Van der Valk Hotel Melle-Osnabrück

Van der Valk Hotel Melle-Osnabrück (Simon Kesting)

The Van der Valk Hotel Melle is a modern and comfortable hotel situated in a quiet location on the outskirts of Melle, near Osnabrück. Thanks to its convenient access to the A30 highway, it is easily accessible for both business travelers and vacationers.  

The stylishly furnished rooms offer a high level of comfort and a relaxing atmosphere. In the hotel’s restaurant, guests can enjoy regional and international specialties, while the bar invites you to wind down the day in comfort. Conference rooms as well as fitness and wellness facilities are also available.  

For more information, please visit the website https://melle.vandervalk.de/ 

Accessibility certified People with walking disabilities

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Short Report as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities".  

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • There are two parking spaces for people with disabilities. 
  • All guest-accessible areas and facilities are either at ground level or accessible via an elevator. 
  • All guest-accessible doors, passageways, and pathways are at least 80 cm wide.
  • The reception desk is 116 cm high. There is no other equivalent means of communication while seated. 
  • There are two accessible rooms available.
  • The in-room toilet is partially accessible from one side (60 cm). Fold-down grab bars are available to the left and right of the toilet.  
  • The sink is wheelchair compatible, and the mirror is visible even when seated.
  • Access to the shower is threshold-free. A grab bar and a shower chair are available.
  • The dining room has tables that are a maximum of 80 cm high and wheelchair compatible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm.
  • There is a public restroom for people with disabilities that is accessible from one side (at least 80 cm). There are fold-down grab bars to the left and right of the toilet.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • In the event of an audible alarm, there is also a clear visual signal.
  • There is no audio induction loop system available.
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • In the rooms surveyed, there is at least one freely accessible electrical outlet near the bed. 
  • In the elevator, an outgoing emergency call is visually confirmed.
  • In the dining room, there are tables with bright, glare-free lighting, with no lamps standing or hanging above them that obstruct the field of vision or eye contact.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • Service dogs are welcome.
  • The entrance area is designed with high visual contrast.
  • Signage (for wayfinding) is designed with easy-to-read, high-contrast lettering.
  • All elevated areas accessible to guests are brightly lit without glare.
  • An emergency call made in the elevator is confirmed with an audible signal.
  • Steps do not have high-contrast edges.
  • Staircases have handrails on both sides. 
  • The font on the menu is simple and designed with high visual contrast.
  • Information is not available in Braille or raised lettering.  

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • The hotel's name is clearly visible from the outside.
  • The destinations of the paths are within sight, or there are trail markers placed at regular intervals.
  • Information can be provided by staff members.
  • Food is displayed in plain view (buffet, counter).

Evaluation report: Download as PDF