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Introduction

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Oxford.

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Opening Times

• Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • There is a token given by staff when exiting from car park and slotted into a token machine that is 100cm in height.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the hotel via Magpie Lane.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 290cm x 420cm (9ft 6in x 13ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the side reception entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the side reception entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
  • 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 141cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 141cm (4ft 8in).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the first entrance door.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • A portable ramp can be provided upon request.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 14m (15yd 11in) from the Main Entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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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 reception lobby.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Eating and Drinking (Quod Restaurant & Bar)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• The restaurant is located on the right side of the reception lobby.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the lobby entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 74cm.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• The type of food served here is a modern bar menu.

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Room (Accessible Room No.2)

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• General Information View
  • The Tourist Board rating is Grade 5 Star.
  • There are 43 rooms in total.
  • There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 42 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 1 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
• Accessible Room View
  • The width of the door is 76cm.
  • The height of the bed is 55cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 32cm (1ft 1in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
  • An adjoining room is not available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 238cm x 178cm (7ft 10in x 5ft 10in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush 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 both sides.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm (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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are not 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the hotel door.
  • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is low.
  • Lighting levels in the room are good.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is low.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is medium.
  • Lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • 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 baths is 0.
  • The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 1.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
• 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.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • The Tourist Board rating is 5 Star.
  • There are 43 rooms in total.
  • There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 42 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 1 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • The number of accessible rooms with baths is 0.
  • The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 1.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
  • There is level access to ground floor rooms.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• 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
  • The photographs show a standard hotel room.

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Level Change (Standard Toilets and the Boardroom)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 93cm (3ft 1in).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
  • 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 the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 115cm (2ft 11in x 3ft 9in).
• There are not 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • The lift does access the basement floor; however, this is for staff only.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the reception lobby.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 204cm x 198cm (6ft 8in x 6ft 6in).
  • There is not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • 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, general domestic waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • 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 shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • 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 53cm (1ft 9in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left of the reception.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.