Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway 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
- 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
- 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)
- Lowered hanging space in closet
- Insulated pipes under sink vanity, where these pipes are exposed
- Lever style faucet controls
- Shower chair with backrest (fixed or portable) within reach of controls
- Fixed grab bars in shower
- Handheld showerhead with lever controls
- Raised toilet - 430-480 mm above floor with grab bars
Vision
- Braille/large print signage for all publicly accessible areas
- Audible alarm and/or public service system
- Multiple lighting sources to improve visibility
- Customer service staff have been trained, and prepared to verbally describe rooms, menus, business amenities and contracts/waivers in detail
- 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
- Staff are trained to use alternative communication tools such as Apps or text messaging
Cognitive & Sensory Friendly
- Neutral or muted colours that are calming and subdued
- 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
- 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
- Signs are clear and concise, in large, plain font with good contrast between text and background
- Signs include both text and pictures to help indicate the use of different rooms
- Signs are well lit
- Signs have minimal glare or reflection
General
- Emergency plan includes staff trained to provide in-person assistance for people with cognitive disabilities
- System in place for guests to contact a staff member for help if required
- Emergency plan includes staff trained to provide in-person assistance for people with mobility, visual, and hearing requirements
- Staff have been trained on guide and service dog policies
- Business has a dog relief area on site
- Business has high-speed internet service available for video application use
Have a memorable stay at Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway, our hotel near popular Langford sites. Royal Roads University is a short drive away, as are the golf courses at Bear Mountain Resort and the hiking trails at Thetis Lake. Return from Western Canada activities to Metropolitan Bar + Grill, serving delicious meals with fresh ingredients. If the weather is warm, stop by The Rooftop Patio at the Met for selections of beers alongside superb views of Langford, BC. Our refreshing indoor pool is heated for year-round swimming, while our fitness center is open 24 hours a day to help you stay active as you travel. Are you interested in hosting a large conference or a beautiful wedding? We offer a stylish ballroom with banquet seating for up to 350 guests. In your room, enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium movie channels, and work desks with ergonomic chairs. As the sun sets over Victoria, Canada, sink into a soft bed and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep at Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway.
