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Introduction

• This venue is located within the Continental Hotel.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Hounslow.
• 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 Hounslow.
• The nearest underground station is Hounslow Central.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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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 underground.
  • There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 355cm x 490cm (11ft 8in x 16ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m (55yd) from the hotel entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Hotel Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 192cm (6ft 4in).
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 192cm (6ft 4in).
• Comments View
  • The first set of doors are power assisted doors from the outside but automatic from the inside.

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Level Change (Hotel 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 (Gym Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Balfour Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Gym Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located at the entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the hotel lift.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Level Change (Swimming Pool and Changing Rooms)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the swimming pool and changing rooms.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3-4.
  • There are 15+ 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.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-3-4.
• The lift is 11m (12yd) from hotel entrance.
• The clear door width is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 190cm (3ft 11in x 6ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of 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 bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift (Gym Lift)

• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-1.
• The lift is 16m (17yd) from the hotel lift.

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• Comments View
  • At the time of survey the lift was out of service.

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not 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 6 steps.
• There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 5m (16ft 5in) from the lift.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.

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Level Change (Fitness Suite)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the gym lift.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 111cm (3ft 8in).

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 23m (25yd) from the hotel lift.
• The standard changing room is 19m (21yd) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 5in) from the swimming pool.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located in all of the changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the changing rooms.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.