Bryce Canyon City, UT. USA - Hotel (Best Western Bryce Canyon)

These wheelchair access and travel notes refer to the Best Western Grand Hotel at Bryce Canyon, just outside the gates of Bryce Canyon National Park. The park is just a mile from here, and during summer months an accessible shuttle runs to the park from nearby (charge).

The entrance to the hotel is level, as is access to the breakfast area.

My room (two queen beds, accessible, bath) was very large with excellent circulation space. However, the room had a coffee-maker, fridge and microwave that were all easily accessible. The work desk was large and easy to use, with easily accessible electric sockets in the desk lamp. Wi-fi (free) internet access was good. The air-conditioning controls were located on the wall, and also on the a/c unit itself. TV controls were left by the TV and easily accessible.

The bed was a little high making transfers in and out difficult. (Is it my imagination, but have all chain hotels raised the height of their beds over the last two years? Difficult transfers seem to be the norm now, or maybe I'm abnormal!). The bedside light was awkward to reach without hauling yourself up from the bed (or throwing a water bottle at it, which is what I did) but conversely, and easily reached switch on the wall turns off the door entrance light which saves you getting out of bed when you forget to turn it off (as I inevitably do). The closet space is designed for walkies and not usable for a wheelchair person.

The bathroom was large with plenty of turning space. The grab-rails by the toilet were well positioned. The toilet itself was low and very comfortable to use. My room had a bath. The shower hose was hand-held and mounted on a rail that was too high to be reached from a wheelchair or while sitting in the bath. The shower controls could be easily reached. Towels were placed at a perfect height. There was plenty of knee space underneath the sink and it was easy to use.

All in all a comfortable room, with a few niggles (e.g. closet, shower rail). Not a bad option if you are in the area. For further notes on Bryce Canyon National Park, see my review here.