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Dunstable / Luton Premier Inn

350 Luton Road, LU5 4LL

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Overview

  • About View
    • There are 47 bedrooms.
    • There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms.
    • There are 3 bedrooms with adaptations.
    • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms with adaptations.
    • None of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
    • All bedrooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a bath.
    • Only assistance dogs are welcomed here.
    • Shared facilities include: a restaurant.
    • A Beefeater is next to the hotel that can be used for breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the main entrance.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the first and second floors.
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • The first and second floors can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front and right side of the hotel on Luton Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 410cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 17m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Visitors must validate their registration plates when checking in.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • 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 230cm (width) x 440cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • 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 can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless).

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front right of the hotel.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is 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 slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • There are 9 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead as you enter the hotel.
    • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • 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 without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access between floors.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have stepped access: first and second floors.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located ahead and to the left at reception, then to the right along the ground floor corridor.
    • The distance from the hotel entrance is 11m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There are 2 similar bedrooms that have ensuites with adaptations either side of this room .
    • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
    • Entry to the room is by a key card reader.
    • The height of the key card reader is 114cm.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 54cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 14cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair without armrests.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a table and a coffee table.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and TV with subtitles.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 80cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 168cm (width) x 190cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • 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 medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium 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 low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm 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 76cm 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 low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • 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 110cm and 141cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
    • The ensuite has a lowered bath with an overhead shower.
    • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 48cm.
    • The bath has lever controls.
    • There is a fixed shower head and a separate detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the left of reception.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.