Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh

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08 Feb 2016

Right on the 'Mile'

3.5

3.5

Date of visit: January 2016

I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around

Overall Rating

Good

The hotel is half way along the Royal Mile and a prime spot for exploring the city. It has three accessible bedrooms.

Disabled Access In and Around

Good

Access in and around the building: The entrance to the hotel is directly on to the pavement of the Royal Mile. Going in through the automatic doors it’s a short step to the reception. The hotel has a bar and lounges adjacent to reception. Downstairs, there is a lift, the restaurant provides breakfast and other dining. The lift has a door clearance of 80 cm with a depth of 140 cm. The corridors to the accessible rooms were lengthy with several doors. The lighting seemed rather low in these areas. Access in the accessible bedrooms and bathrooms: The accessible room we visited had a slight threshold which was tricky for me as a powerchair user but possible fine for other wheelchair users. Once in the room it was bright and light with plenty of lighting. There was room to pull alongside the bed and a space to turn in the room. The accessible bathroom was a wet room. Getting into the bathroom required negotiating a mini ramp which for me was not the greatest experience due to the tightness of the ninety degree turn that had to be made. Other wheelchair users may find this to be manageable if their chair isn’t as large as mine at 68 cm wide and 116 cm in length. Once in the wet room there was plenty of space to manoeuvre. Access in the dining area: The dining area was large and spacious with tables and chair that could be moved as required. The breakfast bar was in an adjoining room and had plenty of circulation space. Getting to the dining room requires a lift journey as it is in one of the lower areas of the hotel. Access to other facilities: We visited the lounge area by reception. There are lots of places to sit with different styles of furniture.

Parking & Transport

Good

The hotel is well situated for public transport. It is s short taxi ride from the station and from Princes Street. The hotel has a taxi rank just outside the door. There is no on-site parking for guests.

Accessible Toilets

Good

Adjacent to the lounge area was an accessible toilet. It was large and well appointed.

Staff

Good

Staff were polite.

Additional Information

The hotel is of a high standard but for me as powerchair user it’s accessibility is tricky. Other wheelchair users may well find it easier.