Access Guide
Hotel Summary
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Hotel Information
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- The hotel has its own parking facilities.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The hotel has 228 rooms in total.
- There is an/are accessible room(s) within the hotel.
- The hotel has 13 accessible room(s) with accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is/are 13 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).
- There is an/are annexe building(s) next to the hotel.
- There is an/are accessible room(s) within the annexe building(s).
- The restaurant/bar facilities in this hotel include; Cross Bar, The Restaurant, Executive Lounge and Centre Circle Coffee Lounge.
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Additional Accessibility Aids
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- There is a deaf alert system at the hotel.
- Panic alarms are available on request.
- Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
- Bed raisers are available on request.
- Raised toilet seats 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 ground floor.
- For the Hilton St. George's Park - 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 spa, a swimming pool and a fitness suite.
- For the The Health Club & Spa - St. George's Park 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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- The toilet is split into 2. The Hilton and The Compact.
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 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 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.
Hotel Parking
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Parking
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- The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located in front and to the 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 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 13 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm 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 not available.
- There are several smaller car parks before you reach the main car park in front of the hotel. These are on a higher level and have sloped access to the entrance.
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Paying
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- There are no parking charges for the car park.
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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 concrete tiles.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 30m from the car park entrance.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach .
- The bollard(s) does/do not have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.
Outside Access (Drop-off Point Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- 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 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 104cm.
- 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.
- There are bollards at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 420cm.
- The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.
- The door with the automatic press to open button is on the left of the revolving door.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- 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 a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- 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 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 104cm.
- 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.
- There are bollards at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 420cm.
- The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.
- There is a Hilton Team Member available for assistance at this entrance.
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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 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; armchairs and sofas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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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.
- 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 in the lobby at a low level.
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Comments
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- To the rear of the lobby is a set of double doors that leading to a courtyard.
- The doors open automatically and have an opening width of 222cm.
- There are two sets of 4, 15cm high steps with handrails on both sides or a slight ramp with a handrail on the right going up beyond the door.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located in the centre of the lobby.
- 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 74cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Seats are available for guests at reception.
- 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 on the lowered section of the 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 21/08/2019.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Lobby - Right Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the lobby.
- 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 poor.
- 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 86cm.
- 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 good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 296cm.
- The accessible toilet does 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 150cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- 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 good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 170cm and 110cm 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 cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is on the dropdown rail.
- 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 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).
- 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 good.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
- 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 good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Lobby)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located in the lobby, to the left of reception.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- 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.
- There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.
Eating and Drinking (Cross Bar)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located to the rear left of the hotel.
- 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; written wall menus, 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 available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is only played at certain times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
- There is a hearing assistance system .
- The system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 114cm.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
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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 71cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 40cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 76cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, armchairs, sofas, booths, bench seats and high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and laminate.
- 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 varied.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
Eating and Drinking (The Restaurant)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located to the rear left of the hotel.
- There is step-free access to the restaurant.
- 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 can be booked in advance.
- There is a self-service counter, 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; large print menus, handheld menus and written wall 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 available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is only played at certain times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
- There is a hearing assistance system .
- The system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
- 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 86cm.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 88cm.
- The height of the tray counter/rail is 75cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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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 70cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 71cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 76cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also bench seats, booths and armchairs.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Cross Bar and The Restaurant - Left Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the rear of The Restaurant.
- 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 good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- 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 good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 293cm.
- The accessible toilet does 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 119cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- 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 good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 110cm and 170cm 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 cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is on the dropdown rail.
- 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 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).
- 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 good.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
- 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 good.
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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 86cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (Cross Bar and The Restaurant)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located to the rear of The Restaurant.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- 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 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.
- There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located behind reception.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is 1 other lift 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 0, 1 and 2.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
- The clear door width is 109cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 117cm x 229cm.
- 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 good.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
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Comments
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- There are similar lifts to the right of reception, on the Club England side.
Other Floors (Central Circle Coffee Lounge)
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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 left of reception.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0 and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- 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.
- The lighting levels at the steps are varied.
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Comments
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- The going of the steps vary due to the curve of the staircase.
Eating and Drinking (Central Circle Coffee Lounge)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the lounge.
- The lounge is located on the first floor, ahead as you the lift.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the lounge.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Hilton Team Members can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall 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 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 .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 109cm.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 86cm.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
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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 54cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 101cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 59cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, armchairs and booths.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- 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.
Other Floors (Executive Lounge)
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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 left of the Central Circle Coffee Lounge on the first floor.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- This is a spiral staircase.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- 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 not a landing.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The going of the steps vary due to the curve of the staircase.
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 the second floor, on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the executive lounge.
- For access there is a single manual door which is easy to open.
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Service and Menus
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- There is a buffet counter and a self-service counter.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is only played at certain times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
- 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 laminate.
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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 70cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 75cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
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.
- Seating is available in areas along some of the hotel corridors.
- Seating includes; armchairs.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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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 building via lift(s).
Standard Room(s) (Room 039 - Hilton Side - Level 0)
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Bedroom Features
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- The room surveyed is located on level 0 of the Hilton side.
- The room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 039.
- 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 poor.
- The width of the door is 84cm.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is good.
- The bed type is double.
- The height of the bed is 71cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 22cm.
- 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 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, a bath and a shower.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is poor.
- 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 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 twist/turn.
- 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 good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is good.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
Standard Room(s) (Room 1122 - Twin Room - Compact Side - Level 1)
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Bedroom Features
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- The room surveyed is located on level 1 of the Compact side.
- The room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 1122.
- 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 poor.
- The width of the door is 86cm.
- 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 single.
- The height of the bed is 64cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 17cm.
- 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 moderate to good.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The type of facilities within the ensuite include; a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
- The ensuite door opens by sliding.
- The width of the door to the ensuite is 63cm.
- 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 poor.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 2 - Left Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on level 2, in the corridor leading to the rooms.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- 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 good.
- 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 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 131cm x 245cm.
- The accessible toilet does not 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 64cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- 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 good.
- 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 disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is on the dropdown rail.
- 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 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).
- 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 good.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- 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 poor.
Accessible Room(s) (Room 209 - Hilton Side - Level 2)
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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 and second floors.
- 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 2 of the Hilton side.
- The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 209.
- There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the accessible room door.
- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is poor.
- The door is manual with a key fob lock.
- The fob/card reader height is 114cm.
- The width of the door is 85cm.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 6cm.
- 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 75cm.
- 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 and an armchair.
- Alternative seating can be requested.
- Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
- Electric sockets are accessible from the bed.
- The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
- The window controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is an emergency alarm in the room.
- The emergency 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 good.
- The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
- 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 85cm.
- 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 270cm x 233cm.
- 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 good.
- 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 72cm.
- 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 good.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are low to moderate.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- 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 102cm.
- 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 good.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
- 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 75cm.
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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 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 good.
- The colour contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are good.
Accessible Room(s) (Room 2201 - Compact Side - Level 2)
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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 and second floors.
- 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 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 2 of the Compact side.
- The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 2201.
- There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
- There is pictorial 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 113cm.
- The width of the door is 86cm.
- 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 64cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 17cm.
- 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 75cm.
- 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.
- The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
- The window controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The emergency alarm is a push button.
- There is not 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.
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Ensuite Facilities
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- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
- 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 good.
- The dimensions of the ensuite are 257cm x 249cm.
- 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 fair.
- There is an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
- The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is within reach and fully functional.
- 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 72cm.
- 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 good.
- There is a second wash basin at a height of 72cm.
- 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 48cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- 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 82cm.
- There is a flush 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 good.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- 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 colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
- 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 52cm.
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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 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 good.
- The colour contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are good.