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Conference Facilities Summary

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• Related Access Guide(s) View
  • For the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Waldorf Astoria Spa AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab).
• Conference Facilities Information View
  • The conference facilities are located on the ground and entresol floors.
  • Facilities include; meeting spaces, conference halls, conference rooms, meeting rooms and standard toilets.
  • There are 1 conference / meeting spaces.
  • There are 8 conference / meeting rooms.
  • Hearing assistance systems are not available for the conference areas.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• For accessible and other hotel amenities please click here (new tab).
• There is a Hilton Team Member available for help and assistance.
• There is not a Hilton Team Member trained in British Sign Language.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request and different languages on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include wheelchairs, shower chairs and walking sticks.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the main reception.

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Drop-Off Point / Pick Up Point

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• Drop-Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Drop-off is normally at the front entrance, however, there are double yellow lines to both sides of the road.
    There is a taxi rank opposite the main entrance.

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Hotel Parking

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• Parking View
  • The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the hotel, off Rutland Street.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 470cm.
  • 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.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the car park.
  • Parking is not free for visitors of the venue.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park and throughout the car park.
  • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m from the car park entrance.
• Comments View
  • Hotel guests should report to the main reception for payment.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the corner of Lothian Road and Rutland Street.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'WALDORF ASTORIA - EDINBURGH. THE CALEDONIAN'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 100cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
  • There is a Hilton Team Member available for assistance at this entrance.
  • There are 2 similar outer doors to each side at this entrance to each, one with stepped access, one with ramped access.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the right entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 116cm.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the left entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Reception (Main)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are 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 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 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 77cm.
  • 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 not a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
• Comments View
  • The marble tiled floor is very shiny so might be perceived as slippery.

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Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Castle Lounge)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The area surveyed was the Castle Lounge.
  • The Castle Lounge is located on the ground floor to the rear of the hotel lobby.
  • There is not wayfinding signage for the.
  • There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
  • There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Castle Suite)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was the Castle Suite.
  • The Castle Suite is located on the ground floor to the rear of the Castle Lounge.
  • There is not wayfinding signage for the.
  • There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
  • There is written signage for the room(s), in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is not step free access.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Step(s) (Castle Suite)

• There is a/are step(s) located to the rear left of the Castle Lounge.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the Castle Suite.
• There is/are 4 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Lift (Castle Suite)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of the Castle Suite entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 55m from the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A Hilton Team Member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The external controls for the lift are not 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 high.
• The clear door width is 90cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 81cm x 138cm.
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a short steep ramp in front of the lift at the lower level.

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Eating and Drinking (Peacock Alley)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the lounge.
  • The lounge is located on the ground floor, to the right off the hotel lobby.
  • There is step-free access to the lounge.
  • For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables can be booked in advance.
  • There is full table service.
  • Menu types include; handheld 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 an a la carté menu.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • 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 73cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 64cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No 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 and tiles.
  • 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 adjustable.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Peacock Alley - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor at the rear of Peacock Alley, to the rear of the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m from the car park entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The signage says 'DISABLED - ACCESSIBLE CHANGING FACILITY'.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 163cm x 215cm.
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 150cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are 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 109cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • 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 medium.
  • 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 and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm.
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 69cm.
  • 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 medium.
  • 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 113cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 85cm.
• Comments View
  • Paper towels are available. At the time of survey, they were on the shelf to the left of the hand wash basin. The shelf is 48cm high.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Peacock Alley)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, at the rear of Peacock Alley, to the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the car park entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • 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.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Main)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located in the hotel lobby.
  • The stairs are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, E, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • 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 not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a handrail on both sides for the first flight of stairs only.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the hotel reception.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
• There is 1 other lift in this location.
• The other lift has very similar/identical specifications.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A Hilton Team Member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, E, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• 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 high.
• The clear door width is 78cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 127cm x 142cm.
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The top controls are 130cm high.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Versailles Suite)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was the Versailles Suite.
  • The Versailles Suite is located on the entresol level.
  • There is wayfinding signage for the room.
  • There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
  • There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There are plug floor boxes on the floor.
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The Versailles Suite is linked to the Trianon Suite by a set of double doors.

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Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Trianon Suite)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was the Trianon Suite.
  • Trianon Suite is located on the entresol floor, in the west corridor.
  • There is wayfinding signage for the room.
  • There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
  • There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The Trianon Suite is linked to the Versailles Suite by a set of double doors.

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Conference Room(s) (Tay Suite)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was the Tay Suite.
  • The Tay Suite is located on the entresol floor, in the west corridor.
  • There is wayfinding signage for the room.
  • There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
  • There is written signage for the room, in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the room.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is fixed furniture within the room.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 62cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
  • There is flooring in the room which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Conference Room(s) (Dornoch Suite / Glamis Suite)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was the Dornoch Suite / Glamis Suite.
  • The Dornoch Suite / Glamis Suite is located on the entresol floor.
  • There is wayfinding signage for the room.
  • There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
  • There is written signage for the room, in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the room.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 71cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
  • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There are plug floor boxes on the floor.
  • The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
  • There is flooring in the room which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The Braemar Suite next to the Glamis Suite is similar but smaller with a single door.
    The Dornoch and Glamis Suites may be subdivided into two similar suites.

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Conference Room(s) (Boardroom)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was the Boardroom.
  • The Boardroom is located on the entresol floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is wayfinding signage for the room.
  • There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
  • There is written signage for the room, in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is some fixed furniture within the room.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 70cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • There are some chairs with armrests on both side within the room.
  • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There are plug floor boxes on the floor.
  • The type of flooring in the room is carpet.
  • There is flooring in the room which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Entresol Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the entresol floor, to the right as you exit the lift in the Lothian corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the main lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is an accessible cubicle within these facilities.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on the entresol floor, to the left as you exit the lift in the Rutland wing corridor.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the main lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is an accessible cubicle within these facilities.
    There is a short ramped threshold to enter these facilities.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Entresol Floor - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the entresol floor, in the male standard toilet facilities in the Rutland corridor, to the left as you exit the main lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m from the main lift.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a male toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • 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 high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 194cm.
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • 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 medium.
  • 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 172cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 91cm.
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 69cm.
  • 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 medium.
  • 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 120cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • At the time of survey, paper towels were available from a basket on a stand. The stand is 64cm high.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Entresol Floor - Male Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope located on the right as you enter the toilet facilities.
• The ramp/slope is used to access the male standard and accessible toilet facilities.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 93cm.
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Entresol Floor - Female - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the entresol floor, in the female standard toilet facilities in the Lothian corridor, to the right as you exit the main lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m from the main lifts.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a female toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • 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 95cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 164cm.
  • 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 65cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • 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 medium.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
  • 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 172cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 39cm.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm.
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 69cm.
  • 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 medium.
  • 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 112cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.