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Opening Times

• Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.

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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.
• The nearest mainline station is New Street.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 190cm x 510cm (6ft 3in x 16ft 9in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located off Edmund Street.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 190cm x 310cm (6ft 3in x 10ft 2in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located off Church Street.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.

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Outside Access (Pub du Vin Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Pub du Vin Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
• There is not 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 not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Foyer)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located ahead as you enter.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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• Comments View
  • There is level access to all ground floor services by the accessible entrance and lift.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3.
  • 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 medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-3.
• The lift is 15m (16yd) from entrance.
• The clear door width is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 120cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• 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.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Bistro)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
• 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.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is varied hot and cold meals.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Pub du Vin)

• The following information is for the bar.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible 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.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is varied hot and cold meals.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • There are 66 rooms in total.
  • There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 66 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are not accessible ensuite facilities.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) vibrating pillows and Teletext/subtitles/Ceefax.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are In rooms.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are available.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the lower ground floor.
  • The fitness suite is 18m (20yd) from the lift.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 77cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Level Change (Gym)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 180cm (7ft 10in x 5ft 11in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 135cm (4ft 5in) 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 grab rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 77cm (2ft 6in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor.
  • The female and male toilets are 17m (19yd) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Standard Toilets)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading to the standard toilets.
• There is / are 2 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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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.