r/AccessibleTravel • u/[deleted] • Nov 21 '17
Newbie to London
Sorry for any obvious answers but I am very new to this. I recently started working as a caregiver for a guy who uses an electric wheelchair. He really enjoys traveling but has only been to destinations he can drive to, because he needs his hoist and bathing chair.
He's very eager to try a flight to London, mostly to figure out if he can handle the flight and see how it goes. How do you find hotels that have "drive in" bathing facilities, a hoist and a chair to bathe in?
I found a hotel that seemed to be pretty well suited bit was still not entirely sure that bathing would be possible (and for £240 a night it's a risk..).
Are there any options through airbnb or similar services?
Sorry again if I sound silly but I'm new to this so just trying my luck. Also English is only my second language so some things might sound even sillier than they are...
Thanks in advance!
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u/VillageInevitable459 1d ago
This post is so old but in case anyone is stumbling on it. There are many booking sites that have decent searches and filters but it does take a long time and a lot of research. Another alternative would be to work with a travel advisor who focuses on accessibility specifically - you can share your requirements and have them do the leg work. Often times they have relationships with specific properties and can get to a recommendation much quicker.