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Doubletree Dunblane Hydro - Conference Facilities

Perth Road, Dunblane, FK15 0HG

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Conference Facilities Summary

Getting Help and Assistance

  • 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, different languages and Braille.
  • 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 walking frames, shower chairs and wheelchairs.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact the main reception.

Hotel Parking

  • Parking View
    • The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
    • The car park is located at the rear of the hotel, with additional parking to the front and side.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 350cm x 500cm.
    • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • There is a single Blue Badge bay at the front of the hotel to the left of the main entrance. There is only stepped access at the main entrance.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
    • There is an overflow car park for Hilton Team Members and visitors.
    • There is parking to the right side of the hotel and short term parking to the left side of the hotel next to the LivingWell Health Club. The hotel has 8 EV charging points and 2 Blue Badge bays at the front.
  • Paying View
    • There are no parking charges for the car park.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • 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 dropped kerbs.
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and concrete tiles.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 25m from the function entrance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.

Outside Access (Function Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hotel.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'DoubleTree By Hilton'.
    • 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.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 119cm .
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
    • There is also an automatically revolving door next to this one.
    • The height of the slow down button is 99cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

Lobby (Conference and Functions)

  • Circulation View
    • The type of flooring in the lobby is carpet.
    • The lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the lobby area.
    • Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Audio View
    • This lobby does play background music in public areas.
    • Music is played in the public and breakout areas.

Eating and Drinking (Conference and Functions)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the self-service area.
    • The self-service area is located on the right as you enter via the Function entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the self-service area.
    • For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is a self-service counter.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does play background music.
    • Background music is played at all times.
  • Self-Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.

Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Strathallan - Strathmore, Strathyre and Strathspey)

  • Access to the Room View
    • The room surveyed was the Strathallan Suite.
    • The Strathallan Suite is located to the right as you enter via the Function entrance.
    • 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) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 156cm.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • Room Details View
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
    • The type of system is a portable loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
    • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
    • There is a demountable stage which may be used in this room, with two clearly marked medium height steps without handrails.
    • 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 good.
    • The lighting levels are adjustable.
    • This room can be subdivided into three smaller rooms, the Strathmore, Strathyre and Strathspey suites, with a central corridor.
      There are steps at the rear of the hall which give access to the main hotel reception and lobby.

Step(s) (Strathallan Suite)

  • There is a/are step(s) located at the rear of the Strathallan Suite.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the main hotel reception and lobby.
  • 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.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Strathallan Suite - Female)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located at the side of the Strathallan Function Suite.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • 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 84cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is an accessible toilet cubicle in the female toilet facilities.
      There are steps within the female toilets that link to additional standard toilets in the main hotel.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Strathallan Suite - Female)

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located in the standard toilets at the rear of the Strathallan Suite.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a female 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 poor.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 98cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 212cm.
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space.
    • There is a flush.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a push button flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is an emergency alarm .
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • 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 good.
    • 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 90cm .
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Comments View
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a handrail.

Step(s) (Standard Female Toilets)

  • There is a/are step(s) located in the female standard toilets.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the standard female toilets in the Strathallan Function Suite.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 11cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Strathallan Suite - Male)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located at the side of the Strathallan Function Suite.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • 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 83cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is an accessible toilet cubicle in the standard male toilets.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Strathallan Suite - Male)

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located in the standard toilets at the rear of the Strathallan Suite.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 55m from the Function entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a male 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 poor.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 96cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 212cm.
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space.
    • There is a flush.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a push button flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • 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 not available in the toilet.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • 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 good.
    • 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 90cm .
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Comments View
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a handrail.

Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Function Entrance Lobby)

  • Ramp / Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope located to the left as you enter the Function entrance .
    • The ramp/slope is used to access the Glenallan, Glenside and Glendevon meeting rooms and the main hotel lifts, reception and lobby.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 123cm.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are adjustable.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) located on the left as you enter via the Function entrance.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access the Glenallan, Glenside and Glendevon meeting rooms and the main hotel reception and lobby.
    • There is/are 3 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 8cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • 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 cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

Conference Room(s) (Glenallan)

  • Access to the Room View
    • The room surveyed was Glenallan.
    • Glenallan is located on Level 0, to the left as you enter via the Function entrance.
    • There is wayfinding signage for the room.
    • There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
    • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
    • Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
    • The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
    • There is not step free access into the room.
    • 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 76cm.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • Room Details View
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
    • The type of system is a portable loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
    • Hilton Team Members are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
    • There is not fixed furniture within the room.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 70cm.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
    • A height adjustable desk is not available.
    • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room.
    • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
    • There is a cable cover stretched across the floor from a socket to the table. There is also a small portable electric heater.
    • The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
    • There is some flooring in the room 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 good.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Conference Room(s) (Glenside)

