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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a restaurant, bars, rooms and meeting & conference facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The venue is open 24 hours a day.

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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in February 2021.
• There is not a member of staff available at the entrance.
• There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
• The hand sanitisers are free standing.
• Hand sanitisers are available inside the venue.
• There is a Track and Trace system in place.
• There is not a one-way system throughout.
• There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
• There are protective clear screens located at desks/counters.
• Toilets are currently unavailable.
• The venue is not certified with the 'We’re Good To Go’ COVID-19 industry standard.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Milton Keynes.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Milton Keynes Central.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The car park is located in Creswell Lane.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 410cm x 620cm (13ft 5in x 20ft 4in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Midsummer Boulevard.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 250cm x 505cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 7in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Midsummer Boulevard.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located outside the main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 236cm (7ft 9in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 236cm (7ft 9in) wide.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 7m (22ft 12in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in some parts of the venue.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (The Kitchen)

• The following information is for the bar.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Food is available from the bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 102cm (3ft 4in).
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are available.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is traditional meals and snacks.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10.
  • 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.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located straight ahead as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10.
• The lift is 5m (16ft 5in) from main entrance.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 156cm x 138cm (5ft 1in x 4ft 6in).
• 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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Room

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• General Information View
  • There are 279 rooms in total.
  • There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 265 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 8 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 7 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the third floor lift.
  • 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.
• Accessible Room View
  • The room number or room name viewed was 312.
  • The width of the door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The height of the bed is 54cm (1ft 9in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 30cm (12in).
  • 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 available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door weight is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 337cm x 244cm (11ft 1in x 8ft).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • 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 not a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
  • It is out of reach(higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There are handrails available.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • There is no additional signage on or near the hotel door.
  • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is poor.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is good.
  • The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some hotel rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) flashing alarm(s), vibrating pillow(s) and Teletext/subtitles.
  • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are In rooms.
  • The hotel does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • The other available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) mobile hoists.
  • The number of accessible rooms with baths is 7.
  • The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 7.
• 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
  • A push pad is used to exit the room, from the inside.
  • Seven rooms are fully adapted and the remaining seven rooms are partially adapted.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of reception.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 230cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
• Comments View
  • Additional identical facilities are located on the first floor.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located in the first floor accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • This is by lift.

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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located at the rear of the reception.
  • The female toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located at the rear of the reception.
  • The male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Additional identical facilities are located on the first floor.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.