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Leisure Facilities Introduction

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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 Banqueting Suite AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab).
• Leisure Facilities Information View
  • The leisure facilities are located to the rear left of the 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.
  • For more information on buses in Yorkshire please click here (opens new tab).
• 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.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • 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 (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 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 main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 137cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The push pad or push button is 134cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.

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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, stone and tiles.
  • 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.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • 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 hotel lobby, restaurant and the standard toilets.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Opening Times (Leisure Facilities)

• Monday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Thursday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Friday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Saturday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 07:00 - 20:00.

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Outside Access (Leisure Facilities External Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the main hotel.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
• 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 width of the ramp/slope is 138cm (4ft 6in).

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Entrance (Leisure Facilities Internal Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, in the left hand corridor of the hotel.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.

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Reception (Leisure Facilities)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right as you enter the leisure facilities internal entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the leisure facilities internal 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 not a lowered section of the counter.
  • 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.
  • 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 tiles, stone 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 not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the left as you enter the leisure facilities.
  • The fitness suite is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the leisure facilities internal hotel entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 73cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is in house.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights, cable pulley machine, upper body machines, and a hand bike.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Swimming Pool

• There is not level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 7 steps.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Step(s) (Changing Area - Swimming Pool)

• There is a/are step(s) located leading from all changing rooms.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the swimming pool, sauna and poolside shower.
• There is/are 5 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
• 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 left 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.
• There is a second lower handrail.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Lift (Changing Area - Swimming Pool)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located leading from all changing rooms.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the leisure facilities internal 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.
• 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 Medium.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 78cm x 93cm (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 within 90cm - 120cm 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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Standard Shower (Poolside)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the swimming pool area.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a medium height step to access these shower facilities caused by the shower tray.

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Changing Area (Male)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located in the corridor to the right of reception.
  • The changing area is approximately 15m from the leisure facilities internal hotel entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 9m from reception.
  • The changing area is approximately 8m from the swimming pool.
  • There is step free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; an accessible changing room/cubicle, standard showers, standard toilets and baby change facilities.
  • This is a male changing area.
  • Similar female changing area(s) are available.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are lockers within the changing area.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is step free access to the shower facilities.
  • Adjustable.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are twist/turn.
  • There is no seat for the shower(s).
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are available.
  • There is step free access to the toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available.
  • Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible changing room(s)/cubicle(s).
  • 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 90cm.

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Accessible Changing Room

• There is an/are accessible changing room(s) available.
• The accessible changing room is located in the corridor to the right of reception.
• There is level access to the accessible changing room(s).
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the leisure facilities internal hotel entrance.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room(s) are 347cm x 202cm (11ft 5in x 6ft 8in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 275cm (9ft).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room(s) include; a chair/stool, handrails, a drop down rail, a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel in shower.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 49cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The tap type is lever.
• Other fixtures/facilities available include; a hand dryer.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• There is a mirror in the accessible changing room.
• The mirror is not placed at a lower level (60cm from the floor) or at an angle for ease of use.
• There is a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The locker is within reach for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower and handrails.
• The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).