8888 University Dr Bldg A1001, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6
Simon Hotel Accessibility
This business has self-assessed as having the following accessible attributes. Please contact the business directly for further detail if required.
Mobility
Entrance
Entrance has no steps or if there are one or more steps, there is non-slip ramp with a maximum of 5% slope
Entry route has a door that is at minimum 815 mm wide
One or more entry points are automated
Lobby Or Reception Area
Lowered counter at the reception or ticket desk
Restroom In Public Area
Can be reached without going up or down stairs, has a main entrance and/or stall that is a minimum 815 mm wide and has an outward swing door
Food Services
Accessible path of travel and accessible style tables/booths
Elevator
Multiple floors with an elevator that is large enough for a 180-degree turn with a mobility device (minimum turning area of 1,500 mm in diameter)
Accessible Guest Rooms
Rooms for guests using mobility devices
Entry door is a minimum 815 mm wide
Lowered "spyhole" in door
Lever type handle on entrance door
Easy pull or push door (max 22 newtons or 2.24 kilograms-force)
Lowered room controls (light switches, temperature controls)
Lowered bed height (550-600 mm)
Space between furniture is a minimum of 900 mm
Accessible Guest Room Bathroom
Door is a minimum 815 mm wide
Fixed maximum hot water temperature
Roll-under sink minimum roll under height 684 mm
Insulated pipes under sink vanity, where these pipes are exposed
Lever style faucet controls
Lowered mirror at sink vanity
No threshold roll-in shower
Shower chair with backrest (fixed or portable) within reach of controls
Fixed grab bars in shower
Handheld showerhead with lever controls
Grab bars at toilet
Vision
Overall Space
Braille/large print signage for all publicly accessible areas
Braille/large print restaurant menus, brochures and documents available
Audible alarm and/or public service system
Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
Elevators (if applicable) have verbal announcements at each floor, and braille on the buttons
Hearing
Overall Space
Accommodation has closed captioning on TVs/video boards
Business has a visual warning (alarm) system
Cognitive & Sensory Friendly
Overall Space
Neutral or muted colours that are calming and subdued
Surfaces, window coverings, and décor with minimal glare or reflection, as well as minimal use of bold patterns, shapes, or stripes
Subtle and/or natural lighting, no florescent or harsh lighting, and no dark shadows
Door handles have colour contrast with the body of the door; doors and frames have colour contrast with adjacent walls; any glass doors are marked to make them clearly visible
Background noise is minimal, and alarms or auditory cues are on a low frequency
Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
Signs & Navigation
Directional signs at key decision points, including main entrances, restrooms, lounges, and reception desks
Signs are clear and concise, in large, plain font with good contrast between text and background
Signs include both text and pictures to help indicate the use of different rooms
Signs are well lit
Signs have minimal glare or reflection
Food Services
Menus use large, plain fonts and simple descriptions, with minimal visual stimuli
General
Emergency Plan
System in place for guests to contact a staff member for help if required
Service Dogs
Business has a dog relief area on site
High Speed Internet Service
Business has high-speed internet service available for video application use
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Just minutes off Hwy 1, Simon Fraser University Conference and Guest Accommodations are proud to offer a variety of accommodation and meeting room choices at our urban mountain top retreat. With accommodations for up to 750, we have options to suit the budget needs of groups of all sizes. Hotel rooms, meeting space, and dining facilities are available year round. Townhouse Quads and Private Residence rooms are available mid-May to mid-August. The Simon Hotel offers 14 rooms total, 11 with a queen bed (Queen Suite) and 3 with a queen bed and a pull out sofa couch (Queen with Sofa Suite). Parking is included in the room rate for the Simon Hotel. Simon Hotel suites include free WIFI, a mini fridge,Keurig coffee and tea brewing system, HDTV, & more.
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