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Hotel Summary

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• Getting to the Hotel View
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• Hotel Information View
  • The hotel has its own parking facilities.
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The hotel has 240 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the hotel.
  • The hotel has 15 accessible room(s) with accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is/are 15 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is an/are adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
  • There is an/are adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
  • The restaurant/bar facilities in this hotel include; the restaurant/bar and breakfast area.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is a deaf alert system at the hotel.
  • Panic alarms are available on request.
  • Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Bath steps are not available on request.
  • Bath seats are not available on request.
  • Bath mats are available on request.
  • Raised toilet seats are available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.
• Conference and Meeting Facilities View
  • Conference/meeting facilities are available.
  • The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground floor.
• Spa and Leisure Facilities View
  • The hotel has; a fitness suite.
  • The fitness suite is located on the ground floor.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Comments View
  • Auxiliary aids may be provided on request ahead of time by mutual arrangement with the airport.

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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; different languages on request and 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 shower chairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.
• Other mobility aids may be provided on request ahead of time by mutual arrangement with the airport.

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Hotel Parking

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• Parking View
  • The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located to the end of the building, outside the main entrance .
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 500cm x 610cm.
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the car park.
  • Parking is not free for visitors of the venue.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park and at the entrance to the car park.
  • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
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• 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is block paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
• Comments View
  • Payment is made at the hotel reception.

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Drop-Off Point / Pick Up Point

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• Drop-Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is clearly marked and signposted.
  • The drop-off point is located in the parking area in front of the main entrance.
  • The route from the drop-off point is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • There is a 20 minute maximum stay in the drop-off / pick up bays.

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Outside Access (Hotel Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Hampton by Hilton'.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 92cm (3ft).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 165cm.
  • 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) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 166cm.
  • There are bollards at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 180cm.
  • The bollards do contrast visually with the paving.
  • There is a Hilton Team Member available for assistance at this entrance.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Lobby

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• Circulation View
  • The type of flooring in the lobby is carpet, laminate and tiles.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Seating in the lobby includes; sofas, bench seating, armchairs, seats without armrests and bar stools.
  • 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 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 lobby, bar / restaurant and fitness suite.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter the hotel entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 8m from the hotel entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Seats are available for guests at reception.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is laminate.
• Comments View
  • The portable induction loop was waiting to be installed.

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Eating and Drinking (Restaurant/Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
  • The restaurant/bar is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the lobby.
  • There is step-free access to the restaurant/bar.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables can be booked in advance.
  • There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Hilton Team Members can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Hilton Team Members can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is a hearing assistance system .
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 108cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 40cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also sofas, armchairs, bench seats, long tables, high stools, coffee tables, high tables and booths.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate, tiles and carpet.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • 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 adjustable.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
  • Customers may also use the lobby area for seating.

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Eating and Drinking (Breakfast Buffet)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the breakfast area.
  • The breakfast area is located on the right of the restaurant/bar.
  • There is step-free access to the breakfast area.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a self-service counter.
  • Hilton Team Members can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Hilton Team Members can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is breakfasts only.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is a hearing assistance system .
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 89cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
• Tables and Seating View
  • Seating is in the main restaurant/bar or lobby area.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the right of the restaurant/bar.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 56m from the hotel entrance.
  • 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 tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 224cm.
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are 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 93cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • 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 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 a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • 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 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is fair.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, to the right of the restaurant/bar.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 55m from the hotel entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text 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 moderate to good.

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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located on the ground floor, to the far end from the lobby at the rear of the restaurant/bar.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 54m from the hotel entrance.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• A Hilton Team Member does not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is written text, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 79cm.
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 84cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is situated in the hotel .
  • The fitness suite is located on the ground floor, to the far end of the restaurant/bar and lobby.
  • The fitness suite is for the use of hotel guests only.
  • The fitness suite is not staffed.
  • There are surveillance cameras in the fitness suite.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • The door is manual but requires a key card to unlock.
  • The door opening width is 86cm.
• Fitness Suite Information View
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights, arm cycles and cable resistance machines.
  • The type of flooring in the fitness suite is vinyl and laminate.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Music is played in the fitness suite.

