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Conference Facilities Summary

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• Conference Facilities Information View
  • The conference facilities are located on the ground floor of the hotel.
  • Facilities include; a conference hall, standard toilets, accessible toilets, conference rooms and meeting rooms.
  • There are 8 conference / meeting rooms.
  • Hearing assistance systems are not available for the conference areas.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a Hilton Team Member available for help and assistance.
• There is not a Hilton Team Member trained in British Sign Language.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• Irish 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 not available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact main reception.

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Drop-Off Point / Pick Up Point

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• Drop-Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is not signposted/clearly marked.
  • The drop-off point is located outside 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 beneath the hotel.
  • The car park type is underground.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 210cm.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 227cm x 495cm.
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
• Paying View
  • There are no parking charges for the car park.
  • Parking is free for visitors of the venue.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is clearly signposted.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.

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Other Floors (Car Park)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter the hotel entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m 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 car park and G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not 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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Lift (Car Park)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the lobby to the left of the Blue Badge bays.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 12m from the hotel entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A Hilton Team Member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 fair.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor.
• The clear door width is 90cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm 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 not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low.

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Outside Access (Hotel Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Hilton Reading'.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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.
  • 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 110cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 122cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is also a revolving door next to this one.
  • The height of the slow down button is 86cm.
  • There are bollards at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 150cm.
  • The bollards do contrast visually with the paving.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading from the drop-off point.
  • 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 tiles and carpet.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Seating in the lobby includes; seats with armrests and sofas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• 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 not 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 area.

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Entrance (Windsor Suite Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the hotel.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 107cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.

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Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Windsor 1 & 2)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The rooms surveyed were Windsor 1 & 2.
  • Windsor 1 & 2 are located to the left as you enter the hotel and straight ahead.
  • There is wayfinding signage for the rooms.
  • There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
  • There is written signage for the room(s), in block capital 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 158cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is a partition so the room can be made into two smaller rooms or one larger room.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Windsor Suite)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the Windsor Suite entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m from the Windsor Suite 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 tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 217cm.
  • 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 88cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and 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 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 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary 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 cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • 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 fair.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 107cm.
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
• 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 90cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Windsor Suite)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the right as you enter the Windsor Suite entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the Windsor Suite entrance.
  • There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Conference Room(s) (Caversham)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was Caversham.
  • Caversham is located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter the hotel entrance.
  • There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
  • There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
  • 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) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room.
  • There are 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 good.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Breakout Area)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The areas surveyed was Breakout Area.
  • Breakout Area is located to the right as you enter the conference area on the ground floor..
  • There is not wayfinding signage for the area.
  • There is not clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
  • 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) by sliding.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 182cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There is flooring with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.