A Wheel and Away

Aloft Nashville West End, TN

Nashville, Tennessee


If you are looking for a family friendly, accessible hotel, with a can do attitude, then you could not do much better than this fabulous find.

In midtown Nashville, within a twenty minute walk of the downtown area, you realise you have found a great place from the minute you walk in the door.  A warm and friendly welcome awaits, so much so that you quickly feel like a long lost friend rather than just another customer.

The downstairs is open and spacious with wooden floors throughout.  There is comfy seating in the main area along with a bar and pool table to while away a few hours.  There are a variety of games available to be used by residents including Jenga and dominoes.  A well stocked refuel area sells a range of snacks and drinks.

There is regular live music in the bar, a range of cocktails available and regional artwork is on display throughout the hotel.

The bedrooms are huge.  A family room will have two queen beds and ample space for a a wheelchair user to comfortably manoeuvre around.  The ensuite bathroom is also huge and boasts a walk in shower with rainfall showerheads.

There is also a large terrace on the eight floor with plenty of comfy seating to soak up the sun and far reaching views out over Nashville.

Nothing is too much trouble.  A shower chair was made available within moments of being asked and the staff all bend over backwards to ensure a memorable and fun stay.

General accessibility information

Ramp access to the main entrance.  Double doors which are not automatic, but open within seconds of arriving due to the helpful staff.

There is also a flat walkway to the side entrance.

Communal areas are all completely accessible.

Lifts to the upper floors are of a good size with more than enough room to accommodate a couple of wheelchairs.

There are 8 designated accessible bedrooms available.  Seven of these have a king size bed and the other has two queen size.  All of the rooms have walk in showers and a shower chair is available on request.  There are grab rails along one side in the shower and a vanity unit with space to position a wheelchair underneath.

Door width into room 93cm

Bed height 66cm

Clearance space under bed 27cm

Desk height 79cm

Shower entrance width 93cm

Sink height 82cm with 74cm clearance underneath

Toilet height 47cm

Disabled parking

Parking is available at the hotel and there is complimentary valet parking for disabled guests.

Assistance dogs allowed

The whole hotel is pet friendly.