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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Bradford.
• 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 Forster Square.

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Opening Times

• Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 550cm (11ft 10in x 18ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• 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 on the car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 99cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located past reception on the right.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is 11m (12yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 91cm (2ft 12in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 126cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 2in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• 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 bright.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • There are 86 rooms in total.
  • There are 20 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 61 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 5 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
• Accessible Room View
  • The room number or room name viewed was 14.
  • The width of the door is 80cm.
  • The height of the bed is 50cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 33cm (1ft 1in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • It is a push button style alarm.
  • An adjoining room is not available.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 83cm (2ft 9in) (2ft 9in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a (no lock).
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 196cm x 212cm (6ft 5in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 141cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm (1ft 5in) above floor level.
  • 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 in height.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The flip down or fixed seat height is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • There is no additional signage on or near the hotel door.
  • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is low.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is low.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
  • The number of accessible rooms with baths is 0.
  • The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 5.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
  • There is level access to ground floor rooms.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • Vibrating alarms are available from reception.
  • The photograph shows the bunk bed for carers.

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Restaurant Bar Internal

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Food is available from the bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main 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 wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.

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• Comments View
  • This is a self service breakfast area.
  • Paper cups are available.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) 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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located past the reception desk on the ground floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 217cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 1in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord 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.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The light switch is 123 cm above floor level.
  • The accessible toilet also serves as a standard unisex toilet.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 78cm (2ft 6in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.

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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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.

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• Comments View
  • The photographs shows the en-suite facilities.