Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- There are 250 bedrooms.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
- There are 16 bedrooms with adaptations.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms with adaptations.
- Some of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
- All bedrooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
- Dogs are welcomed here with prior arrangement.
- Shared facilities include: a restaurant, a bar, a café and a gym.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Trafford Park.
- This station does not have step-free access.
- The nearest tram stop is Old Trafford.
- This tram stop has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are manual doors along circulation routes.
- The Ground, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
- There is a very slight slope in the bridge which links the main hotel building to the extension on the 1st floor.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a medication fridge and vibrating pillows.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor (in The Garden Grille and Bar and Caffé Nero) and on the 1st floor in the extension building (outside The Edge Restaurant).
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor (in The Garden Grille and Bar) and on the 1st floor in the extension building (outside The Edge Restaurant).
Main Entrance
- This entrance is located off Brian Statham Way.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 204cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 204cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is an identical entrance from the car park which shares the second set of doors.
Caffé Nero Entrance
- This entrance is located in Brian Statham Way.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open away from you.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The width of the opening is 95cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Lobby
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to the lobby.
- The following are located in the lobby area: reception / check-in, a bar, a café, a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.
- There is step-free level access throughout the lobby area.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- There is background noise.
- There is overhead / area signage in the lobby area.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Reception / Check-In
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- The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 117cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
Caffé Nero
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Location and Access
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- Caffé Nero is located on the ground floor of the hotel. It can also be accessed by the public from Brian Statham Way.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 75cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 122cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 124cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some 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.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches, stools and high stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and long tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
Hotel Corridors
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Access
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- There is step-free access between floors via lift.
- There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
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Circulation
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- There are manual doors along circulation routes.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- There may be background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
Toilet with Adaptations (Caffé Nero - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, in Caffé Nero, close to the hotel lobby.
- The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is not any signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm (width) x 224cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (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 right as you face the toilet.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm 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 96cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 78cm.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
The Garden Grille and Bar
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Location and Access
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- The Garden Grille and Bar is located on the ground floor, just off the lobby.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
- This area has self-service counters and a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The bar is located to the left as you enter.
- There is step-free level access to the bar.
- The height of the bar is 116cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the bar.
- The bar has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The self-service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the rear left of the area.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The self-service counters are only used during certain events like test matches (for breakfast) or school visits.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are available on a board.
- The following are available: drinking straws.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- 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.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and high stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
Toilet with Adaptations (The Garden Grille and Bar - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located in The Garden Grille and Bar, to the left as you enter.
- The distance from the main entrance is 17m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 168cm (width) x 223cm (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 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the non 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 43cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 71cm 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift (Main)
- The lift surveyed is located in the lobby, to the left as you enter.
- The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- The Ground 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th floors can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 110cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 175cm (width) x 156cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Stairs
- The stairs are located off the lobby, to the left as you enter.
- The Ground 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
- There are handrails on both sides, that 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 height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- There are additional stairs in the extension building to reach the upper floors.
- There is also an additional lift in the extension building.
The Edge
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Location and Access
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- The Edge Restaurant is located on the 1st floor and is accessed via a link bridge.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- This area has self-service counters and a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
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Order and Payment
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- The self-service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the rear of the restaurant.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 93cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The bar was surveyed.
- The bar is located to the right as you enter.
- There is step-free level access to the bar.
- The height of the bar is 121cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the bar.
- The payment machine is portable.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are wall-mounted and handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is both inside and outside.
- The outdoor seating area is covered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some 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.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Toilet with Adaptations (The Edge - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor outside The Edge.
- The distance from the lift is 100m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 216cm (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 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the non-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 high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 110cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm 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 medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Room 109 - Garden Inn Suite)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on the 1st floor of the hotel.
- The distance from the lift is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is tactile and 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 116cm.
- The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a king bed.
- The top of the mattress is 68cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 20cm from the floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
- Seating available in the bedroom includes: an armchair and a riser recliner chair.
- Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a desk and a coffee table.
- The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a medication fridge and TV with subtitles.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- This bedroom has an adjoining room.
- There is a balcony, which is accessed via a manual door.
- The width of the balcony door opening is 84cm.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium colour contrast.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 190cm (width) x 190cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- 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 50cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low 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 97cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 105cm and 165cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is an additional wash basin at a height of 87cm.
- The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
- There is a fixed shower head and a separate adjustable shower head.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails for the shower.
- The grab rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.
- There are dropdown rails for the shower.
- The dropdown rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
- This room is used as a private hospitality suite during certain events (and cannot be booked overnight).
- The room will be reconfigured with an informal seating layout and can host up to 14 guests for these events.
- This will also apply to other rooms in the same location.
Fitness Centre
- The gym is located on the 1st floor.
- There is step-free level access into the gym.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The gym is not staffed.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift (Extension)
- The lift surveyed is located at the end of the link bridge, in the extension.
- The distance from the main lift is 75m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- The ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 90cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Room 350)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on the 3rd floor of the extension building.
- The distance from the lift in the extension building is 7m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- 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 108cm.
- The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a king bed.
- The top of the mattress is 68cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 15cm 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 riser recliner chair.
- Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a desk and a coffee table.
- The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a medication fridge and TV with subtitles.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- This bedroom has an adjoining room.
- There is a balcony, which is accessed via a manual door.
- The width of the balcony door opening is 85cm.
- There is 4cm lipped threshold leading out to the balcony.
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Ensuite Access
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- 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 87cm.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 170cm (width) x 235cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 122cm (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 low colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 89cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a low 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 high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 120cm and 161cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is an additional wash basin at a height of 89cm.
- The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
- There is a fixed shower head and a separate adjustable shower head.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails for the shower.
- The grab rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
- The dropdown rail for the shower has a low colour contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
