[Califanna]

Has anyone stayed at the Doubletree Hotel in London. It is on Great Malborough Street. I have been trying to find a hotel that has connecting accessible rooms and this is the first one I have found. I just wonder about getting around in the rest of the hotel. I don't want to be going up and down ramps to get to the restaurant, outside etc... I would appreciate any suggestions. I am also trying to be near an accessible stop for the Tube.

[Trinity]

Califanna, on Jan 23 2009, 11:57 PM, said:

Has anyone stayed at the Doubletree Hotel in London. It is on Great Malborough Street. I have been trying to find a hotel that has connecting accessible rooms and this is the first one I have found. I just wonder about getting around in the rest of the hotel. I don't want to be going up and down ramps to get to the restaurant, outside etc... I would appreciate any suggestions. I am also trying to be near an accessible stop for the Tube.

Hi Anna,
Not much of the tube is very accessible if you are in a chair, if you are looking for somewhere to stay don't put the tube near the top of your list of requirements! A lot of the main attractions in London are in easy reach of each other, what may look like quite a distance on paper is, in actual fact, not to bad if properly planned. Buses are a reasonable option depending on where you are going, otherwise cabs are a not so cheap but oh so convenient alternative! Also, don't dismiss the river transport system. Check out Transport for London Accessibilty Guide. Sorry can't help with the hotel problem!

[Califanna]

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Hi Anna,
Not much of the tube is very accessible if you are in a chair, if you are looking for somewhere to stay don't put the tube near the top of your list of requirements! A lot of the main attractions in London are in easy reach of each other, what may look like quite a distance on paper is, in actual fact, not to bad if properly planned. Buses are a reasonable option depending on where you are going, otherwise cabs are a not so cheap but oh so convenient alternative! Also, don't dismiss the river transport system. Check out Transport for London Accessibilty Guide. Sorry can't help with the hotel problem!

Thanks so much for the information about the Tube. I was told it was accessible, but that you need to find those entrances where there is an elevator. How do the taxis' drivers feel about lifting our chairs in and out. I have been debating about whether to bring a folding or rigid frame. My rigid frame chair is better at curbs and does better on rough terrain. However, the folding is easier to get into vehicles etc... Any advice on which chair to take.
Califanna

This post has been edited by Califanna: 24 January 2009 - 03:33 PM

[Trinity]

Califanna, on Jan 24 2009, 03:32 PM, said:

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Hi Anna,
Not much of the tube is very accessible if you are in a chair, if you are looking for somewhere to stay don't put the tube near the top of your list of requirements! A lot of the main attractions in London are in easy reach of each other, what may look like quite a distance on paper is, in actual fact, not to bad if properly planned. Buses are a reasonable option depending on where you are going, otherwise cabs are a not so cheap but oh so convenient alternative! Also, don't dismiss the river transport system. Check out Transport for London Accessibilty Guide. Sorry can't help with the hotel problem!

Thanks so much for the information about the Tube. I was told it was accessible, but that you need to find those entrances where there is an elevator. How do the taxis' drivers feel about lifting our chairs in and out. I have been debating about whether to bring a folding or rigid frame. My rigid frame chair is better at curbs and does better on rough terrain. However, the folding is easier to get into vehicles etc... Any advice on which chair to take.
Califanna

All London black cabs are wheelchair accessible, no need to transfer out your chair at all.

[Califanna]

trinity, on Jan 24 2009, 10:46 AM, said:

Califanna, on Jan 24 2009, 03:32 PM, said:

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Hi Anna,
Not much of the tube is very accessible if you are in a chair, if you are looking for somewhere to stay don't put the tube near the top of your list of requirements! A lot of the main attractions in London are in easy reach of each other, what may look like quite a distance on paper is, in actual fact, not to bad if properly planned. Buses are a reasonable option depending on where you are going, otherwise cabs are a not so cheap but oh so convenient alternative! Also, don't dismiss the river transport system. Check out Transport for London Accessibilty Guide. Sorry can't help with the hotel problem!

Thanks so much for the information about the Tube. I was told it was accessible, but that you need to find those entrances where there is an elevator. How do the taxis' drivers feel about lifting our chairs in and out. I have been debating about whether to bring a folding or rigid frame. My rigid frame chair is better at curbs and does better on rough terrain. However, the folding is easier to get into vehicles etc... Any advice on which chair to take.
Califanna

All London black cabs are wheelchair accessible, no need to transfer out your chair at all.

Good to know. Do you have the website connect for this company?