Grand Hotel Melbourne

Accessible accommodation in Melbourne

33 Spencer Street, Melbourne
Ph 1300 361455 (within Australia) or 03 9611 4567 
Fax 03 9611 4655
Email H3029@accor-hotels.com
www.grandhotelsofitel.com.au

Two accessible rooms, self catering, non smoking, 5 stars.

Location and environment
Situated on the corner of Spencer and Flinders streets is the historic Old Railways Headquarters building. Spencer Street rises away from Flinders Street and there is a cross gradient to be wary of.

Transport and path of travel
Trams run along Flinders and Spencer streets, taxis drop off at the main entry and Southern Cross Station is 200m away.

Parking
Valet parking is available. An off-street drop off/parking area has several parking spaces, but none dedicated.

Main entry and foyer
A gentle gradient slopes towards the entry from the drop off area. The main entry is flat with circular (more than 850mm wide) automatic doors. The porter’s desk and reception desk are high but visible and close to the main entry.

Signage, accessible toilets and telephones
Exit signage is clear. The main entry floor is carpeted and the foyer is well lit. Telephones and an accessible toilet (door width of 920mm, while the corridor is 1000mm) are located in a corridor past reception. The telephone is coin operated with key pad 1250mm high. A baby change table is also available.

Lifts
Easily identifiable near reception desk. Call button is easily located but is not braille. There is an audible arrival signal. On exiting the lift you must pass through a set of glass doors (heavy returns) to access the corridor. However these can be left open during your stay.

Corridors
Corridors are more than 1500mm wide and are carpeted. The rooms are located at the far end of the building, a long way from the lifts. However, another set of lifts are available outside your room, which makes getting around a little easier; although further from reception.

Other features
A restaurant and small library is located on the same level as reception. The pool area has level entry, but the pool has steps. Access rooms have balconies, however there are steps, preventing access to them. Rooms have lovely large, double glazed windows.

Key Measurements
Room: There are two accessible rooms but one is a little smaller with access to the kitchen not as good.
Door: Width 900mm with lever handles 800mm high, magnetic card entry. The door closer is heavy with limited space on the inside, 1200mm to open the door.
Living spaces: The room is large offering a kitchenette (1550mm x 1600mm) with knee space of 750mm under the bench and depth of 660mm, lever tap and electro-magnetic cook top (much safer than a naked flame). A television stand is centrally located forming a room divider and limiting space at the foot of the bed. This can be relocated.
Bedrooms: Have either a king or queen size bed, but a roll-away can be requested. Bed height is 570mm with 100mm underneath.
Other: Lights, telephone and television (remote) can be operated from the bed. Air conditioning is at a height of 1470mm. Lowered wardrobe space.
Bathroom:
Door: Width is 820mm, lever handles 1000mm high.
Shower: Wheel-in-shower, hand-held shower rose, grab rails at 840mm high, lever taps 980mm high on same wall as shower seat. Fold down shower seat 460mm high and 800mm x 400mm.
Toilet: 460mm high, 600mm front to back, 390mm centre line to side wall, grab rails 800mm high on the side only.
Basin: 800mm high at front, but no access for knees.
Other: Light switch height is 1150mm and the shaver switch/hair dryer are conveniently located.