Hilton Vancouver Airport Accessibility
This business has self-assessed as having the following accessible attributes. Please contact the business directly for further detail if required.
Mobility
- Designated accessible parking near an accessible entrance that is specifically marked
- One or more entry points are automated
- Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
- Can be reached without going up or down stairs, has a main entrance and/or stall that is a minimum 815 mm wide and has an outward swing door
- Accessible path of travel and accessible style tables/booths
- Multiple floors with an elevator that is large enough for a 180-degree turn with a mobility device (minimum turning area of 1,500 mm in diameter)
- Rooms for guests using mobility devices
- Accessible route to accessible rooms
- Entry door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Lowered "spyhole" in door
- Lever type handle on entrance door
- Lowered room controls (light switches, temperature controls)
- Door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Fixed maximum hot water temperature
- Lever style faucet controls
- No threshold roll-in shower
- Shower chair with backrest (fixed or portable) within reach of controls
- Handheld showerhead with lever controls
- Grab bars at toilet
Vision
- Audible alarm and/or public service system
- Multiple lighting sources to improve visibility
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
Hearing
- Business has a visual warning (alarm) system
Cognitive & Sensory Friendly
- Neutral or muted colours that are calming and subdued
- Surfaces, window coverings, and décor with minimal glare or reflection, as well as minimal use of bold patterns, shapes, or stripes
- Subtle and/or natural lighting, no florescent or harsh lighting, and no dark shadows
- Minimal visual clutter and obstacles
- Nonslip floor surfaces with minimal reflection
- Door handles have colour contrast with the body of the door; doors and frames have colour contrast with adjacent walls; any glass doors are marked to make them clearly visible
- Background noise is minimal, and alarms or auditory cues are on a low frequency
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
- Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
General
- System in place for guests to contact a staff member for help if required
- Business has high-speed internet service available for video application use
Designated accessible parking stall is wider and has an access aisle, but there is no special van signage.
The newly renovated Hilton Vancouver Airport hotel is located in Richmond, Canada just 5km (3 miles) from Vancouver International Airport, in the heart of downtown Richmond: 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Canada, 10 minutes from Waterfront shopping in historic Steveston Village and 2 hours from the resort town of Whistler. Within walking distance are two major shopping centres, a variety of restaurants and nightlife. Canada Line Skytrain express to downtown Vancouver is just 3 blocks away. Stanley Park, GM Place, BC Place, BC Ferries and Washington State border are all within 30 minutes. The Hilton Vancouver Airport hotel is comprised of 237 beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites. All suites have separate living and sleeping areas, many with balconies, ocean and mountain views and accommodating families of 5. All hotel rooms at Hilton Vancouver Airport hotel of Richmond, Canada feature complimentary high-speed Internet access, a large work desk with ergonomic chair, mini fridge, microwave and in-room safe.