Is this disability discrimination?

[Disabilitydiscrimination]

I have to have a night in a city but when I looked the only place I could afford was a youth hostel.
I booked and then emailed them to say I would need to have a bottom bunk due to disability. I explained I could do stairs but can't negotiate ladders which I'd need to for a top bunk. They took ages to reply and when they finally did they basically said they would try their best but couldn't guarantee it.

I genuinely don't understand why with several weeks notice they can't do this. Bunks are allocated so just allocate a bottom bunk. I could understand if it was last minute but it wasn't.

Is this disability discrimination?

I don't go away often and have learnt that next time I should check these things before booking but I really didn't think it would be a problem.

I agree. I wondered whether some of it was the standard anonymous online trolling or whether people genuinely do think disabled people shouldn't have the same opportunities as others. Anyway sorry OP you're needing to hear these.

What is the line of work

Discrimination threads always go this way. Ignorant people with zero knowledge of the law wading in and giving the op a kicking.

Have you actually asked they why they can't guarantee it OP? For instance if they say beds are allocated on arrival, and you arrive last out of everyone, chances are they could all be taken, but if you arrive first you can obviously have your choice of bed? or is it some other reason?

On the face of it it seems quite an easy request to fulfil, especially on disability grounds. I'd ask them to elaborate on the reasoning before you decide to not go, as if there may be some way to ensure you get one.

Is there an event on in the city that night? A lot of the time prices for hotels/accommodation skyrocket and places are extremely limited if there is.

OP did this get sorted for you?

You are quite right OP. Mumsnetters in general have little understanding or empathy for your situation most having never faced it themselves. The constant disabled bashing threads show that.
I would make a complaint in writing to the most senior person responsible and ask for an explanation.

No it didn't. I've been told someone will contact me but they haven't yet. I missed the conference.

I’m so sorry to hear that OP. It’s not right, morally or legally.

That's really shit op, gutted for you :(
I was just on another disability thread and people seemed to have much more sympathy for the op. Reminded me to check in with you. Really sorry it didn't work out xx

Yeah, I feel angry for you as well OP, I hope somebody takes you seriously and although it's too late this time offers a solution for next time.