Easy Access Springfield

Mansion View Inn & Suites

Located across the street from the Governor’s Mansion , the Inn is also a short walk from the State Capitol. Guests often include public officials, State Senators and Representatives. Accessible parking is conveniently placed just outside the wheelchair adapted rooms. Extended stay rates are available.

529 S. Fourth St. (Cross Street: Edwards Pl.)
Springfield, Il 62701
Direct Reservation Number: (217) 544-7411
Reservation Fax: (217) 544-6211
Toll-Free Reservation Number: (800) 252-1083
www.mansionview.com

Price Category: Budget

5 wheelchair adapted rooms, 5 with roll-in showers

Wheelchair adapted room types

• Standard
• Non-Smoking
• Connecting
• Ground Floor
• 1 Bed (king)
• 1 Bed (queen)
• Some roll-in showers have a 2 inch curb

Reservations/Customer Service

• Block accessible rooms when reserved

Shuttle

• No shuttle provided

Parking/Loading Zone

• Private parking lot with designated accessible spaces

Safety

• No specific measures at present
• Note
  • Accessible rooms are all ground floor with exit directly into parking lot

Features for People with Service Animals

• Nearest grassy/dog relief area
  • Location—Across driveway, north entrance

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Strobe fire alarms in public areas/hallways
• Strobe fire alarms in accessible guest rooms - Bedroom only
• Volume control on guest room phones

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Orientation to public areas/guestroom
• Height clearance at least 80"
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
• Braille/Tactile Signage: elevator controls, guestrooms

Accessible Entrance

• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Ramped entry to lobby
  • North side of hotel

Lobby/Reception

• Secondary desk for check-in
• Clip board for check-in
• Brochures in reach-54" max. for side approach
• Chair with arms

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• Shower bench, fixed
• Mini-refrigerator all rooms

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Ice Machine
• Laundry room
• Meeting rooms
• Breakfast room
  • Accessible tables
  • Buffet 36" high or less
  • Room accessed from south lobby entrance only—opposite side of hotel from accessible guest rooms
  • On request, staff will serve breakfast in room or lobby
• Fitness room
  • No fitness room but guests are admitted free at YWCA, half block away
• Business center/Internet
  • Free internet access on lobby computer
  • Desk knee clearance 25½
• Drinking Fountain
  • Water dispenser in breakfast room

Elevator

• Door clearance at least 36"
• Car size at least 54" x 80" with centered door or 54" x 68" with side door
• Elevator controls 54" or less
• Note
  • Located in middle of property next to driveway underpass

Guestroom 123

• Room near elevator/lobby
• Standard
• Connecting room

Guestroom Bed Type/Features

• One king bed
• Open frame bed
• 36" space on at least one side of bed
• Bed Height 25"

Entry

• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Lever handles
• Door weight 5 lb. max
• Maneuvering clearance inside door 18" minimum
• Note
  • Entry door 31"

Guestroom Features

• Space to maneuver/turn
• Phone and light in reach of bed
• Lowered Controls: door locks, thermostat, light switches, closet rod, iron/board
• No tight grasping/twisting: light switches
• Notes
  • Path at foot of bed 33"
  • Electric sockets are below reach range

Guest Bathroom

• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Door swings out/slides or has clearance beyond door swing
• Lever/easy grasp door handles
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Space to maneuver-5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
• Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
• Faucet controls lever type
• Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Lowered amenities: hair dryer, robe hook, towels
• Roll-in shower
  • Fold-down bench not in reach of controls
  • Controls are lever/easy grasp
  • Grab bars on 2 walls
  • 2" curb at shower entry

Other Guest Rooms

• Room 126, which has 1 Queen bed, was otherwise identical
• All 5 accessible guestrooms are on the north side of the property near the ramped entrance to the lobby and accessible parking