Accessibility at the Hotel 34B ⋆⋆⋆

• Main entrance address: : 34, rue Bergère – 75009 Paris
• The property has a main entrance on the street and a secondary accessible entrance dedicated to guests using a wheelchair. Here is a link to its GPS coordinates for easier wayfinding: here
• Main entrance: two steps measuring 8 cm and 16 cm (not independently usable by guests with reduced mobility).
• Accessible entrance (to the left of the main entrance): access via an assisted-opening door, intercom located 122 cm above the ground, and an indoor ramp with a gentle slope (5%).
• Nearby parking options:
  • On-street parking: public spaces (not specifically designated for PRM)..
  • Drop-off area: no
  • Private parking: no
• Nearby accessible public car parks:
  • Indigo Faubourg Montmartre (5 rue Geoffroy-Marie – 150 m)
  • Rex Atrium (5 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière – 200 m)
  • These car parks offer suitable spaces and accessible elevators.

• Width of the narrowest door: 91 cm, with the opening control located 90 cm above the floor.
• Entrance type: Manually operated door (useful passage width 85 cm) with an easy-to-grip handle and an opening force below 50 N.
• Entrance vestibule: 170 cm deep, with a flat, non-slip floor.
• Indoor ramp: gentle 5% slope.
• Monitored entrance – immediate visibility of reception staff: Yes
• Audio beacon: No
• Call system and intercom: Yes

• Hearing loop available: not installed; recommended and currently in progress.
• Reception desk: accessible for wheelchair users (clear space underneath).
• Reservations: mainly by email, with the option to contact the central reservation office to indicate specific needs.
• Languages spoken: French, English, Spanish
• Pets: not allowed, except guide dogs and assistance dogs, of course.

• Free Wi-Fi
• Luggage storage
• Assistance from staff for carrying luggage or accessing rooms
• Medical equipment delivery available on request
• Secure refrigerator available
• List of useful contacts (doctors, emergency services, accessible taxis) available at reception
• Staff trained in welcoming guests with disabilities
• No staff currently proficient in French Sign Language (LSF)

Mixed restroom equipped with:

• Turning space inside
• Accessible washbasin
• Easy-to-grip mixer tap
• Soap dispenser and toilet paper holder at an appropriate height
• Toilet seat 45–50 cm above the floor
• Side grab bar scheduled to be replaced and upgraded

• Consistent and easy-to-read signage with standardized pictograms
• No braille or tactile maps
• Plan to add raised room numbers at handle height, with contrasting colours and sans-serif characters (such as Luciole or Arial).

Staircases

• Main staircase (Ground floor → 6th floor): compliant, equipped with contrasting stair nosings, tactile warning strips, and lighting above 150 lux.
• Secondary staircases (Ground floor → 5th floor): compliant.
• Staircase to basement (bar): installation of tactile warning strips and contrasting riser markings planned.
• Service staircase to basement level –2: improvements underway (non-slip stair nosings and enhanced contrast).

Elevators

The hotel has 3 elevators, including 1 that meets accessibility requirements:

• Door clearance: 80 cm
• Cabin dimensions: 127 × 98 cm
• Through-car operation
• Control panel with raised tactile buttons and voice announcements
• Mirror and grab bar
• Landing signage visible and easy to read

Number of adapted rooms: 4

Sleeping area features:

• 150 cm turning radius
• Lateral clearance ≥ 90 cm
• Bed height: 50 cm
• Accessible sockets and reading lights on both sides of the headboard
• Accessible minibar and safe
• High clothes rail (210 cm) → installation of a second rail at 110–130 cm planned
• Door-closer checks in progress

Bathroom:

• Sliding or hinged door (depending on the room)
• Compliant turning space
• Accessible washbasin with easy-to-grip mixer tap
• Walk-in shower (floor without major obstacles)
• Grab bars:
  • Planned installation of 70-cm vertical bars at a height of 90 cm
  • Replacement or addition of 90° or 135° lateral bars depending on layout
• Easy-grip handles to be added to sliding doors
• Accessible soap dispensers and hair dryer

Safety:

• Audible alarm throughout the property
• No specific visual alert (under review)
• Television with remote control
• No hearing-assistance devices (amplified phone or vibrating alarm clock), available on request at reception

Located on the ground floor, on one level.

• • Self-service buffet accessible independently for most items
  • Furniture suitable for wheelchair users (central base, 75 cm height)
  • Assistance available from staff throughout the service
  • Table service available on request

• Accessible equipment: butterfly machine, horizontal press, triceps press, rowing machine
• No coach present in the room
• No electrostimulation device

• Step-free access
• Booking by email
• Aisle width: 150 cm
• Doors: 90 cm
• Furniture:
  • • Tables with clear space underneath
    • Movable furniture and flexible layout

•  Equipment:
  • Samsung Flip screen
  • Flipchart
  • No hearing loop in the room

• Signage: consistent and illustrated with pictograms, but not always readable or intuitive. Adjustable lighting

Thank you for taking the time to read our accessibility guide. We hope your stay in Paris will be as enjoyable as possible.

If you have a specific request, or if you feel some information is missing from this document, please feel free to contact us at the following address: [email protected] or by phone: +33(0) 1 47 70 34 34.