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Allegro Chicago, A Kimpton Hotel

 

Allegro Chicago, A Kimpton Hotel

Located in the heart of the city's busy theatre and business district, the Allegro is close to downtown attractions, shopping and public transportation. There is a hosted evening wine hour and in-room spa services are available. This is a smoke-free property.

171 W. Randolph St. (Cross Street: LaSalle St.)
Chicago, Il 60601
Direct Reservation Number: (312) 236-0123
Reservation Fax: (312) 236-0917
Toll-Free Reservation Number: (800) 643-1500
www.allegrochicago.com

Price Category: Mid-range
Smoke Free Property

22 wheelchair adapted rooms, 6 rooms with roll-in showers

Wheelchair adapted room types

  • Non-Smoking
  • 1 bed (queen or king)

Reservations/Customer Service

  • Block accessible rooms when reserved
  • Reserve adaptive equipment in advance
  • Provide ongoing staff sensitivity training
  • Room service available
  • Laundry service available

Shuttle

  • No shuttle provided

Parking/Loading Zone

  • Valet
  • Nearest offsite public parking lot/garage
    • System Parking
    • 120 N. LaSalle St.
    • 312-407-0207

Safety

  • Written evacuation procedure for guest with disabilities
  • Guests with disabilities are flagged in computer
  • Printout/list of guests with disabilities is created each day/shift

Hearing >>  

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 - Both bedroom and bathroom
  • TTY for guest room
  • TTY for staff
  • Visual alert for door
  • Visual alert for phone
  • Strobe smoke detector
  • Vibrating alarm clock
  • Volume control on guest room phones
  • TTY public phone
  • Visual indicators in elevator
  • Staff TTY located in PBX

<< Info Vision >>  

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
  • Higher watt bulbs on request
  • Braille/Tactile Signage: elevator controls, hoistways, guestrooms, restrooms
  • Interior Signage: large print, high contrast, non-glare
  • Nearest grassy/dog relief area
    • Grant Park
    • Michigan & Randolph

<< Hearing Mobility >>  

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
  • Heavy entry door but doorman or parking attendant will assist

Lobby/Reception

  • Lowered counter/section
  • Lowered concierge desk
  • Brochures in reach-54" max. for side approach

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

  • Wheelchair
  • Shower chair (with back)
  • Toilet riser
  • Step Stool
  • Mini-refrigerator all rooms or on request

Accessible Restaurants and Bars

  • Restaurant
    • 312 Chicago
    • Encore Liquid Lounge and Lunch Club
    • Accessible restroom in restaurant or nearby
    • Bar-Table service available

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

  • Fitness Room
  • Ice Machine
  • Business Center with Internet
  • Meeting rooms
  • Public Phone-54" max. to top control for side approach
  • Drinking Fountain
  • Only shop is on inaccessible mezzanine level
  • Spa services available in guest room
  • Complimentary wine hour daily
  • Drinking Fountains in lobby and on third floor

Accessible Public Restroom

  • Men's and Women's
  • 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 in but 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
  • Faucet controls lever type
  • Latch operable with closed fist
  • Lobby restroom is reached by ramp
  • Restrooms on 3rd floor, meeting room level, have identical facilities and level access.

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

<< Vision Guestroom >>  

Guestroom 727

  • Near elevator
  • Standard

Guestroom Bed Type/Features

  • 1 king bed
  • Open frame bed
  • 36" space on at least one side of bed
  • Bed Height 23"

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
  • Phone in reach of bed
  • Guestroom Lowered Controls: door locks, thermostat, electric sockets, light switches, closet rod, iron/board
  • No tight grasping/twisting: door locks, light switches, drawer pulls
  • No room safe
  • Desk lacks knee clearance

Guest Bathroom

  • Door has at least 32" clearance
  • Sliding Door
  • 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
  • Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
  • Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
  • Toilet height 17" to 19"
  • Lowered amenities: hair dryer, robe hook, towels
  • Roll-in shower
    • Level entry
    • No fold-down bench
    • Adjustable, hand-held shower head
    • Controls are lever/easy grasp
  • Roll-in shower Grab Bars
    • Grab bars on three walls
  • Mirror height 44"

<< Mobility  

Tab options

All lodgings listed have the following features/policies (except where noted):

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance, hallways, restrooms and public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible rooms with roll-in showers
  • Wheelchair accessible rooms that are non-smoking
  • Lowered controls in elevators
  • Garage/lot nearby with designated accessible spaces (if not onsite)
  • Policy to block a specific adapted room for guests with disabilities
  • Policy to reserve adaptive equipment in advance
  • Written evacuation procedure for guests with disabilities
  • Staff training on evacuating guests with disabilities
  • Procedure to flag guests with disabilities in computer and generate printouts
  • Orientation for guests with vision loss
  • Policy to accept service animals with no fees/deposit

Please note:
An access specialist with Open Doors Organization surveyed the properties listed. Only one or two guest rooms per hotel were surveyed and access details reported here reflect those particular rooms. Other accessible rooms may have different features. We advise you to call ahead to confirm the information contained in Easy Access Chicago.

This is not a complete list of all the accessible lodgings in Chicago and their listing in this guide is not an endorsement by Open Doors Organization

The access features reported in this guide are not intended to reflect compliance with any local, state or federal building codes or guidelines. It is not the intent of this guide to certify or guarantee that the businesses and properties listed meet any of the required accessibility codes and laws.