Easy Access Springfield

Holiday Inn Express

The Holiday Inn Express is convenient to I-55 and in easy reach of historic downtown attractions and Lake Springfield. A complimentary hot breakfast is served daily. Amenities include a fitness room and guest laundry. Guests are also welcome to utilize facilities at the Crowne Plaza next door where there is an indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna as well as restaurant and bar.

3050 S Dirksen Pkwy. (Cross Street: Sunrise Dr.)
Springfield, Il 62703
Direct Reservation Number: (217) 529-7771
Reservation Fax: (217) 529-1777
Toll-Free Reservation Number: (866) 270-5110
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/spiil

Price Category: Mid-range

8 wheelchair adapted rooms, 2 with roll-in showers

Wheelchair adapted room types

• Standard
• Non-Smoking
• Smoking
• Connecting
• Ground Floor
• 1 Bed (queen)
• 2 Beds (double)

Reservations/Customer Service

• Block accessible rooms when reserved
• Reserve adaptive equipment in advance

Shuttle

• No shuttle provided

Parking/Loading Zone

• Accessible loading zone
• Private parking lot with designated accessible spaces

Safety

• Written evacuation procedure for guest with disabilities
• Staff trained on how to evacuate guests with disabilities
• Guests with disabilities are flagged in computer
• Printout/list of guests with disabilities is created each day/shift

Features for People with Service Animals

• Nearest grassy/dog relief area
  • Location—Front, back and sides of hotel

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Strobe fire alarms in public areas/hallways
• Strobe fire alarms in restrooms
• Strobe smoke detector—hardwired and portable
• TTY for guest room
• Visual alert for door
• Visual alert for door—hardwired and portable
• Visual alert for phone
• Strobe smoke detector
• Vibrating alarm clock
• Volume control on guest room phones
• Visual indicators in elevator
• Note
  • Some guest rooms have exterior door bell and visual alert as well as hardwired strobe smoke detector.

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Orientation to public areas/guestroom
• Elevator has audible indicators
• Height clearance at least 80"
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
• Braille/Tactile Signage: elevator controls, hoistways, guestrooms, restrooms
• Interior Signage: large print, high contrast, non-glare
• Notes
  • Signature guide and magnifying glass available
  • Hotel uses 100 watt bulbs in guest rooms

Accessible Entrance

• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• 2 doors in series-adequate space between
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Push button doors

Lobby/Reception

• Lowered counter/section
• Brochures in reach-54" max. for side approach

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• Shower bench, fixed and portable
• Shower chair (with back)
• Shower stool
• Toilet riser
• Mini-refrigerator on request
• Rollaway bed
  • Nominal fee

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Fitness Room
• Ice Machine
• Drinking Fountain
• Vending Machines
• Breakfast room
  • Accessible tables, buffet 36" high or less
  • Staff willing/on hand to assist
• Laundry room
  • Some machines not accessible, assistance available
• Business center with Internet
  • Desk lacks knee clearance

Accessible Public Restroom

• Men's and Women's
• Single Use/Unisex
• Access symbol identifies facility
• Entry door at least 32" clearance
• Space in restroom to maneuver-5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
• Stall door swings out or has clearance beyond door swing
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
• Insulated sink pipes
• Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
• Towels/soap/vending within reach-48" or less from floor
• Faucet controls automatic or lever type
• Latch operable with closed fist
• Note
  • Sink blocks lateral transfer
• Location
  • Hall near lobby

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

Guestroom

• Standard

Guestroom Bed Type/Features

• One queen bed
• Open frame bed
• 36" space on at least one side of bed
• Bed Height 26"

Entry

• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Lever handles
• Door weight 5 lb. max
• Maneuvering clearance inside door 18" minimum
• Lowered peephole

Guestroom Features

• Space to maneuver/turn
• Window Opens
• Phone and light in reach of bed
• Lowered Controls: door locks, thermostat, electric sockets, light switches, closet rod
• No tight grasping/twisting: door locks, light switches, drawer pulls
• 36" path to all elements except draperies

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
• Insulated sink pipes
• 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: robe hook, towels
• Roll-in shower
  • Level entry
  • Fold-down bench in reach of controls
  • Adjustable, hand-held shower head
  • Controls are lever/easy grasp
  • Grab bars on 2 wallsNote
  • Sink blocks lateral transfer