Urgent - Seeking accessible accommodation near Santiago

[astring231]

Hi all, not sure if there will be a response.

My parents finished their walk this past weekend to Santiago, but my mom had an accident and fell that resulted in surgery. They now will need to stay in the area for at least another 2 weeks for Physical Therapy until they are able to come home to the USA.
Finding accomodations, longer term, and that can handle a wheelchair/walker are difficult to find. No stairs is probably the most important.

Does anyone know of anything potentially we can look into?

Thanks
A

 

[J Willhaus]

So sorry to hear this. We rented a single story AirBnB in Santiago for next month? You might check vacation rentals? Or maybe someone who lives in Santiago like @natefaith or @ivar might know someone or somewhere?

 

[mspath]

Hi all, not sure if there will be a response.

My parents finished their walk this past weekend to Santiago, but my mom had an accident and fell that resulted in surgery. They now will need to stay in the area for at least another 2 weeks for Physical Therapy until they are able to come home to the USA.
Finding accomodations, longer term, and that can handle a wheelchair/walker are difficult to find. No stairs is probably the most important.

Does anyone know of anything potentially we can look into?

Thanks
A

A,
Sorry to read of your mother's accident. Perhaps this web my be helpful in your search for wheelchair accessible rentals.

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www.tripadvisor.com

 

[astring231]

Thanks both for such fast responses. I'll look into this with them and see wha may work.

I'll take any other suggestions if they exist.

 

[Kathar1na]

I'll take any other suggestions if they exist.

I second the earlier suggestion to contact @natefaith or @ivar (put the pointer on their forum names and click on "Start a conversation").

Also, but that is merely a thought - I don't live in Santiago but stayed there for a few nights as so many other forum members did: San Martín Pinario is a popular accommodation for pilgrims and tourists alike, and I see that they have a lift and access for wheelchairs (on Booking.com or own website http://www.hsanmartinpinario.com/). I can't say how suitable the location would be for your parents though. No doubt many other hotels have similar facilities.

Best of luck for your search and a speedy recovery for your mother!

 

[SabsP]

Hi all, not sure if there will be a response.

My parents finished their walk this past weekend to Santiago, but my mom had an accident and fell that resulted in surgery. They now will need to stay in the area for at least another 2 weeks for Physical Therapy until they are able to come home to the USA.
Finding accomodations, longer term, and that can handle a wheelchair/walker are difficult to find. No stairs is probably the most important.

Does anyone know of anything potentially we can look into?

Thanks
A

Hoping for a quick recovery.

This link might be of help? Rental of medical aidsupport.

Alquiler material personas con movilidad reducida en Santiago de Compostela - Motion4rent

Alquiler de equipos para personas con discapacidad en Santiago de Compostela. Entrega en su residencia o apartamento de vacaciones

www.motion4rent.com

I guess you/ they already called or mailed your USA health insurance to see what is possible in terms of mobility aid?

 

[Kathar1na]

@astring231, I see that on Booking.com, under "Property facilities" you can look for "Facilities for disabled guests". I've not checked it in detail such as location and price but I see that there are a few availabilities for long-term stays (2 weeks).

If it is difficult right now to find something for 2 weeks, I would perhaps consider 1 week in one place and another week elsewhere ...

And just curious: Do your parents not have travel insurance that would allow repatriation?

 

[trecile]

I guess you/ they already called or mailed your USA health insurance to see what is possible in terms of mobility aid?

Excellent idea.

 

[natefaith]

@astring231 So, so sorry to hear about your mom’s accident, and the huge adjustment it must be to have to change plans. Not to mention being far away from each other and the pain and stress your mom and dad are going through!

Hotel Gelmirez has accessible rooms, and is close to shops and cafes. I’m sure other hotels are accessible as well, but this one I know for sure is.

★★★ Hotel Gelmírez, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

The modern Hotel Gelmírez is 10 minutes’ walk from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and 3 minutes’ walk from the Train Station’s Airport Bus stop.

www.booking.com

 

[astring231]

Thank you all for the links and details.
There's a lot of language barriers at play here with the hospital, my parents, and myself so I appreciate all the support.

I've passed along the suggestions as I also found one by narrowing down the search parameters. They're getting more details tomorrow and have secured a room until the weekend.

Keep them coming as I pass this info along.

As a note, no there's no comprehensive travel insurance as we didn't anticipate major issues and thought the bare coverage would be adequate. But they're also older than they think they are.
For now, she cannot fly at all and the ambulance type flights are woefully too expensive.

 

[VNwalking]

Don't know their budget, but the Hotel Altair has a lift. Also a wonderful place to stay.

 

[dick bird]

A long shot, but the tourist office in Santiago might be able to help. They will also have English speakers to help.

