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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 137 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the hotel.
  • The hotel has 7 accessible room(s) with accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is/are 4 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is/are 3 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; Peacock Alley Bar and The Restaurant in the Park.
  • 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 available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.
• Conference and Meeting Facilities View
  • Conference/meeting facilities are available.
  • The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground and second floors.
  • For the Hilton London Syon Park - Conference Facilities AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab)
• Spa and Leisure Facilities View
  • The hotel has; a spa, a swimming pool and a fitness suite.
  • For the Kallima Spa - Hilton London Syon Park 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; large print.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located in Syon Park next to the hotel.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are not mobility aids available.

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Drop-Off Point / Pick Up Point

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• Drop-Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is not signposted/clearly marked.
  • The drop-off point is located in front of the hotel entrance.
  • The route from the drop-off point is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.

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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 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 a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 367cm x 480cm.
  • 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.
  • There is an overflow car park for Hilton Team Members and visitors.
  • Syon Park Car Park is located next to the hotel car park as shown in photographs 10-12.
    There is a height restriction barrier for Syon Park Car Park.
    The height restriction is 270cm.
• Paying View
  • There are no parking charges for the car park.
  • Parking is free for visitors of the venue.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 22m from the hotel entrance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.

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Outside Access (Hotel Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel .
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 83cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 166cm.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The height of the push button to exit is 80cm (as shown in photograph 5).

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right from the hotel entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m 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 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 high (110cm+).
  • 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 81cm.
  • 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 signed.
  • 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 17/10/2019.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is wood and tiles.

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Lobby

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• Circulation View
  • The type of flooring in the lobby is wood and tiles.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Seating in the lobby includes; sofas and armchairs.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the lobby area.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Audio View
  • This lobby does play background music in public areas.
  • Music is played in reception and lobby areas.

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Eating and Drinking (Peacock Alley Bar & The Syon Cocktail Bar and Terrace)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located ahead from the hotel entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the bar.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is full table service and a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Hilton Team Members can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus 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.
  • 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.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 117cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is 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 height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 27cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 50cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 109cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also sofas, high stools, high tables, armchairs and coffee tables.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles, wood and carpet.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
  • The Syon Cocktail Bar and Terrace is located to the right hand side of Peacock Alley Bar (as shown in photographs 13-19).
    The doors to access the bar and terrace are double, heavy and open away from you (push).
    The width of the opening is 188cm.
    There is a small lip at the threshold of the doors (as shown in photograph 12).
    There is level access.
    The heights of the tables range between 37cm - 108cm.
    The height of the bar is 117cm.
    There are different surfaces such as block paving, concrete and artificial grass.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Peacock Alley Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the left of the bar.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 47m from the hotel entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is 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 94cm.
  • 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 160cm x 205cm.
  • 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 70cm.
  • 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 are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The 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 rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • 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) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 142cm 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 not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • 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 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 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 92cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 115cm.
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• 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 88cm.
• Comments View
  • There are double, heavy doors to access the toilets from Peacock Alley Bar (as shown in photograph 1).
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Peacock Alley Bar)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, to the left of the bar.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 48m from the hotel 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.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are double, heavy doors to access the toilets from Peacock Alley Bar (as shown in photograph 1).
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.

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Eating and Drinking (The Restaurant in the Park)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the restaurant.
  • The restaurant is located ahead from the hotel entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the restaurant.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables can be booked in advance.
  • There is full table service, a self-service counter and a buffet counter.
  • Hilton Team Members can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; large print menus and 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.
  • 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.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
• 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 71cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also long tables, bench seats and booths.
  • 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.
  • 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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Other Floors (Rooms)

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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 end of the lobby on the right hand side.
  • 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 and 2.
  • 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 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 (Kallima Spa & Rooms)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the end of the lobby on the right hand side.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 25m from the hotel 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 LG, G, 1 and 2.
• 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 low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 110cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 153cm x 133cm.
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low.

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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.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided in corridors.
  • Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • The hotel does not play background music in room corridors.
• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building.
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to additional rooms on the ground and first floors along the link corridors.
  • The ramp in level change 1 can be seen in photographs 11 and 12.

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Accessible Room(s) (Room 027 - Wheel in Shower - Ground Floor)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • The details in this section relates to the accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • This type of accessible room is located on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
  • Guests need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
  • The room surveyed has an adjoining room.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located on the ground floor, close to the lobby on the right hand side of the corridor.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 027.
  • 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 100cm.
  • The width of the door is 87cm.
  • 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 56cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 14cm.
  • The bed is not moveable.
  • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • Hilton Team Members can reconfigure the room furniture to create a turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 66cm.
  • 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 and an armchair.
  • Alternative seating can be requested.
  • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are accessible from the bed.
  • The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
  • The window controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the room is within reach and fully functional.
  • 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 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 locking handle.
  • 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 high.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 193cm x 207cm.
  • 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 medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at 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 not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a bar of soap available.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 68cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • 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 both sides.
  • 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 colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 60cm.
• Shower Details View
  • 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 48cm.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is a single vertical grab rail to assist standing users.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are high.

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Standard Room(s) (Room 031 - Ground Floor)

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• Bedroom Features View
  • The room surveyed is located on the ground floor, close to the lobby on the right hand side of the corridor.
  • The room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 031.
  • 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 87cm.
  • 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 57cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 14cm.
  • 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 good.
• Ensuite Facilities View
  • The type of facilities within the ensuite include; a toilet, a shower, a bath and a wash basin.
  • 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 68cm.
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
  • 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 high.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a 20cm step to access the shower (as shown in photograph 12).

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Accessible Room(s) (Room 137 - Bath - First Floor)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • 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.
  • 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 the first floor, turn left as you exit the lift and the room is on the right hand side of the corridor.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 137.
  • 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 100cm.
  • The width of the door is 86cm.
  • 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 58cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 14cm.
  • The bed is not moveable.
  • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • Hilton Team Members can reconfigure the room furniture to create a turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 65cm.
  • The desk is not height adjustable.
  • The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • The room surveyed had a desk chair without armrests and an armchair.
  • Alternative seating can be requested.
  • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are accessible from the bed.
  • The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
  • The window controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the room is within reach and fully functional.
  • 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 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 86cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 175cm x 208cm.
  • 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 medium.
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at 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 not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a bar of soap available.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 87cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • 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 both sides.
  • 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 colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 60cm.
• Bath Details View
  • The ensuite has a lowered bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 44cm.
  • The length of the bath is 148cm.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • 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 twist/turn.
  • 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 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 high.

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Other Floors (The Clubhouse & Rooms)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located on the far right hand side of the hotel.
  • The stairs are approximately 125m 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 and 2.
  • 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 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.

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Lift (The Clubhouse & Rooms)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the far right hand side of the hotel.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 125m 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 and 2.
• 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 low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 92cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 133cm.
• 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.