David Weiser Review of Sheraton / Days Inn Penn State
The beds were extremely comfortable, and the staff...
The beds were extremely comfortable, and the staff was very helpful and friendly. BUT....
As a wheelchair user I found it difficult to navigate their facility. The only have two, yes two handicapped parking spaces which is way below ADA scoping requirements and neither space had access aisles which means they really don't exist. And there is no noticable enforcement of either space evidenced by the two placardless vehicles parked in them for two days. There are only two WC accessible entrances, one on the Pugh St side and the other on the alley side. Neither are even close to code but they're manageable. The carpets are old and plush, so wheeling through the hallways is like pushing over pillows. The carpet is also embedded with grime so be sure to wash your hands OFTEN.
I stayed in room 104 and was pleased to see a true barrier free shower. The commode doesn't meet requirements, but it wasn't the worst room/setup I ever stayed in. Again...the carpet in the room was ugh. (And grimey)
If you're not an independent wheelchair user Im sure the place will work for you- parking sucks though. If you are a wheelchair user you may want to consider a newer hotel, or simply one who cared enough to make the proper upgrades. (Its only been 28 years. Eye-roll)
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