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Hotel Summary

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• Hotel Information View
  • The hotel has its own parking facilities.
  • The hotel has 190 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the hotel.
  • There is/are 1 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
  • Ceiling track hoist is located in room 229.
  • There is/are 4 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is an/are adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
  • There is an/are adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • Vibrating pillows with flashing beacons are available on request.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Bath mats are available on request.
• Conference and Meeting Facilities View
  • Conference/meeting facilities are available.
  • The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground and first floors.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • This hotel is located between Birmingham and Walsall, just off Junction 7 of the M6. The hotel is located on the A34.
  • This hotel has a car park which is free for all users.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the hotel.
  • The nearest bus stop is located on the opposite side of the A34, approximately 400 metres from the hotel.
  • For more information on buses in the West Midlands please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Hamstead.
  • Hamstead Station is situated to the north of Birmingham, located approximately 2 miles from the hotel. There are bus and taxi routes to the hotel from the station.
  • For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
• Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print on request.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/near by.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located on the grass areas surrounding the hotel.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include ceiling track hoists.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.

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Parking (Front Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • 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 not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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 also an overflow car park for visitors.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 349cm x 616cm (11ft 5in x 20ft 3in).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the hotel main entrance.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
• Comments View
  • Visitors must register their cars at reception, the bar or leisure facilities reception for free parking. Failure to do so may end in a fine.
  • The height to the top of the touchscreen at the main reception desk is 132cm.
  • The height to the top of the touchscreen at the bar is 145cm.
  • The height of the touchscreen at the leisure facilities reception desk is 150cm.

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Parking (Left Side Car Park/Leisure Facilities)

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• Parking View
  • The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located at the side 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 not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • 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 360cm x 590cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 4in).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is not clearly signposted.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 39m (42yd 1ft) from the leisure facilities entrance.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
• Comments View
  • Visitors must register their cars at reception, the bar or leisure facilities reception for free parking. Failure to do so may end in a fine.
  • The height to the top of the touchscreen at the main reception desk is 132cm.
  • The height to the top of the touchscreen at the bar is 145cm.
  • The height of the touchscreen at the leisure facilities reception desk is 150cm.

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Outside Access (Hotel Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Holiday Inn'.
  • 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.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • The height of the intercom is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives direct access to the second floor.

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Outside Access (Restaurant/Bar External Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the hotel.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped 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.
  • The main 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 160cm.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located leading from the car park.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Hotel Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hotel.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 64cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the landing in the stairwell between the first and second floors.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the hotel main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the hotel 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 no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • 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.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 27/01/2020.
  • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet, tiles and laminate.
• Reception Seating Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the ground floor.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, tiles and laminate.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in public areas.
  • Music is played in the reception lobby.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The portable hearing loop is available from the hotel reception desk.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar 7)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located on the ground floor, to the right of the reception lobby.
• There is step-free access to the bar.
• There is a/are double, heavy manual door(s) to access this area.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
• The height of the service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
• There is not a lowered section of the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system .
• There is step-free access within the bar.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• This area does not play background music.
• The type of flooring in this area is carpet and laminate.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The nearest table is approximately 4m from the entrance/opening.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m from the till/counter.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 103cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 48cm.
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• Takeaway cups are available.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• There are hand held menus available.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • Bar 7 can be hired out with Beacon Rooms 1 and 2.

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Eating and Drinking (Restaurant/Bar)

• The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• The restaurant/bar is located on the ground floor, just beyond the reception lobby.
• There is step-free access to the restaurant/bar.
• Full table service is available.
• Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
• The height of the service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
• There is a lowered section of the counter.
• The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system .
• There is step-free access within the bar.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• This area does play background music.
• The type of flooring in this area is carpet, tiles and laminate.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The nearest table is approximately 4m from the entrance/opening.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m from the till/counter.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 103cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 48cm.
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• Takeaway cups are available.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• There are hand held menus available.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Conference / Meeting Facilities (Beacon Room 1 and 2)

• Conference/meeting facilities are available.
• The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground floor, in the main corridor to the right, just past the bar\restaurant.
• There is step-free access to the conference/meeting facilities.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s) available on request.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• The lighting levels in the room(s) are good.

