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Royalton Chic Antigua

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A Visitor Guide

For guests with AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER and other neurodiverse conditions.

About this Guide

The information in this guide has been prepared by Autism Double-Checked to assist visitors with ASD when visiting Royalton Chic Antigua. For neurodiverse visitors, please make use of the information that may relate to your visit. For neurotypical parents, caregivers or traveling companions, please make use of this to assist the special guest that you are accompanying.

The objective, throughout, is to give advance information about sensory, and other, issues that may need extra consideration for visitors with ASD. The Guide gives information about the nature of these issues. Guests should view this information in the context of their own, unique, challenges.

Due to the wide variety of issues that may arise for individuals with ASD, such guidance is general in nature. If you encounter something that is not covered in this guide, please contact the Autism Concierge by clicking the link in the Autism Concierge section below prior to your visit or seek the help of a member of Royalton Chic Antigua staff once you are there.

Throughout this Guide, we make use of the following Sensory Issue Advisory Triangles.

  • Safety
  • Crowds
  • Body
    Awareness
  • Time or
    Duration
  • Noise
  • Lighting
  • Taste or
    Smell
  • Heat or Cold

Autism Concierge

While as much information as possible is provided in this Guide, you may still have detailed questions about things that are not covered here. You may ask as many questions as you wish by contacting the Autism Concierge. You can do that by clicking here.

Autism Passport

If you feel that it would be helpful to let Royalton Chic Antigua know about issues that can be challenging for your loved one while traveling, please complete and share an Autism Passport by clicking here and sharing it with Royalton Chic Antigua in advance of your visit.

Preparing for Your Visit

Make use of the Hotel Website at: https://www.royaltonresorts.com/resorts/chic-antigua

Review the information given in this guide.

If you need further specific information that is not covered by either of the above resources, you should contact the Autism Concierge by using the link in Autism Concierge above.

Crowds

In general terms, September and October are the quietest. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are generally the quietest times of the week.

Visitors who have problems with crowds may wish to take this information into account when planning a visit.

Important General Information

235
Room(s)
6
Floor(s)
7
Restaurant(s)
plus in-room dining
7
Bar(s)
5
Pool(s)

Nearest Airport(s)

Airport Distance Shuttle Service Available
ANU 10.6KM

Nearest Emergency Room(s)

Name Distance
Sir Lester Bird Medical 5-6 km

Nearest Pharmacy(ies)

Name Distance
Epicurean Fine Foods & Pharmacy 3-4 KM

Time or Duration

Normal check-in time is 3:00 pm and normal check-out time is 12:00 pm.

Guests arriving earlier, or departing later, than normal times may request early check-in or late check-out. These will be handled on a "best efforts" basis, subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

The best method to request early check-in is to call in advance. The best method to request late check-out is to ask at the front desk.

Lost Person Help and Other Safety Information

Safety

  • Lost Person Protocol:
    • If a family member gets lost, report to a member of the front desk staff and request an alert to all staff members who may be able to assist in searching.
    • Give them as much information as possible including gender, age, race, clothing description, last known location, direction of travel, if known, and communication abilities (verbal/non-verbal/understands verbal communication).
    • It is recommended that you have a recent photo available on your mobile device so that you can share it with the resort team.
    • In normal circumstances GPS functions throughout the premises and there are no “blind spots.”
    • Stay at the front desk. This will enable the resort team to locate you as soon as possible once your family member has been located.
  • Breakable cups or glasses:
    Cups or glasses can be easily replaced by non-breakable ones upon request.
  • Mini bar/fridge
    We provide a mini bar/fridge in our rooms for your convenience.
  • Mini bar/fridge can be emptied:
    The mini bar/fridge can be emptied upon your request.
  • Other Safety Protocols:
    Security checkpoint name is verified by security on the arrival list before entry Security checkpoint also for host. On check in you are given a room bracelet to access room. Room Attendants are not allowed to let guest into rooms unless verified by the Front desk Evacuation route map to back of doors Dead bolts on entrance doors Fire alarm systems, wired smoke detectors in rooms, sounders in corridors Safety latch on balcony doors Security personnel assigned to property, posted at various locations. AED machines onsite First Aid Kits at Restaurants

Outdoor, Entrance and Public Areas

Rooms and Accommodations

Noise (requesting the quietest rooms)

Buildings 1 and 2 are known as the quite area. Its located away from the night life and secluded enough among the lush gardens for those who just need some time away.

Restaurants and Food Service

Restaurants

Bars

Pools and Recreation