The Talkeetna Lodge in Talkeetna, Alaska is a luxurious accommodation for visitors with views of the mountains of Denali National Park, including Mount McKinley, and a grand stone fireplace in the lobby.
The small town of Talkeetna has a few shops and restaurants for tourists and an accessible shuttle that takes visitors from the Talkeetna Lodge to local destinations. The shuttle can accommodate two wheelchairs.
Lodge Access Details
Main Doors: Have automatic buttons to open doors.
Check-in desk: Does not have a lowered section.
Elevator: Yes, to every floor.
Patio: The large patio is a main attraction of the hotel as it faces the mountains of Denali. Ramps give visitors in wheelchairs access to the patio decks.
Food and Drinks: There are three dining options at the lodge, and all have a full bar. Formal dining is one of the options, and reservations are recommended. The tables and chairs can be moved to accommodate guests in wheelchairs.
Trail: A dirt trail wraps around a meadow near the property. The trailheads are at an incline, so wheelchairs with power assistance with fare better. The trail is also notorious for mosquitoes, so come prepared.
Washing Machines: The hotel offers guests a money-operated washer and dryer for clothes. Some machines are stacked on top of each other and some are next to one another.
Office Computer: Around the corner from the lobby is a computer workspace for guests.
Room Access Details
Some of the rooms have ADA roll-in showers while others have a bathtub setup, but these rooms have a mounted shower bench with a hand-held nozzle and a roll-up sink. Rooms also have a lower closet.
Room 134 has a bathtub with two double beds.
Room 136 has a roll-in shower with two double beds.
Rooms 216 and 218 have king beds with a bathtub and the option for an adjoining, non-accessible room.
Rooms 130 and 132 have a king bed with a bathtub.
Room 339 is a suite with a king bed and a roll-in shower with the option for an adjoining, non-accessible room.
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