Hotel in Amsterdam & London

[b7440]

Looking for Hotel recommendations in both London, and Amsterdam. I would like a handicaped room, I need a Walke/scotter to get around. Not looking for high end, nor low end

Would like to stay in the center of town for Amsterdam, London like the kenningston garden area.

[raindropsalways]

My suggestion is for you to look at some internet hotel sites that have maps of the areas you are interested in. Select hotels in the range you are interested in and write directly to the hotel. Do not rely on “handicap” to explain your needs. You need a wheelchair accessible room; roll all the way from the street into the room. If you require grab bars, roll in shower, shower stool, etc, tell them. To locate contact information, you will probably have to go to the precise hotel's website.

 

In London it may not be too much of a problem. But in Amsterdam you may have to select a high end hotel if you are looking for any more than just wheelchair accessible.

 

I have had the unfortunate experience of booking a “handicap” hotel that did not begin to meet the simplest requirement. Because they had an elevator, they listed the hotel as having handicap accommodations. However, they failed to indicate there were two flights of stairs getting to the elevator. Yes, it really happened to us. Fortunately, the taxi driver found us a hotel that was accessible.

 

Both cities have excellent public transportation, But you will have to do you research. Not all is accessible. In London, avoid traveling during work rush hours to get the discounted prices. Also, the Oyster card works very well.

 

Have a wonderful trip,

Betty

[Enforcer]

Hi,

 

Just a little tip, look at the newer hotels build in the last few years as they will have to conform to disability legislation, but even those will have a bath tub instead of a walk in shower (in some cases)

You will be better understood if you do use the term "Wheelchair accessible" instead of "handicapped" (handicapped can be seen as derogatory in the UK)

 

Hope this helps

Pete

[b7440]

Went out today and bought maps of both cities, will spend some time looking at what we want to see, and figure the best area, then will look for hotel that is "wheelchair accessible "

Thks for all the tops.

[LondonTowner]

If you look on Tripadvisor this question comes up frequently. In London everything is spread out, so you won't find a hotel close to all the tourist attractions. You will have to travel between them.

 

Anything within the Central Line on the Underground system is a good general guide line.

[judyfssw]

We are staying at the Marriott near Hyde Park in London and the Crown Plaza in Amsterdam. I telephoned both hotels to explain my needs and I'm happy with the results (I hope).