Fire Sprinkler systems in hotels

[WilliamJRead]

Is there a database about fire sprinkler systems in hotels? Or does a prospective guest have to contact a hotel individually to ascertain if there is a sprinkler system fitted? For example, the website of the 4* Manchester Renaissance does not mention this subject, and neither is there an e-mail address to send in the question direct tp the hotel. I am interested in chain hotels, eg Marriott, McDonald, Hilton, Sol Melia etc. Thanks. William Read, 6 December 2009

[wishy123]

There is no absolute legal requirement to fit sprinkler systems in hotels of any category or size, and the star system unfortunately focuses on guest facilities (gym, pool, conference rooms) rather than fire safety. There is no national database of sprinkler installations. You're on your own I'm afraid.