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Introduction

• Please note that all bookings and general enquiries must go either via the website or national booking line. .
• For specific enquiries about the hotel facilities, contact the hotel direct on 020 3195 4996.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Sidcup.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Sidcup.

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Opening Times

• The hotel is open 24 hours per day, every day of the year.
• Check-out time is generally 12:00.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (32ft 10in) from the car park entrance.
  • 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The car park entrance, off St John's Road, is shared with Little Waitrose next door.
  • There is one designated Blue Badge bay and 2 standard bays close to the rear entrance of the hotel, on the right.
  • At the time of our visit (September 2013) the bays were not marked as hotel bays.
  • The remainder of the outside car parking, including the other 2 Blue Badge bays, belongs to the Little Waitrose and is time restricted and chargeable.
  • Hotel guests may use the Little Waitrose parking bays free of charge when the store is closed.
  • The remainder of the hotel parking is underground.
  • There are 20 standard spaces.
  • The route from the underground car park to the hotel entrance is not accessible due to steps or steep slopes.
  • There is a council public car park in Grassington Road (via Jenner Close) within 200m of the venue.

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Level Change (Standard Hotel Parking to Hotel)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located from the access road to the underground car park.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located from the side of the underground car park.
• There is / are 17 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 220cm (7ft 3in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • The automatic powered doors are operated by intercom/ push button.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • The powered doors are operated by intercom/ push button.

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Level Change (Car Park Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park, to the right.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Food Service

• The hotel does not have a bar or restaurant.
• Breakfast packs and a small range of hot and cold snacks are available to order from the reception for delivery to rooms.
• Please note that the hotel rooms do not have telephones to contact reception.
• There are a wide range of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants on the High Street, in the vicinity of the hotel.

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Other Floors (Hotel Rooms)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.
• Comments View
  • The lift overcomes the stairs.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the foyer area.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from car park entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 142cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 8in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Room (Accessible Room)

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• General Information View
  • There are 84 rooms in total.
  • There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 80 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 4 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 30m (33yd) from the lift.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • This is by lift.
• Accessible Room View
  • The room number or room name viewed was 209.
  • The width of the door is 87cm.
  • The height of the bed is 58cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (0ft 2in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • It is a push button style alarm.
  • An adjoining room is not available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 87cm (2ft 10in) (2ft 10in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a (no lock).
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 230cm x 210cm (7ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
  • 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 in height.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The flip down or fixed seat height is 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the hotel door.
  • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is medium.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is high.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) flashing alarms, vibrating pillows and Teletext/subtitles/Ceefax.
  • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are In rooms.
  • The number of accessible rooms with baths is 0.
  • The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 4.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • The rooms with accessible ensuites are 109 and 110 on the first floor and 209 and 210 on the second floor.
  • The hotel has one set of bed raising blocks available on request.
  • These raise a bed up by 14cm.
  • There are standard family rooms available with baths.
  • All standard double rooms have showers.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Foyer Accessible Toilet)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the foyer, to the left of the lifts.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 220cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.

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• Comments View
  • The photographs show the accessible room and ensuite.