Premier Inn Essen City Center

All areas relevant to the inspection meet the quality criteria for the "Accessibility Certified—Accessible for People with Mobility Impairments and Wheelchair Users" designation. We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the inspection report.

• There are two designated parking spaces for people with disabilities in front of the entrance (space dimensions: 350 cm x 500 cm).
• Essen Central Station is located 250 m away.
• The path from the parking lot to the entrance is 20 m long. It is easily accessible on foot or by wheelchair and leads step-free to the entrance via a ramp with a longitudinal slope of 2%.
• All rooms and facilities available to guests are accessible without steps or via elevators.
• The elevator cabins measure 110 cm x 210 cm.
• All doors and passageways accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
• The reception desk is 115 cm high at its lowest point. An alternative, equivalent means of communication while seated is available.
• Wheelchair-accessible tables are available in the breakfast area and lounge bar in the lobby, as well as in Café 1st Cup (maximum height 80 cm, wheelchair access at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm).
• Assistive devices provided: height-adjustable nursing bed (from an external service provider)

All areas relevant to the certification meet the quality criteria for the "Accessibility Certified—Accessible for People with Hearing Impairments and Deaf People" designation. We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the certification report.

• In the event of an audible alarm (e.g., a fire alarm), there is a clearly visible flashing or blinking signal.
• There is no induction loop system available.
• An emergency call made from the elevator is confirmed acoustically, e.g., via an intercom system. Stairs are available as an alternative.
• In the breakfast area and lounge bar in the lobby, as well as in Café 1st Cup, tables are equipped with bright, glare-free lighting; there are no lamps standing or hanging above them that obstruct the field of vision or eye contact.
• In rooms 402 and 421, there is at least one freely accessible electrical outlet near the bed.
• In Room 115, the doorbell is indicated by a flashing light that can be seen from all rooms.
• A “DeafGard” vibrating pillow alarm is available.
• Wi-Fi is available.

All areas relevant to the assessment meet the quality criteria for the "Accessibility Tested—Partially Accessible for People with Visual Impairments" designation. We have compiled some notes on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the assessment report.

• Assistance dogs (service dogs, guide dogs, etc.) are permitted in all relevant areas and rooms.
• The entrance area is visually distinct from its surroundings with high contrast.
• All elevated areas accessible to guests are well lit—that is, bright and glare-free.
• Signage is designed with easily legible font.
• An emergency call made from the elevator is confirmed acoustically, e.g., via an intercom. The stopping position is not announced verbally.
• Stairs have edges with high visual contrast on at least the first and last steps. The stairs in the stairwell have handrails on both sides.
• The steps in front of the entrance do not have handrails; alternatively, there is a ramp.
• The text on the menu in the breakfast area and lounge bar in the lobby, as well as in Café 1st Cup, is in a simple, high-contrast font.
• Information is not available in Braille or prism script.

We have compiled some information on accessibility below. Detailed information can be found in the audit report.

• The hotel’s name or logo is clearly visible from the outside.
• The destination is within sight, or directional signs are placed at a distance that ensures they are always visible, or there is a continuous wayfinding system in place.
• The reception desk is directly visible from the entrance door.
• The food in the breakfast area and lounge bar in the lobby, as well as at Café 1st Cup, is clearly displayed.
• A business card with the hotel’s address and phone number is visibly displayed at the front desk or in the guest room.
• There is no information provided in easy-to-read language.