Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link The Old Government House Hotel.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/states-of-guernsey/guernsey/access-guides/the-old-government-house-hotel
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Comments
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- The brasserie has stepped access.
- Step free access is via 2 platform lifts in the Old Government House Hotel.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in St Peter Port.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Times
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The car park is located off Upland Road.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 490cm x 180cm (16ft 1in x 5ft 11in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located in St Ann's Place.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located St Ann's Place.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located outside the hotel entrance.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
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Comments
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- Valet parking is available for hotel residents only.
- There is 1 designated Blue Badge bay on the street which is shared with the hotel.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading up to the entrance from either side.
- There is / are 13 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There are an additional 2 deeps, clearly marked steps just beyond the entrance.
- There are no handrails for these steps.
Outside Access (Accessible Hotel Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located immediately beyond the accessible entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The lift is 1m (3ft 3in) from accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 124cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 1in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the brasserie.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The brasserie has a lower section which is accessed via 2 deep, clearly marked steps without handrails.
- There is a portable steep ramp (width 100cm) that can be used to overcome this level change.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 55m (60yd) from the accessible hotel entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- 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 breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
Level Change (Hotel Ground Floor 2)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading to the lower section of the ground floor.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are in the centre.
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Comments
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- The ramp bypasses the steps.
Level Change (Hotel Ground Floor 1)
- There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in the main hotel corridor off the reception area.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does not bypass the steps.
- The lift does not bypass the ramp.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the main corridor off the reception area.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 12m (13yd) from accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is low.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 8m (26ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the male standard toilet.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a unisex toilet.
- This is a male only 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 is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 175cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 9in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 75cm (2ft 6in) high.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 grab rails and wall is fair.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is also an adapted cubicle in the female toilet.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the lower section of the ground floor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in a corridor off the reception area.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.