Balch Hotel

1 inch wooden ledge at the front door of the building

wooden table with table legs in each corner and 4 wooden chairs with backs on dense carpet

hallway between entrance area and dining area. The dining area is carpeted.

tiled sink with soap at the back wall and drying possibilities to the side

entrance to restroom through a narrow wooden door

wooden front counter that is has rack cards and other decorative and informative items all over them

wooden stairs up to the second level where the rooms are located

treated ledge between hardwood floor and dense carpet

wooden raised threshold into hotel room bathroom

hotel room bathroom with bathtub-shower combo and small porcelain sink

bathtub-shower combo with drawn back curtain without grab bars or non-slip mat

toilet in hotel bathroom without grab bars

inclined gravel path from outdoor patio to parking lot

natural steps to parking lot out of gravel and uneven stone bricks

outdoor seating wrought-iron table with chairs and backs

wooden platform with wooden stairs and railings on both sides

paved sidewalk that connects gravel parking lot and hotel entrance

5 stairs leading up to front entrance with railings on both sides

lounge area filed with couch, armchairs and a coffee table on a hardwood floor and a rug

wooden table and upholstered wooden chairs in lounge area

slated patio meets paved path in the back of the property

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Last Updated: February 2, 2023

This historic site was exempt from ADA regulations but is trying to be as welcoming as possible, within the constraints of the venerable walls. Railings are available on all staircases that lead to cozy rooms and a restaurant with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options for your enjoyment in the countryside.

Parking

On-site parking: Yes, gravel lot
Number of Accessible Parking spots: none
Proximity to entrance: 100 ft
Curb: Curb-free access to entrance
Street crossing: No
Cost: Free
Closest public transit stop: none, no nearby transportation services

Entrance and Lounge

Step-free access: No, 5 steps with railing
Ramp access: No
Doorway: Lever handle and 54 in. wide double doors
Threshold: ½ in. ledge
Flooring: rugs on hardwood
Seating options: 5 armed chairs, chairs without arms available
Elevator: No

Dining

Flooring: Carpet
Tables: 6 tables 26 in. in height
Chair type: Arm-less
Available power outlets: No
Quieter times: No
Music playing: Yes

Gluten-free options: Yes
Vegetarian options: Yes
Vegan options: Yes
Online: Yes
Listed allergens: No
Large-print version: No
Braille: No
Languages: English
Flashlight: Yes, available upon request
Magnifying glass: No
Online menu format: can be read by text-to-speech

Staff

Knowledgeable on allergens: No
Languages spoken: English
Knowledgeable on ASL: No
Knowledgeable on disability services: Yes

Public Bathroom Access

Location: Located on ground floor
Threshold: ½ in. lip
Doorway: Push/pull and 29 in. wide
Occupancy type: stalls
Accessible stall: Yes. Includes grab bars and room for front transfer
Sink: 31 in. tall and no protective panel over pipes underneath

Hotel Room Access

Bedroom Interior

Step-free access: No, located on 2nd and 3rd floor, accessible by 23 carpeted stairs
Connected rooms: None
Threshold: Flat
Doorway: Under 32 in. in width and opens into the room
Flooring: Rug
Light switch location: Other side of room from bed and 40 in. off the ground
Bed height: 29 in and not able to be modified
Perfumed cleaning products: No
Fridge access: Available upon request
Visual alarm system: No
Visible notification device: No

Bathroom Interior

Threshold: ½ in. lip
Direction door opens: into bathroom
Shower: Bathtub with stationary shower head, no shower seating, and no grab bars
Height of towel rack: 41 in
Sink: 35 in. tall with 10 in. space for clearance

Outdoor Space

Outdoor patio: Yes
Stairs: Yes when exiting hotel, 5 steps with railing
Flooring: Slate
Pathway to patio: Yes from front door and parking lot, paths are 60 in. wide, flat, and made up of gravel
Seating options: 15 tables with metal chairs with and without arms
Relief area for service animals: yes