Everyone deserves a holiday now and then, regardless of who you are, where you live or your physical capabilities. Finding an accessible hotel room used to be one of the biggest challenges for wheelchair users who love to travel. But these days there are many accessible accommodation options in top destinations around the world. Fortunately, there are now many hotels around the world that keep the needs and requirements of disabled travellers in mind. Here are eight of the best wheelchair-friendly hotels to help you plan your next trip.
Eria Resort in Maleme, Crete, Greece 
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Eria Resort in Maleme, Crete, Greece (prices and photos)
While some hotels simply accommodate wheelchair users, other hotels truly embrace this type of traveller and design their hotel in terms of accessibility. A great example is the Eria Resort in the village of Maleme, which is by the Cretan sea and beautiful olive groves. There is a wheelchair ramp leading to the hotel's swimming pool, wheelchairs for rent for different purposes, and even scheduled excursions that are also wheelchair accessible. Some of the excursions you can take here include the historic city of Chania, the Palace of Knossos and the archaeological museum, the White Mountains and the Samaria Gorge, and a tour of Kasteli, the Orthodox Academy of Crete and the Goniá Monastery.
Gramercy Park Hotel, New York, United States 
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Gramercy Park Hotel, New York, United States (Prices and photos)
Just because you use a chair doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your taste for luxury. In fact, some of the most luxurious hotels in the world are very wheelchair accessible. The Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City is a great example, and accessible rooms are available here that are ideal for wheelchair users. Accessible guest room features include movable tray seats, wheelchair accessible showers, accessible bathtubs and service animals are welcome here. With a boho-chic style, Gramercy is always a popular choice among celebrities. Also in New York, we recommend the Four Seasons in Midtown if you're looking for accessible rooms with must-have accessibility benefits like wide doorways, wheelchair-accessible showers and easy access to local attractions.
db Seabank Resort + Spa, Mellieha, Malta (Prices & Photos)
You can also plan a luxurious spa trip to Malta and stay at the db Seabank Resort with a wheelchair. There are nine rooms here that are ready for guests with accessibility needs, including seven with sea views and two with land views. Each of these rooms has both a standard bathroom and an adapted bathroom. The accessible rooms have a door width of 88 centimetres and also have toilets 48 centimetres high, grab bars next to the bathroom, two grab bars in the showers and showers with wheelchair access. There are also some other rooms in this resort that have doors 75 centimetres wide and are also very spacious. It is also possible to hire a nurse to help with care during your stay here.
A-One the Royal Cruise Hotel, Pattaya, Thailand 
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A-One the Royal Cruise Hotel, Pattaya, Thailand (Prices & Photos)
Another great hotel for wheelchair users is the A-One in Pattaya, Thailand. There aren't a ton of wheelchair accessible hotels in this area, which makes this one really stand out. You can access the hotel floors via ramps, and the balconies, bathrooms and rooms are quite spacious. Come here to spend time at the beach and immerse yourself in the local culture without any problems because of your chair. At the hotel you can enjoy the cuisine of the Boat restaurant and the Maritime restaurant, and drinks at Fat Coco. Free indoor and outdoor parking is available and the Avarin Spa is a great beachside spa to rejuvenate with a massage, sauna, steam room or other treatments.
The Wellesley Knightsbridge, London, England 
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The Wellesley Knightsbridge, London, England (Prices and photos)
If you're heading to London, plan to book a wheelchair-friendly room at The Wellesley Knightsbridge. This hotel overlooks Royal Hyde Park and is within easy reach of all the shops, theatre venues and museums you'll want to visit when you're in town. The hotel has accessible rooms with 32-inch openings and accessible self-parking on site. It is also easy to navigate the main entrance, registration area, restaurants and lounges here in a wheelchair. People with disabilities can also have service animals at Wellesley.
Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills - A Four Seasons Hotel, California, USA (Prices and photos)
If you like to shop and surround yourself with the rich and famous, it doesn't get much better than the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. Here you can book the accessible corner of the Beverly suite, the accessible Rodeo view studio and other wheelchair-accessible rooms. In the bathrooms for accessible guests, you will find wheelchair-accessible showers, grab bars, bathtub and shower, a raised vanity and a lowered toilet. The hotel also offers services and facilities for families travelling with children who have special needs. The restaurant is accessible, service animals are allowed and registration can be done in the guest room or at another more convenient location if needed.
Sandos Playacar Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico 
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Sandos Playacar Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico (Prices & Photos)
To experience one of the best tourist destinations in Mexico in a wheelchair, go to the all-inclusive Sandos Playacar Beach Resort. Here you will find ample showers to enter, electric wheelchair access and an easy commute to the city centre. At this resort, there is a kids' and teen club for young travellers, over 10 different restaurants and bars, nightly shows, swimming pools and an adults-only section. While many things are included with a stay at the resort, guests can also use on-site wheelchairs and medical services for additional costs.
Fontainebleau Hotel, Florida, United States Credit: www.facebook.com Pool at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Fontainebleau Hotel, Florida, USA (Prices and photos)
For ocean views and wheelchair accessible rooms, consider booking a room at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami for your next beach excursion. This hotel has undergone a renovation and as are the wheelchair lifts in some pool areas. This is also a pet friendly hotel where you can bring your furry friend who is not a service dog. Come here to enjoy the pools, the beach, the cabanas and the marina. A variety of in-room delicacies are also offered if you are celebrating something special. Another recommended hotel in Miami is the St. Regis, which offers beach wheelchairs, wheelchair-accessible pools and accessible paths throughout the hotel.