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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a Hotel with a Restaurant and Bar.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the left of the Hotel.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 695cm x 394cm (22ft 10in x 12ft 11in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Rear Accessible Entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Rear Accessible 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Hotel.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 7 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Outside Access (Public Bar Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 59cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 135cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Rear Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Hotel, leading from the Car Park.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located just beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Rear Accessible Entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are armchairs and a sofa in the lounge just in front of the Reception Area.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the Reception Area.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Ground Floor Rear Corridor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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• Comments View
  • This ramp is located on the ground floor, in the corridor at the rear of the building, just past the Accessible Toilet when using the Rear Accessible Entrance.

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Eating and Drinking (Imperial Public Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located on the ground floor, to the rear left of the Hotel.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Public Bar Entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are not welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Level Change (Imperial Public Bar)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the rear left of the Bar.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • This step is at the rear left of the Bar and leads to the pool table.

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Eating and Drinking (Lounge Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located in the front corridor, just before the Main Entrance, on the right if you enter via the Rear Accessible Entrance.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Rear Accessible Entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 52cm (1ft 8in).
• The standard height for tables is 52cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Eating and Drinking (Hotel Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• The restaurant is located at the front right of the Hotel.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Rear Accessible Entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Other Floors (Hotel Restaurant)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G and Mezzanine.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional seating.

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Room (Room 8)

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• General Information View
  • There are 17 rooms in total.
  • There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 17 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are not accessible ensuite facilities.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) Teletext/subtitles.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • The shower tray creates a shallow step.

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Other Floors (Main Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the bedrooms.
• Comments View
  • There is a single manual door to enter/exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.

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Level Change (First Floor Corridor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the first floor, in the corridor just before Room 10.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 83cm (2ft 9in).

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Rear Accessible Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, on the right in the first corridor as you enter via the Rear Accessible Entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 201cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • 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.
  • There is a/are waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 173cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 121cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 can 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 poor.
  • 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 good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• 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 83cm (2ft 9in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, in the corridor to the left as you enter via the Rear Accessible Entrance.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Rear Accessible Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, on the right in the first corridor as you enter via the Rear Accessible Entrance.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Rear Accessible Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.