Access Guide
Hotel Summary
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Hotel Information
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- The hotel has its own parking facilities.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The hotel has 398 rooms in total.
- There is an/are accessible room(s) within the hotel.
- The hotel has 8 accessible room(s) with accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is/are 4 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
- There is/are 4 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- 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; OXBO Café, OXBO Bar and OXBO Restaurant.
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Additional Accessibility Aids
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- 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 available on request.
- Bath seats are available on request.
- Bath mats are available on request.
- Raised toilet seats are available on request.
- Portable hoists are available on request.
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Conference and Meeting Facilities
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- Conference/meeting facilities are available.
- The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground floor.
- For the Hilton London Heathrow Airport - Conference Facilities AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab).
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Spa and Leisure Facilities
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- The hotel has; a fitness suite.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
Getting Here
- There is a walkway to the left of the lobby entrance leading to the hotel.
- It provides level access to Terminal 4.
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; Braille and large print.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are mobility aids available.
- The mobility aids available include wheelchairs and shower chairs.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.
Hotel Parking
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Parking
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- The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located in front of the hotel .
- 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.
- There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
- The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the car park.
- Parking is not free for visitors of the venue.
- Parking charges can be refunded at the hotel.
- 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 car park.
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab)
- Payment machines are located at the rear of the car park and at reception.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users, however payment can be made at reception.
- There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
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Access from the Car Park
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user not at all.
- 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 tarmac and block paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
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Comments
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- The payment machine is card only.
- Cash payment is at the hotel reception.
- The height of the luggage assistant intercom button is 143cm.
Step(s) (Hotel Parking)
- There is a/are step(s) located at the rear of the car park.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the hotel .
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are 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 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.
Drop-Off Point / Pick Up Point
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Drop-Off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is not signposted/clearly marked.
- The drop-off point is located in front of the hotel entrance.
- The route from the drop-off point is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- There is a slight ramp from the drop-off point to the hotel entrance (as shown in photograph 3).
Hotel Parking (Blue Badge - Step Free Access)
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Parking
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- The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
- The car park is located to the right of the hotel.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 185cm x 467cm.
- 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.
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Paying
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- There are no parking charges for the car park.
- Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Access from the Car Park
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- 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and concrete tiles.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 15m from the hotel entrance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are level changes with no dropped kerbs.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
Outside Access (Hotel Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel.
- 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.
- 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 140cm .
- The main door(s) open(s) by revolving.
- The height of the slow down button is 100cm.
Reception (First Floor)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left from the hotel entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 6m 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 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 70cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not 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 signed.
- The hearing assistance system is located on the desk to the far left.
- Hilton Team Members are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 14/10/2019.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and tiles.
Concierge Desk (First Floor)
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Desk
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- The desk is located to the right from the hotel entrance.
- The desk is approximately 7m from the hotel 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 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 good.
- The height of the desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
- There is not a 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 tiles.
Lobby (First Floor)
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Circulation
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- The type of flooring in the lobby is carpet 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; seats with armrests and sofas.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the lobby area.
- Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Audio
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- This lobby does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played in the lobby/reception area.
Shop
- The opening width is over 150cm.
- The shop is self-service.
- Food, drink and souvenirs can be purchased from this shop.
- Shop shelves are between 17cm and 156cm.
- There is a bell for assistance at a height of 115cm.
- There is a self-service hot drinks machine with controls between 125cm and 148cm high.
- There is a payment touchscreen with controls between 125cm and 185cm high.
Step(s) (First Floor - Executive Lounge)
- There is a/are step(s) located beyond the executive lounge entrance.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the executive lounge.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
- 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 good.
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Comments
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- The stepped entrance door into the executive lounge has a width of 100cm and is automatic.
- It is opened by use of a key card with a reader at a height of 95cm.
- The stepped entrance door into the executive lounge has a width of 100cm and is automatic.
Reception (First Floor - Executive Lounge)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right as you enter the Executive Lounge entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 1m from the Executive Lounge 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 not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on 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 (on request only).
- The hearing assistance system is located at the main reception and can be brought to the executive lounge reception on request.
- Hilton Team Members are 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.
Eating and Drinking (Executive Lounge)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the executive lounge.
- The executive lounge is located to your right via the first floor entrance.
- There is step-free access to the executive lounge.
- For access there is a single manual door which may be difficult to open.
- This entrance requires staff assistance to enter.
There is an alternative stepped entrance.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a self-service counter.
- Hilton Team Members cannot bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 84cm.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- There is another raised self-service counter at a height of 95cm.
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Tables and Seating
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- 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 70cm.
- 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 74cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 45cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, long tables, armchairs and sofas.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and laminate.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor Lobby - Right Hand Side)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the right hand side of the lobby.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the hotel entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- It was not possible to access the female toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Lobby - Right Hand Side)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in the standard toilet.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m from the hotel entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a male toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- 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 78cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 150cm.
- 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 80cm.
- 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 poor.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- 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 nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 162cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 40cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- 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 96cm.
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Comments
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- There is an similar accessible toilet in the standard female toilets.
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Comments
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- There is an similar accessible toilet in the standard female toilets.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - Lobby - Left Hand Side)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the left hand side of the lobby.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the hotel entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- 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 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
Eating and Drinking (First Floor - OXBO Cafe)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located at the rear of the hotel lobby.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Hilton Team Members can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; Braille menus, 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are 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.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
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Tables and Seating
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- 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 71cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 73cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also sofas.
- 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.
- 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 good.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
Eating and Drinking (First Floor - OXBO Bar)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located at the rear of the lobby.
