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voco Oxford Spires - Meetings and Events

Abingdon Road, Oxford, OX1 4PS

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Overview

  • About View
    • Facilities available in the venue include: meeting rooms, event spaces, toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.
      There are 11 meeting rooms in total.
      Board rooms: Lewis and Morse are on the second floor. There is stepped access via lift from the main lobby.
      Meeting rooms: Wolsey and the Drawing room are on the first floor. There is sloped access via lift from the main lobby.
      Meeting room: Newton is on the second floor. There is step free access via lift from the main lobby.
      Meeting rooms: Cardinal, Cathedral, Becket, Cranmer, Latimer and Ridley are on floor 0. There is step free level access.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • 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: the Wolsey Room and the Drawing Room.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • Floors 0, 1 and 2 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
    • There is a toilet with adaptations on floor 0.
  • 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.
    • Facilities/services include: Wi-Fi and phone charging points.
    • Staff receive the following training: PEEPs.
  • Related Access Guides View

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on floor 0, which is 30m away from the Cathedral Room.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on floor 0, by the Latimer Room.

Parking

  • 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.

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.

Getting Around The Building

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • There is step-free level access to the meeting rooms on floor 1 (Wolsey and Drawing) and on floor 2 (Newton) via the hotel lobby lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: Cardinal suite patio, Lewis and Morse meeting rooms.
  • Access throughout the building may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in resting areas includes: sofas.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Room (Ridley / Cathedral Suite)

  • The room is located on floor 0, to the left after you enter.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the room 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 room.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • 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 vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • This room is one of 4 small rooms (Ridley, Latimer, Becket and Cranmer) that can be opened up into one large room known as the 'Cathedral Suite'.
    The layout of the room and facilities in the room varies depending on the function or event taking place.

Eating and Drinking (Martyrs Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • Martyrs Bar is located on floor 0, to the right after you enter.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, buffet counters, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 114cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The buffet counter is 74cm high.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: high tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located on floor 0, by the Latimer Room.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 14m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There is a slight, raised threshold in the first doorway.
    There is a second door that is single width and manual, that opens away from you. There is a minimum width of 71cm at the second door.

Entrance (Internal from Hotel)

  • This entrance is located on floor 0, in the corridor to the left of the hotel reception.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

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.

Room (Newton)

  • The room is located on floor 2 of the hotel building.
  • The distance from the hotel lobby lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift 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 outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • 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.
  • The layout of the room and facilities in the room varies depending on the function or event taking place.