Crown Towers

Accessible accommodation in Melbourne

8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
Ph 1800 811 653 or 9292 6868
Email hotelreservations@crownltd.com.au
www.crowntowers.com.au

Location and environment
Crown Towers is part of the Southbank Entertainment Precinct, with wide promenades by the Yarra River and views to the city.

Transport and path of travel
Accessible from both Southern Cross and Flinders Street stations. Tram and pedestrian access is available on Spencer Street, King and Queens street bridges. Taxis.

Parking
Valet parking and commercial parking off Whiteman Street.

Main entry and foyer
The main entry is accessed from Yarra Promenade and the pedestrian crossing off Queensbridge Street. Entry doors are double hinged (>850mm) with heavy returns. Doors are not automatic – porters and concierge staff open doors for guests. The entry opens directly to a huge foyer. The reception desk is 1150mm high and the floor is polished marble.

Signage, accessible toilets and telephones
Naturally lit from floor to ceiling windows. Exit signage is clear, but other signage is limited. Toilets and telephones are located behind the staircase. There is an accessible phone card telephone (key pad 1150mm). The accessible toilet has three doors to negotiate before the cubicle (1600mm x 2000mm). Toilet height is 420mm, but there are no grab rails. Accessible toilets are plentiful in the Crown Entertainment complex.

Lifts
Lifts are easily identified, the call buttons are easily pressed (not tactile), and there is an audible arrival signal. Doors have a clear open width (>880mm) and internal buttons extend outside the range 700-1250mm and are not tactile.
Corridors: Corridors are >1500mm wide, with carpet and no hand rails. Accessible rooms are located near the lifts.

Other features
There is easy access to the Crown Entertainment Complex, including the casino. There is access to restaurants (Breezes is difficult via several ramps) and the gymnasium, with pool, has a wide graded entry.

Key measurements
Room:
Door: Width 775mm with lever handles 1100mm high, magnetic card entry. Automatic door return is heavy and access space is limited when opening the door from inside. Beds: Two double beds 590mm high.
Other: Lights, telephone TV (remote) can be operated from bed. TV does not have Teletext
Bathroom:
Door: Width 875mm, lever handles.
Shower: Wheel-in shower, hand-held shower rose. Grab rails 790mm. Lever taps 1000mm. Fold-down shower seat 500mm high, 960mm x 350mm wide.
Toilet: 470mm high, 690mm front to back, 450mm centre line to side wall, grab rails slope from 750mm to 880mm.
Basin: 900m high, lever taps and access for knees.
Other: Light switch 1000mm high. The shaver switch/hair dryer are conveniently located for the mirror.