Access Guide
Spa/Leisure Facilities Summary
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Leisure Facilities Information
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- The leisure facilities are located to the left side of the hotel.
- Facilities include; a reception, an accessible toilet, a steam room, a swimming pool, changing areas, saunas, a hot tub, a fitness suite and treatment rooms.
- An assessable shower is available in both male and female changing room.
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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.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request and 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 clearly marked.
- The drop-off point is located in front of the main hotel 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 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 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 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 482cm.
- 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.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
- There is an additional car park for visitors.
- There are several car parks along the entrance road to the hotel.
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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 and tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- There is some tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 56m from the main hotel entrance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac and concrete tiles.
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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 (Main Hotel Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the hotel.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Hilton'.
- 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 135cm .
- 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 162cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- 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 140cm.
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.
- Seating in the lobby includes; sofas, a mixture of seats with and without armrests, armchairs, seats with armrests and seats without armrests.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
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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.
Entrance (LivingWell Health Club Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located ground floor, to the left of reception.
- 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 136cm.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left as you enter the LivingWell Health Club.
- The reception point is approximately 5m from the LivingWell Health Club entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is 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 low to moderate.
- 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 not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Seats can be made available for guests at reception.
- There is a touch screen.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is wood.
Changing Area (Female)
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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 off the main corridor.
- The changing area is approximately 28m from reception.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard toilets, standard showers, an accessible shower, an accessible toilet, standard changing rooms/cubicles and baby change facilities.
- This is a female changing area.
- Similar male 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 87cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
- There is not 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 moderate to 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 twist/turn.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are available.
- Baby changing facilities are located in the changing area.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 101cm.
Accessible Shower (Female)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible shower is located to rear of female changing room.
- This accessible shower is approximately 38m from the LivingWell Health Club entrance.
- There is step-free access to the accessible shower.
- The key is not a radar key.
- There is no signage on or near the shower door.
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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 can 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 fair.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is good.
- There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
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Comments
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- There is a similar shower in the male changing area.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Female)
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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 in the female changing area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 29m from the LivingWell Health Club entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a female toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- There is no 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 77cm.
- 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 175cm x 166cm.
- 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 111cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary 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 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 poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary 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 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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- 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 poor.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The wash basin tap type is twist turn 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 106cm.
- 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 105cm.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There is also an accessible toilet in the male changing room.
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 off the corridor in the LivingWell Health Club.
- The fitness suite can be used by members or guests.
- The fitness suite is staffed when open.
- There are surveillance cameras in the fitness suite.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- The door is key fob activated.
- The door opening width is 88cm.
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Fitness Suite Information
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- Hilton Team Members receive training in assisting disabled people.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed, free weights, arm cycles and cable resistance machines.
- The type of flooring in the fitness suite is wood, vinyl and laminate.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is an extra lifestyle studio which is accessed via double doors with a locked leaf that open away from you (push) and have an opening width of 90cm.
Swimming Pool
- The swimming pool is situated in the leisure club .
- The swimming pool can be used by members or guests.
- 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 4 steps.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going down.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is manual.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There are 2 steps with a handrail on the right to access the shallow pool.
- There is a wet side chair available.
- Seating around the pool includes; chairs with armrests.
- 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 not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the hot tub.
- There is a reclining sun lounger without armrests.
Sauna (Female)
- There is step free access to the sauna.
- The door opens towards you (pull).
- The width of the door opening is 59cm.
- 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 also a sauna to the rear of the male changing room.
Steam Room (Pool Side)
- There is step free access to the steam room.
- The door opens towards you (pull).
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- 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.