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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
• This venue is situated in Belfast.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Central Station.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 480cm x 370cm (15ft 9in x 12ft 2in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main accessible entrance.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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Outside Access (the car park)

• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open by revolving.

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Outside Access (the pedestrian area)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (the pedestrian area)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located adjacent to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 8m (26ft 3in) from the front entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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• Comments View
  • Reception is open 24 hours a day.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Bar)

• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 56cm (1ft 10in).
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Restaurant)

• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is traditional.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-7.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located adjacent to reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-7.
• The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 160cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 3in).
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • The Tourist Board rating is 4 Star.
  • There are 120 rooms in total.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 6 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
• Accessible Room View
  • The height of the bed is 50cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 15cm (6in).
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 180cm x 115cm (5ft 11in x 3ft 9in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm (1ft 6in) above floor level.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
  • There is a sink.
  • The height of the sink is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a shower over the bath.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
• Comments View
  • The accessible rooms are located on the first 4 floors.
  • The height of the shower control is 55cms.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located adjacent to reception.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 190cm (6ft 11in x 6ft 3in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
  • There are baby changing facilities in the accessible toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located adjacent to reception.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located adjacent to reception.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.