Use this guide as a planning framework. Confirm medical, electrical, accessibility, battery, and airline requirements with the relevant manufacturer, airline, provider, clinician, and official authority.
Ask for measurements, not labels
The word accessible can mean different things across countries, properties, and booking platforms. Ask the hotel to measure the clear doorway width, bed height, under-bed clearance, turning space, bathroom entry, and shower layout.
- Request current photos or a video walk-through.
- Ask whether furniture can be moved before arrival.
- Confirm the accessible room is guaranteed, not merely requested.
Plan transfers and equipment placement
Explain the space needed for a portable lift, caregiver assistance, wheelchair charging, respiratory equipment, and supplies. Confirm the available outlets are reachable without creating a trip hazard.
- Verify under-bed clearance for the exact lift base.
- Ask whether a shower chair or hoist can be rented locally.
- Confirm refrigerator access for temperature-sensitive medication.
Check the full route
A workable room is only part of the experience. Confirm step-free access from drop-off to reception, room, bathroom, dining areas, and emergency exits.
- Ask about backup plans if an elevator fails.
- Confirm an evacuation plan that accounts for your mobility and respiratory needs.
- Save the property's direct number offline.
Make this part of your travel plan
Use the compatibility tool for device-specific preparation ideas, then save everything to your editable checklist.