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voco Oxford Thames - Leisure Club

Henley Road, Oxford, OX4 4GX

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located ahead and to the right as you enter via the internal entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located to the right as you enter via the internal entrance.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in changing areas or before the pool entrance.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located around the north and east sides of the hotel.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 351cm (width) x 458cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 32m from the hotel entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located in reception.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 242cm (width) x 453cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the hotel.
    • There is a very small raised threshold onto the path from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Main Hotel)

  • This entrance is located off Sandford Road, at the end of the driveway.
  • 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 are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 118cm.
  • The height of the card reader at the second door is 118cm high.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Internal - Leisure Club)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor near the courtyard.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 63cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 134cm.
  • The key pad for entry is at a height of 153cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter via the internal entrance.
  • The distance from the internal entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 108cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 135cm to 150cm from the floor.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Getting Around The Building

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • There is stepped access to the gym and pool.
  • 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 background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Spa Facilities

  • The spa is located on the ground floor of the hotel complex.
  • Facilities available include; a swimming pool, a gym, a sauna, a steam room, treatment rooms, changing areas and a toilet with adaptations.
  • Sauna View
    • The sauna surveyed is located ahead and to the left 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 55cm.
    • 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 ahead and to the right as you enter the spa area.
    • 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 5cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 58cm.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is no emergency alarm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter via the internal entrance.
    • The distance from the 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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 130cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush in the centre of the cistern.
    • 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 42cm 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 99cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 121cm 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 99cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 114cm and 114cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 79cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Changing Area

  • Changing Area View
    • The male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area is located to the right after you enter via the leisure club internal entrance.
    • The distance from the internal entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is a wash basin with a push tap within this area.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.

Access To (The Pool)

  • There are 2 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are 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 steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 5cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Pool

  • This is an indoor swimming pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: access to the loungers.
  • Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sun loungers.
  • There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Access into the water is via a ladder or steps.
  • There are 5 steps with a handrail on the right going down.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of the steps throughout its length.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • Additional facilities include: poolside showers.

Room (Treatment Room Spa 2)

  • The room is located on the ground floor, to the right of the internal entrance.
  • The distance from the internal entrance is 19m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text and numbered 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 112cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • 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 walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: treatment tables/beds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is a slight raised threshold in the doorway.

Gym

  • The gym is located on the first floor.
  • There is stepped access into the gym.
  • There are 17 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • 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.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The key pad at the first door is at a height of 138cm.
    The is exit push pad at the first door is at a height of 136cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the workout benches.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Equipment includes free weights.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There are two further doors into the gym.
    At the top of the stairs, one door to the left enters the cardio area, and another door to the right enters the weights area.
    The doors are single width, manual, open away from you and have a minimum width of 80cm.
    The doors have a high colour contrast with the walls.