Accessibility

Riggs Washington DC is currently undertaking efforts to enhance the accessibility and usability of our website, using the WCAG standards and guidelines. If you are using screen reader software and are having trouble accessing the information and/or functionality of the website, please contact us at +1 202-638-1800 or [email protected] so that we can provide appropriate auxiliary aids and services.

Hotel Accessibility

Our hotel is committed to making our facilities, amenities, and services accessible to guests with disabilities. Below is a description of many of the accessible features of the hotel in its public and guest room spaces.

Accessible Public Spaces

  • Entrance
  • Service Animals Welcome
  • Accessible route from public entrance to registration and concierge
  • Accessible route from public entrance to restaurants and lounges
  • Accessible route from public entrance to accessible guest rooms
  • Accessible route from public entrance to meeting room/ballroom
  • Accessible route from public entrance to fitness center
  • Accessible route from public entrance to valet
  • Visual and Audible fire alarm
  • Accessible bathrooms
  • Doorways that provide at least 32” clear width

Accessible Guest Room Spaces

  • Required maneuvering clearances
  • Roll-in shower or transfer shower with grab bars
  • Portable tub seats (shower)
  • Required clearances underneath bathroom vanities
  • Visual and Audible fire alarm
  • Telephone notification device
  • Portable communication kits containing visual alarms and notification devices
  • Braille detail on door signs
  • Accessible privacy latch
  • Accessible eye holes for convenient security
  • Accessible door knobs/handles
  • Televisions with closed captioning for hearing impaired
  • Accessible shelving and hanging bars
  • Doorways that provide at least 32” clear width

If you need any assistance or have any questions about accessibility features of the hotel, or if you need assistance with reserving a room, please call +1 202-638-1800 or [email protected]

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