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A Guide to Hotel Accessibility and Inclusivity
How to think about hotel accessibility and inclusion: what to ask, how to confirm answers in writing, and which welcoming practices help different guests.
Amenities and On-Site Services
Accessibility
Accessibility and inclusion in lodging and how to plan around it.
A Guide to Hotel Accessibility and Disability Services
What disability services a hotel may offer, how to ask for assistance and clear communication, and how to arrange help and emergency plans before you arrive.
A Guide to Hotel Amenities for People with Disabilities
A practical look at accessible amenities in hotel rooms and shared areas, from step-free access and bathroom layouts to visual alerts, and how to confirm them.
Accessible Room Booking: Questions to Ask Before You Reserve
A list of specific questions about bathrooms, doors, bed height and room guarantees to ask a hotel and confirm in writing before you book an accessible room.
Emergency Evacuation Planning for Guests With Disabilities
How guests with disabilities can ask a hotel about evacuation procedures, tell staff about their needs on arrival, and make a personal plan for an alarm.
Getting Around a Hotel With a Wheelchair or Walker
What to check about lobbies, lifts, corridors and dining areas when you use a wheelchair or walker, and how to ask a hotel about each before you arrive.
Service Animals and Hotel Policies in General Terms
How hotel policies commonly treat service animals, how they differ from pets, what to ask in advance, and why to confirm the property's terms before you book.
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