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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 322 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the hotel.
  • The hotel has 6 accessible room(s) with accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is/are 6 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; Executive Lounge, Whisky Mist, and Dilmah Tea Lounge.
  • 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 available on request.
  • Bath steps are available on request.
  • Bath seats are available on request.
  • Bath mats are available on request.
  • Raised toilet seats are not available on request.
  • Portable hoists are available on request.
• Conference and Meeting Facilities View
  • Conference/meeting facilities are available.
  • The conference/meeting facilities are located on the third and fourth floor.
  • For the Hilton Glasgow - Conference Facilities AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab).
• Spa and Leisure Facilities View
  • The hotel has; a fitness suite, a spa and a swimming pool.
  • For the Hilton Glasgow - Health & Fitness Club with PURE Spa AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab).
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.

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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; Braille on request, large print on request and different languages 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 mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include wheelchairs and shower chairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the main reception.
• The hotel can provide vibrating pagers. The hotel can hire mobile hoists upon request.

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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.
  • 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 does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located off the service road for the hotel.
  • The car park type is underground.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 180cm.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • 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 and signposted.
  • There is/are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 350cm x 490cm.
  • There is not 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.
  • 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.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the building.
  • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Payment machines are located inside the building and on level 1 of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • 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.
  • There is some tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 12m from the car park entrance.
• Comments View
  • The card only payment machines are located at the front of the hotel lobby and on level 1 in the car park entrance lobby.
  • There are 5 designated parking bays on the upper level of the underground car park, and 4 designated bays on the lower level.
  • There are also 3 car parking spaces along to the right of the main entrance which can be made available with prior arrangement.
  • There are electric vehicle charging points on the upper level.

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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.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Hilton'.
  • 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 142cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (by revolving).
  • The width of the door opening is 179cm.
  • The height of the slow down button is 88cm.
  • There is not a Hilton Team Member available for assistance at this entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Manual Doors)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on either side of the automatic revolving door.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Hilton Glasgow'.
  • 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.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 102cm.
  • 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 88cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is also an automatically revolving door next to this one.
  • There is not a Hilton Team Member available for assistance at this entrance.
• Comments View
  • To exit, the door is opened from the inside using a push bar.

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Outside Access (Car Park)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 1 of the car park.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'ENTRANCE'.
  • There is step-free access 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 123cm.
  • The main 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance on level -1 (as shown in photographs 3 and 4).

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Lift (Car Park)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the front of the building, to the left of the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 8m from the car park 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 -1, 1, 2, and 3.
• 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 high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 80cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm.
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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.

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Step(s) (Car Park)

• There is a/are step(s) located on level 1 of the car park entrance lobby.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the car park staircase.
• 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 left 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.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar steps on level -1.

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Other Floors (Car Park - Stair 1B)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the car park entrance lobby.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the car park 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 -1, 1, 2, and 3.
  • 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 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.

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Lobby

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• Circulation View
  • The type of flooring in the lobby is carpet and stone.
  • There is 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; a mixture of seats with and without armrests, bench seating and sofas.
  • 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.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Audio View
  • This lobby does play background music in public areas.
  • Music is played in the public areas.
• Comments View
  • There is a gift shop to the left as you enter.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter the building.
  • The reception point is approximately 15m from the main 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 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 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.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • The hearing assistance system is located on the desk on the right.
  • Hilton Team Members are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/08/2019.
  • The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is stone.
• Comments View
  • There is also a portable hearing assistance system that is stored in housekeeping. It was tested on the 22/08/2019 but was not charged.

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Concierge Desk

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• Desk View
  • The desk is located to the left as you enter.
  • The desk is approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • The desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the desk.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the desk.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the desk which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The desk is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the desk are moderate to good.
  • The height of the desk is low (76cm or lower) .
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the desk.
  • The desk is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk.
  • The type of flooring in this area is stone.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Old Lobby - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 2, to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 38m from the main 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 251cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 68cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • 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) and wall is medium.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 170cm and 181cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The colostomy bag shelf is at a height of 76cm.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 40cm.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • 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 110cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 medium.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 95cm.
• Comments View
  • This area is generally no longer in use.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Old Lobby)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on level 2, to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on level 2, to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • This area is generally no longer in use.

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Eating and Drinking (Old Executive Lounge)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the executive lounge.
  • The executive lounge is located on level 2, to the left as you enter.
  • There is step-free access to the executive lounge.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
  • Entry is by key card for executive room guests only.
    The doors are double with one leaf locked.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a buffet counter and a self-service counter.
  • Hilton Team Members can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Takeaway cups are not available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system .
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • Hilton Team Members are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
• 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 70cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 50cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 107cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
  • 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.
  • This area is generally no longer in use.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Female - Old Executive Lounge - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 2, in the Old Executive Lounge.
  • 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 high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 77cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 182cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not 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 right of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 and general waste (with no lid) 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 backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • 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 130cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • This area is generally no longer in use.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Male - Old Executive Lounge - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 2, in the Old Executive Lounge in the male standard toilets.
  • 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 no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 76cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 180cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 88cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not 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 right of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The colostomy bag shelf is at a height of 50cm.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
  • 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 low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • 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 128cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • This area is generally no longer in use.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Old Executive Lounge)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on level 2, in the Old Executive Lounge.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 75cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on level 2, in the Executive Lounge.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • This area is generally no longer in use.

