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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym, treatment rooms, showers, standard toilets, a toilet with adaptations and a shower with adaptations.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Oxford.
  • The nearest bus station is Lake Street.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab) .
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: First floor facilities (gym and treatment rooms), which must be accessed via first floor corridors that requires use of the main lobby lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the jacuzzi. There is no pool hoist available.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and manual doors.
  • Floors 0 and 1 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and mobility scooter charging facilities.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Staff receive the following training: PEEPs.
• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on voco Oxford Spires (opens new tab) .
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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left as you enter the spa.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located within the spa at the end of the corridor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within treatment rooms or before the pool entrance.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the hotel entrance and around the side of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of loose chippings, concrete and block paving.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the hotel entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and uneven surfaces.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located in the middle of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Leisure Club)

• This entrance is located at the front of the leisure club building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 73cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead as you enter the leisure club.
• The distance from the leisure club entrance is 2m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 106cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 122cm to 139cm from the floor.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

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Getting Around The Building

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• There are ramps/slopes on the floor 1 corridors.
• Floors 0 and 1 can be accessed by stairs, which can be overcome by using the lift in the main hotel lobby.
• From within the hotel, the gym and treatment rooms can be accessed by exiting the lift on floor 1, turning left and walking to the end of the long hotel corridor.
• Access throughout the building may include uneven surfaces and manual doors.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Spa Facilities

• Facilities available include; a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a gym, a sauna, a steam room, treatment rooms and a toilet with adaptations.

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• Sauna View
  • The sauna surveyed is located to the right as you enter the spa area.
  • The most accessible route to the sauna has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the sauna.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 54cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no emergency alarm.
• Steam Room View
  • The steam room surveyed is located to the right as you enter the spa.
  • The most accessible route to the steam room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is stepped access into the steam room.
  • There is 1 step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 6cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no emergency alarm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the left as you enter the spa.
  • The distance from the leisure club entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 222cm (width) x 207cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 162cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 109cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 138cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 95cm.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Shower with Adaptations

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• Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 59cm from the floor.
  • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.

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Pool

• This is an indoor swimming pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• Access throughout this area may include uneven surfaces and slippery surfaces.
• Seating available around the pool includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
• Some chairs are fixed.
• There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Access into the water is via a ladder or steps.
• Additional facilities include: a jacuzzi and poolside showers.
• There are 3 steps for the ladder with easy to grip handrails on both sides.
  Additionally, there are 5 steps into the pool near the entrance that are clearly marked.
  The pool is staffed via live CCTV which is monitored.
  The jacuzzi is accessed by 2 steps with handrails after the initial step up onto the platform.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you enter via the leisure club entrance.
• Floors 0 and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 19 steps between floors.
• The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• These stairs can be overcome by using the lift in the main hotel lobby.

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Entrance (Main - Meetings and Events)

• This entrance is located at the north-west corner of the car park.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 148cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 152cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Internal from Hotel)

• This entrance is located on floor 0, in the meetings and events space.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 73cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Lift (Lobby)

• The lift surveyed is located in the lobby.
• The distance from the hotel entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floors 0, 1 and 2 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 128cm (width) x 102cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Gym

• The gym is located on floor 1.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the free weights area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is not staffed.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• The push pad to exit is 124cm high.

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Room (Treatment Room 1)

• The room is located on floor 1.
• The distance from the main entrance is 22m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp or slope and manual doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• The following areas have stepped access: the standard shower.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: treatment tables/beds.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• Use of the treatment rooms is subject to a medical questionnaire first.
  Those undergoing cancer treatment would need a doctors note in order to use the treatment room.
  There are hydraulic beds in the treatment room.