Understanding Hotel Design Priorities for Individuals of Different Physical Ability Levels
Zahra Vahedi,
Lora Cavuoto
Abstract:This study was designed to evaluate the effects of hotel features on perceptions of stress and usability across groups of healthy adults, older adults, and wheelchair users. Participants completed a guided walkthrough of a hotel that included tasks in the room, bathroom, and lobby. The older adults had the lowest level of perceived stress, whereas the wheelchair users had the lowest rating of usability. The healthy group had generally positive perspectives on the hotel features, while the wheelchair users had … Show more
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