Traveling should be comfortable and accessible for everyone, and Springfield, MO, is home to several hotels designed with inclusivity in mind. Whether you need wheelchair accessibility, hearing-impaired accommodations or sensory-friendly features, these top-rated hotels ensure a welcoming stay. Here’s a look at some great options in Springfield:
Element Springfield South by Marriott
The Element Hotel on East Battlefield has automatic doors and a wide-open floor plan at the entrance. The lobby has wheelchair-accessible counters, a self-serve drink station and a very cool self-service espresso machine. They even offer made-to-order breakfast at an accessible height.
The outdoor patio has comfortable seating near the gas fireplaces to keep you warm and cozy. On hot days, you can head to the saltwater pool equipped with a state-of-the-art chair lift.
The Element offers both wheelchair-accessible and hearing-impaired rooms. Wheelchair-accessible rooms feature low kitchen counters, easy-to-reach light switches and large bathrooms with roll-in showers. Hearing-impaired rooms include doorbells at the entrance to inform you when staff are coming in.
Before you check in, you can also request a TTY phone, hearing-impaired alarm or a bed shaker to be brought to your room.
Moxy Springfield Downtown by Marriott
The Moxy Springfield Downtown is a modern hotel with creative art and a welcoming atmosphere. The Moxy is known for its rooftop bar and live music. They strive to make everyone’s experience in Springfield worth the trip.
The Moxy has handicapped entrances on the south end of the building, with ramps leading to the check-in area and main bar. Both of these spots have a wheelchair-accessible counter. They also have a wheelchair-accessible elevator to access amenities from the basement to the rooftop bar.
Whether you’re going for a drink at Bar Moxy or Eyrie, the Moxy has wheelchair-accessible seating. At the front desk, you can ask to be placed in a wheelchair-accessible guest room with a roll-in shower or a room with hearing-impaired doorbells. All the bathrooms have wheelchair-accessible stalls.
Bonus: Moxy is completely pet-friendly. Whether you have a service pet or a non-service pet, the Moxy welcomes your furry friends of all kinds. Be sure to check out the Moxy while you plan your stay!
Doubletree by Hilton Springfield
The DoubleTree by Hilton is a popular place to stay if you're visiting Springfield. It's close to Downtown Springfield, Missouri State University and Bass Pro Shops.
DoubleTree has accessible parking and ramps. They have 10 accessible rooms with wide doors, roll-in showers and grab bars. If you need them, they have TTY and telephone amplifiers, vibrating alarm clocks and telephone signalers–just ask at the front desk.
If you have sensory sensitivities, the hotel offers hypoallergenic bedding, blackout curtains and soft lighting options to customize your room. You can also customize the sound and temperature to make your stay exactly how you like it.
The bellman is available 24/7 to assist guests with mobility needs, and the hotel has a wheelchair available if needed.
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