Pat, when you said bed height I laughed so hard I couldn't see to type. We had the same problem at Belhurst Castel in NY. They gave us a 2 step stool and before sleep I told hubby I was moving it to the foot of the bead so we both had access.Next morning he swung out of bed on his side and fell to the floor. Unhurt fortunately; only his pride because I couldn't stop laughing.