Los Angeles, CA - Hotel (Crowne Plaza LAX)

The Crowne Plaza LAX is located just by LAX airport. They can arrange a handicapped accessible shuttle from the airport. Since not all the shuttle busses are accessible, you need to call the hotel from the airport to let them know you need an accessible one. In my case it took about 15mins for one to arrive.

Access from the street is level. There is no "low counter" at reception. There is level access to the bar, restaurant, a Starbucks and a Sushi bar. Toilets on ground floor are accessible.

My room (single king size bed) was large and easy to move around.

Workdesk was not very big, but very usable and a perfect height for me. Sockets (two) in the base of the desk lamp were easily accessible. There is wifi internet access.

The bed was slightly above wheelchair cushion height, but easy to transfer onto. There is a hook in the ceiling to attach a transfer harness. The main lights cannot be controlled from the bed, but the bedside light is easy to reach. Controls for the A/C and the TV were easily accessible.

Closet was easy to access and had a low rack for hanging clothes.

The bathroom was very large with plenty of turning space. Toilet is at wheelchair cushion height, grab bars well positioned. There is a hook in the ceiling above the toilet to attach a transfer harness if required. The sink has plenty of knee room underneath. Towel rack is at wheelchair height and easily reached.

My room had a tub with well-positioned grab rails. The shower hose is a hand-held but the bar on which it slides is too high to reach when sitting in the tub. Controls for water are easy to reach. However, for many people the shower would need the assistance of a walkie to use.

Overall, the room decor and fitting were a little "tired" and in need of a refurbishment. However, it was a perfectly comfortable room and functionally fine from a wheelchair access point of view.