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Hotel Summary

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• Hotel Information View
  • The hotel does not have its own parking facilities.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • The hotel has 18 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the hotel.
  • The hotel has 2 accessible room(s) with accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is/are 2 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).
  • The restaurant/bar facilities in this hotel include; the ground floor outside seating area, ground floor restaurant/bar, and the rooftop restaurant/bar.
  • 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.
  • 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 Manchester 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.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.

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Public Transport and Parking

• There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
• The nearest train station is Piccadilly.
• The nearest tram station is Market Street.
• The venue does not have its own car park.
• Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
• The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Fountain Street.
• Standard on street parking is available (within approximately 50m of the venue).

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'BREWDOG'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 172cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left of the bar.
  • The reception point is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the 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 moderate to 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 bell to attract attention.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • 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 not provided in the reception area.
  • Music is played everywhere.
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

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Outside Access (Hotel Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, on Market Street.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '9 Market Street and DogHouse Manchester'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not 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 100cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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 in front of the hotel side entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left 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 of the bar.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the 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 the bar.
  • 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 high.
  • 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 high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 162cm x 223cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 medium.
  • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is medium.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 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 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 116cm.
  • The shelf is 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 low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 high.
  • 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 100cm.
  • 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 80cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located at the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 92cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Access to Lift Lobby)

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• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the left of the bar.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the lift lobby, for access to the rooftop bar.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 25cm.
  • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).

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Lift (Access to Lift Lobby)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the bar.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The lift is a platform 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 G,Lift Lobby.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 134cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 5in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a short metal ramp leading into the lift.

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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 in the lift lobby, to the left of the lifts.
  • The stairs are approximately 25m from the entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 28cm.
  • The steps are not 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 not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not 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 provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift (Hotel)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located left as you enter the lift lobby from the platform lift.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the platform lift.
• 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 G, 1, 2, 3.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor and on the third floor.
• There are double manual doors with a locked leaf to access the room corridors from the lift lobbies on floors 1 and 2.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are 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 high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is Medium.
• The clear door width is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 150cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is 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.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.

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• Comments View
  • The hotel lift needs a room key card to operate.

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Hotel Room Corridors

• There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
• There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
• The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
• There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
• The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided in corridors.
• The hotel does not play background music in room corridors.
• There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).

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Accessible Room(s) (Room 108)

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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 and second floors.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • All accessible rooms of this type have identical specifications.
  • 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 on the first floor, to the left as you exit the hotel lift.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 108 Dead Pony Club.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • There is written and numbered signage on or near the accessible room door.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is low.
  • The door is key card activated.
  • The fob/card reader height is 113cm.
  • The width of the door is 86cm.
  • There are lowered spy holes available.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is low.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 54cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm.
  • The bed is not moveable.
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 75cm.
  • The desk is not height adjustable.
  • The desk knee recess does not have the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • The height and depth of the knee recess is 67cm x 50cm.
  • The room surveyed had a desk chair without armrests and an armchair.
  • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are accessible from the bed.
  • The window controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the room is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of flooring is carpet and wood.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is medium.
  • The lighting levels in the room are low to moderate.
  • The windows have a handle to slide the inner window at 135 cm high.
    The external windows are locked.
• Ensuite Facilities View
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is medium.
  • The ensuite door opens by sliding.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door has no lock.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 78cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 266cm x 206cm.
  • The ensuite does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The ensuite has not got a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the ensuite walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin 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 73cm.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever twist.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 200cm.
  • 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 colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails 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 colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
• Shower Details View
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • Shower controls do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 56cm.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are low.
• Comments View
  • There is a dropdown rail to the right of the shower seat.
  • The toilet roll was on the toilet dropdown rail.

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Standard Room(s) (Room 109)

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• Bedroom Features View
  • The room surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • The room surveyed at the time of the visit was 109 Lockdown Lager.
  • There is step-free access to the room surveyed.
  • There is written and numbered signage on or near the room door.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is low.
  • The width of the door is 86cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed is 54cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm.
  • Light switches are not 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 low to moderate.
• Ensuite Facilities View
  • The type of facilities within the ensuite include; a toilet, a wash basin and a shower.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is low.
  • The ensuite door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 58cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is low.
  • 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 medium.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.