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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
• This venue is situated in Newcastle upon Tyne.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Newcastle.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest Metro station is Newcastle Central.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is multi storey.
• There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 350cm (13ft 1in x 11ft 6in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main accessible entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
• The car park surface is concrete.
• There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
• The maximum height is 208cm (6ft 10in).

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• Comments View
  • The details here are for the designated bays on the first floor of the hotel multi-storey car park.
  • There is also a designated bay outside the main entrance, for people who would rather not use the multi-storey car park.
  • The dimensions of this bay are 200 cm x 410 cm, and it is 15 metres from the hotel main entrance.

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Lift (Car Park)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter the hotel.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 3.
• The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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Outside Access

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 220cm (7ft 3in) 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 230cm (7ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Outside Access)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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• Comments View
  • The automatic doors slide open.

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Outside Access (The Quay 7 Bar)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 103cm (3ft 5in) wide.

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Level Change (The Quayside - The Quay 7 Bar)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The automatic door slides open.
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Reception (Hotel)

• The reception desk is 8m (26ft 3in) from the front entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• This venue does play background music.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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  • There is a raised area at the rear of the foyer, accessed by 3 medium steps with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a portable ramp available, 100 cm wide, to overcome these steps.
  • Background music is played in the foyer and the bar.
  • There are hearing loops fitted in the function rooms.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (The Quay 7 Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is not available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.

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  • The nearest table is 30 metres (32.8 yards) from the hotel entrance.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (The Quay 7 Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is main meals.

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  • The nearest table is 60 metres (65.6 yards) from the entrance.
  • There is a seating area, accessed via 3 deep steps.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The stairs detailed here are for the hotel multi-storey car park.

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Lift (Hotel)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the foyer opposite the reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 5.
• The lift is 18m (20yd) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 190cm x 135cm (6ft 3in x 4ft 5in).
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• 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 156 rooms in total.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 1 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
• Accessible Room View
  • The height of the bed is 58cm (1ft 11in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 14cm (0ft 6in).
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 210cm x 196cm (6ft 11in x 6ft 5in).
  • 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 (2ft 7in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
  • There is a sink.
  • The height of the sink is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a shower over the bath.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
• Comments View
  • The adapted rooms are located on the first floor.
  • There is a swimming pool.
  • There is a fitness suite.
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Accessible Toilet (Hotel)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor leading to Quay 7 Bar.
• 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 twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 195cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 5in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are 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 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 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
  • There are baby changing facilities in the accessible toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Hotel)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the far end of Quay 7 Bar.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the far end of Quay 7 Bar.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located immediately outside.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.