Four Chimneys Inn, built in 1916 and located in the Historic Village of Old Bennington, offers guests a timeless and elegant experience rooted in New England charm. While the Inn is not listed on the National Register of Historic Places, its historic character and architectural design present certain accessibility limitations.
We are committed to providing a welcoming environment for all guests and have taken steps to offer accessible accommodations where possible. While ADA requirements vary for properties of this size and age, we strive to ensure every guest who wishes to visit can do so comfortably.
Physical Barriers Include:
- No elevator access to upper floors
- Many guest rooms are located on the second and third floors
- Most rooms feature tub/shower combinations without grab bars or handheld shower heads
- Some entrances and accommodations require one or more steps
ADA-Compliant Accommodation:
- Room 10 (Main House – Ground Floor):
Our fully ADA-compliant guest room, accessible via a handicap ramp, includes:
- Roll-in shower with seat
- Grab bars in both the shower and toilet areas
- Handheld shower head
- Wheelchair-accessible layout
- Visual strobe smoke detector
Guest Rooms Suitable for Limited Mobility:
While not ADA-compliant, the following accommodations may be suitable for guests with limited mobility:
- Room 8 (Cottage):
Located outside the main building, with one step to enter and a walk-in shower with threshold - Room 9 (Cottage):
Located outside the main building, with one step to enter and a tub/shower combination - Room 11 (Main House – Ground Floor):
Features a tub/shower combination and convenient first-floor access
Parking and Access:
- One van-accessible ADA parking space is available on-site
- Wheelchair access from the parking to the main building is provided via a handicap ramp
Additional Accommodations:
We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations whenever possible to ensure a comfortable stay. Guests are encouraged to contact us in advance so we may best meet individual needs. We strive to ensure that every guest can visit our property regardless of their physical abilities. To comply with the ADA, we:
- Enable individuals with disabilities to make reservations during the same hours and in the same manner as those without disabilities.
- Provide detailed descriptions of the features in our inn and guest rooms to help individuals with disabilities determine if our accommodations meet their needs.
- Reserve accessible guest rooms for individuals with disabilities until all other rooms of that type are rented.
- Guarantee that specific rooms, once reserved, are held for the reserving customer.
- Collaborate with third-party reservation systems to make all rooms available through at least some of these services and provide them with information about the hotel’s features and rooms.
- Allow guests with legitimate service animals, as defined by the ADA, access to all areas of the property available to those without service animals.
For special accommodation needs, please call us directly at (802) 447-3500 so we can assist you in selecting the best guest room to ensure a comfortable arrival and enjoyable stay.
Website Accessibility
We are dedicated to ensuring the accessibility and usability of our website for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We continuously implement the relevant portions of the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, or other standards as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Our website undergoes regular testing with assistive technologies to maintain and improve accessibility. Please note that our efforts are ongoing. If you have any questions or concerns regarding ADA accessibility or issues accessing our website, please email us at innkeeper@fourchimneys.com or call us at (802) 447-3500.