Salt Lake City, Utah - Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn)

These wheelchair access and travel notes refer to the Hilton Garden Inn, Salt Lake City.
The hotel is located in downtown Salt Lake City - about 10 minutes drive from the airport.

There are two handicapped parking spaces at the front and a few more around the back. However, you cannot enter the back of the hotel until you have checked in and have a room key. The front entrance to the hotel is level. Lobby is level and fully accessible, as is the restaurant and bar. (Be aware that Utah law mandates that you must order food if you want to have a drink!)

My room (king bed, accessible, bath) was large and comfortable with plenty of circulation space. The workdesk was a comfortable size. There were two electric sockets in the desk lamp that were easy to reach and a further two on the wall just above the work desk. Wired Ethernet (free) was available and worked well. The TV controls were left in front of the TV and easy to reach. The coffeemaker easy to reach also. There was a fridge and microwave, all conveniently positioned for a wheelchair user. The air-conditioning controls were located at a comfortable height.

The bed was a little high and transfers in and out were difficult. Bedside light could be reached (not easily) from the bed, but the room lights could not be turned off from in bed (so remember to turn them off before getting out of your chair!). The closet was easy to use.

The bathroom was large with plenty of turning space. The grab-rails by the toilet were well positioned. The toilet itself was of the raised ADA type, a little high for me to sit comfortable balanced, but these are now everywhere so I guess I'll just have to learn to live with them. The sink was comfortable with plenty of knee space underneath. My room had a bath. The bath was a little high and the grab rails were not in the best position. However it was usable although some might need assistance. There was no shower seat, although one is available from house-keeping if required.  The shower rose was hand-held type and mounted on a rail too high to be reached from the chair.Towels were placed at a comfortable height and easily accessible.

All in all, the access levels and comfort in this hotel are very good. Recommended.