Holiday Inn on Flinders

Accessible accommodation in Melbourne

575 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Ph 1300 363 300 or 03 9629 4111
Fax 03 9629 4300
Email reservations@holidayinnflinders.com.au
www.holidayinn.com.au

Two accessible rooms, 4.5 stars.

Location and environment
Situated on the corner of Spencer Street and Flinders Lane, the main entry is off Flinders Lane. The gradient south in Spencer Street is quite steep.

Transport and path of travel
Trams run along Spencer, Collins and Flinders streets. Southern Cross Station is just north, across Spencer Street. Taxis drop off at the main entry.

Parking
Valet parking only. Commercial parking nearby.

Main entry and foyer
Main entry is up steps from Flinders Lane. Flat entry is available via a side door from the car park driveway/drop off point. The side glass door is heavy, with a D handle. Staff are quick to assist. The reception counter is high and in view of the door. There is an internet and business centre just off the foyer.

Signage, accessible toilets and telephones
Accessible toilet accessed from the foyer past reception. A telephone is available, but a little high. Exit signage is clear.

Lifts
Right of reception. Lifts have audible signal but no braille. Lift buttons inside are a little high.

Other features
Restaurant overlooks Spencer Street. Manual wheelchairs are available for guests and hotel staff can arrange for equipment hire. The pool is on the same level as wheelchair accessible rooms, with flat entry to the outdoor area and pool, but steps into the pool. Broadband is in all rooms and there is a healthy room service menu. Food arrives within 15 minutes or it is free. Rooms on lower levels have double glazed windows.

Key Measurements
Both accessible rooms are adjacent to the lift lobby. One room has a king size bed with an interconnecting room that has two double beds. The second room has a double bed, with no interconnecting room.
Room: Ample circulation space, with 1370mm from bed end to cupboard. More room is needed to enter bed from right hand side, however furniture is moveable.
Door: 880mm wide, lever handle, opens in against heavy door return. Hotel will disconnect return on request. Internal corridor width of 1400mm allows space to open the door.
Bed: King size bed 600mm high, but limited space underneath (130mm).
Other: Lights, telephone and TV (remote) can be operated from bed. Air conditioning controls are high at 1460mm. There are lowered hangers.
Bathroom:
Door: 890mm wide, swings out, round knob.
Shower: Wheel-in-shower, shower seat 460mm high, 320mm x 270mm, hand held rose, lever taps 1000mm, grab rails 820mm.
Toilet: 500mm high, front to back wall 630mm, centre line to side wall 480mm, side grab rail 820mm.
Basin: 750mm high, can get knees under, lever taps.