  • Access to the Room View
    • The room surveyed was Glenside.
    • Glenside is located on Level 1, to the left as you enter via the Function entrance.
    • There is wayfinding signage for the room.
    • There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
    • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
    • Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
    • The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
    • There is not step free access into the room.
    • 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 76cm.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • Room Details View
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
    • The type of system is a portable loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
    • Hilton Team Members are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
    • There is fixed furniture within the room.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 70cm.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
    • A height adjustable desk is not available.
    • There are some chairs with armrests on both side within the room.
    • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
    • There is a cable cover stretched from a socket to the table.
    • The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
    • There is some flooring in the room 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 good.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Stirling Corridor)

  • There is a ramp/slope located off the corridor at the rear left of the Function entrance lobby.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the Glendevon meeting room and the main hotel lifts, reception and lobby.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

Conference Room(s) (Glendevon)

  • Access to the Room View
    • The room surveyed was Glendevon.
    • Glendevon is located on Level 1, at the rear of the hotel.
    • There is wayfinding signage for the room.
    • There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
    • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
    • Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
    • The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
    • There is not step free access into the room.
    • 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 109cm.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • Room Details View
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
    • The type of system is a portable loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
    • Hilton Team Members are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
    • There is fixed furniture within the room.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 70cm.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
    • A height adjustable desk is not available.
    • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room.
    • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
    • There is a cable cover stretched from a socket to the table.
    • The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
    • There is some flooring in the room 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 good.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Male)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located on level 1, in the Stirling stairwell, off the Stirling corridor.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the function entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • 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 85cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There are additional steps in the stairwell from the hotel lobby and reception area.

Step(s) (Lobby - Stirling Staircase)

  • There is a/are step(s) located on the Level 1 landing of the Stirling staircase.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the hotel lobby and reception from the Stirling corridor.
  • 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.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • These steps form part of the Stirling staircase. The lobby lift bypasses these steps.

Lift (Lobby Lift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on the right of the Stirling corridor as you enter from the function entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 35m from the function entrance.
  • The lift is a platform lift.
  • A Hilton Team Member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The platform lift accesses a small level change.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do not 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 good.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair.
  • The clear door width is 102cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 132cm.
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does not 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.

Event Room(s) / Space(s) (The Wallace Lounge)

  • Access to the Room View
    • The room surveyed was The Wallace Lounge.
    • The Wallace Lounge is located on level 1, at the front of the hotel, next to the restaurant.
    • There is not 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 88cm.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • Room Details View
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
    • The type of system is a portable loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
    • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
    • There is some 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 good.
    • The lighting levels are adjustable.
    • This room is usually open to the hotel lobby but may be screened off for private functions, private dining or other events.

Standard Toilet(s) (Female)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located off the hotel lobby at the Perth staircase end.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • 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 83cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There are steps linking these standard female toilets with the Strathallan Function Suite standard female toilets.

Other Floors (Stirling Staircase)

  • Stairs View
    • The stairs are for public use.
    • The stairs are located at the front of the building, at the end of the meeting room corridor.
    • The stairs are approximately 30m from the Function entrance.
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
    • There are manual doors on all floors that are permanently held open.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0 and 1.
    • 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 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 the right going up.
    • 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 not 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 moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • This staircase also gives access to the hotel levels 1, 2, 3 and 4.
    • The photographs show the staircase between levels 0 and 1.

Lift (Main Lift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located at the front of the building opposite the reception.
  • The lift is approximately 58m from the Function entrance via the Lobby platform lift.
  • 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 0, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are 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 good.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
  • The clear door width is 76cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 123cm x 118cm.
  • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is 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.

Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (MacLeod Suite)

  • Ramp / Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope located on Level 0, to the right as you face the MacLeod Suite entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is used to access the MacLeod Suite.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 97cm.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) located on Level 0, in front of the entrance to the MacLeod Suite.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access the MacLeod Suite.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

Event Room(s) / Space(s) (MacLeod Suite)

  • Access to the Room View
    • The room surveyed was the MacLeod Suite.
    • The MacLeod Suite is located on level 0, at the front of the hotel.
    • 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 block capital 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • Room Details View
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
    • The type of system is a portable loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
    • Hilton Team Members are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
    • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
    • There is electrical equipment cables at the front desk. There is a loose removable carpet laid on a timber dance floor to the centre.
    • There is some 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 good.
    • The lighting levels are adjustable.
    • The room is divided into 2, with a bar/refreshment area to the rear.
  • Comments View
    • For lift access to the MacLeod Suite, guests should use the lobby lift and the main lift from level 1 to level 0. For access to the Macleod Suite, a member of staff should be asked to permit access through the level 0 corridor.

Accessible Toilet(s) (MacLeod Suite)

  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on level 1 in the hotel lobby.

Standard Toilet(s) (MacLeod Suite)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter the MacLeod Suite.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m from the lift.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
    • There was no lighting in the standard female toilets.