Access Guide
Hotel Summary
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Hotel Information
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- The hotel has its own parking facilities.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- The hotel has 176 rooms in total.
- There is an/are accessible room(s) within the hotel.
- The hotel has 2 accessible room(s) with accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is/are 2 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; Bric Bar & Kitchen.
- 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 not available on request.
- Bath seats are not available on request.
- Raised toilet seats are not available on request.
- Portable hoists are not available on request.
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Conference and Meeting Facilities
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- Conference/meeting facilities are available.
- The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left of the reception.
- For the Hilton Nottingham - Conference/Meeting 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, a spa and a swimming pool.
- For the LivingWell Health Clubs - Hilton Nottingham 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.
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Comments
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- One of the assessible rooms has an adjoining room.
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 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 not mobility aids available.
Hotel Parking
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Parking
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- The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located on the left side of the building.
- 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 305cm x 395cm.
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the car park.
- Parking is not free for visitors of the venue.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
- Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access from the Car Park
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and block paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 8m from the main entrance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
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Comments
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- There is a terminal in reception for car owners to enter their car registration details.
- Payment for the car park is made directly to the reception staff.
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 North Church Street.
- The name of the car park is Trinity Square 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)
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Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Hilton'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 112cm.
- 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 133cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- 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.
Lobby
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Circulation
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- The type of flooring in the lobby is carpet and tiles.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Seating in the lobby includes; sofas, a mixture of seats with and without armrests and armchairs.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the lobby area.
- Not all wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Audio
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- This lobby does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played throughout the reception lobby.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left as you enter 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 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 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 80cm.
- 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 fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- The hearing assistance system is located to the middle of reception desk.
- 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 20/02/2023.
- 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 ahead as you enter the main entrance.
- The desk is approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- The desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the desk.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the desk.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the desk which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The desk is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the desk are moderate to good.
- The height of the desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
- There is not a lowered section of the desk.
- The desk is not staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer)
- 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 the ground floor, to the left of reception.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 23m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is fair.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 161cm x 257cm.
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and 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 fair.
- 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- 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).
- The height of the coat hook is 107cm 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
- 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 71cm.
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 92cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 100cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
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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 88cm.
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Comments
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- There is a slight lip in the doorway; please see photograph 3.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on the ground floor, to the left of reception.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located on the ground floor, to the left of reception.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 48m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Step(s) (Standard Female Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) located in the standard female toilets on the ground floor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the toilets from the sink area in the standard female toilets.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Outside Access (Bric Bar and Kitchen External Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the side of the hotel.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Bric Bar and Kitchen'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not 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) 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 144cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 103cm.
- There is a Hilton Team Member available for assistance at this entrance.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located just beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- 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.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Eating and Drinking (Bric Bar and Kitchen)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The restaurant/bar is located to the right of the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the restaurant/bar.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables can 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.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is a portable card machine available for payment.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 115cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 69cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 107cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 72cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also high tables, long tables, armchairs, booths, bench seats, stools and high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet, tiles and wood.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
- There is an outside seating area with artificial grass, some areas have a step up and there is various types of seating.
Lift (Lobby)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the main entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- The other lift has 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 LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm Ă— 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 poor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
- The clear door width is 91cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 145cm.
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
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Comments
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- There is an additional lift to the right of the entrance, near the internal entrance for Bric Bar and Kitchen.
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 beyond the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- 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 the left going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided in corridors.
- Not all 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 majority of the building, via lift.
- There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to Rooms 107, 106, 105, and 104 from Room 108.
- 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 in level change 1 can be seen in photograph 4 and 5.
There are additional steps on the second and third floors (as shown in photographs 6 and 7). - There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to Rooms 104, 105, 106, 107, leading from Room 103.
- 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 in level change 2 can be seen in photographs 8 and 9.
- There is/are 5 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to Rooms 316, 362 and 363.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps in level change 3 can be seen in photographs 10 and 11.
Accessible Room(s) (Room 101 - First Floor)
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Accessible Room Information
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- The details in this section relates to the accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
- This type of accessible room is located on the first floor.
- There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
- All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
- The ensuite transfer space for the accessible rooms varies from left to right.
- Guests do not need to open a door between the 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 the first floor.
- The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 101.
- 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 good.
- The door is key card activated.
- The fob/card reader height is 115cm.
- The width of the door is 74cm.
- There are lowered spy holes available.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The bed type is double.
- The bed height is not adjustable.
- The height of the bed is 65cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
- The bed is moveable.
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
- The height of the desk is 79cm.
- The desk is not height adjustable.
- The desk knee recess does not have the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
- The height and depth of the knee recess is 77cm x 40cm.
- The room surveyed had a desk 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.
- The window control type(s) for the room is a/are winding handle(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 good.
- The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
- The window openings are sliding.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is poor.
- 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 76cm.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is good.
- The dimensions of the ensuite are 227cm x 300cm.
- The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The ensuite has not got a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the ensuite walls and floor is fair.
- There is an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
- The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 71cm.
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a bar of soap available.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The toilet has 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 160cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on 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 poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 74cm.
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Shower Details
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- The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- The shower control type is lever.
- Shower controls do not 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 47cm.
- 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 poor.
- The colour contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are poor.
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Comments
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- There is a slight level change in the doorway between the bedroom and the ensuite with a height of 3cm.
- There isn't a desk just a table in the bedroom.
Accessible Room(s) (Room 201 - Second Floor)
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Accessible Room Information
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- The details in this section relates to the accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
- This type of accessible room is located on the second 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.
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Bedroom Features
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- The accessible room surveyed is located Second Floor.
- The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 201.
- 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 good.
- The door is key card activated.
- The fob/card reader height is 110cm.
- The width of the door is 74cm.
- There are lowered spy holes available.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The bed type is double.
- The bed height is not adjustable.
- The height of the bed is 65cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 6cm.
- The bed is moveable.
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
- The height of the desk is 78cm.
- The desk is not height adjustable.
- The desk knee recess does not have the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
- The height and depth of the knee recess is 76cm x 41cm.
- The room surveyed had a desk chair without 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 not accessible from the bed.
- The window control type(s) for the room is a/are winding handle(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 good.
- The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
- The window openings are sliding.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is poor.
- The ensuite door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the door to the ensuite is 86cm.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is poor.
- The dimensions of the ensuite are 247cm x 220cm.
- The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The ensuite has not got a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the ensuite walls and floor is poor.
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is no soap available.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a second wash basin at a height of 85cm.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The toilet has 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 180cm.
- 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 fair.
- 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 fair.
- 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 77cm.
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Shower Details
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- The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- The shower control type is lever.
- Shower controls do not 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 fair.
- The colour contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are fair.
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Comments
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- There is a slight level change in the doorway between the bedroom and the ensuite with a height of 3cm.
- There isn't a desk just a table in the bedroom.
Standard Room(s) (Room 319 - Third Floor)
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Bedroom Features
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- The room surveyed is located on the third floor.
- The room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 319.
- There is step-free access to the room surveyed, via lift.
- There is numbered signage on or near the room door.
- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The width of the door is 69cm.
- The room door is push pad activated.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is good.
- The bed type is double.
- The height of the bed is 65cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 6cm.
- Light switches are not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The type of facilities within the ensuite include; a toilet, a wash basin and a shower.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
- The ensuite door opens inwards.
- The width of the door to the ensuite is 60cm.
- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is good.
- There is not an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is fair.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.