Fairmont 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
- Entrance has no steps or if there are one or more steps, there is non-slip ramp with a maximum of 5% slope
- Entry route has a door that is at minimum 815 mm wide
- One or more entry points are automated
- Lowered counter at the reception or ticket desk
- 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)
- Space between furniture is a minimum of 900 mm
- Lowered hanging space in closet
- Door is a minimum 815 mm wide
- Roll-under sink minimum roll under height 684 mm
- Lever style faucet controls
- Lowered mirror at sink vanity
- No threshold roll-in shower
- Shower chair with backrest (fixed or portable) within reach of controls
- Fixed grab bars in shower
- Handheld showerhead with lever controls
- Bathtub with grab bars
- Raised toilet - 430-480 mm above floor with grab bars
- Grab bars at toilet
Vision
- Braille/large print signage for all publicly accessible areas
- Audible alarm and/or public service system
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
Hearing
- Accommodation has closed captioning on TVs/video boards
- 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
- Steps and slope changes are clearly marked and lit, and have handrails
- 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
- Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
- Signs are well lit
General
- Business has a dog relief area on site
- Business has high-speed internet service available for video application use
Guest room with roll-in shower and raised toilets are available upon request.
Fairmont Vancouver Airport is the only soundproofed, luxury hotel and spa conveniently located within Vancouver’s International Airport (YVR). Voted the #1 Airport Hotel in North America (#3 in the World) for the ninth year in a row at the 2023 Skytrax World Airport Awards, this AAA / CAA 4-diamond Vancouver airport hotel features breathtaking floor-to-ceiling mountain and runway views, and diverse dining choices. With services designed to complement your journey, the hotel offers day use rooms, 24-hour In-Room Dining, an airline check-in kiosk, in-room wellness offerings and a fully equipped Health Club with indoor pool. The award-winning restaurant and lounge, open daily, feature local coastal cuisine and live music. Experience the convenience of waking up steps from your gate at Fairmont Vancouver Airport.
