Hotel Monaco

The Hotel Monaco, a 4-star Kimpton Hotel, is located at the north end of the Loop, close to the trendy River North area and Magnificent Mile shopping. One unique offering is free chair massages during the daily complimentary wine hour. Wireless internet access is also complimentary. "Tall rooms" with 9-foot king-size beds, higher showerheads and larger robes are available.

225 N. Wabash Ave. (Cross Street: E. Wacker Pl.)
Chicago, Il 60601
Direct Reservation Number: (312) 960-8500
Reservation Fax: (312) 960-1883
Toll-Free Reservation Number: (800) 397-7661
www.monaco-chicago.com

Price Category: Mid-range

8 wheelchair adapted rooms, 3 rooms with roll-in showers

Wheelchair adapted room types

• Standard
• Smoking
• Non-Smoking
• 1 bed (queen or king)
• 2 beds

Reservations/Customer Service

• Block accessible rooms when reserved
• Reserve adaptive equipment in advance
• Room service available
• Laundry service available

Shuttle

• No shuttle provided

Parking/Loading Zone

• Valet
• Nearest offsite public parking lot/garage
  • Park 1
  • E. Wacker Pl.
• Valet same rate as self-park

Safety

• Written evacuation procedure for guest with disabilities
• Staff trained on how to evacuate guests with disabilities
• Guests with disabilities are flagged in computer
• Printout/list of guests with disabilities is created each day/shift

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 - Bedroom only
• 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
• Volume control public phone
• Visual indicators in elevator

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, emergency exits
• Nearest grassy/dog relief area
  • Wacker and State

Accessible Entrance

• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• 2 doors in series-adequate space between
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Automatic door

Lobby/Reception

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

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• Shower bench
• Shower stool
• Mini-refrigerator all rooms or on request

Accessible Restaurants and Bars

• South Water Kitchen
  • Platform lift to restaurant, self-operated
• Bar
  • Accessible from exterior door only, not hotel lobby
  • High bar/stools only

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• WiFi available
• Fitness Room-Free weights available
  • No space to maneuver
• Ice machine
  • Forward approach only while holding door open
• Business center/Internet Not accessible
• Complimentary hosted wine hour daily.

Accessible Public Restroom

• Men's and Women's
• Access symbol identifies facility
• Entry door at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• 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 out or 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 or lever type
• Latch operable with closed fist
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Located on 2nd floor
• Accessible restrooms also on 3rd floor near meeting rooms

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

Guestroom 616

• Standard

Guestroom Bed Type/Features

• Open frame bed
• 36" space on at least one side of bed
• Bed Height 22"
• 2 queen beds

Entry

• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Lever handles
• Maneuvering clearance inside door 18" minimum
• Lowered peephole
• Door heavy

Guestroom Features

• Space to maneuver/turn
• 36" path to all elements
• Phone in reach of bed
• Light in reach of bed
• Guestroom Lowered Controls: door locks, thermostat, electric sockets, light switches, closet rod, iron/board
• No tight grasping/twisting: door locks, drawer pulls
• Desk/table has 27" knee clearance
• To provide 36" path, some furniture needs to be moved.
• Closet rod/shelf is moved to lower position on request.
• Safe on floor, below reach range.

Guest Bathroom

• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Door swings out
• 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
• Faucet controls automatic or lever type
• Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
• Lowered amenities: hair dryer
• Roll-in shower
  • Level entry
  • Adjustable, hand-held shower head
  • Controls are lever/easy grasp
• Roll-in shower Grab Bars
  • Grab bars on 3 walls
• Fold down bench not in reach of controls
  • Size 12" x 17"

Other Guest Rooms

• Guestroom #717, which has 1 king bed and a tub/shower, was also audited.
• Other features were identical except that there was no adjustable hand-held shower.