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• Comments View
  • The Beacon Rooms 1 and 2 have partition wall and can be opened to create 1 large room.
  • The Beacon Rooms link to the bar.

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Conference / Meeting Facilities (The Hillcrest Room)

• Conference/meeting facilities are available.
• The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground floor, in the corridor to the left of the reception lobby.
• There is step-free access to the conference/meeting facilities.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s) available on request.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• The lighting levels in the room(s) are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a single door to enter a reception area and a set of double doors to enter the conference/meeting room.

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Accessible Room(s) (Rooms 225, 226, 229 and 230)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • The details in this section relates to the accessible room(s) with a lowered bath.
  • This type of accessible room is located on the ground floor, in the corridor to the rear right of the hotel.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • Accessible rooms of this type have specifications that may vary.
  • The ensuite transfer space for the accessible rooms varies from left to right.
  • Guests need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
  • The narrowest width of the corridor leading to the room surveyed was 127cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located on the second floor, in the rear left corridor.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 230.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the accessible room door.
  • The door is manual with a key card lock.
  • The fob/card reader height is 106cm.
  • The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There are lowered spy holes available.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 59cm (1ft 11in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 12cm (5in).
  • The bed is moveable.
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 76cm.
  • The desk is not height adjustable.
  • The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • The room surveyed had a height adjustable chair with armrests and an armchair.
  • Wardrobes have been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
  • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the room is within reach and fully functional.
  • The emergency alarm in the room rings to reception.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
• Ensuite Facilities View
  • The ensuite door opens outwards.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 225cm x 247cm (7ft 5in x 8ft 1in).
  • The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the toilet seat.
  • The ensuite has not got a non-slip floor.
  • There is an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is within reach and fully functional.
  • The emergency alarm in the ensuite rings to reception.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot 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 70cm.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • The toilet has a lid.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails 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.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Bath Details View
  • The ensuite has a lowered bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over the bath.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the bath.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the ensuite walls and floor is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The lighting levels in the room are low to moderate.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • Accessible Room 229 has a ceiling track hoist surrounding the bed and the bath.
  • At the time of the survey the room was in use and could not be surveyed.

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Standard Room(s) (Standard Room 231)

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• Bedroom Features View
  • The room surveyed is located on the ground floor, in the rear left corridor.
  • The room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 231.
  • There is step-free access to the room surveyed.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the room door.
  • The width of the door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed is 63cm (2ft 1in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 21cm (8in).
  • Light switches are not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of facilities within the ensuite include; a toilet, a wash basin and a shower.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is not an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is fair.
  • The lighting levels in the room are low to moderate.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a deep step to access the shower.

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Other Floors

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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 corridor to the left of the reception lobby.
  • The stairs are approximately 38m from the hotel main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do 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 good.
• Other Information View
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are The Queslett Room, The Leisure Facilities, Rooms 101-168 and Rooms 301-368.
• Comments View
  • Floor 1 of the hotel, the Queslett Room and the Leisure Facilities cannot be accessed from this stairway but can be accessed by using the leisure facilities entrance.
  • Please see the leisure facilities access guide for more information.

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Standard Room(s) (Executive Room 344)

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• Bedroom Features View
  • The room surveyed is located on the first floor, in the centre of the hotel on the left.
  • The room surveyed at the time of the visit was room 344.
  • There is stepped access to the room surveyed.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the room door.
  • The width of the door is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed is 63cm (2ft 1in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 12cm (5in).
  • Light switches are not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of facilities within the ensuite include; a toilet, a wash basin, a bath and a shower.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is not an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is fair.
  • The lighting levels in the room are low to moderate.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, in the corridor to the left of the hotel, just past reception.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the hotel main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 225cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 112cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by waste bins.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • 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 flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid), non-infectious waste and female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 124cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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.
  • 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 shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • 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 89cm (2ft 11in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, in the corridor to the left of the hotel, just past reception.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the hotel main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the female toilet(s).
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat and a vertical rail on the right.
  • There is not a lowered wash basin.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a/are similar standard toilet(s) available.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, in the corridor to the left of the hotel, just past reception.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the hotel main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the male toilet(s).
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail to the left of the seat and vertical one to the right.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a/are similar standard toilet(s) available.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the standard male toilets.
  • There is step-free access into the baby change facilities.
  • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).