Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- The Arden Hotel is a 4* luxury boutique hotel, located opposite the Royal Shakespeare Company theatres in Stratford upon Avon .
- There are 45 bedrooms in total.
- There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
- There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
- Some of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
- 1 bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
- Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
- The name of the nearest car park is Church Street Car Park (evenings and weekends only).
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- The nearest train station is Stratford upon Avon.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have stepped access: the upper level of the reception area and the upper garden terrace.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The ground floor and the restaurant, bar and lower terrace can be accessed via a platform lift.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and vibrating pillows.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Large print (on request).
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Staff receive the following training: Disability Awareness, Safeguarding, First Aid and Fire Safety.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located in the reception lobby and in the restaurant/bar area.
- All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the restaurant/bar area.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations in the restaurant/bar area.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the hotel.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- The height of the restriction barrier is 92cm.
- There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 410cm (depth).
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The nearest designated bay is 25m from the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
- Payment for parking is made at reception and a token is issued to guests to exit the car park.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
- There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 410cm (depth).
- The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- You do not need an online account to use the charging point.
- Payment for EV charging is made at reception.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Access from the Car Park to the Most Accessible Entrance
- Access to the most accessible entrance from the car park is located to the left hand side of the Blue Badge bays.
- The most accessible route has step-free access via a slope.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
Most Accessible Entrance
- This entrance is located to the right hand side of the Blue Badge bays.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open away from you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have stepped access: the upper level of the reception area and the upper garden terrace.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the main entrance at the front of the hotel.
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Circulation
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- There are manual doors along circulation routes.
- The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- There may be background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Reception
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Location
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- The reception is located straight ahead, on entering the hotel from the most accessible entrance.
- The distance from the entrance doors is 4m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 122cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Brooke Suite
- The room is located to the right hand side, before the reception desk.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 4m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 73cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
- There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
- Announcements are in person.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Guest Lounge Area
- The guest lounge area is located to the right hand side, after the reception desk.
- There is step-free level access to this area.
- There is no signage on or near the entrance.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Yew)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located through the door on the right hand side, after the reception desk.
- The distance from the reception desk is 12m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- Entry to the room is by a key lock.
- The height of the key lock is 98cm.
- The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a king bed.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 19cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
- Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair without armrests and an armchair.
- Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a desk.
- The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 254cm (width) x 347cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 54cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a bar of soap.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a shower seat.
- The shower seat is 51cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails for the shower.
- The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
- The dropdown rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations - Reception Area - Right Hand Transfer
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located opposite the reception desk.
- The distance from the reception desk is 8m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 262cm (width) x 158cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 78cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
- There are paper towels for drying hands.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Outdoor Spaces (Gardens and Upper Terrace)
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About
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- The following is available in this area: gardens.
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Getting Around
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- There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving and paving slabs.
- The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
- There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the upper level of the terrace.
Platform Lift
- The lift surveyed is located beyond the reception desk, through the doorway leading to the restaurant/bar.
- The distance from the reception desk is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This lift is a platform lift.
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Platform Lift
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- The ground floor and the restaurant/bar can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 80cm (width) x 120cm (depth).
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The level needs to be held constantly when in use.
- The lift is slow moving.
- Please ask a member of staff to assist with the platform lift.
Stairs
- The stairs are located beyond the reception desk, through the doorway leading to the restaurant/bar.
- The ground floor and the restaurant/bar can be accessed by these stairs.
- There is a permanently held open door to access the stairwell.
- There is a handrail on the right going down.
- The handrail is not easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 20cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
No. 44 Brasserie (Restaurant/Bar)
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Location and Access
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- The restaurant/bar is located immediately ahead, from the bottom of the stairs or from the platform lift.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located immediately ahead, as you enter the restaurant/bar.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 107cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The buffet counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left hand side of the restaurant/bar.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The restaurant/bar accepts card payments only.
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Seating Area
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- The payment machine is portable.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and benches.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Outdoor Seating Area - Lower Terrace
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Location and Access
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- Access to the lower terrace is step-free from the restaurant/bar, or stepped from the upper terrace.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to this area.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is partially covered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the seating area.
- There is stepped access to the upper terrace.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
Toilet with Adaptations - Restaurant/Bar Area - Right Hand Transfer
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located in the corridor to the left hand side of the buffet area, in the restaurant/bar.
- The distance from the bar is 18m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 156cm (width) x 224cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 78cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
- There are paper towels for drying hands.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 82cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
The Swan Room
- The room is located beyond the buffet area in the restaurant/bar.
- The distance from the bar is 18m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
- Announcements are in person.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
The Main Entrance (Front of the Hotel)
- This entrance is located at the front of the hotel.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- There are level resting areas along the ramp.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- There are 4 steps as you enter.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps have tactile markings at the top.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a second, single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a third, single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