 

[ivar]

There are probably several places in the old town with a large enough lift, but I don't know of any off the top of my head. think all new constructions need to have it by law (the problem would be that many hotels in the old town were constructed before this law.)

This one, for example, should be no problem:

https://www.nh-hoteles.es/hotel/nh-collection-santiago-de-compostela

The negatives: It might be pricey, and it is a 10-15 min walk to the cathedral (not in old town).

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Some years ago Peg needed to stay off her feet for a few days in Astorga so I asked at the tourist bureau where I could rent a wheelchair. They said nowhere but called the Red Cross and it must not have been even 15 minutes later they delivered one donativo. So keep them in mind.

 

[Bristle Boy]

Having experienced something similar (although in reverse) I can empathise.
The Spanish healthcare system is one of the best in the world and, following surgery and with the need for further recuperative medical assistance; a care plan would need to be formulated before discharge.
I would be surprised if there was no accomodation organised for the recovery after surgery and prior to discharge and I would think that this might be a prerequisite and be part of the care plan.
Perhaps dialogue with the parents travel insurance company might alleviate this problem as it is in your parents interest (and theirs) to assist right up to repatriation should that be required (I have just noticed that this hasn't been taken out).
I would also add that there might not be any incumbency to return by normal means providing that the carrier is willing to accept and the hospital willing to sign a "fit to fly" form. That way the physiotherapy and recovery could be completed at home.

 

[lt56ny]

There are probably several places in the old town with a large enough lift, but I don't know of any off the top of my head. think all new constructions need to have it by law (the problem would be that many hotels in the old town were constructed before this law.)

This one, for example, should be no problem:

https://www.nh-hoteles.es/hotel/nh-collection-santiago-de-compostela

The negatives: It might be pricey, and it is a 10-15 min walk to the cathedral (not in old town).

My parents finished their walk this past weekend to Santiago, but my mom had an accident and fell that resulted in surgery.

The elevator (lift as they say across the pond) at San Martin Pinario is large enough for a wheelchair as well as 3 or 4 other passengers. Can't get much closer to the cathedral but it will be a little pricey. They may have a long term rate if you call.

Hospedería San Martín Pinario, Santiago de Compostela | Official Web Site

In Hospedería San Martín Pinario you can enjoy the unforgettable experience of living in a XVIth century monastery.

www.hsanmartinpinario.com

 

[El Cascayal]

Yes, there is an elevator/lift at SMP. Interested to know what entrance would someone in a wheelchair use? The main entrance has some pretty steep (for shorter people, moi,) steps.

 

[Mournes]

Yes, there is an elevator/lift at SMP. Interested to know what entrance would someone in a wheelchair use? The main entrance has some pretty steep (for shorter people, moi,) steps.

There is another entrance ,which is situated further along the hall ,after the reception area.As far as I am aware this entrance hasn't any steps.

 

[FLEUR]

Hi all, not sure if there will be a response.

My parents finished their walk this past weekend to Santiago, but my mom had an accident and fell that resulted in surgery. They now will need to stay in the area for at least another 2 weeks for Physical Therapy until they are able to come home to the USA.
Finding accomodations, longer term, and that can handle a wheelchair/walker are difficult to find. No stairs is probably the most important.

Does anyone know of anything potentially we can look into?

Thanks
A

We stayed at Hotel Concheiros in a pleasant area of Santiago. The hotel had a lift. Small hotel, serves breakfast.
+34 604 05 29 47

 

[Bristle Boy]

Just as a final aside. If the OP (or Dad) were to google "Hotels Santiago de Compostella Wheelchair accessible" and scroll down the page there is the option to choose "Wheelchair accesible".
This will show all hotels in Santiago that fit this requirement and filter out all the rest.

 

[astring231]

Thank you all for the replies.
Yes, we know how to Google and search. Someone above reminded me it was a criteria available. This was more an attempt to find places with availability last minute and could potentially accommodate a wheelchair off* the more regular path.

They're ok for now, surgery went well and she'll be discharged soon. Then the longer road to recovery.

Appreciate the help, we can close this request.

 

[FLEUR]

Thank you all for the replies.
Yes, we know how to Google and search. Someone above reminded me it was a criteria available. This was more an attempt to find places with availability last minute and could potentially accommodate a wheelchair often the more regular path.

They're ok for now, surgery went well and she'll be discharged soon. Then the longer road to recovery.

Appreciate the help, we can close this request.

In 2019 we rented an Airbnb apartment in Santiago. It had a lift. Plus cooking facilities and washing machine. Supermarket and restaurants close by.

 

[dick bird]

This thread has been closed at the OP's request. Thank you everyone for your contributions.