Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Slough.
- The nearest underground station is Hounslow West.
Opening Times (Reception)
- Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the rear of the hotel.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 235cm x 480cm (7ft 9in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 42m (45yd 2ft) from the rear 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- First 30minutes parking is free after registration at reception.
- Parking charges apply thereafter
- Parking is £15 per night for hotel residents.
Outside Access (Front Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the Bath Road.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located prior to entrance doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Outside Access (Rear Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hotek.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 122cm (4ft).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The width of the door opening is 125cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance threshold.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- 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.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Room (Accessible Room Left Hand Transfer)
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General Information
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- The Tourist Board rating is four star.
- There are 200 rooms in total.
- There are 40 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 142 standard rooms on other floors.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 10 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 2 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible room viewed is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lifts.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- This is by lift.
- No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
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Accessible Room
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- The room number or room name viewed was 403.
- The width of the door is 92cm.
- The height of the bed is 58cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (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.
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Accessible Ensuite
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- The width of the door to the ensuite is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 237cm x 189cm (7ft 9in x 6ft 2in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail 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 the left.
- The toilet seat is 46cm (1ft 6in) 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap for the sink.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available 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.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is fixed.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The flip-down or fixed seat height is 53cm (1ft 9in).
- There are handrails available for the shower.
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Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- There is 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 high.
- Lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite
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- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is low.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
- Lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) vibrating pillow(s).
- Vibrating fire alarms are available from reception.
- The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
- The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 10.
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Ground Floor Standard Rooms
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- There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
- There is level access to ground floor rooms.
- Adjoining rooms are available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are available.
Restaurant Bar Internal
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Full table service is available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is Modern Contemporary meals.
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Comments
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- The restaurant area serves buffet style self service breakfasts
- The counter height is 90cm
- The bar area serves a la carte meals in the evening
- The bar counter is 120cm high and has high stools.
Other Floors (Rooms Access)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Other Floors (Access to Conference Rooms and Fitness Suite)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground and Mezzanine.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Lift (All Rooms)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located within the reception foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
- The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the reception desk.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 209cm (3ft 6in x 6ft 10in).
- 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Lift (Conference Rooms and Fitness Suite)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the bar.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and Mezzanine.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 157cm (3ft 6in x 5ft 2in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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Comments
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- This lift provides access to conference rooms and to Fitness Suite
- Conference Rooms are accessed via same door as ground floor entry
- Fitness Suite is accessed via rear lift door.
Fitness Suite
- The Fitness Suite is located in the Mezzanine floor and can be accessed via lift in Bar area
- Entrance to Fitness Suite is via Guest Card
- The Card reader is 105cm high
- The entrance door is 78cm wide
- The Fitness Suite has a wheelchair accessible arm cycle machine.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the reception desk.
- This accessible toilet is located in the reception foyer.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 92cm (3ft).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 166cm (7ft 3in x 5ft 5in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 88cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the Accessible Toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the foyer area.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the reception desk.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
Additional Info
- 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.
- This service cannot be requested.