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Conference Facilities Summary

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• Conference Facilities Information View
  • The conference facilities are located on the first floor of the hotel.
  • Facilities include; conference rooms and standard toilets.
  • There are 5 conference / meeting rooms.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is available on request.
  • Hearing assistance systems are located at reception.
  • Hilton Team Members are trained to use the hearing assistance system(s).
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing loop is located on reception.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 13/08/2019.
  • The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.

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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 cannot 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 not available.
• There are not mobility aids available.

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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 not signposted/clearly marked.
  • The drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance.
  • The route from the drop-off point is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.

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Hotel Parking

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• Parking View
  • The hotel have shared parking facilities.
  • The hotel shares the shopping centres parking facilities.
  • The car park is located beneath the hotel .
  • The car park type is underground.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 203cm x 470cm.
  • 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.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the car park.
  • Parking is not free for visitors of the venue.
  • 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 not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is clearly signposted.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 2m from the car park entrance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
• Comments View
  • There is valet parking only.

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Off Site Parking

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• Public Car Park View
  • There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
  • The public car park is located on Downing Street.
  • The name of the car park is Grand Arcade Car Park.
  • 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 available.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • The bollard(s) does/do not have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Downing Street.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 145cm.
  • 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 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is also a revolving door next to this one.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the main entrance foyer.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do 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 84cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hotel car park.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Access to Hotel Reception'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 148cm .
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 109cm.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• 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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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you exit the lift on the first floor.
  • The reception point is approximately 16m from the main entrance lift.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the lift.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no 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 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 high (110cm+).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a 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 fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • The hearing assistance system is located on the right of the reception desk.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 13/08/2019.
  • The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and tiles.

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Other Floors (Main Entrance)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are 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.
• Escalator(s) View
  • Escalators can be used to access other floors.
  • The escalator(s) is/are located ahead as you enter the main entrance.
  • The escalator(s) is/are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The escalators only go up.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are G and 1.
  • The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
  • There is a bollard at the foot of the escalator(s).
  • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are moderate to good.

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Lift (Main Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 5m from the main entrance.
• 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 C, 0 and 1.
• 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 not 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 110cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 177cm x 146cm.
• There are 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 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.

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Lobby

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• Circulation View
  • The type of flooring in the lobby is carpet.
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Seating in the lobby includes; seats with armrests.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• 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.
• Audio View
  • This lobby does not play background music in public areas.

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Conference Room(s) (Hawking Room)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was Hawking.
  • Hawking is located ahead as you enter the conference area on the first floor.
  • There is not 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 86cm.
  • 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
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room.
  • 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.
  • The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
  • There is 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.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor, at the rear of the conferencing area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the conference area entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • 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 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.