We have been asked to nominate some new (‘ish’ up to 14 months old) hotels in the Americas that have good design and accessibility. We’ve asked a contact in the States to research, the results are numerous and they’ve given us ideas for an Accessible Autumn break in the USA. Read on…… 1 Hotel Hanalei…
Update 2024 Aug: Our original findings in 2013 have not changed in 11 years i.e. the venue , Christopher’s Grill has made no effort to help disabled people enter: A reader asked how he could access for a birthday treat with 3 people who have mobility issues. We did call and there is still no…
Nominated for a Blue Badge Access Award in 2023, Leven in Manchester is a new hotel that aims to create a new experience for guests with ‘Beautifully designed spaces created to inspire you to live your best life’. Located near Canal Street in an old cotton warehouse, they have a set of living spaces rather…
We’ve received two notifications of places that are accessible and stylish!…………… Laylow is the latest ‘lit’, celeb hang out, in London. Located in the shadow of the brutalist tower block of the Trellick Tower they describe themselves as, ‘A bolthole for creatives, Laylow is where music and food meet exceptional design. Housed in a former…
The Blue Badge Access Awards – founded by Blue Badge Style & Bespoke Hotels, is the only dedicated global award scheme promoting stylish accessibility across hotels, restaurants and other venues – is now reaching the final of the 2023/24 Awards cycle. Tickets to final are selling fast for the most inclusive and fun night of…
Traveling with a disability from Texas to Hawaii or Alaska can feel like tackling a Rubik’s cube, there’s just so many dimensions to consider. However, don’t be dismayed–there are pleasant surprises on the way. Whether you’re traversing the tropical bliss of Hawaii or rollicking through the rugged (and unimaginable heavenly) beauty of Alaska, these destinations…
BBS and our Blue Badge Access Awards gets a mention in the Times ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… TRAVEL DOCTOR The six mistakes to avoid when booking an accessible room Finding somewhere to stay to suit guests with mobility issues is not always easy — these are the common pitfalls to swerve Julia Brookes Thursday May 18 2023, 12.01am,…
The Nordic Hotels –The Nordic Sea (NB 2023 this now Nordic C hotel) and Nordic Light – are two hotels facing each other from either side of the same road in Stockholm. They’re both worth going to for different reasons. Both are stylish and accessible but offer slightly different things. The Nordic Light, a member of…
UPDATE 2023: St David’s Hotel, Cardiff looks really stylish and they have great disabled access! It’s on the waterfront on Cardiff Bay and is a ‘peaceful haven’ but close to the trendier, ‘vibrant’ parts of the City. They have rooms with walk in showers with grab rails and emergency cords! Getting into the building is…