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Hotel Summary

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• Hotel Information View
  • The hotel has its own parking facilities.
  • The hotel has 156 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the hotel.
  • There is/are 3 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
  • 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
  • The Holiday Inn Lancaster is located just of the M6 at junction 34 on Caton Road. The postcode for sat-nav to this location is LA1 3RA.
  • The hotel has its own car park which is free for guests. Guests must register their cars at the main reception to get free parking.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the hotel.
  • There is a bus stop outside the car park entrance on Caton Road. The Services which stop here are 80/81/81A and 477.
  • For more information on buses in Lancaster please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Lancaster.
  • Lancaster Train Station is in the centre of Lancaster and is approximatly 2.6 miles from the hotel. There are several bus routes and taxi's available 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.
• 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 and different languages 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 grassed areas around the hotel.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located at the front and 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.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 360cm x 730cm (11ft 10in x 23ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • 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, concrete tiles and block paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • There is some 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
  • Parking is free to guest's only. Please be sure to register your car at reception to get free parking.

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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 not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • 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.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter the hotel entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) 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 not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and vinyl.
• 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 majority of the building.
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the stairs and some of the conference suites.
  • 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.
  • There is an enclosed platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • The level change 1 steps are shown in photographs 1 and 2.
  • There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the Halton Suite.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • Level change 2 is shown in photographs 3 and 4.
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the Cafe/Bar and the Restaurant areas.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 122cm (4ft).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the Cafe/Bar and the Restaurant areas.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • Level change 3 is shown in photographs 5, 6 and 7.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate and carpet.
  • 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.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in public areas.
  • Music is played in the reception, cafe/bar and restaurant areas.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
  • The system is a portable loop.

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Eating and Drinking (Cafe/Bar)

• The following information is for the café/bar.
• The café/bar is located on the ground floor, next to the reception foyer.
• There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the café/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 ramped/sloped or stepped access within the café/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, vinyl and tiles.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m from the entrance/opening.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m from the till/counter.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 59cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 99cm.
• The standard height for tables is 98cm.
• Takeaway cups are available.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• There are 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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Eating and Drinking (Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• The restaurant is located on the ground floor, to the right of the reception foyer.
• There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the restaurant.
• 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 ramped/sloped or stepped access within the restaurant.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• This area does play background music.
• The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and tiles.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The nearest table is approximately 21m from the entrance/opening.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m from the till/counter.
• The standard height for tables is 74cm.
• Takeaway cups are available.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• 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 an a la carté menu.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Conference / Meeting Facilities (Farrell Heyworth)

• Conference/meeting facilities are available.
• The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the hotel entrance.
• There is step free access to the conference/meeting facilities, via lift.
• 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 not 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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Conference / Meeting Facilities (Halton Suite)

• Conference/meeting facilities are available.
• The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground floor, to the right of reception.
• There is stepped 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 adjustable.

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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 main corridor.
  • The stairs are approximately 13m from the hotel entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 2 and 3.
  • 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not 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 varied.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the reception foyer.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the hotel entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 2 and 3.
• 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.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• 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 Medium.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 135cm (5ft 1in x 4ft 5in).
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift controls are within 114cm - 125cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Accessible Room(s) (Rooms 110 and 208)

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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 second floor.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • Accessible rooms of this type have specifications that may vary.
  • Guests do not need to open a door between the lift and the room(s).
  • The narrowest width of the corridor leading to the room surveyed was 146cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located on the second floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 232.
  • 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 key card activated.
  • The fob/card reader height is 113cm.
  • The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There are lowered spy holes available.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 desk chair with armrests.
  • 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 extended lever(s).
  • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the room is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 217cm x 290cm (7ft 1in x 9ft 6in).
  • 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 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 52cm (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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Bath Details View
  • The ensuite has a lowered bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 poor.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the ensuite walls and floor is poor.
  • 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 adjustable.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.

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Standard Room(s) (Room 233)

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• Bedroom Features View
  • The room surveyed is located on the second floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 233.
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed is 56cm (1ft 10in).
  • 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, a bath and a shower.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 66cm (2ft 2in).
  • 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 poor.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is good.
  • 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 fair.
  • The lighting levels in the room are good.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.

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Standard Room(s) (Executive Room 343)

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• Bedroom Features View
  • The room surveyed is located on the third floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 343.
  • 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The bed type is zip and link.
  • The height of the bed is 57cm (1ft 10in).
  • 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, a bath and a shower.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 fair.
  • 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 adjustable.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite 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 corridor between the restaurant and conference facilities.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 168cm x 176cm (5ft 6in x 5ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 141cm from floor level.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm.
  • There is a flush 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 not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, non-infectious waste and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 114cm and 164cm 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 lid.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side 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 88cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• 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 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.
• 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 98cm (3ft 3in).

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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 between the restaurant and conference facilities.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the hotel entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the female toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is not 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 corridor between the restaurant and conference facilities.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the hotel entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.