Accessible short-term accommodation in Oulu: a checklist for bookers

You should only book accessible short-term accommodation in Oulu once you have checked that the route to the property, the lift, the doors, the washrooms and the car park meet the guest’s needs. We can help you compare your requirements with the property’s details so that you know, before you arrive, whether the accommodation is suitable for you, a loved one or an employee.

Accessible short-term accommodation in Oulu starts right from the entrance

Check the route from where you will be dropping off or parking your car to the front door of the flat. Find out whether there are any stairs, steep ramps, high thresholds, heavy doors or sections that are difficult to navigate in winter. A barrier-free flat alone is not enough if the entrance cannot be accessed with the assistive device you use.

Instead of a verbal estimate, ask for photos and site-specific measurements. Also check whether drop-off traffic can get close to the entrance and how far it is from the car park to the door. You can find out more our furnished flats, but we always check the accessibility information for each specific venue separately.

You can ensure you’ve found a suitable flat by checking the entire route from the car park to the bedroom and the bathroom.

Check the lift, door clearances and space for movement

If the flat is on a higher floor, check the location of the lift, the clear width of the doorway and the internal dimensions of the lift car. At the same time, check whether there is enough space to turn round in the lift or whether the person using a mobility aid will need to reverse out. The route to the lift must also be suitable for the guest, starting from the building’s main entrance.

Measure the aid at its widest point and compare this measurement with the actual clear width of the doors. For example, if the mobility aid is 68 cm wide and the doorway is 80 cm wide, there is a difference of 12 cm. This calculation helps with the assessment, but you should also take into account your arms, footrests, the direction in which the door opens and the space required to turn. The Finnish Association of People with Disabilities’ checklists provide additional support for the assessment of premises.

Accessible short-term accommodation in Oulu requires functional washing facilities

In bathrooms, it is worth checking the clear width of the door, the height of the threshold, how slippery the floor is, and the clear space around the toilet and shower. Ask whether there are any wall-mounted grab rails, a shower seat or any other equipment the guest may require. Do not assume that a spacious bathroom is automatically suitable for safe movement.

Please state in your enquiry whether the guest will be moving around independently or with the help of a carer, and whether they will need space for a wheelchair next to the washbasin or toilet. Photographs help to visualise the space, but the dimensions are what determine whether an aid can manoeuvre and turn around. The height of the bed, the space available next to the bed and the ease with which furniture can be moved may also affect the suitability of the flat.

Please note the details regarding parking, the assistant and the corporate booking

If guests are arriving by car, please check the location of the car park, the space available next to the car, and the route to the entrance. If travelling with a carer, we’ll need to know the number of people, whether a separate bed or bedroom is required, and whether the carer will be using the same bathroom facilities. This allows us to find the right accommodation package to suit your needs without any guesswork.

A private customer can explain their needs whilst finding out more accommodation for private individuals. A company booking accommodation for its employees should appoint a single point of contact and provide us with six key details: the dates, the number of people, any assistive devices required, minimum dimensions, parking requirements and accommodation for a carer. In project accommodation We also check the duration of the stay and whether the location is suitable for business travel. The best way to ensure you find accessible short-term accommodation in Oulu is for us to have this information before we confirm your booking.