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Conference Room(s) (Meeting Rooms)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was Meeting Room 2.
  • Meeting Room 2 is located on the ground floor, to the far end of the lobby.
  • 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 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 87cm.
  • 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.
  • There is fixed furniture within the room.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 70cm.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a second meeting room (Meeting Room 1) that was occupied with similar facilities but slightly wider.
    There is a gathering area at the rear of the restaurant/bar that may be used in conjunction with the meeting rooms.

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Other Floors (Main Staircase)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter via the hotel entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the hotel entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors, which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 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 moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are refuge points on each landing from the first to fifth floors.

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Other Floors (Central Staircase)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the far end of the ground floor, by the meeting rooms.
  • The stairs are approximately 80m from the hotel entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors, which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • 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 not 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 moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar fire escape staircase at the far end of the building which serves floors 1 to 5 only, with a fire escape only at ground floor level.
  • There are refuge points on each landing from the first to fifth floors on both staircases.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter via the hotel entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 8m from the hotel entrance.
• There are 2 other lifts in this location.
• The other lift has 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 G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• 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 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 good.
• The clear door width is 90cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 209cm.
• 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 not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The alarm call is at a height of 135cm.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.

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Hotel Room Corridors

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• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is flooring in corridors/walkways 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.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided in corridors.
  • Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • The hotel does not play background music in room corridors.
• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).

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Standard Room(s) (Room 101 - Twin Room - First Floor)

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• Bedroom Features View
  • The room surveyed is located on the first floor, opposite the lifts.
  • The room surveyed at the time of the visit was Twin Room 101.
  • There is step-free access to the room surveyed.
  • There is numbered and tactile signage on or near the room door.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The width of the door is 82cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is good.
  • The bed type is single.
  • The height of the bed is 57cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 15cm.
  • Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
• Ensuite Facilities View
  • The type of facilities within the ensuite include; a wash basin, a shower and a toilet.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
  • The ensuite door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 70cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is good.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.

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Accessible Room(s) (Room 148 - First Floor)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • The details in this section relates to the accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • This type of accessible room is located on the first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
  • Guests do not need to open a door between the lift and the room(s).
  • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located on the first floor, at the far end of the corridor from the lift.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 148.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • There is tactile and numbered signage on or near the accessible room door.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The door is manual with a key card lock.
  • The fob/card reader height is 110cm.
  • The width of the door is 84cm.
  • There are lowered spy holes available.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 56cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 15cm.
  • The bed is moveable.
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 77cm.
  • The desk is not height adjustable.
  • The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • The room surveyed had a desk chair without armrests and an armchair.
  • Alternative seating can be requested.
  • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are accessible from the bed.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the room is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of flooring is carpet and tiles.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
• Ensuite Facilities View
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
  • The ensuite door opens by sliding.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door has no lock.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 81cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is good.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 258cm x 259cm.
  • The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The ensuite has not got a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the ensuite walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 103cm.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a second wash basin at a height of 88cm.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The toilet has a lid.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 203cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm.
• Shower Details View
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 47cm.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is a single vertical grab rail to assist standing users.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are good.
  • There are wall fixed shampoo and shower gel dispensers next to the shower. The height of the dispensers is 103cm.

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• Bedroom Features View
  • The room surveyed is located on the fifth floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The room surveyed at the time of the visit was Queen Standard Double Room 515.
  • There is step-free access to the room surveyed.
  • There is tactile and numbered signage on or near the room door.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The width of the door is 84cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is good.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed is 56cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 15cm.
  • Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
• Ensuite Facilities View
  • The type of facilities within the ensuite include; a toilet, a shower and a wash basin.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
  • The ensuite door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 71cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is good.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.

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