Access Guide
Hotel Summary
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Hotel Information
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- The hotel does not have its own parking facilities.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The hotel has 361 rooms in total.
- There is an/are accessible room(s) within the hotel.
- The hotel has 17 accessible room(s) with accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is/are 17 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
- There is an/are adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
- There is an/are adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
- The restaurant/bar facilities in this hotel include; Icons Bar, Grill & Terrace, Sky Bar 9 and The Association Restaurant.
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Additional Accessibility Aids
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- There is not 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 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 third and fourth levels.
- For the Hilton London Wembley - 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 and a swimming pool.
- For the LivingWell Health Club - Hilton London Wembley AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab)
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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 Help and Assistance
- There is a Hilton Team Member available for help and assistance.
- There is not a Hilton Team Member trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print, audio on request, Braille on request, different languages on request and Makaton on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are mobility aids available.
- The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.
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 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.
Off Site Parking
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Public Car Park
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- There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
- The public car park is located on Lakeside Way.
- The name of the car park is Wembley Stadium Gold Car Park.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- Hotel guests do get a discounted rate at the car park.
- For more information on public parking please click here (new tab)
Approach (Hotel Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
- The bollard(s) does/do not have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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 London Wembley'.
- 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 84cm .
- 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 70cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
- There is also an automatically revolving door next to this one.
- The height of the slow down button is 84cm.
- There is a Hilton Team Member available for assistance at this entrance.
- The height of the push button to exit is 93cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Lobby
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Circulation
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- The type of flooring in the lobby is tiles and carpet.
- 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.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- 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 on levels 2 and 3 and the accessible toilet and standard toilets on level 3.
Reception
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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 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 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 80cm.
- 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 not 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 portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- The hearing assistance system is located on the left hand side of reception.
- 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 25/11/2019.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
Concierge Desk
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Desk
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- The desk is located to the right from the hotel entrance.
- The desk is approximately 4m 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 no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the desk which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The desk is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the desk are good.
- The height of the desk is high (110cm+) .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
- There is not a lowered section of the desk.
- The desk is not staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- 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.
Other Floors
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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 to the right from the hotel entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 10m 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, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
- 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 not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Escalator(s)
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- Escalators can be used to access other floors.
- The escalator(s) is/are located to the right from the hotel entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the escalators are not available from the entrance.
- The escalators go both up and down.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are G, 2 and 3.
- The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right from the hotel entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 14m from the hotel entrance.
- There are 3 other lifts in this location.
- The other lifts have very similar/identical specifications.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A Hilton Team Member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
- The clear door width is 110cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 140cm.
- 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.
Eating and Drinking (Icons Bar, Grill and Terrace)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on level 3, to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the bar.
- For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
- Hilton Team Members can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; handheld menus 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 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 .
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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 wood.
- 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 standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 40cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 97cm.
- 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, bench seats, high stools and armchairs.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and wood.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
- There is an outside balcony.
The doors are double, heavy and open towards you (pull).
The width of the doors is 200cm.
There is a small lip at threshold of the doors.
The flooring is concrete tiles.
Eating and Drinking (The Association Restaurant)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located on the level 3, ahead from the lift.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the restaurant.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables can be booked in advance.
- There is a buffet counter, a self-service counter and full table service.
- 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.
- 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 85cm.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
- The height of the lower counter is 73cm.
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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 standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also bench seats.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and wood.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 3)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on level 3, opposite the lifts.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m from the lifts.
- 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 is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm.
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 142cm x 238cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- 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 68cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- 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 147cm 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 backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm.
- 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) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- 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 106cm .
- 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 118cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- 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 90cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 3)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on level 3, opposite the lifts.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the lift.
- 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 available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
Hotel Room Corridors
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is some 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 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.
Standard Room(s) (Room 817 - Level 8)
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Bedroom Features
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- The room surveyed is located on level 8, to the right as you exit the lift.
- The room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 817.
- 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 80cm.
- 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 53cm.
- 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.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The type of facilities within the ensuite include; a shower, a toilet, 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 76cm.
- 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.
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the bath and shower.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is high.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
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Comments
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- There is a small lip at threshold of the door to the ensuite.
- There is a telephone within the ensuite for assistance.
Accessible Room(s) (Room 887 - Level 8)
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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 levels 5, 6, 7 and 8.
- 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 lift 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 level 8, to the left as you exit the lift.
- The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 887.
- 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 key card activated.
- The fob/card reader height is 103cm.
- The width of the door is 80cm.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 15cm.
- The bed is not moveable.
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
- The height of the desk is 73cm.
- 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 height adjustable chair with armrests.
- Alternative seating can be requested.
- Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
- Electric sockets are accessible from the bed.
- There is an emergency alarm in the room.
- The emergency alarm is a push button .
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels in the room are good.
- There is a chair without armrests.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the door to the ensuite is 81cm.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
- The dimensions of the ensuite are 215cm x 230cm.
- 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 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 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).
- 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.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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 104cm.
- 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 medium.
- 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 medium.
- 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).
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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 lever.
- Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 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.
Eating and Drinking (Sky Bar 9)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on level 9, to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access to the bar.
- For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
- Hilton Team Members can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Hilton Team Members can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- 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 only played at certain 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 111cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
- 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 35cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 110cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, high stools, high tables and sofas.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and wood.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
- There is an outside balcony.
The doors are double, heavy and open away from you (push).
The width of the doors are 166cm.
There is a small lip at the threshold of the doors. The flooring is concrete tiles.
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 on level 9, opposite the lift.
- There is step-free access to the executive lounge.
- For access there is a single manual door which may be difficult to open.
- The height of the card reader to enter is 112cm.
The height of the bell is 122cm.
The height of the button to exit is 120cm.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a buffet counter and a self-service counter.
- Hilton Team Members can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does not play background music.
- 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 85cm.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
- 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 standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 42cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, bench seats and sofas.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and wood.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
Reception (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.
- The reception point is approximately 2m 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 high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Seats are available for guests at reception.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- The hearing assistance system is located throughout the Executive Lounge.
- 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 25/11/2019.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is wood.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Executive Lounge)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on level 9, to the right from the Executive Lounge entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Executive Lounge 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 is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm.
- 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 medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 216cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a sensor flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on 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 low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 121cm and 144cm 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 backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 97cm.
- 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 137cm (4ft 6in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.