Gifford House Rules & Regulations

GIFFORD HOUSE

Rules & Regulations

April 1, 2023

HOUSE Rules and Regulation

We ask that guests and patrons abide by these House Rules and Regulations to ensure that the Gifford House remains a public space and to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests (including daytime guests using rooms for teleworking, etc.; the same shall apply hereinafter). Guests who fail to abide by these rules may be refused further lodging or use of the Gifford House’s facilities. Such guests or patrons may also be asked to pay for any damage caused to fixtures or equipment within the Gifford House that they have caused.

＜Prohibited Actions＞

Do not use guestrooms for purposes other than lodging without permission from the Gifford House.
Do not use open flames for heating or cooking in the guestrooms, corridors, or other common areas.
Do not smoke in non-smoking rooms (including smoking with e-cigarettes, heat-not-burn-tobacco, etc.). If smoking or cigarette butts are found in anon-smoking room, we will charge to the guest $500 USD as room cleaning fee and room damage compensation in addition to the room charge. Do not smoke in bed or other areas prone to catching fire. Always dispose of your cigarette in a designated disposal bin or ashtray.
Use the lobby to meet with outside visitors. Do not invite outside visitors into your guestroom.
Do not move equipment or fixtures within the hotel or guestrooms from their designated locations without reason.
Do not change or modify the current state of equipment within the hotel or guestrooms without permission.
Do not enter storage rooms, machinery rooms, emergency stairs (except during emergencies), or other staff-only areas.
Do not bring the following items into the hotel:
a. Dogs (excluding assistance dogs for the disabled), cats, birds, and other animals, or pets in general
b. Items that emit a foul or strong odor
c. Excessively heavy objects or an excessive amount of objects
d. Guns, swords, or other weapons
e. Explosives, volatile oils, or other items that are flammable or easily ignited
f. Other items deemed a threat to the safety of other guests
Do not shout, sing, act in a way that causes powerful shaking or a commotion, or otherwise pose a nuisance or cause discomfort to other guests.
Do not engage in any gambling, immoral acts, or acts that disrupt public safety within the hotel or guestrooms.
Do not distribute advertisements or promotional materials, sell goods, or conduct business without permission.
Do not distribute leaflets, petition for signatures, engage in political or religious activities, hold meetings, display group or organizational power, or aid or abet such activities without permission.
Do not bring or park propaganda trucks, modified cars, or any other style of vehicle that the hotel deems may cause discomfort or inconvenience to other guests.
Do not leave personal belongings or trash in the corridor or lobby.
Photography or filming that may pose a nuisance to other guests within the hotel or guestrooms is strictly prohibited.
Do not photograph or film the inside of the hotel for business purposes without permission from the hotel.
Assault, injury, threats, extortion, fraud, obstruction of business, unreasonable demands through intimidation, and any similar acts are prohibited.
Do not engage in any other acts deemed inappropriate by the hotel.

＜Precautions＞

As a general rule, items left with the hotel will be disposed of within three (3) days of the date of deposit unless otherwise specified.
As a general rule, the hotel waits for contact from the owner regarding instructions on what to do with lost or found items. If the owner fails to provide instructions or if the owner is unknown, valuables and items containing personal information will be disposed of three (3) days from the date of discovery. Please be aware the food, drink, cigarettes, magazines, and other items detrimental to sanitation will be disposed of on the same day.
Hotel staff can only be contacted by texting or calling 508.487.0688. Reception is available between 10am and 4pm during season only.
Housekeeping will be performed only for guests who request it. Even if we receive a request stating that housekeeping is not required, housekeeping will be performed every fourth night to maintain sanitary conditions. However, the hotel retains the right to clean guestrooms at any time if it is deemed necessary. Guestrooms may also be entered on days other than cleaning days for maintenance, legal inspections, and emergencies.
Should a guest’s behavior warrant protection of the rights, property, or services of the hotel or another guest, the hotel will notify the police and other relevant authorities or otherwise take appropriate measures.
Should the hotel deem that a guest’s health or life be in serious danger, the hotel may call an ambulance, regardless of the guest’s will.
If you lose your room key and cannot find it by the checkout time, $250 USD will be charged to issue a new one. 　
If anyone parks in our lot without expressed permission you will be towed.
If anyone uses our dumpster without expressed permission, you will be fined $500 per occurrence. We have cameras everywhere.

＜Refusal of Service＞

Service will be refused to the following organizations and individuals:
a. Organized crime groups and their members, affiliates, or any other persons involved in organized crime
b. Individuals involved in corporations or other organizations whose operations are controlled by an organized crime group.
c. Antisocial forces and their members and affiliates
d. Excessively rude, brash, discriminatory or entitled folks who deliberately disrespect other patrons or staff - these folks will be asked to leave the premise immediately without refund. The hotel may charge fees in excess of $500 for this behavior on premise in addition to the patron being removed from the premise.
Individuals who, due to diminished capacity or drug use, are unable to ensure their own safety and pose a risk or cause fear or discomfort to other guests.
Individuals who fail to immediately cease any of the aforementioned prohibited acts after receiving a warning from the hotel.