Holiday Inn & Suites Accessibility
This business has self-assessed as having the following accessible attributes. Please contact the business directly for further detail if required.
Mobility
Parking
- Designated accessible parking near an accessible entrance that is specifically marked
- Entrance has no steps or if there are one or more steps, there is non-slip ramp with a maximum of 5% slope
- Entry route has a door that is at minimum 815 mm wide
- One or more entry points are automated
- Lowered counter at the reception or ticket desk
- Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
- Accessible path of travel and accessible style tables/booths
- Multiple floors with an elevator that is large enough for a 180-degree turn with a mobility device (minimum turning area of 1,500 mm in diameter)
- Rooms for guests using mobility devices
- Accessible route to accessible rooms
- Entry door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Lowered "spyhole" in door
- Lever type handle on entrance door
- Easy pull or push door (max 22 newtons or 2.24 kilograms-force)
- Lowered room controls (light switches, temperature controls)
- Lowered bed height (550-600 mm)
- Space between furniture is a minimum of 900 mm
- Space on both sides of bed for a 180-degree turn with a mobility device (minimum turning area of 1,500 mm in diameter)
- Lowered hanging space in closet
- Additional guest rooms have visually or hard of hearing features
- Door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Fixed maximum hot water temperature
- Roll-under sink minimum roll under height 684 mm
- Insulated pipes under sink vanity, where these pipes are exposed
- Lever style faucet controls
- No threshold roll-in shower
- Fixed grab bars in shower
- Handheld showerhead with lever controls
- Bathtub with grab bars
- Bath bench or chair with backrest
- Raised toilet - 430-480 mm above floor with grab bars
- Grab bars at toilet
Vision
Overall Space
- Audible alarm and/or public service system
- Multiple lighting sources to improve visibility
- Customer service staff have been trained, and prepared to verbally describe rooms, menus, business amenities and contracts/waivers in detail
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
- Elevators (if applicable) have verbal announcements at each floor, and braille on the buttons
Hearing
Overall Space
- Accommodation has closed captioning on TVs/video boards
- Business has a visual warning (alarm) system
- Staff are trained to use alternative communication tools such as Apps or text messaging
Cognitive & Sensory Friendly
Guest Rooms
- Guest rooms with clear yet calm-sounding door alarms to indicate that someone has exited the room
- Neutral or muted colours that are calming and subdued
- Surfaces, window coverings, and décor with minimal glare or reflection, as well as minimal use of bold patterns, shapes, or stripes
- Subtle and/or natural lighting, no florescent or harsh lighting, and no dark shadows
- Minimal visual clutter and obstacles
- Nonslip floor surfaces with minimal reflection
- Steps and slope changes are clearly marked and lit, and have handrails
- Door handles have colour contrast with the body of the door; doors and frames have colour contrast with adjacent walls; any glass doors are marked to make them clearly visible
- Background noise is minimal, and alarms or auditory cues are on a low frequency
- Fragrance-free areas
- Designated quiet spaces with comfortable seating for individuals feeling anxious or confused
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
- Directional signs at key decision points, including main entrances, restrooms, lounges, and reception desks
- Signs are clear and concise, in large, plain font with good contrast between text and background
- Signs include both text and pictures to help indicate the use of different rooms
- Signs are well lit
- Signs have minimal glare or reflection
- Entrance and exit are clearly identified on doors (including stalls and back of the main door)
- Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
- Menus use large, plain fonts and simple descriptions, with minimal visual stimuli
General
Emergency Plan
- Emergency plan includes staff trained to provide in-person assistance for people with cognitive disabilities
- System in place for guests to contact a staff member for help if required
- Emergency plan includes staff trained to provide in-person assistance for people with mobility, visual, and hearing requirements
- Staff have been trained on guide and service dog policies
- Business has high-speed internet service available for video application use
Just steps away from Yaletown bars and restaurants, Robson Street shopping, and the Entertainment District, Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown offers a comfortable stay. Enjoy a stroll along the Vancouver Seawall or take a ferry across False Creek to Granville Island Market. Our prime location provides easy access to sporting events, the cruise terminal, and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Host gatherings in our meeting rooms, stay active in our Fitness Centre, and relax in our indoor pool. Savour delicious meals at our onsite restaurant, pamper yourself in our spa, and stay connected with free Wi-Fi. Combining a prime location with newly renovated accommodations, top-notch amenities, and excellent service, we ensure your stay is unforgettable. We acknowledge that our hotel operates on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
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