Access Guide
Hotel Summary
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Hotel Information
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- The hotel does not have its own parking facilities.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The hotel has 216 rooms in total.
- There is an/are accessible room(s) within the hotel.
- The hotel has 14 accessible room(s) with accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
- There is/are 12 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
- There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a shower.
- There is/are 2 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- There is an/are adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
- There is an/are adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Additional Accessibility Aids
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- There is not a deaf alert system at the hotel.
- Panic alarms are available on request.
- Vibrating pillows with flashing beacons are available on request.
- Bed raisers are available on request.
- Bath steps are available on request.
- Bath seats are available on request.
- Bath mats are available on request.
- Raised toilet seats are not available on request.
- Portable hoists are not available on request.
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Conference and Meeting Facilities
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- Conference/meeting facilities are available.
- The conference/meeting facilities are located on the first and second floors.
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Spa and Leisure Facilities
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- The hotel has; a fitness suite.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The designated place of safety is the Coworking Lounge.
Public Parking
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Public Car Park
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- There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
- The public car park is located on Queens Wharf.
- The name of the car park is King's Dock.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
Drop-Off Point / Pick Up Point
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Drop-Off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is signposted but have no markings.
- The drop-off point is located in front of the hotel.
- The route from the drop-off point is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
Outside Access (Revolving Doors)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'pullman'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 90cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (by revolving).
- The width of the opening is 132cm.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'pullman'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 129cm (4ft 3in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 90cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 109cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the opening is 110cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
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Comments
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- There is also a push pad to activate the door on exit. The height of the push pad is 116cm.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left as you enter.
- The reception point is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 96cm.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
- Music is played in some areas.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and vinyl.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
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Reception Seating Area
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- There is a seating area close to the reception point.
- Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
- There are coffee tables, booths, bench seats, stools and chairs with armrests available.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
Lobby
- The type of flooring in the lobby is carpet and vinyl.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Seating in the lobby includes; a mixture of seats with and without armrests and bench seating.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the lobby area.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- This lobby does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played in the lobby area.
Eating and Drinking (Bar)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located to the right as you enter the hotel.
- There is step-free access to the bar.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include: handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are not available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 108cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 48cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 112cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- In this area there are high tables, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and vinyl.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Eating and Drinking (Restaurant)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located to the right as you enter the hotel.
- There is step-free access to the restaurant.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables can be booked in advance.
- There is full table service and a buffet counter.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include: handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are not available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a portable card machine available for payment.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 100cm.
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Payment Counter
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- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- In this area there are long tables, booths and bench seats.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lobby and Bar - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the right after you enter the hotel.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the accessible entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 337cm (4ft 5in x 11ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 80cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s) (Lobby and Bar)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located to the right after you enter the hotel.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m from the accessible entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- It was not possible to access the female toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 101cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located to the right after you enter the hotel.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 22m from the accessible entrance.
- There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead as you enter the hotel.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the accessible entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 101cm x 265cm (3ft 4in x 8ft 8in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The height of the internal controls for the lift are within 88cm - 109cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
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Comments
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- The similar lift is to the right of the one surveyed.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located slightly to the left after you enter the hotel.
- The stairs are approximately 22m from the accessible entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are a set of double doors and a single door to access the stairwell on the ground floor and two sets of single doors to access the stairwell on other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 24cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Hotel Room Corridors
- There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is low colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Wayfinding signage is provided in corridors.
- Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The hotel does not play background music in room corridors.
- There is step-free access throughout the building.
Accessible Room(s) (Room 603 with Wheel In Shower)
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Accessible Room Information
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- The details in this section relate to the accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
- This type of accessible room is located on every floor of the hotel.
- There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
- All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
- The ensuite transfer space for the accessible rooms varies from left to right.
- Guests do not need to open a door between the lift and the room(s).
- The room surveyed has an adjoining room.
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Bedroom Features
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- The accessible room surveyed is located along the corridor to the right as you exit the lift on the sixth floor.
- The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 603.
- There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
- There is tactile and numbered signage on or near the accessible room door.
- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is low.
- The door is key card activated.
- The fob/card reader height is 110cm.
- The width of the door is 82cm.
- There are lowered spy holes available.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
- The bed type is double.
- The bed height is not adjustable.
- The height of the bed is 67cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 4cm.
- The bed is not moveable.
- The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
- Staff can reconfigure the room furniture to create a turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
- The height of the desk is 75cm.
- The desk is not height adjustable.
- The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
- Alternative seating can be requested.
- Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
- Electric sockets are accessible from the bed.
- There is an emergency alarm in the room.
- The emergency alarm in the room is a push button.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is medium.
- The lighting levels in the room are varied.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
- The ensuite door opens by sliding.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door has no lock.
- The width of the door to the ensuite is 85cm.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is low.
- The dimensions of the ensuite are 201cm x 259cm.
- The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The ensuite has a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the ensuite walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
- The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is within reach and fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 78cm.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are low to moderate.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 116cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 45cm.
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Shower Details
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- The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 46cm.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- There is a single vertical grab rail to assist standing users.
- The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is medium.
- The colour contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are medium.
Accessible Room(s) (Room 304 with Bath)
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Accessible Room Information
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- The details in this section relate to the accessible room(s) with a lowered bath.
- This type of accessible room is located on the third and fourth floors.
- There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
- Accessible rooms of this type have specifications that may vary.
- Guests do not need to open a door between the lift and the room(s).
- The room surveyed has an adjoining room.
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Bedroom Features
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- The accessible room surveyed is located to the right after you exit the lift on the third floor.
- The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 304.
- There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
- There is tactile and numbered signage on or near the accessible room door.
- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is low.
- The door is key card activated.
- The fob/card reader height is 110cm.
- The width of the door is 82cm.
- There are lowered spy holes available.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
- The bed type is double.
- The bed height is not adjustable.
- The height of the bed is 67cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 4cm.
- The bed is not moveable.
- The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
- Staff can reconfigure the room furniture to create a turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
- The height of the desk is 75cm.
- The desk is not height adjustable.
- The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
- Alternative seating can be requested.
- Wardrobes have been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
- Electric sockets are accessible from the bed.
- There is an emergency alarm in the room.
- The emergency alarm in the room is a push button.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
- The ensuite door opens by sliding.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door has no lock.
- The width of the door to the ensuite is 87cm.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is low.
- The dimensions of the ensuite are 195cm x 221cm.
- The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The ensuite has a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the ensuite walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
- The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is within reach and fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are low to moderate.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 108cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 45cm.
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Bath Details
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- The ensuite has a lowered bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 48cm.
- The length of the bath is 168cm.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Bath taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a shower over the bath.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the bath.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the wall which is the full length of the bath.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the wall near to the taps.
- The colour contrast between the bath wall-mounted grab rails and wall is medium.
Fitness Suite (Fitness Lounge)
- The fitness suite is located on the second floor.
- The fitness suite is not staffed.
- There are surveillance cameras in the fitness suite.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- The door is key fob activated.
- The door opening width is 82cm.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights.
- The type of flooring in the fitness suite is vinyl.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Conference Room(s) (Coworking Lounge)
- The room surveyed was the Coworking Lounge.
- The Coworking lounge is located on the second floor.
- There is wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room, in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is fixed furniture within the room.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 71cm.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- Furniture can be moved to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- There are some chairs with armrests on both side within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- The lighting levels are good.
Conference Room(s) (Mersey Room)
- The room surveyed was Mersey Room.
- Mersey Room is located on the first floor.
- There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room, in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is not fixed furniture within the room.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.