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Hotel Summary

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• Hotel Information View
  • The hotel has its own parking facilities.
  • The hotel has 118 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the hotel.
  • There is/are 2 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 floor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • This hotel is located on the outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent, just off Junction 15 of the M6. The hotel is located on the A519.
  • 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 Ferndown Drive, off the opposite side of the A519, approximately 600 metres from the hotel.
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• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Stoke-on-Trent.
  • Stoke-on-Trent Station is situated in the centre of Stoke-on-Trent, located approximately 4 miles from the hotel. There are bus and taxi routes to the hotel from the station.
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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.
• 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/nearby.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located on the grass areas surrounding the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are not mobility aids available.

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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 at the 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 are additional car parks for staff and 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 375cm x 592cm (12ft 4in x 19ft 5in).
  • 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 and block paving.
  • 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 12m (13yd 4in) from the hotel entrance.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
• Comments View
  • There are parking charge notices throughout the car park to discourage non-residents from parking (shown in photograph 6).
  • Guests or visitors must register their car registration number at the hotel reception desk on the touchscreen provided (shown in photograph 7).
  • The touchscreen is located on the higher part of the reception desk.
  • The height to the top of the touchscreen is 137cm.
  • Once the car registration has been entered, parking is free for guests and visitors.

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Parking (Rear 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 rear 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 are additional car parks for staff and 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 463cm x 520cm (15ft 2in x 17ft 1in).
  • 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 and block paving.
  • 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 84m (91yd 2ft) from the hotel entrance.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
• Comments View
  • There are parking charge notices throughout the car park to discourage non-residents from parking (shown in photograph 6).
  • Guests or visitors must register their car registration number at the hotel reception desk on the touchscreen provided (shown in photograph 7).
  • The touchscreen is located on the higher part of the reception desk.
  • The height to the top of the touchscreen is 137cm.
  • Once the car registration has been entered, parking is free for guests and visitors.
  • This car park is close to the leisure facilities.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m from the leisure facilities entrance.

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Outside Access (Hotel 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.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 bell/buzzer is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
  • 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 107cm.
  • 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 slight.
  • 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.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right as you enter the hotel.
  • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the hotel 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.
  • The lowered section of the counter is at the recommended height of 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
  • The clear knee recess does not have the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • 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 not signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • 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 and wood.
• 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 not step free access throughout the majority of the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles, carpet and wood.
  • 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 and lift.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in public areas.
  • Music is played in the reception and restaurant/bar area.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance loop is located at the reception desk but can be used throughout the hotel.
• Comments View
  • The hotel is built on a hill. There are no rooms on the ground floor.
  • There are conference/meeting rooms on the ground floor with level access.
  • The reception and restaurant/bar are also on the ground floor with level access.
  • There is access to accessible rooms 014 and 018 on the lower ground floor via the platform lift.
  • Standards rooms 011-013 and 015-017 and 019-021 are also accessible on this floor.
  • All other rooms in this hotel are not accessible as there are stairs.

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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, ahead as you enter the hotel.
• There is step free access to the restaurant/bar.
• Full table service is available.
• Food and/or drinks can be ordered from the service counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system .
• There is step-free access within the restaurant/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 wood.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m from the entrance/opening.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m from the till/counter.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 38cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 100cm.
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• Takeaway cups are available.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• There are hand held menus and menu boards/signs 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 (Author's Suite / Gordon Banks Suite)

• Conference/meeting facilities are available.
• The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground floor, along the corridor to the left as you enter the hotel.
• 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 Author's suite has a partition, if the partition is opened the room can be doubled in size.
  • Once the room has been opened it becomes known as the Gordon Banks suite.

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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 to the right of the reception lobby.
  • The stairs are approximately 11m from the hotel entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 8 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • 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 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 room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are from room 22 and upwards.
• Comments View
  • From the lower ground floor to the ground floor the handrail is on the right (going up) and is shown in photograph 1.
  • This handrail is easy to grip and is 100cm from the pitch line.
  • From the ground floor to all other floors the handrail is on the left (going up), and is shown in photograph 2.
  • It is 85cm from the pitch line.
  • This handrail has a squared edge and is not as easy to grip.

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Lift (Lower Ground and Ground Floor Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the stairs to the right of the reception foyer.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the hotel entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG and G.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is 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 low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 100cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within 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 not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The height of the lift controls are 88cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Other Floors (Rear Staircase to Leisure Facilities)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the hotel.
  • The stairs are approximately 65m from the hotel entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1 and 2.
  • 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 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 all rooms and services for the hotel.

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Accessible Room(s) (Rooms 014 and 018)

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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 lower ground floor.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
  • Guests need to open a door between the lift and the room(s).
  • The narrowest width of the corridor leading to the room surveyed was 128cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located on the lower ground floor.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 014.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed, via lift.
  • 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 118cm.
  • 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 58cm (1ft 11in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 13cm (5in).
  • The bed is not 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 not 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 extended 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.
  • Vibrating pillows are provided as standard.
• Ensuite Facilities View
  • The ensuite door opens outwards.
  • The door weight is light.
  • 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 216cm x 254cm (7ft 1in x 8ft 4in).
  • The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the toilet seat.
  • The ensuite has 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 pedal waste paper bin 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm.
  • 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 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • The toilet has a covered cistern.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • 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 the left.
  • There is not 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 54cm (1ft 9in).
• Bath Details View
  • The ensuite has a lowered bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • 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 good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the bath wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails 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 good.

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Standard Room(s) (Room 020)

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• Bedroom Features View
  • The room surveyed is located on the lower ground floor.
  • The room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 020.
  • There is step free access to the room surveyed, via lift.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the room door.
  • The width of the door is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed is 58cm (1ft 11in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 13cm (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 and a shower.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 64cm (2ft 1in).
  • 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 hotel room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the hotel room walls and floor is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The lighting levels in the room are low.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a deep step to access the shower created by the shower tray.

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Step(s) (Lower Ground Floor Rear Steps)

• There is a/are step(s) located at the rear of the lower ground floor.
• The step(s) is/are used to access a lower area of the lower ground floor and higher area of the lower ground floor leading to rooms 311-320 and 321-330.
• There is/are 8 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
• 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, in the left hand corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the hotel 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 210cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm.
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin and female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 116cm and 153cm 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 the right.
  • There is not 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 a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The shelf is between 90cm and 100cm.
  • The toilet has a lid.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 115cm.
  • 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 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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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 left hand corridor.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the hotel 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.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, in the left hand corridor.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the hotel 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.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The handrail in the ambulant cubicle is a dropdown rail.