Holiday Inn Melbourne

Accessible accommodation in Melbourne

1-5 Spencer Street, Melbourne
Ph 1300 363 300 or 03 9648 2777
Fax 03 9629 5624
Email reservations@holidayinnmelbourne.com.au
www.holidayinn.com.au

Four accessible rooms (smoking levels), 4 stars.

Location and environment
The hotel forms part of the Melbourne Convention Centre, overlooking the Yarra River. It is accessed via a steep driveway from Spencer Street and is adjacent to the Exhibition Centre and Crown Entertainment precinct.

Transport and path of travel
Taxis drop off at the main entry, trams run along Spencer Street and Southern Cross Station is approximately 500 metres away.

Parking
Valet parking and self parking.

Main entry and foyer
Main entry is via a steep driveway to an undercover drop off area. A short but steep ramped crossover follows to a gently sloping tiled area that leads to automatic glass doors. Lifts, that take you just the outside the foyer area,  are also available at street level. The foyer is large and open, with a porter desk just inside the entry. The reception desk is next, and both counters are high. Floors are highly polished granite. Accessible toilets are in foyer area. The lobby bar is just off the foyer area, and has flat entry.

Signage, accessible toilets and telephones
Exit signage is clear, but there are no accessible telephones. An accessible toilet is near the lift on the lower level (down one level from reception).

Lifts
Opposite reception. Lift call buttons about one metre high. Swipe cards used for security.

Corridors
Wide and carpeted.

Other features
Several good restaurants overlooking the Yarra River are located on level one. There are also conference rooms, a business centre, remote dial up from bedrooms and lots of lounge areas around the hotel. There is flat entry into the pool area, but steps into the pool. Holiday Inns also offer a healthy menu called ‘Food in a Flash’, ready in 15 minutes or free.

Key measurements
Room:
Door: 760mm wide, magnetic card, lever handle 1100mm high, no door return (good) but polished metal ball knob on the inside.
Bed: King size bed 580mm high with 120mm space under bed. There is 1200mm space either side of bed. Plenty of room at end of bed.
Other: Lights can be operated from bed.
Bathroom:  Plenty of turning space to enter the bathroom.
Door: 760mm wide, lever handle 1100mm high.
Shower: Small shower seat  350mm x 270mm, 500mm high, hand held shower, grab rails 940mm.
Toilet: front to rear wall is 590mm, side bowl to wall 210mm, grab rails 940mm.
Basin: 770mm high, clearance underneath, taps capstan (smaller than regular capstan taps).