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The Georgian Hotel

26 Lefroy Street, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 1LZ

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 8 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 113cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 106cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Function Suite Lower Floor)

  • This entrance is located down to the left of the main entrance.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The second entrance door is beyond the 3 steps.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds and glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Getting Around

  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to the function suite lower floor and the outdoor seating area at the front of the building.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the first floor accommodation and access to the function suite lower floor.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Eating and Drinking (Lounge)

  • Location and Access View
    • The lounge is located to the right after you enter from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens towards you.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld and online.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the rear of the lounge.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds, glazed screens and mirrors.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the outdoor seating area at the front of the building.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, picnic tables and high tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Eating and Drinking (Function Suite)

  • Location and Access View
    • The function suite is located to the left of the building.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The height of the counter is 115cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds, mirrors and glazed screens.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the lower floor from the ground floor and bar.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter, opposite reception.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is a single manual door on the landing.

Standard Accommodation

  • Accommodation Access View
    • All accommodation is located on the first floor.
    • There is step-free level access into Room 4.
    • There is tactile and numbered signage on or next to the entrance.
    • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
    • The second door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • Accommodation Features View
    • The room has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 66cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 5cm from the floor.
    • The following features/facilities are available: bedside plug sockets, a coffee table and a TV with subtitles.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Ensuite Facilities View
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 70cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • Additional features include: a mirror.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • The ensuite has a step-free shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a clearly marked 6cm high step in the doorway to the ensuite.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer - Function Suite Lower Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter the function suite lower floor.
    • The distance from the function suite lower floor entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 197cm (width) x 270cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 112cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 114cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.