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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include accommodation, 9 conference rooms, a cafe and dining room, and a bar.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Norbiton.

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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.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are no marked Blue Badge bays.
  • Parking space for Blue Badge holders can be reserved on the tarmac area opposite the entrance.
  • The photographs show the main car park and the reserved parking section respectively.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in) wide.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 8m (26ft 3in) 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.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the lounge.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • The photographs show a meeting and a function room respectively.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Orchid Cafe)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• 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.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the cafe entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is varied.

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Eating and Drinking (The Dining Room and Bar)

• The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 5m (16ft 5in) from the restaurant entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are hand held only.
• 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 a la carte.

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• Comments View
  • The bar is open 24 hours to guests.
  • The restaurant is open for breakfast 07:00-09:30 seven days a week.
  • The restaurant is open for dinner 19:00-21:30 seven days a week.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • There are 46 rooms in total.
• 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
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • Some accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
  • There is level access leading to the accessible room in a separate building.
• Accessible Room View
  • The room number or room name viewed was 35.
  • The width of the door is 76cm.
  • The height of the bed is 58cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 12cm (0ft 5in).
  • 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 79cm (2ft 7in) (2ft 7in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a (no lock).
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 165cm x 225cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not 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 the right.
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are not 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 twist/turn.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The flip down or fixed seat height is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• 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 high.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is medium.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory 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.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional bedrooms.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 46m (50yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located within the conference area female toilet.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 219cm (4ft 8in x 7ft 2in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The sink is 88cm (2ft 11in) high.
• 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 grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Staff are on hand to facilitate male use of this toilet.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located near the conference rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
• Comments View
  • The photographs show the female and male toilets respectively.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Foyer)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located off the foyer.
  • The female and male toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.