This hotel has an excellent location near the train and bus station in the centre of Jyväskylä, a relaxed atmosphere, spacious rooms, comfortable sauna facilities with a swimming pool and free parking.
When you stay at the hotel, you can work out in the hotel's modern gym, relax in the sauna, or take a dip in the hotel swimming pool. If you'd like to see the town or the magnificent Jyväsjärvi lake beach promenade on bicycle, you can borrow one from the hotel reception. At the Colonial restaurant you can have a delicious meal in a calm and relaxed atmosphere. The hotel has four flexible meeting spaces for up to 120 participants and free parking outside. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi in all spaces.
Located just a stone's throw away from the centre of Jyväskylä, hotel Scandic Jyväskylä offers an excellent location for visitors. All the sights of Jyväskylä, such as the harbour and the promenade with its stores, are just a few minutes away from the hotel. Jyväskylä Region Tourist Office is only a five minute walk from the hotel.
Parking:
- This hotel has accessible parking
- There are 2 parking spaces that have a minimum width of 3,6 meters
- All parking spaces are clearly marked with disabled symbols
- There are additional signs with contact numbers and information if you require assistance when parking
- Parking is located 5 meters from the hotel entrance
- The path between the car park and hotel entrance is clearly illuminated
- There are no level differences in the path between the car park and the hotel
- You can receive assistance with parking your car in the hotel garage
Entrance:
- The disabled entrance is located away from the main entrance but is marked with clear directional signs
- There are some 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
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 2 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 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 2,5 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 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
