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Hotel Summary

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• Hotel Information View
  • The hotel has its own parking facilities.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • The hotel has 20 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the hotel.
  • The hotel has 1 accessible room(s) with accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is/are 1 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is not a deaf alert system at the hotel.
  • Panic alarms are not available on request.
  • Vibrating pillows with flashing beacons are available on request.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Raised toilet seats are not available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.

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Related Access Guides

• BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh Bar link (new tab) - click here

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print on request.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are not mobility aids available.

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Public Transport and Parking

• There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
• The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
• The nearest tram station is St Andrew Square.
• The venue has its own car park.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• Information is not provided at the entrance to the car park, to make it clear whether or not free parking is available to Blue Badge holders.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
• There is a/are designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• Designated parking bays are clearly marked/signposted.
• There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
• Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
• Customers do not have to cross a road between the car park and the branch.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Public parking is available within approximately 200m of the venue.
• The public parking facilities located close to the venue include: New Street Car Park.
• Standard on street parking is available (within approximately 50m of the venue).

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The slope on the pavement can be used to access the external entrances on the ground or first floor, bypassing the internal stairs.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the left.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'BREWDOG'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 106cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 182cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
  • Music is played everywhere.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is concrete.
• Reception Seating Area View
  • There is not a seating area close to the reception point.
  • The reception is located on the ground floor adjacent to the main bar, which offers seating areas.
    Breakfast is served in the ground floor bar.
• Comments View
  • The hotel accommodation is located on the upper floors, accessed internally via the stairs or by using the separate external entrances.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • There is written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 226cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The alarm did not sound when tested.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 80cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 73cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 91cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the left of the bar.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which are easy to open to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 26cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Outside Access (First Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building, on the first floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'DogHouse Edinburgh'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 106cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The ramp has resting areas.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 27cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Outside Access (First Floor Stepped Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the New Street side of the building, on the first floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'DogHouse Edinburgh'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 112cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 62cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Hotel Room Corridors

• There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
• The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and wood.
• There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• Seating is available throughout the first floor.
• Seating includes; a mixture of seats with and without armrests, sofas and armchairs.
• The lighting levels are good.
• Wayfinding signage is provided in corridors.
• Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• The hotel does play background music in room corridors.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Right Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located off the first floor corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the first floor accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • There is written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 222cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 82cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 92cm (3ft).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 63cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Room(s)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • The details in this section relates to the accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • This type of accessible room is located on the first floor.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • Guests need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
  • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located to the rear of the first floor.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 104.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the accessible room door.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is poor.
  • There are not lowered spy holes available.
• Comments View
  • The accessible room was under construction at the time of the survey in March 2022.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the first floor corridor.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the first floor accessible entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the first floor and on the second floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 89cm x 139cm (2ft 11in 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.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The controls are within reach, although a room card reader is required to operate the lift, at a height of 132cm.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Standard Room(s)

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• Bedroom Features View
  • The room surveyed is located on the second floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The room surveyed at the time of the visit was 202.
  • There is step-free access to the room surveyed, via lift.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the room door.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The width of the door is 86cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is good.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed is 60cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm.
  • Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are good.
• Ensuite Facilities View
  • The type of facilities within the ensuite include; a wash basin and a shower.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 76cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is good.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.

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Stairs (Standard Room)

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• Stairs View
  • The stairs are located within the standard rooms.
  • The levels which are accessible by stairs are 2, 2M.
  • There are 13 steps between levels.
  • The height of the steps are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the steps are 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the steps.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities/services are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The areas which are not accessible include; beds.