Easy Access Springfield

Courtyard by Marriott

The Courtyard by Marriott caters to both leisure and business travelers with a convenient location near Springfield's westside shopping malls. Public buses equipped with lifts stop nearby and a number of restaurants including Perkins and Baker's Square are in walking distance. The hotel's restaurant serves breakfast only.

3462 Freedom Dr. (Cross Street: Lindberg Blvd.)
Springfield, IL 62704
Direct Reservation Number: (217) 793-5300
Reservation Fax: (217) 793-5300
Toll-Free Reservation Number: (800) 321-2211
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/spicy-courtyard-springfield/

Price Category: Mid-range
Smoke Free Property

3 wheelchair adapted rooms, 1 with roll-in shower

Wheelchair adapted room types

• Standard
• Non-Smoking
• Ground Floor
• 1 Bed (king)
• 1 Bed (king) + sofa bed
• 2 Beds (double)

Reservations/Customer Service

• Block accessible rooms when reserved
• Reserve adaptive equipment in advance
• Laundry service available

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—Next to parking lot

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Strobe fire alarms in public areas/hallways
• Strobe fire alarms in restrooms
• Strobe fire alarms in accessible guest rooms - Bedroom only
• TTY for guest room
• TTY for staff
  • Location—Front desk, on request
• Visual alert for door
• Visual alert for phone
• Vibrating alarm clock
• Volume control on guest room phones
• Visual indicators in elevator

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, guestrooms, restrooms
• Interior Signage: large print, high contrast, non-glare

Accessible Entrance

• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• 2 doors in series-adequate space between
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none

Lobby/Reception

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

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• Shower bench, portable
• Step Stool
• Mini-refrigerator on request
• Rollaway bed

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Fitness Room-free weights available
• Pool with ladder only
• Ice Machine
• Business Center with Internet
• Meeting rooms
• Vending Machines
• Convenience Store
• Accessible Breakfast Room
  • The Courtyard Cafe
  • Accessible tables but buffet 37" high
  • Staff willing/on hand to assist
• Note:
  • The hotel's laundry room is too small to accommodate a guest in a wheelchair but staff will assist.

Accessible Public Restroom

• Men's and Women's
• Location—Hallway near lobby
• Access symbol identifies facility
• Entry door at least 32" clearance
• Space in restroom to maneuver-5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
• Wheelchair stall 60" by 58"/60" minimum
• Stall door at least 32" clearance
• Stall door swings out or has clearance beyond door swing
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
• 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

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 107

• Room near elevator/lobby
• Standard

Guestroom Bed Type/Features

• One king 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
• 36" path to all elements
• Window Opens
• Phone and light in reach of bed
• Lowered Controls: door locks, thermostat, electric sockets, light switches, drapery pulls, closet rod, iron/board
• No tight grasping/twisting: door locks

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
• Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Roll-in shower
  • Level entry
  • No fold-down bench
  • Portable shower bench available
  • Controls are lever/easy grasp
  • Grab bars on 2 walls

Other Guest Rooms

• Note:
  • Guest room #213, which was also audited, was identical except for having 2 double beds and a tub-shower with grab bars on 3 walls.