and perimeter, including whether it meets local safety or security standards.

Please check all safety/security features present in the hotel :

Entrances and Access Control

What is the distance between vehicle entrance and main hotel building?

Is security staffed 24/7 at the main entrance?

Is hotel security presence primarily overt (visible) or covert (discreet)?

Are entrance gates or barriers (e.g., automated gates, K barriers) appropriate for the security risk level?

What screening procedures and security measures are in place for vehicles and passengers prior to entering the hotel premises? (Please include details such as physical inspection, use of mirrors, undercarriage scanners, bomb detectors, ID verification, etc.)

How are entrances secured during off-hours?

Do secondary entrances have guards or require key card access?

Do secured entrances include intrusion detection systems?

If yes, how are they monitored?

Is there a parking garage?

If yes, is it secured with controlled access?

Supplier Security

Do suppliers/vendors have separate dedicated entrance?

What security screening measures are in place for suppliers and deliveries?

Please specify

Surveillance and Monitoring

How many CCTV cameras are installed throughout the hotel property?

Please specify quantity and coverage of CCTV cameras installed at all critical access points

Are CCTV cameras actively monitored by security personnel?

How long are CCTV recordings retained?

Can airline corporate security representatives access CCTV recordings for security reviews?

Does the reception area have a direct line of sight to the main entrance?

Have security personnel undergone counter-surveillance training?

How often do security staff regularly patrol hotel grounds?

Personnel Security

Do employees wear identifiable uniforms at all times during working hours?

Are these uniforms required to remain on hotel premises after shifts?

Do employees display photo identification badges at all times?

Are badges signed in/out daily or permitted to leave the premises?

Do employees regularly receive training in crisis management, emergency evacuation, and incident response procedures?

If yes, how often?

Do security personnel undergo additional background checks beyond standard employee screening?

Do security staff have professional backgrounds in law enforcement, military, or specialized security?

If hotel security personnel are armed, please specify the type of weapon, indicating whether it is lethal or non-lethal, and include any additional defensive equipment used.

Who is authorized to access master room keys?

How are master keys secured and accounted for daily?

What is the procedure for distribution and collection of housekeeping keys?

What are the hotel procedures if a guest reports a lost key or requests emergency access to their room?  

How many security personnel does the hotel employ?

Are they on-site 24/7?

Are security personnel employed directly by the hotel or contracted externally?

Police and Security Forces

Does the hotel have discreet alarm systems to notify security or law enforcement during emergencies?

Is local law enforcement familiar with the hotel's layout?

What is the average response time for police units?

What is the average armed response time?

Provide contact details and distances for relevant security/police agencies:

Agency Name

Contact Person

First NameLast Name

Title

Distance/Response time

Fire Department

Is the local fire department familiar with the hotel layout?

What is the distance to the nearest fire station?

What is the expected response time for a fire emergency?

Does the hotel maintain internal fire response capabilities (equipment, trained personnel)?

Emergency Medical Response

What is the ambulance response time to the hotel?

What emergency medical training level does the hotel staff have?

Where is the nearest hospital? Is it public or private?

If medical staff are available on-site or on-call at the hotel, please specify their role, availability, and working hours.

Emergency Medical Response

Is there an internal emergency alert network to quickly mobilize response teams?

Does the hotel use internal communication devices (e.g., radios, smartphones) for emergency coordination?

Is there a notification system to alert guests and visitors in emergencies?

Is the hotel’s emergency action plan regularly reviewed, updated, and made accessible to staff?

Does the hotel have a plan for active shooter scenarios or similar serious threats?

Are hotel blueprints/floor plans securely stored and readily available to emergency responders 24/7?

Please describe in detail the hotel’s emergency response drill procedures, including scope (fire, medical, security, disaster response) and indicate how many times each type of drill is conducted annually. 