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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 not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Hi-Park Car Park.
  • The car park is located on High Street.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 550cm x 250cm (18ft 1in x 8ft 2in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Skipper Street.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The concierge team will valet park guest cars upon arrival at the Skipper Street entrance.
  • Cars are parked at the Hi-Park car park on the High Street.

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Outside Access (Skipper Street Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 210cm (6ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Skipper Street Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.

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Outside Access (Waring Street)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open by revolving.

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Level Change (Waring Street)

• There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Waring Street)

• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 8m (26ft 3in) from the side entrance.
• The desk is 8m (26ft 3in) from the side entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in communal areas.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Cocktail Bar)

• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 65cm (2ft 2in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (The Great Room)

• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 62cm (2ft).
• 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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• Comments View
  • There is a raised area accessed by 3 medium clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • 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 the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is low.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the skipper street entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 117cm x 165cm (3ft 10in x 5ft 5in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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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-1-2-3-4-5.
• The lift is 9m (29ft 6in) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 110cm (3ft 11in x 3ft 7in).
• 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 5 Star.
  • There are 62 rooms in total.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 4 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
• Accessible Room View
  • The height of the bed is 74cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 7cm (3in).
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 300cm x 145cm (9ft 10in x 4ft 9in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is fixed.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • There is no shower seat.
• 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
  • Vibrating pillow alarms are available on request.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the skipper street entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 220cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • 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).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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).
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

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Additional Info

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