Housekeeping Department is one of the frontline departments in any hotel, small or big. The efficient functioning of this department creates goodwill and ultimately bring repeat business.Authors long experience in handling the details and working of housekeeping departments, motivated them to compile and present a handy volume for student of Catering Colleges and for those professional who are working in hotels particularly in India. About Author : Anita Banerjee is Senior Faculty Member in Institute of Hotel Management, Hajipur, Bihar.Dr. B.K. Chakravarti, born in 1930 in British India, has been associated with the Hotel Catering Education in India almost from its early days. After his retirement as Director Institute of Hotel Management (Ministry of Tourism, GOI), Patna, he was invited to start and co-ordiante the new Hotel Management Deptt., at Birla Institue of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi (a Deemed University of International repute). Contents : PrefaceIntroductionFloor Surface and CoveringsPrinciples of Lighting in HotelsGeneral Decor and Colour ImportanceHosuekeeping Department Organisation & Staff DutiesDemonstative Cleaning ProceduresDetails of Guest Accommodation FacilitiesRepairs and Maintenance Procedure in HotelsRecords Keeping Procedures for Housekeeping DepartmentHousekeeping BudgetHotel Housekeeping Tast AnalysisAppendix-IAppendix-IIndex