{"id":35231,"date":"2020-08-14T11:15:48","date_gmt":"2020-08-14T15:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/?p=35231"},"modified":"2020-08-14T13:31:12","modified_gmt":"2020-08-14T17:31:12","slug":"gideon-putnam-hotel-is-open-again-after-covid-health-safety-issues-are-addressed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/2020\/08\/gideon-putnam-hotel-is-open-again-after-covid-health-safety-issues-are-addressed\/","title":{"rendered":"Gideon Putnam Hotel Is Open Again After COVID Health, Safety Issues Are Addressed"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_35232\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35232\" style=\"width: 950px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/08\/gideon-putnam-hc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/08\/gideon-putnam-hc.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/08\/gideon-putnam-hc-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2020\/08\/gideon-putnam-hc-768x571.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35232\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Gideon Putnam Hotel in Spa State Park is open again featuring new health and safety standards aimed at helping keep guests and employees safe while slowing the spread of COVID-19.<br \/>Courtesy Gideon Putnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Gideon Putnam hotel in Saratoga Spa State Park re-opened Aug. 1 with the implementation of a comprehensive health and safety program.<br \/>\nThe hotel has been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<br \/>\nOfficials said the hotel has adopted the Rest Assured\u2014Commitment to Care program, developed by Delaware North, which operates the Gideon Putnam for the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. It features new health and safety standards aimed at helping keep guests and employees safe while slowing the spread of COVID-19.<br \/>\n\u201cNothing is more important than the health and safety of our guests and employees, and our Rest Assured program is focused on that,\u201d said John Howard, general manager of the Gideon Putnam for Delaware North. \u201cWe\u2019ve re-engineered our operating procedures to minimize contact risk and bolstered hygiene protocols to meet or exceed best-practice guidelines of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).\u201d<br \/>\nThe Gideon Putnam suspended service on March 23.<br \/>\nThe Rest Assured program standards and procedures include:<br \/>\n\u2022 Ensuring our operating standards uphold current social distancing guidelines as directed by local and state regulators and in compliance with the CDC.<!--more--><br \/>\n\u2022 Enhanced cleaning and sanitization protocols for all high-touch surfaces in common areas.<br \/>\n\u2022 Reduced capacity and limited hours of operation, where appropriate.<br \/>\n\u2022 Moving to a 48-hour cancelation policy across all properties, giving guests the assurance of a full refund prior to their planned stay, should circumstances change.<br \/>\n\u2022 Courtesy sanitation kits in guest rooms and removal of most communal objects such as throw pillows, alarm clocks, glass cups\/mugs (replaced with disposables), etc.<br \/>\n\u2022 Bulk amenities replaced by single-serve amenities.<br \/>\n\u2022 Cleaning and sanitizing guest rooms prior to arrival, with housekeeping upon request thereafter.<br \/>\n\u2022 Most points of sale accept touchless mobile wallet payment options such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.<br \/>\n\u2022 Touchless sinks and soap dispensers in several restrooms.<br \/>\n\u2022 Hand-sanitizing stations located throughout properties.<br \/>\nIn addition, Gideon Putnam employees:<br \/>\n\u2022 Take a health check when they report to work.<br \/>\n\u2022 Sanitize their hands when they report to work and are required to wash and sanitize their hands frequently throughout the shift.<br \/>\n\u2022 Undergo a comprehensive Rest Assured training program.<br \/>\n\u2022 Wear face coverings while they are on duty.<br \/>\n\u201cWe are committed to delivering a safe and secure hospitality environment for our associates and guests,\u201d Howard said.<br \/>\nThe Gideon Putnam is a national historic landmark hotel in Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs. The 120-room property houses Putnam\u2019s, a restaurant and bar, as well as a gift shop, fitness center. It is a short walk from the historic Roosevelt Baths &amp; Spa, which since opening in 1935 has drawn guests to its legendary baths for the believed restorative benefits of the region\u2019s famed natural mineral spring waters.<br \/>\nThe Gideon Putnam also offers 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a business center, and Wi-Fi access throughout the property. Guests have access to complimentary shuttle services to downtown Saratoga Springs.<br \/>\nThe state park offers golf, museums, outdoor pools and miles of paths for hiking and biking.<br \/>\nFor more information visit www.GideonPutnam.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Gideon Putnam hotel in Saratoga Spa State Park re-opened Aug. 1 with the implementation of a comprehensive health and safety program. The hotel has been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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