Access Guide
Spa/Leisure Facilities Summary
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Leisure Facilities Information
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- The leisure facilities are located on level 2 of Hilton London Wembley.
- Facilities include; a reception, changing areas, an accessible toilet, a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna, an accessible changing room, a fitness suite and a swimming pool.
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a Hilton Team Member available for help and assistance.
- There is not a Hilton Team Member trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print, audio on request, Braille on request, different languages on request and Makaton on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are mobility aids available.
- The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.
Drop-Off Point / Pick Up Point
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Drop-Off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is clearly marked.
- The drop-off point is located in front of the hotel entrance.
- The route from the drop-off point is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Off Site Parking
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Public Car Park
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- There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
- The public car park is located on Lakeside Way.
- The name of the car park is Wembley Stadium Gold Car Park.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- Hotel guests do get a discounted rate at the car park.
- For more information on public parking please click here (new tab)
Approach (Hotel Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
- The bollard(s) does/do not have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Hotel Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Hilton London Wembley'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 84cm .
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 70cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
- There is also an automatically revolving door next to this one.
- The height of the slow down button is 84cm.
- There is a Hilton Team Member available for assistance at this entrance.
- The height of the push button to exit is 93cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Lobby
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Circulation
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- The type of flooring in the lobby is tiles and carpet.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Audio
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- This lobby does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played in the lobby on levels 2 and 3 and the accessible toilet and standard toilets on level 3.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located to the right from the hotel entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the hotel entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, single doors, which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Escalator(s)
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- Escalators can be used to access other floors.
- The escalator(s) is/are located to the right from the hotel entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the escalators are not available from the entrance.
- The escalators go both up and down.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are G, 2 and 3.
- The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right from the hotel entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 14m from the hotel entrance.
- There are 3 other lifts in this location.
- The other lifts have very similar/identical specifications.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A Hilton Team Member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
- The clear door width is 110cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 140cm.
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low.
Entrance (LivingWell Health Club Entrance - Level 2)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on level 2, to the right as you exit the lift.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The height of the key card reader is 117cm.
- The main 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 90cm.
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Comments
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- The height of the push button to exit is 120cm.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left from the entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 3m from the LivingWell Health Club Entrance - Level 2 entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Seats are available for guests at reception.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- The hearing assistance system is located behind 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 25/11/2019.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is wood.
Accessible Changing Room (Family/Accessible Changing Room)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible changing room is located to the right as you enter the health club.
- This accessible changing room is approximately 2m from the LivingWell Health Club Entrance - Level 2 entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the accessible changing room.
- This is a shared changing room.
- A key is required for the accessible changing room.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 340cm x 220cm.
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Toilet Features
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- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 310cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
- 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 no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 114cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm.
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
- There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
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Other Facilities
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- There is not a dry seat for changing.
- There is a locker within the accessible changing room.
- The locker is within reach for a wheelchair user.
- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible changing room.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 90cm.
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Comments
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- There is a slight slope to access the changing room (shown in photograph 2).
- The door to access the swimming pool area is single, heavy and opens away from you (push) (shown in photograph 11).
- The width of the door is 86cm.
Changing Area
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Changing Area
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- There is a/are changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located to the left as you enter the health club.
- The changing area is approximately 9m from reception.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard showers and standard toilets.
- This is a male changing area.
- Similar female changing area(s) are available.
- 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 80cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- The changing area is open plan with bench seating.
- There are lockers within the changing area.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
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Shower Facilities
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- Shower facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
- The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
- The shower control type(s) is/are lever.
- There is no seat for the shower(s).
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are not available.
- The height of the baby seat is 63cm (shown in photograph 10).
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is situated in the leisure club.
- The fitness suite is located to the left as you enter the health club.
- The fitness suite can be used by members or guests.
- The fitness suite is not staffed.
- There are surveillance cameras in the fitness suite.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- The door opening width is 100cm.
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Fitness Suite Information
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- Hilton Team Members receive training in assisting disabled people.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights and arm cycles.
- The type of flooring in the fitness suite is wood.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Majority of the surface in the fitness suite is rubber.
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Comments
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- Staff are qualified in UK active training.
Swimming Pool
- The swimming pool is situated in the leisure club .
- The swimming pool can be used by members, guests or visitors.
- There is not a lifeguard for the swimming pool.
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There are steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 7 steps.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is manual.
- There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is not a wet side chair available.
- There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
- There is a hot tub in the swimming pool area.
- There are steps for access to the hot tub.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the hot tub.
- There are sun loungers without armrests.
Sauna
- There is step free access to the sauna.
- The door opens towards you (pull).
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The sauna does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The sauna has bench seating.
- There is an emergency alarm in the sauna.
- There is a small lip at the entrance to the sauna.
Steam Room
- There is step free access to the steam room.
- The door opens towards you (pull).
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The steam room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The steam room has bench seating.
- There is an emergency alarm in the steam room.