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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in September 2021.
• There is not a member of staff available at the entrance.
• There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
• The hand sanitisers are free standing.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
• Hand sanitisers are available inside the venue.
• There is a limited number of people allowed inside.
• There is a Track and Trace system in place.
• There is not a one-way system throughout.
• The one-way system is clearly marked/signed.
• There is a one-way system in the fitness suite.
• There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
• There are protective clear screens located at desks/counters.
• Toilets are available.
• The standard toilets near the restaurant were encouraging the use of foot press door openers where possible.
• The showers in the health club were not in use, with guests encouraged to use facilities within their rooms.
• The venue is not certified with the 'We’re Good To Go’ COVID-19 industry standard.

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include hotel, bar, restaurant, conference facilities and health club spa.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Ayr.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Ayr.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Opening Times (Health Club)

• Monday 07:00 - 20:45.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 20:45.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 20:45.
• Thursday 07:00 - 20:45.
• Friday 07:00 - 20:45.
• Saturday 08:00 - 19:45.
• Sunday 08:00 - 19:45.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be 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 250cm x 550cm (8ft 2in x 18ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the Rear Entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 49m (53yd 1ft) from the Rear 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 stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm.
  • 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 double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located leading up to the Entrance.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 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.

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Inside Access

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

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Level Change (Raised Foyer Seating)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up to some raised seating opposite Reception.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• The restaurant is located to the right as you enter.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 53cm (1ft 9in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The standard height for tables is 76cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is 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 not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks and meals.

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• Comments View
  • There are some raised seating areas in the restaurant accessed via 3 shallow steps with handrails on both sides.
  • Some further areas can be accessed by 3 further shallow steps or by 3 medium height steps.

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Eating and Drinking (First Floor Function Suite)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar is located on the first floor, round to the left from the lift.
• 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 45m (49yd 8in) from the lift.
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is 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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• Comments View
  • There are 3 medium steps to access a raised seating area.
  • The steps can be bypassed using a steep, 90cm wide ramp.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • The Tourist Board rating is 3 star.
  • There are 118 rooms in total.
  • There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 114 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 4 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 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • This is by lift.
  • No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
  • There is not level access leading to the accessible room in a separate building.
• Accessible Room View
  • The room number or room name viewed was 572.
  • The width of the door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The height of the bed is 62cm (2ft).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 38cm (1ft 3in).
  • Light switches are not within 120cm from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • It is out of reach(higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • An adjoining room is not available.
  • Assistance dogs are not 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 outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 180cm x 185cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 1in).
  • 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 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 both sides.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm (1ft 8in) 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is 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 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 lever.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The flip-down or fixed seat height is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is poor.
  • Lighting levels in the room are adjustable.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is good.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • Lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some hotel rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The hotel 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 4.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • The ensuite light switch is the only light higher than 120cm at 124cm.
  • There are also 2 large (for 4 people) standard rooms which have adjoining rooms.

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Fitness Suite (Health Club)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the basement level, to the right from the lift.
  • The fitness suite is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The opening is 76cm (2ft 6in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes weight training equipment.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is not level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • There are 5 medium steps without handrails to access some further equipment beside the swimming pool.

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Swimming Pool (Health Club)

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 8 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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• Comments View
  • The jacuzzi has 4 deep steps with handrails on both sides.
  • There is 1 deep step in the doorway to the steam room.
  • There are 2 steps to the sauna shower.
  • There are 5 medium steps to the upper sauna, or 15+ steps to the lower sauna.
• Comments View
  • The jacuzzi has 4 deep steps with handrails on both sides.
  • There is 1 deep step in the doorway to the steam room.
  • There are 2 steps to the sauna shower.
  • There are 5 medium steps to the upper sauna, or 15+ steps to the lower sauna.

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Accessible Changing Room (Health Club)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located on the basement level, to the right from the lift.
• The facility is 45m (49yd 8in) from the lift.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 210cm x 230cm (6ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
• The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is not a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The locker is within reach for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is not a wheel in shower.

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• Comments View
  • There is a 48cm high flip down chair available.
  • There is a baby changing table within the accessible changing room.
  • Once extended the baby changing table is 94cm high.

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Standard Changing Room (Health Club - Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Pool Entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Swimming Pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located opposite the Pool Reception Desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a deep step.

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• Comments View
  • The female changing room was approx. 5m further along the corridor.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
  • 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.

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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 B-G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Rear Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 98cm (5ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
• 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 good.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor)

• 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 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, opposite the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 200cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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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 behind the bar to the right.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the female toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • There are further standard toilets on the first floor.

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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.