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Opening Times

• The building is open 24 hours via swipe card.

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Location

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

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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 name of the car park is Buckingham Gardens.
  • The car park is located in Buckingham Gardens.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located at the front of the venue in Herschel Street.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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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 ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The height of the intercom is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • 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 135cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 moderate to good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 26/02/2020.
• The hearing assistance system was not fully functional at the time of testing.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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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.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • 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 right of reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrane.
• 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 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Entrance (Restaurant)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.

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Eating and Drinking (First Floor)

• The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the restaurant entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • There are 156 rooms in total.
  • There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 149 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 7 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 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • 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 room number or room name viewed was 607 on the sixth floor.
  • The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The height of the bed is 54cm (1ft 9in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 15cm (6in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 150cm x 190cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 3in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in) 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 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are 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 a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over the bath.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • There are handrails available for the bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
• 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 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 in the room are good.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is high.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
  • 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.
  • The number of accessible rooms with baths is 7.
  • The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 0.
• 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.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
• Comments View
  • Options are available to have a twin or double accessible room upon request when booking (photographs 1-5).
• Comments View
  • Options are available to have a twin or double accessible room upon request when booking (photographs 1-5).

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Accessible Toilet (Reception - Left Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of reception.
  • 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 outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 142cm x 192cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 4in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 63cm (2ft 1in).
  • 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 not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are waste paper pedal bin, open waste paper bin and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not 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 not 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 82cm (2ft 8in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Restaurant)

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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 within the restaurant on the first floor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the restaurant entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.