Access Guide
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.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is the Hi carpark, located near Talbot Street. it is a pay and display carpark.
- Hotel guests can stay for £10 per 24hour reduced fee.
Outside Access (Malmaison Bar)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Malmaison Bar)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Victoria Street)
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The automatic doors are push pad operated.
- This is a staff entrance but guests can enter, please contact reception for access.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
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Comments
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- Reception is staffed 24hours.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played on the ground floor.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Malmaison Brasserie)
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Full table service is available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- 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.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Malmaison Bar)
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- 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
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- Children are permitted in the bar, with an adult, until 22:00.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1,2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Lift
- The lift is located in the foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
- The lift is 10m (32ft 10in) from accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 130cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not 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.
Room
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General Information
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- There are 64 rooms in total.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 3 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
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Accessible Room
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- The height of the bed is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
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Accessible Ensuite
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- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 180cm x 200cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 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.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
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Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
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Ground Floor Standard Rooms
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- There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
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Comments
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- The accessible rooms are located on levels 1, 2 & 3.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the foyer.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 240cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The tap type is lever.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located on the 1st floor.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located on the 1st floor.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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.