Scandic Karlstad City Drottninggatan 4, 652 24 Karlstad, Sweden

Socialise with both hotel guests and Karlstad locals. You stay in the old police station, in the heart of the city buzz. After a day in town, indulge your taste buds in our restaurant in the company of good friends, and unwind in our relaxation suite.

Here at Scandic Karlstad City you can sit back in our inviting lounge and enjoy a moment's relaxation, or why not meet up with some friends and spend some time together in our relaxation suite? There's a sauna, jacuzzi and gym. Enjoy a delicious dinner in our restaurant, or something lighter such as our 'In-the-glass' dishes, which take your taste buds on an exciting journey. Round off your evening with a coffee, or a luxurious cocktail from one of our bars. Our restaurant with its adjoining lounge has a relaxed atmosphere, and is ideal for smaller or more intimate meetings with 2 to 3 people.

Our hotel is located in the heart of sunny Karlstad, just a 20-minute journey by car from Karlstad Airport. Karlstad CCC, cinemas, theatres and shopping districts are all close by our hotel.

Parking:

• This hotel has no accessible parking

Entrance:

• There are no level differences at the hotel entrance
• There is a non-revolving door at the main entrance with a minimum width of 80 cm
• Doors can be opened automatically
• There is a doorbell at night, which is accessible from a wheelchair
• There is no threshold at the entrance
• Seating is always available close to the entrance

Reception:

• You have clear access from reception to the entrance and lifts
• The reception desk is not lowered for better access with a wheelchair
• Reception has walking stick holders and a hearing loop
• You can borrow a vibrating alarm clock/fire alarm
• Seating is available close to the reception

Lifts and stairs:

• The hotel has at least one accessible lift with an open door width of 80 cm
• Lift doors can be opened automatically
• Both external and internal lift buttons are reachable from a wheelchair
• The control panel inside the lift doesn't have buttons marked in Braille
• There is no voice announcement of the floors or the direction of travel
• The first and last steps in the hotel’s stairs are clearly marked in contrasting colours or with grooved steps

Public toilets:

• There is 1 accessible bathroom available in the hotel's public area
• The bathroom door is accessible from a wheelchair and is at least 80 cm wide
• There are foldable armrests by the toilet
• The wash basin has a minimum height of 78 cm
• There is space under the wash basin to ensure it's accessible with a wheelchair
• There is a handrail on the inside of bathroom doors that open outwards
• Hooks are reachable from a wheelchair
• Emergency alarm is available in the bathroom

Other:

• The corridors in the hotel are accessible by wheelchair
• There is a clear passage to the hotel's shop by wheelchair
• The hotel can offer at least one computer station that is accessible for wheelchair users
• Guide dogs are always allowed in the hotel

Room:

• The hotel has 6 disabled rooms
• The room door has a minimum width of 80 cm when open
• The width of the hallway in the room is at least 80 cm
• The disabled room has wooden floors
• The light switch is reachable from a wheelchair
• The rail for the coat hanger has a max height of 120 cm
• The wardrobe has either no doors or sliding doors
• The wardrobe shelf is accessible from wheelchair
• There is accessible space under the desk for a wheelchair
• The TV remote is placed on the side table when you arrive in the room
• The TV has subtitles or closed captions
• The bed height is 55 cm from the floor to top of the mattress
• There is a minimum of 80 cm clear floor space on both sides of the bed
• You will have a bed on legs
• The bed cannot be adjusted for legs and back

Bathroom:

• The bathroom door is accessible from a wheelchair and is at least 80 cm wide
• There is no threshold into the bathroom
• There is a handrail on the inside of bathroom doors that open outwards
• Emergency alarm is available in the bathroom
• The available free space in the bathroom is 5 m2
• Hooks and bathroom towels are reachable from wheelchair
• The wash basin has a minimum height of 78 cm
• There is space under the wash basin to ensure it's accessible with wheelchair
• There is a single lever basin mixer
• The soap dispenser by the wash basin is reachable from wheelchair
• Toilet paper dispenser is reachable from wheelchair
• There is no threshold into the shower
• The shower has a shower curtain
• You can borrow a shower stool or there will be one available in your room
• The shower has a thermostatic mixer
• The shower handle is placed in its lowest position when you arrive to the room
• Shower creme and shampoo dispenser in the shower is reachable from wheelchair

Restaurant and bar:

• Walkways to the restaurant and bar are at least 100 cm wide
• There are some level differences in the restaurant
• The restaurant has an access ramp or lift
• The buffet breakfast bar has a maximum height of 90 cm and can be reached from a wheelchair
• There are aids (assistance and trays) available during breakfast

Meeting and conference areas:

• The hotel's meeting and conference area is accessible by wheelchair
• There is 1 disabled toilet available in the meeting and conference area
• The hotel offers a portable hearing loop that is available for meeting and conference guests
• There is at least one meeting room with a minimum door width of 80 cm