Access Guide
Conference Facilities Summary
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Conference Facilities Information
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- The conference facilities are located on the lower ground floor of the hotel.
- Facilities include; standard toilets, a conference room and meeting spaces.
- There are 8 conference / meeting spaces.
- A portable hearing assistance system is available on request.
- Hilton Team Members are trained to use the hearing assistance system(s).
Getting Help and Assistance
- For further details on accessibility please click here (new tab).
- There is a Hilton Team Member available for help and assistance.
- There is not a Hilton Team Member trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are mobility aids available.
- The mobility aids available include wheelchairs and walking sticks.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact reception or the concierge desk.
Drop-Off Point / Pick Up Point
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Drop-Off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is not signposted/clearly marked.
- The drop-off point is located in front of the hotel entrance.
- The route from the drop-off point is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
Off Site Parking
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Tothill Street.
- The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 200cm x 590cm.
- There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for a maximum of 4 hours between 08:30 - 18:30 Monday to Friday, with no return within 1 hour only.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Standard on street parking is available.
- The standard on street parking is located on Tothill Street.
- There are time restrictions for this on street parking.
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Public Car Park
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- There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
- The public car park is located on Arneway Street.
- The name of the car park is Q-Park Victoria.
- The car park type is underground.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- For more information on public parking please click here (new tab).
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Comments
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- Off-site valet parking is available at extra cost to the guest.
Outside Access (Hotel Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel, on Broadway.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Conrad London St. James'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 89cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 111cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is also an automatically revolving door next to this one.
- The height of the slow down button is 85cm.
- There is a Hilton Team Member available for assistance at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Other Floors (Ground Floor to Conference and Events)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located next to The Hedgerow and The Orchard Room.
- The stairs are approximately 16m from the hotel entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor and lower ground floor.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
Other Floors (Main Staircase)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located towards the centre of the ground floor, opposite the main lifts.
- The stairs are approximately 32m from the hotel entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
Lift (Main Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located towards the centre of the ground floor.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 23m from the hotel entrance.
- There are 2 other lifts in this location.
- The other lifts have very similar/identical specifications.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A Hilton Team Member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 90cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 177cm.
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Lobby (Conference and Events)
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Circulation
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- The type of flooring in the lobby is tiles and carpet.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Seating in the lobby includes; seats with armrests.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the lobby area.
- Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Audio
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- This lobby does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played for certain functions or events.
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Whitehall 2)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was the Whitehall 2.
- The Whitehall 2 is located on the lower ground floor, to the left when exiting the main lift.
- There is wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- Whitehall 1, 2, 3 and 4 are interconnected and are adaptable for larger groups.
The layout and furniture of the rooms may vary, depending on the meeting or event taking place.
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Whitehall 3)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was the Whitehall 3.
- The Whitehall 3 is located on the lower ground floor, to the left when exiting the main lift.
- There is wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- Whitehall 1, 2, 3 and 4 are interconnected and are adaptable for larger groups.
The layout and furniture of the rooms may vary, depending on the meeting or event taking place.
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Whitehall 4)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was the Whitehall 4.
- The Whitehall 4 is located on the lower ground floor, to the left when exiting the main lift.
- There is wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is not step free access.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are potential trip hazards within the room.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- Whitehall 1, 2, 3 and 4 are interconnected and are adaptable for larger groups.
The layout and furniture of the rooms may vary, depending on the meeting or event taking place.
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Chevening)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was Chevening.
- Chevening is located on the lower ground floor, to the left when exiting the main lift.
- There is wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
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Room Details
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- There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- The layout and furniture of the rooms may vary, depending on the meeting or event taking place.
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Dorneywood)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was Dorneywood.
- Dorneywood is located on the lower ground floor, to the left when exiting the main lift.
- There is wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
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Room Details
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- There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are potential trip hazards within the room.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- The layout and furniture of the rooms may vary, depending on the meeting or event taking place.
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Baileys)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was Baileys.
- Baileys is located on the lower ground floor, to the left when exiting the main lift.
- There is wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
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Room Details
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- There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- The layout and furniture of the rooms may vary, depending on the meeting or event taking place.
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Chequers)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was Chequers.
- Chequers is located on the lower ground floor, to the right when exiting the main lift.
- There is wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access.
- 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 156cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
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Room Details
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- There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- The layout and furniture of the rooms may vary, depending on the meeting or event taking place.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Lower Ground Floor)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor, to the left when exiting the main lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 19m from the main lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 138cm x 220cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 66cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
- There is an emergency alarm .
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 12cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s) (Lower Ground Floor)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the lower ground floor, to the left when exiting the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 21m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
- There is a fixed baby change table available .
- The height of the baby change table is 85cm.