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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Gatwick Airport.

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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 not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • For 4 nights £22.50 per night parking charge & more than 4 nights £15.00 per night.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to 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 290cm x 410cm (9ft 6in x 13ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 56m (61yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • 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 a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in front of the main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Outside Access (the drop off point)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.

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Level Change (the drop off point)

• 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 easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 520cm (17ft 1in).

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• Comments View
  • The automatic door is push pad operated.

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Outside Access (the linkway to the North Terminal)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (the linkway to the North Terminal)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located adjacent to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 390cm (12ft 10in).

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Reception

• The desk is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the front entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • Reception is open 24 hours a day.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Urban Cafe)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are available in Braille.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot snacks.

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Level Change (Urban Cafe)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located adjacent to the lifts.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Kua)

• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is not available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are available in Braille.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is light snacks.

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• Comments View
  • Access is via the lift.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (La Terrasse Bar and Lounge)

• The following information is for the bar.
• Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

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Level Change (La Terrasse Bar and Lounge)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located adjacent to the lifts.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Oriental Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are available in Braille.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is oriental.

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• Comments View
  • The accessible entrance to the restaurant is located adjacent to the La Terrasse Bar and Lounge.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (La Brasserie)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are available in Braille.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is traditional.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
• The lift is 35m (38yd 10in) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 190cm x 145cm (6ft 3in x 4ft 9in).
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Room (First Floor)

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• General Information View
  • The Tourist Board rating is 4 Star Luxury.
  • There are 518 rooms in total.
  • There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 515 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 3 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 13 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • This is by lift.
  • No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
• Accessible Room View
  • The room number or room name viewed was 181.
  • The width of the door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The height of the bed is 62cm (2ft).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 34cm (1ft 1in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • An adjoining room is available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 260cm x 310cm (8ft 6in x 10ft 2in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm (1ft 7in) 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available 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 twist/turn.
  • The shower seat is flip down.
  • The flip down or fixed seat height is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There are not handrails available.
• 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 good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is poor.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is good.
  • The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some hotel rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The hotel 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 2.
  • The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 1.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located adjacent to the reception area.
• 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 160cm (6ft 7in x 5ft 3in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located adjacent to the reception area.
  • The female toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located adjacent to the reception area.
  • The male toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the Ladies toilet.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.