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Location

• The venue is situated outside 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 Central.

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  • The nearest Metro station is Regent Centre.

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Opening Times

• Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.

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Parking (Conference & Banqueting)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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Parking (Main)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 500cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main accessible entrance.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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Outside Access (Conference Rooms Entrance)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) 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 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Conference Rooms 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 steep.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 156cm (5ft 1in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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  • The automation dons slide open.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in) 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 142cm (4ft 8in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the right as you face the entrance doors.
• The ramp or slope is steep.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 103cm (3ft 5in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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  • The automatic doors slide open.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 9m (29ft 6in) from the front entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium 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(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the bar and reception area.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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  • There is a moderate ramp, 118 cm wide or 6 medium well-marked steps with handrail both sides, leading down to some of the Conference Rooms.
  • There are also 5 medium, well marked steps, with handrails on both sides, leading to the rooms on the first floor from the lift.
  • There is level access to the function rooms on the first floor from the lift.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (The Plate Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• 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 a la carte.

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  • The nearest table is 28 metres from the main hotel entrance.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Bar)

• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 57cm (1ft 10in).
• 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 25 metres from the main hotel entrance.

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Swimming Pool

• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are not steps into the swimming pool.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.

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  • The photograph shows the roll in shower in the adapted toilet.

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Accessible Changing Room

• The photograph shows the roll in shower in the accessible toilet.

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Lift (Pool)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the Fitness Centre.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The lift is 30m (33yd) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 78cm x 124cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 1in).
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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  • This lift gives access to the pool from the Fitness Club reception area.
  • There is a moderate ramp leading up to the lift.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG - 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 low.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the reception desk as you face it.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG - 4.
• The lift is 12m (13yd) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 162cm x 95cm (5ft 4in x 3ft 1in).
• 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 lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do not 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 178 rooms in total.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 3 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
• Accessible Room View
  • The height of the bed is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 6cm (0ft 2in).
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 230cm x 208cm (7ft 7in x 6ft 10in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm (1ft 5in) 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is 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 54cm (1ft 9in).
  • 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 floors 2, 3 and 4, next to the stairs.
  • There is a swimming pool.
  • There is a fitness suite.
  • There is a chair available to aid access to the bath.

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Accessible Toilet (Main Hotel Toilets -Lower Ground Floor)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you exit the lifts.
• 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 dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 275cm (4ft 10in x 9ft).
  • 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).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not 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 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is not 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 poor.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
  • There are baby changing facilities in the accessible toilet.
  • There is an easy ramp leading up to the accessible toilet.

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Accessible Toilet (Conference Area)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 73m (79yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the standard toilets.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 134cm x 137cm (4ft 5in x 4ft 6in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are 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.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is not 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.
• Comments View
  • Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
  • There is also an accessible toilet available next to the Woodland Suite.

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Accessible Toilet (Fitness Centre)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the adapted changing room.
• 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 dimensions of the accessible toilet are 138cm x 346cm (4ft 6in x 11ft 4in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are 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 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is not 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 poor.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are baby changing facilities in the accessible toilet.
  • The accessible changing room also has a roll-in shower with twist/turn controls, 91 cm high, with a drop down seat and rail.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Fitness Centre)

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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 in the female changing room.
  • The female toilets are 22m (24yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located in the male changing room.
  • The male toilets are 27m (30yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
• Comments View
  • The adapted changing room also has a roll-in shower with twist/turn controls, 91 cm high, with a drop down seat and rail.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Conference Area)

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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 right of the Conference Area entrance as you enter.
  • The female toilets are 70m (77yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are low.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located right of the Conference Area entrance as you enter.
  • The male toilets are 70m (77yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
• Comments View
  • There is also an adapted toilet available next to the Woodland Suite.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Main Hotel Toilets -Lower Ground Floor)

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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 to the left as you exit the lifts.
  • The female toilets are 21m (23yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located to the right as you exit the lifts.
  • The male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
• Comments View
  • There is an easy ramp leading up to the adapted toilet.

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Additional Info

• Documents are available in large print.

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• Comments View
  • The photograph shows a bed in one of the adapted rooms.