Access Guide
Introduction
- Reception is manned 24 hours per day.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Birmingham.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 480cm (12ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located outside the main entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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Comments
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- The designated bays are located outside the main entrance.
- The designated bays are separate from the main car park opposite which has a tarmac surface.
- The dimensions of the designated bays vary.
- There is an additional car park underneath the hotel which has stepped access from outside the main entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front 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 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- 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 permanent.
Reception
- The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played on the ground floor.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are varied.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- 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 deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the lobby, straight ahead as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5.
- The lift is 8m (26ft 3in) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 194cm x 140cm (6ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Room
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General Information
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- There are 211 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 210 standard rooms on other floors.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 1 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 1 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible room viewed is 7m (22ft 12in) from the lift.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- This is by lift.
- No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
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Accessible Room
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- The room number or room name viewed was 123.
- The width of the door is 74cm.
- The height of the bed is 58cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 14cm (0ft 6in).
- Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- It is out of reach(higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- An adjoining room is available.
- Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
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Accessible Ensuite
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- The width of the door to the ensuite is 76cm (2ft 6in) (2ft 6in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 220cm x 165cm (7ft 3in x 5ft 5in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- 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 40cm (1ft 4in) above floor level.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap for the sink.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the ensuite.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- 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 a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a shower over the bath.
- The shower head height is fixed.
- The shower control type is lever.
- There are handrails available.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is not a wheel in shower.
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Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is low.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite
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- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is high.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is medium.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is medium.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) flashing alarms.
- Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
- The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- The number of accessible rooms with baths is 1.
- The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 0.
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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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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are available.
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Comments
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- The ensuite door has a push button lock on a twist/turn handle.
Level Change (Bar)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the restaurant from the lobby.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading up to the restaurant from the lobby.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
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Comments
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- The ramp bypasses the steps.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Food is available from the bar.
- 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.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 53cm (1ft 9in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are not clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is bar meals.
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Comments
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- The bar is open 24 hours per day.
Level Change (Restaurant)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading down to the restaurant from the bar.
- The ramp or slope is portable.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading down to the restaurant from the bar.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps and is left in place permanently.
- This level change can be avoided by accessing the restaurant via the Chamberlain Room from the lobby.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Bugis Street Singaporaen Restaurant)
- The following information is for the 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.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is Singaporaen cuisine.
Fitness Suite (Le Club)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
- The fitness suite is 35m (38yd) from the lift.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 84cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located off the lobby area, next to the bar.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 120cm x 210cm (3ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the sink is 79cm (2ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 grab rails 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 good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located in the lobby.
- The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and 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.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located outside the front of the venue.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.