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Conference Facilities Summary

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• Related Access Guide(s) View
  • For the Hilton Northampton AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab)
  • For the LivingWell Health Club - Hilton Northampton AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab)
• Conference Facilities Information View
  • The conference facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left of the foyer.
  • Facilities include; standard toilets, meeting rooms and conference rooms.
  • There are 12 conference / meeting spaces.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is available on request.
  • Hearing assistance systems are located in the Collingtree Suites.
  • Hilton Team Members are trained to use the hearing assistance system(s).
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • In the Collingtree Suites.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 05/08/2019.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a Hilton Team Member available for help and assistance.
• There is not a Hilton Team Member trained in British Sign Language.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located in the car park.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• There are evac chairs located in three key areas.

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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 signposted but have no markings.
  • The drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance.
  • The route from the drop-off point is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.

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Hotel Parking

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• Parking View
  • The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located at the front and side 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 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 232cm x 480cm.
  • There is 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 available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • There are 2 additional Blue Badge bays to the front of the of the LivingWell Health Club.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the car park.
  • Parking is not 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 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 some tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 52m from the main entrance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
• Comments View
  • Parking is free for the first 15 minutes for drop offs
  • Hourly rate is £1
  • Overnight is £17
  • Residential is £7 per night
  • Lounge and bar guests can park free with a voucher.

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Approach (Main Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 123cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Lobby

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• Circulation View
  • The type of flooring in the lobby is carpet and tiles.
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Seating in the lobby includes; sofas, a mixture of seats with and without armrests and bar stools.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the lobby area.
  • Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Audio View
  • This lobby does play background music in public areas.
  • Music is played in the lobby.
• Comments View
  • There is a car parking terminal in the Lobby where guests can enter their car registrations and pay for parking.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left beyond the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 9m from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are 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 moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 69cm.
  • 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 can be made 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 on the lowered section on the first desk on the 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 21/02/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and tiles.

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Conference Room(s) (Lowther)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was Lowther.
  • Lowther is located on the ground floor, to the left of the Business Suite corridor.
  • There is wayfinding signage for the room.
  • There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the room.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
• Room Details View
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is not 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 05/08/2019.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • There is some fixed furniture within the room.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 71cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Conference Room(s) (Althorp)

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• Access to the Room View
  • Althorp is located on the ground floor.
  • There is wayfinding signage for the room.
  • There is not clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the room.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 70cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
  • There is flooring in the room which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Business Suite)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the Business Suite, to the left of the entrance lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 31m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 196cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 100cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm.
  • 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 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 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side 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 80cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• 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 89cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Business Suite)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, to the left of foyer.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 31m from the main entrance .
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Eating and Drinking (Collingtree Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located on the ground floor, near the Collingtree Suite.
  • There is step-free access to the bar.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • Hilton Team Members can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
  • This bar is used when the Collingtree Suite is in use, mainly for drinks.

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Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Collingtree Suite 1 & 2)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was the Collingtree Suite 1 & 2.
  • The Collingtree Suite is located on the ground floor, to the end of the Business Suite corridor.
  • There is wayfinding signage for the room.
  • There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
  • There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
• Room Details View
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is not 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 05/08/2019.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
  • These rooms can be merged or spilt into 2.
    There are screens and projectors in place and other items can be brought in by request.