Access Guide
Introduction - Gillray's Steakhouse and Bar
- Gillray's Steakhouse and Bar is located within the London Marriott County Hotel.
- It is located on the ground floor of the hotel.
- There are three ways of accessing the hotel.
- The Gillray's Entrance is located off The Queen's Walk. The access at the entrance is via either steps or a stair climber.
- The Main Hotel Entrance is located off Westminster Bridge Road. The access at this entrance is via either steps or a stair climber.
- The accessible entrance to the hotel is located off Belvedere Road, the access is via a platform lift.
- To use this entrance please contact the restaurant in advance.
Related London South Bank Venues (London Marriott Hotel County Hall)
- Gillray's Steakhouse and Bar is located within the London Marriott Hotel County Hall.
Drop-Off and Parking
- There is an access road that leads into the County Hall site from Westminster Bridge Road.
- The access road loops around outside the main entrance to the hotel.
- Guests can use this area to drop off and also to park on a first come first served basis.
- Parking is chargeable for all users.
- With prior notification staff will reserve a parking area for Blue Badge holders.
- There are no marked parking bays.
- There is a dropped kerb to the left of the main entrance from the access road (Photograph 4) but it does not have tactile paving.
- The London Marriott County Hotel also offers a valet parking service.
- For more information on parking please contact the hotel.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped 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) both ways.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
- 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.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 9 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are not 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.
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- There is a stair climber available at this entrance.
Accessible Route - London County Hall - Belvedere Road to London Marriott County Hall
- The accessible route into the Marriott London County Hall is located on Belvedere Road.
- Contact the hotel in advance if you wish to use this entrance.
- The entrance gives access to London County Hall.
- There are 4 clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides.
- There is a platform lift which can be used to overcome the steps.
- There are 3 sets of double doors leading from the lift into the London Marriott County Hall Foyer.
- A member of hotel staff can provide assistance with the doors if required.
- The lifts are located to the left after you enter the foyer.
- There are 3 lifts available to use.
- After exiting the lifts, the hotel entrance is to your right.
- The entrance gives access to the ground floor of the hotel.
Entrance (Internal County Hall Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right after you exit the lift.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- 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 width of the door opening is 85cm.
Outside Access (Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the rear terrace.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is 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 double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 68cm.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 143cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance, leading up from the terrace.
- There is/are 9 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 14cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
- Handrails are not 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.
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- There is a landing before the last 3 steps going up.
- The last 3 steps do not have a handrail.
Eating and Drinking (Ground Floor : Gillray's Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located along the corridor.
- There is step-free access to the bar.
- Full table service is available.
- The height of the service counter is high (110cm+) .
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- There is a hearing assistance system .
- The system is a portable loop.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- There is step-free access within the bar.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- This area does play background music.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and stone.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The nearest table is approximately 1m from the entrance/opening.
- The nearest table is approximately 1m from the till/counter.
- The standard height for tables is 53cm.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- There are hand held menus available.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not 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 bar meals.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Eating and Drinking (Ground Floor : Gillray's Steakhouse)
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located off the main corridor, to the rear left of the hotel.
- There is step-free access to the restaurant.
- Full table service is available.
- There is a hearing assistance system .
- The system is a portable loop.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- There is step-free access within the restaurant.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- This area does play background music.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet, stone and wood.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm.
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- There are hand held menus available.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not 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 steaks and buffet breakfasts.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor : Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar and Library Lounge)
- 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 corridor outside Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar and Library Lounge.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar internal entrance.
- There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s).
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is not a lowered urinal in the male toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- There is not a lowered wash basin.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor : Dining and Events Corridor - Female)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located off the Dining and Events corridor, next to the female standard toilets.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- There are separate female and male accessible toilets.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 180cm (4ft 10in x 5ft 11in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 83cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by the waste disposal bins.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid), female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 138cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a lid.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
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Comments
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- There is a table with hand towels.
- The height of the table is 72cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor : Dining and Events Corridor - Male)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located off the Dining and Events corridor, next to the male standard toilets.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- There are separate male and female accessible toilets.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 175cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 9in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 127cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a table with hand towels.
- The height of the table is 75cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (Dining and Events Corridor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the Dining and Events corridor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 47m (51yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the female toilet(s).
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- There is not a lowered wash basin.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the Dining and Events corridor.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the male toilet(s).
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is not a lowered urinal.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- There is not a lowered wash basin.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.