Great central hotel with wheelchair access
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Date of visit: July 2019
I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Good
I stayed two nights at Academy Plaza and was very pleased with the location, access and facilities.
Disabled Access In and Around
Good
The door to get in is not automatic and quite heavy but staff are always on desk and can help if needed. There is a large reception area with high desk. Past reception on the right is the bar, and restaurant which I had breakfast in. This was a good experience - self serve but things were low down and staff were always around to help if needed. There are lifts past reception that announce floors and doors opening in English. The corridors are spacious enough even if there is a cleaning trolley outside a room. The room itself was brilliant, lots of space and I was very comfortable.
Parking & Transport
Average
I came on wheelchair but left for the airport in a taxi which can park right outside. A short 5 min stroll will take you into the city centre straight onto O’Connell St which has bus stops and the Luas tram system.
Accessible Toilets
Average
I only used my room toilet which was basic but fine for my needs - grab rail on right hand side and space to transfer. However I did see an accessible toilet near the breakfast area past reception. There was no key or swipe card needed to enter.
Staff
Excellent
Very helpful and knowledgeable about accessible taxis
Additional Information
This is a fantastic place to stay if you want to be in the heart of Dublin for shopping and sightseeing