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Eating and Drinking (Whisky Mist)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
  • The restaurant/bar is located on level 2, to the right as you enter adjacent to the hotel 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 and table service (on request only).
  • Hilton Team Members can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus, large print menus and 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 a modern bar menu.
  • 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 not a hearing assistance system .
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 115cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles and wood.
• 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 65cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 60cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 112cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables, armchairs, booths, bench seats, stools and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles and wood.
  • 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.

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Eating and Drinking (Tea Lounge by Dilmah)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located at the rear of the main hotel lobby.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables can be booked in advance.
  • There is full table service.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is afternoon tea.
  • 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 not a hearing assistance system .
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • Hilton Team Members are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• 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 64cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 111cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also high tables, long tables, armchairs, bench seats and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet and tiles.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery 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.

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Eating and Drinking (Executive Lounge)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the restaurant.
  • The restaurant is located on level 2, to the rear of the entrance lobby.
  • There is step-free access to the restaurant.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables can be booked in advance.
  • There is full table service, a buffet counter and a self-service counter.
  • Hilton Team Members can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus and large print 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 an a la carté menu.
  • 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.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • Hilton Team Members are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 64cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 74cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also long tables, armchairs and bench seats.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet and wood.
  • 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.
  • The restaurant is also used at breakfast time with the self-service buffet.
    Staff are available to assist in taking food to tables.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Tea Lounge - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter, beside the Tea Lounge.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m from the main 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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The signage says 'Rest Rooms'.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens outwards (automatically).
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • 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 medium.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 248cm x 227cm.
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 182cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • 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) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The colostomy bag shelf is at a height of 74cm.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm.
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm.
  • 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 high.
  • 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 98cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 93cm.
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Tea Lounge)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located to the right as you enter, beside the Tea Lounge.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 33m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located to the right as you enter, beside the Tea Lounge.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Grand Ballroom)

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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 left as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 45m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2 and 3.
  • 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.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the main entrance lobby.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
• There are 2 other lifts in this location.
• The other lifts have very similar/identical specifications.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A Hilton Team Member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20.
• 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 high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 109cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 175cm x 148cm.
• 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 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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• Comments View
  • Access to floors 5 to 20 is by key card only.

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Other Floors (North Stair 1)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located at the front of the building, to the right as you exit the main lift well.
  • 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 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20.
  • 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 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 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.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are levels 2 and 4. The stairs only give access to the fire escape on level 2.

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Other Floors (South Stair 2)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you exit the stairwell.
  • The stairs are approximately 44m from the lift.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available 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 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are level 1 and Level 4. The stairs only give access to the fire escape on level 1 and the plant room on level 4 (staff access only)..

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Hotel Room Corridors

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• Circulation View
  • There are 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.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • Seating is available in the lift lobbies.
  • Seating includes; armchairs.
  • 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 majority of the building, via lift.

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Standard Room(s) (Room 815 - Level 8)

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• Bedroom Features View
  • The room surveyed is located on Level 8.
  • The room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 815.
  • There is step-free access to the room surveyed.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the room door.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The width of the door is 76cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed is 63cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
  • 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 wash basin and a shower.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 67cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is medium.
  • 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 twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is high.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
• Comments View
  • There are slight lips in the doorways where the flooring surface changes.
  • Executive Rooms on level 20 offer baths and showers, as shown in photographs 13 to 20.

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Accessible Room(s) (Room 821 - Level 8)

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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 levels 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
  • 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 has an adjoining room.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located on level 8.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 821.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the accessible room door.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The door is manual with a key card lock.
  • The fob/card reader height is 114cm.
  • The width of the door is 76cm.
  • There are lowered spy holes available.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 63cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 15cm.
  • The bed is not moveable.
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 60cm.
  • The desk is not height adjustable.
  • The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • The room surveyed had an armchair.
  • Alternative seating can be requested.
  • Wardrobes have 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 alarm in the room is a push button.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
• Ensuite Facilities View
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 77cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 242cm x 145cm.
  • The ensuite does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The ensuite has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the ensuite walls and floor is high.
  • 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 pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is 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 87cm.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The toilet has a lid.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 177cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not 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 high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not 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 rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • 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).
• Shower Details View
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • Shower controls do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There is not a/are not 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 high.
  • The colour contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are high.
  • There are slight lips in the doorways where the flooring surface changes.