Get it Right the First Time: Hawaii Tourism Watch
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
Dates of inspections: August 2, 2020
Was this hotel open for guests at the time of the August 2, 2020 inspection? Yes
August 2, 2020 Inspection Findings
| Area of inspection: | Inspection findings: |
|---|---|
| Masks | Percentage of non-staff people whom Local 5’s inspector(s) observed were not wearing masks or the mask didn’t cover their nose or mouth: 25%
The inspector did not observe a staff person telling these people to put a mask on. |
| Plexiglas (or other) barriers | The front desk had Plexiglas barriers covering only a small square portion of the desk leaving large exposed gaps on all sides (see photo below). |
| Hand sanitizer | The hotel entrance, public women’s bathroom, coffee shop, bar, and water refill station did not have hand sanitizer stations. The water refill station requires you to press a button to dispense the water. |
| Social distancing | The coffee shop, bar, and water refill station did not have markings on the floor to promote social distancing.
The lobby had chairs and seating that were not spaced 6 feet apart or more. |
| Signage | Local 5’s inspector spotted 4 signs explaining the hotel policy expectations for guests for social distancing, PPE, etc. |
| Other issues | The coffee station had creamers, stir-sticks, sugar, lids, and sleeves out for customers to grab themselves.
There was a used towel bin that was not enclosed (see photo below). |
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach: There was a used towel bin that was not enclosed
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach: The bar and water refill station did not have markings on the floor to promote social distancing or hand sanitizer stations. The water refill station requires you to press a button to dispense the water. There were grab-and-go items available at the bar.
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach: The front desk had Plexiglas barriers covering only a small square portion of the desk leaving large exposed gaps on all sides.
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach: The coffee station did not have a hand sanitizer station. It had creamers, stir-sticks, sugar, lids, and sleeves out for customers to grab themselves.