I was given an “accessible room” and told this was an upgrade. While I understand these rooms can be slightly larger, it significantly impacted the overall aesthetic, especially as this was booked for Valentine’s Day. The room featured prominent accessibility fixtures, including a large red emergency strobe light on the wall, which wasn’t what we were expecting and took away from the atmosphere and charm of the stay.
I think reception staff should clearly explain when an “upgrade” means an accessible room, so guests can make an informed choice rather than being surprised on arrival.