- There is step-free access to the bar.
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Service and Menus
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- 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; large print menus, handheld menus and Braille 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 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 .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 114cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
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Tables and Seating
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- 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 71cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 73cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 50cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, high tables, sofas, stools and high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet, 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 good.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
Eating and Drinking (First Floor - OXBO Restaurant)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located at the rear of the lobby.
- There is step-free access to the restaurant.
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Service and Menus
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- 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.
- 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 not 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.
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
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Tables and Seating
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- 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 69cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 72cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also booths and bench seats.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
Hotel Room Corridors
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Circulation
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- 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.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is poor colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- Seating is available in the lift lobbies on the second and fourth floors.
- Seating includes; sofas.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided in corridors.
- Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- The hotel does not play background music in room corridors.
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the rooms on the first floor and to the standard toilets on the left hand side of the lobby.
- The ramp can be seen in photographs 9 and 10.
Accessible Room(s) (Room 104 - Bath - First Floor)
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Accessible Room Information
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- The details in this section relates to the accessible room(s) with a lowered bath.
- This type of accessible room is located on the first floor.
- There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
- All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
- The ensuite transfer space for the accessible rooms varies from left to right.
- Guests do not need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
- The room surveyed has an adjoining room.
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Bedroom Features
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- The accessible room surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left hand side of the hotel.
- The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 104.
- 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 fair.
- The door is manual with a key card lock.
- The fob/card reader height is 112cm.
- The width of the door is 87cm.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
- 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 67cm.
- 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 with armrests.
- 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 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.
- The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
- 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 87cm.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is good.
- The dimensions of the ensuite are 145cm x 246cm.
- 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 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 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 not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot 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 73cm .
- 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 do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a bar of soap available.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
- 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 poor.
- 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 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.
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Bath Details
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- The ensuite has a lowered bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 48cm.
- The length of the bath is 156cm.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Bath taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a shower over the bath.
- 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/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the bath.
- There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the wall which is the full length of the bath.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the wall near to the taps.
- The colour contrast between the bath wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
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Shower Details
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- There is a small lip on the threshold of the ensuite door (as shown in photograph 6).
Accessible Room(s) (Room 170 - Wheel in Shower - First Floor)
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Accessible Room Information
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- 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 floor.
- There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
- All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
- The ensuite transfer space for the accessible rooms varies from left to right.
- Guests do not need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
- The room surveyed has an adjoining room.
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Bedroom Features
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- The accessible room surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right hand side of the hotel.
- The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 170.
- 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 fair.
- The door is manual with a key card lock.
- The fob/card reader height is 112cm.
- The width of the door is 85cm.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
- The bed is not moveable.
- The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
- The height of the desk is 67cm.
- 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 with armrests.
- 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 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.
- The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
- 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 86cm.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the ensuite are 214cm x 245cm.
- The ensuite does 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 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 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 cannot 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 72cm .
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- 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 145cm.
- 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 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.
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Shower Details
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- The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- 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 42cm.
- 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.
- 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 is a small lip on the threshold of the ensuite door (as shown in photograph 6).
Standard Room(s) (Room 110 - First Floor)
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Bedroom Features
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- The room surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left hand side of the hotel.
- The room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 110.
- 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 fair.
- The width of the door is 77cm.
- 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 68cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
- 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.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- 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 inwards.
- The width of the door to the ensuite is 57cm.
- 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.
- 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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Comments
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- There is a small step to access the shower (as shown in photograph 8).
Lift (Centre)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the centre of the hotel.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
- There is 1 other lift in this location.
- 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 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 155cm x 137cm.
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift controls are between 122cm - 149cm 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.
Other Floors (Right Hand Side - Business Centre and Rooms)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located on the right hand side of the hotel.
- The stairs are approximately 25m from the hotel entrance.
- 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 G, 1, 2, 3, 3 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 the right going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Lift (Right Hand Side - Business Centre and Rooms)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the right hand side of the hotel.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 25m from the hotel 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 G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is not 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 poor.
- The clear door width is 80cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 137cm.
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift controls are within 123cm - 145cm 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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Comments
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- There is a slight slope at the threshold for the lift doors (as shown in photograph 4).
Other Floors (Left Hand Side - Living Well Health Club and Rooms)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located on the left hand side of the hotel.
- The stairs are approximately 50m from the main entrance.
- 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 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 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.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift (Left Hand Side - Living Well Health Club and Rooms)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the left hand side of the hotel.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 50m 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 G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is not 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 80cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 137cm.
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The controls are between 123cm - 145cm.
- 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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Comments
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- There is a slight slope at the threshold of the lift doors as shown in photograph 4.
Fitness Suite (Ground Floor)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is situated in the hotel.
- The fitness suite is located on the left hand side of the corridor.
- The fitness suite is for the use of hotel guests only.
- The fitness suite is not staffed.
- There are not surveillance cameras in the fitness suite.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- The door opening width is 124cm.
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Fitness Suite Information
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- Hilton Team Members receive training in assisting disabled people.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed, cable resistance machines, arm cycles and free weights.
- The type of flooring in the fitness suite is vinyl and laminate.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a second opening to the fitness suite (as shown in photograph 2).
The width of the opening is 124cm.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Hilton Fitness)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the Hilton Fitness Corridor.
- 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 no 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 77cm.
- 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 good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 165cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 60cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 160cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- 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 poor.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a 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 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, nappy/incontinence items bin and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 145cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
- 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 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 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 100cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 46cm.
- There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is poor.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is poor.
- There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- 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 89cm.