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Conference Facilities Introduction (Banqueting Suite)

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• Related Access Guide(s) View
  • For the Holiday Inn Leeds - Garforth AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Holiday Inn Leeds - Garforth Leisure Facilities AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab).
• Conference Facilities Information View
  • The conference facilities are located in the Banqueting Suite and on floors G, 1 and 2 of main hotel.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • This hotel is located on the outskirts of Leeds, just off Junction 46 of the M1. The hotel is located off the A63.
  • This hotel has a car park which is free for all users.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the hotel.
  • The nearest bus stop is located on the A642 on the opposite side of the A63.
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• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Garforth.
  • Garforth Station is situated to the north of Garforth, approximately 1.4 miles from the hotel. There are bus and taxi routes to the hotel from the station.
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• Useful Links View
  • For information on additional buses in West Yorkshire please visit the First Group website.
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  • For information on additional buses in West Yorkshire please visit the Square Peg Buses website.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• 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 not mobility aids available.

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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 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 have a barrier control system.
  • Controls at the barrier are not within the range of 100cm to 110cm.
  • 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.
  • The main car park has 3 Blue Badge bays. There is a car park to the left of the hotel facing the leisure facilities. The car park to the left has 1 Blue Badge bay. There is also a car park to the right of the hotel. The car park to the right has 1 Blue Badge bay.
• 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 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 384cm x 506cm (12ft 7in x 16ft 7in).
  • 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 concrete tiles and block paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the hotel entrance.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is a/are clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • The drop-off points(s) is/are located in front of the hotel entrance.
  • The route from the drop-off point(s) to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the drop-off point(s) and the entrance.
• Comments View
  • The barrier to enter the car park will rise automatically.
  • To exit a code has to be entered.
  • The exit code is supplied by reception staff when checking in.

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Outside Access (Banqueting Suite 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 access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The 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 142cm.
  • There is 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 slight.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is normally kept locked and can only be used upon request.
  • Using this entrance avoids the front right corridor stairs and platform lift.
  • To use this entrance please see a member of staff on the main reception desk.

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Entrance (Banqueting Suite Internal Entrance From Hotel)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter the main hotel.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• Comments View
  • This is the usual entrance to the Banqueting Suite.
  • Using this entrance means having to use the front right corridor steps or platform lift.
  • To avoid using the steps/platform lift please see a member of staff at the hotel main reception desk.
  • A member of staff will then unlock the main Banqueting Suite entrance.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter the hotel.
  • The reception point is approximately 7m (7yd 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 stone.
• 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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Step(s) (Front Right Corridor)

• There is a/are step(s) located on the ground floor, at the front right of the hotel.
• The step(s) is/are used to access These steps access some of the executives suites and conference rooms and the accessible toilets.
• There is/are 5 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 the right going up 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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• Comments View
  • These steps lead from the hotel to the Banqueting Suite area.

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Lift (Front Right Corridor Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the ground floor, at the front right of the hotel.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the hotel entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is not 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 low.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 78cm x 95cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 1in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in 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 lift controls are within 80cm - 92cm 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.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.

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• Comments View
  • This platform lift leads to the Banqueting Suite from the main hotel.

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Conference / Meeting Facilities (Magnet Suite)

• Conference/meeting facilities are available.
• The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground floor of the banqueting suite.
• There is step free access to the conference/meeting facilities.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• 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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• Comments View
  • The Magnet suite is located at the far left of the Banqueting Suite.
  • There are other similar rooms in this area.
  • There are also conference/meeting rooms on the ground, first and second floors of the main hotel.
  • The conference/meeting rooms on the first and second floors of the hotel are not accessible to a wheelchair user.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Front Right Corridor - Left Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the front right hand corridor of the hotel, in the Banqueting Suite area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the hotel entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
• 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 outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 300cm (4ft 10in x 9ft 10in).
  • 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 113cm from floor level.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste bin.
  • 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 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 female sanitary, pedal bin and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
  • 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
• 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 low.
  • 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 high.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Front Right Corridor)

• 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 in the front right hand corridor of the hotel, in the Banqueting Suite area.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the hotel entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the female toilet(s), via lift.
  • 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.
  • 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 in the front right hand corridor of the hotel, in the Banqueting Suite area.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the hotel entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the male toilet(s), via lift.
  • 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.
  • There is a/are similar standard toilet(s) available.