Bhutan
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Zhiwaling Heritage Bhutan
Accessibility
- Accessible public bathroom equipped with lever handle lock
- Bathroom bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
- Bathroom mirrors visible from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Bathrooms of accessible rooms have emergency alarms
- Closed risers on stairs
- Detachable shower head
- Doors can be unlocked from outside in emergencies
- Doors to guest rooms have lever handles
- Drop off area by accessible entrance
- Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
- Free of loose rugs
- Hotel can refrigerate medication for guests
- In-room ventilation is silent
- It's possible to avoid the lift
- Level bathroom floor in accessible rooms
- Lever/ sensor taps in accessible bathroom
- Light switches reachable from bed
- Lots of natural light
- No fluorescent lighting
- Seating and tables near reception
- Shower stools available on request
- Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats
- Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats in accessible rooms
- Standalone showers
- Stool to sit on by washbasin available
- Welcomes service animals
Accessible parking
- Designated accessible parking within 50m of hotel entrance
- Level car park
- On-site car park
- Well lit car parking area
Allergy
- Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for
- Hypoallergenic bedding
Facilities
- 24 hour reception
- Bidet
Hearing disability
- Visual smoke detectors
Mobility
- Additional pillows provided upon request
- All stairs and steps equipped with handrails
- At least one seat with rigid arms in bedrooms
- Bath seats provided upon request
- Bed at least 650mm from floor to the top of mattress in accessible room
- Bed mattress firm
- Drop off area by accessible entrance
- Handrail in lift
- Level entrance to the lift
- Light switches reachable from bed in accessible rooms
- Mats or non-slip surfaces at entrance
- Non-slip bathroom flooring in accessible rooms
- Non-slip floors throughout
- Phones reachable from bed
- Phones reachable from bed in accessible rooms
- Step-free shower in accessible bathroom
Staff
- Additional assistance can be arranged in advance
- Staff trained in welcoming guests with disabilities
Wheelchairs
- Accessible bedrooms have unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm
- All lift controls reachable from wheelchair
- Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
- Desks comfortably usable by wheelchair users in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Doorways to accessible rooms and public areas at least 800mm wide
- Full length mirrors in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Hair dryer reachable from wheelchair
- Hotel entrance at least 800mm wide
- Lift at least 1100mm wide
- Lift entrance at least 800mm wide
- Lock and handles reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
- Roll in shower
- Shower controls reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Signs comfortably visible from wheelchair
- Space for transfer on both sides of bed in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Toilet paper reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
- Towels/handryer dryers reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of accessible rooms
- Turning space for wheelchair in bathrooms of accessible rooms
- Turning space for wheelchairs on either side of bed in accessible rooms
- Washbasin reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms
- Wheelchairs available to borrow
- Wheelchairs can fit under washbasins in accessible rooms
Bathroom
- Some rooms with baths
Bedroom
- Blackout curtains
Children's fun
- Family-friendly attractions nearby
- Games available to borrow
- Lifeguard
- Pool toys/floats
Facilities
- Library
Families
- 24 hour reception
- Childcare recommendations
- Children allowed in bar
- Children of any age welcomed
- Cots
- Door lockable from the inside
- Extra bed
- Family rooms
- Hotel is pushchair accessible
- More frequent waste removal for nappies available upon request
- On site babysitting/childcare services
- Rooms free of fragile ornaments
- Rooms with fridges available
- Safe
- Staff can access fridges for guests
- Staff can access microwaves for guests
- Windows have safety locks
Hotel Policy
- No smoking throughout the hotel building
Dining
- Vegan menu choices
- Vegetarian menu choices
- Wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks
Religion
- 24/7 Prayer Room
- Buddhist spiritual practice
- Can provide Shrine creation objects (e.g. portable tea lights, flowers)
- Non electronic entry key
- Staff are allowed to take annual leave for important religious festivals
- Staff have undergone cultural and religious diversity training
Dining
- Food and drink ethically/sustainably sourced wherever possible
- Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
- Seasonal menu choices
- Vegan menu choices
- Vegetarian menu choices
Sustainability
- All glass recycled
- All paper recycled
- All recyclable plastics recycled
- Alternative to PVC room key cards
- Complimentary toiletries in recycled/recyclable plastic packaging
- Composting programme
- Food waste reduction programme
- Goods and services locally sourced wherever possible
- Hotel has environmental policy
- Left-over food redistributed
- Low energy consumption lighting
- Maximises use of natural light
- No plastic bottles
- Option to forego towels being laundered daily
- Some food grown on site
- Thermostat controlled by guest
Transport
- EV charge points
- Hotel within walking distance of public transport
Bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries not tested on animals
- Strong smelling cleaning products avoided
Bedroom
- Bed linen made from natural materials
- Blackout curtains
Dining
- Food and drink ethically/sustainably sourced wherever possible
- Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
- Menus free of calorie information
- No scales in bedroom
- Outdoor dining
- Some food grown on site
- Vegetarian menu choices
- Wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks
Fitness
- Weights
Hotel Policy
- Hotel has corporate social responsibility policy or similar
- Hotel supports local organisations and/or charities
- Inclusion and diversity statement
- No smoking throughout the hotel building
Hotel type
- Group retreats
Leisure
- Bike storage
- Hiking trails
- Indoor hot tubs available
- Indoor swimming pool
- Library
- Lifeguard
- Sun lounger
- Walking maps for local area available on reception
Luxury
- Bathrobes and slippers provided
- Outdoor hot tubs available
- Private dining
Spa
- Couple's spa massage
- Deep cleansing treatment
- Facial treatments
- Massage
- On site spa
- Rain shower
- Sauna
- Steam room available
Views
- Mountain views from hotel
- Views of nature from hotel