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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a restaurant, bar and the Meriden Suite functon room.

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• Comments View
  • Reception is open 24 hours a day.
  • For the restaurant and bar opening hours, please contact the venue.

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Location

• The nearest National Rail station is Hampton-in-Arden.

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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 is located in front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 500cm x 380cm (16ft 5in x 12ft 6in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• 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 building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the first door.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Outside Access (Restaurant Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 137cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the first door.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Reception

• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

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

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• Comments View
  • There is level access to the reception area and the 2 accessible rooms.
  • There is no level access to all other services from the main entrance such as the restaurant and bar areas as well as all of the standard rooms.

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Level Change (Standard Rooms)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the standard rooms on the ground floor.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 132cm (4ft 4in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located leading to some of the rooms on the second floor.
• There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Dining)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Food is available from the bar.
• Full table service is available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 38cm (1ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• 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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Level Change (Hotel to Restaurant, Bar, Accessible and Standard Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located between the hotel and restaurant.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 138cm (4ft 6in).

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• Comments View
  • There are 3 moderate ramps along the corridor between the hotel and the restaurant/bar area.
  • The third ramp shown in picture 3 does not have hand rails.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

• The following information is for the 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.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 53m (57yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 97cm (3ft 2in).
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • 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 the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are low.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional rooms.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • The Tourist Board rating is 3.
  • There are 53 rooms in total.
  • There are 21 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 30 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 2 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 17m (18yd 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 room number or room name viewed was 217.
  • The width of the door is 77cm.
  • The height of the bed is 62cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 3cm (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.
  • 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).
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door weight is light.
  • The door is locked by a (no lock).
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 224cm x 265cm (7ft 4in x 8ft 8in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • There (no 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 left.
  • The toilet seat is 42cm (1ft 5in) 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
  • It is out of reach(higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • 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 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
  • There is no additional 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 medium.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is medium.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• 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 grab rails and wall is low.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) flashing alarm(s) and Teletext/subtitles.
  • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
  • 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 2.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
  • There is not level access to ground floor rooms.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • There is not level access to standard rooms on other floors.

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Accessible Toilet

• 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 47m (51yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is not 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 232cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a medium 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 fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• 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 76cm (2ft 6in).

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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 Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter along the corridor, opposite the bar.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 53m (57yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Level Change (Standard Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the standard toilets.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• The step(s) is/are 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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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.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located to the side of the venue.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.