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Travelodge

Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4EX

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front and to the left of the hotel.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 260cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 112cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 143m from the rear entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • The side entrance is 67 metres from the nearest Blue Badge bay.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is shared with the adjoining Toby Carvery.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Side Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the side of the venue.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 7 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 133cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 95cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 101cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is a key fob reader at the second door at a height of 99cm.
    There is a fire door at the rear of the hotel that gives access to the ground floor. This door opens towards you, has a ramp and 5cm step, is 78cm wide with a locked extension leaf and can only be opened from the inside.
    Guests should arrange with the hotel to gain access via this entrance before arrival if required.

Reception

  • The reception is located at the far right-hand end of the corridor after entering.
  • The distance from the rear entrance is 27m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Reception is located between the side entrance doors.

Getting Around

  • The following areas have stepped access: the first floor.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding and dementia-friendly signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Room 001)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located at the end of the left-hand corridor after entering the hotel.
    • The distance from the rear entrance is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The key lock is at a height of 95cm.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 64cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 25cm from the floor.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, an armchair, bedside plug sockets, a desk, an additional single bed and a TV with subtitles.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
    • The door into the room has a locked extension leaf which can be unlocked on request.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 78cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 177cm (width) x 164cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 125cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 162cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the left as you enter.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is no handrail for the first 6 steps.