The Allerton Hotel Chicago

One of the first high-rises on the Magnificent Mile, the Allerton is known for its luxurious accommodations and excellent service. Here you'll find not only the historic Italian Renaissance style but also modern amenities such as wireless internet access in public areas and a 24-hour complimentary fitness center.

701 N. Michigan Ave. (Cross Street: Superior St.)
Chicago, Il 60611
Direct Reservation Number: (312) 440-1500
Reservation Fax: (312) 440-1819
Toll-Free Reservation Number: (800) 227-6963
www.allertonchi.crowneplaza.com

Price Category: Mid-range

23 wheelchair adapted rooms, 4 rooms with roll-in showers

Wheelchair adapted room types

• Standard
• Suite
• Smoking
• Non-Smoking
• 1 bed (queen or king)
• 2 beds
• Sofa Bed
• Connecting

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

• Accessible loading zone
• Valet
• Nearest offsite public parking lot/garage
  • Standard Parking
  • 160 E. Huron
  • 312-280-4580

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

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
• Strobe smoke detector-portable
• TTY for guest room
• Visual alert for door
• Visual alert for phone
• Vibrating alarm clock
• Volume control on guest room phones
• Volume control public phone
• Visual indicators in elevator

Features for People with Vision Loss

• 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
• Interior Signage: large print, high contrast, non-glare
• Nearest grassy/dog relief area
  • Schulman Park
  • Pearson & Mies van der Rohe

Accessible Entrance

• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none

Lobby/Reception

• Secondary desk for check-in
• Lowered counter/section
• Chair with arms
• Registration counter has 36" shelf for writing purposes
• Brochures available from concierge

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• Shower bench
• Shower chair (with back)
• Shower stool

Accessible Restaurants and Bars

• Restaurant
  • Taps on 2
  • Accessible restroom near bar on 2nd floor is small and lacks maneuver clearance to easily exit
  • Lobby restroom provides better access
• Bar
  • Accessible tables
  • Table service available

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Fitness Room-free weights available
• Ice Machine
• Meeting rooms
• Public Phone-54" max. to top control for side approach
• Drinking Fountain
• Shops
• Laundry room
  • Some machines not accessible-assistance available
• Business center/Internet
  • Limited space to maneuver but desks have knee clearance
  • Free wireless available in lobby
  • DSL in guest room

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
• Location-Lobby

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
• Some elevators smaller, 54" x 62"

Guestroom 1114

• Near elevator
• Suite

Guestroom Bed Type/Features

• 1 king bed
• Open frame bed
• 36" space on at least one side of bed
• Room also has sofa 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
• Window Opens
• Guestroom Lowered Controls: door locks, thermostat, electric sockets, light switches, drapery pulls, room safe, iron/board
• No tight grasping/twisting: door locks, light switches, drawer pulls
• Closet rod not lowered

Guest Bathroom

• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Door swings in but has clearance beyond door swing
• 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 automatic or lever type
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Tub-shower Combination
  • Adjustable, hand-held shower head
  • Controls are lever/easy grasp
• Tub-shower Grab Bars
  • Grab bars on 3 walls with second set 8"-10" above tub rim
• Towels not in reach range
• Mirror 44" or higher

Other Guest Rooms

• Guest room #2201, a suite with 2 queen beds and a roll-in shower, was also audited. Aside from platform-style bed frames, bedroom features were the same. The full size, fold-down shower bench was not in reach of the controls and the toilet lacked lateral transfer space.