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Location

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

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Opening Times

• Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.

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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 type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 310cm x 480cm (10ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 159cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 163cm (5ft 4in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the public areas.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • The photograph shows one of the function/conference rooms.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-2-3-4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right past reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-2-3-4.
• The lift is 16m (17yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 138cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 6in).
• 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 lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do not have tactile markings.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Food is available from the bar.
• Full table service is available.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 2m (6ft 7in) from the bar entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 47cm (1ft 7in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• 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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Restaurant Bar Internal (Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• 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 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).
• 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 varied.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • The Tourist Board rating is 4 Star.
  • There are 101 rooms in total.
  • There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 98 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 3 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 3 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 5m (16ft 5in) 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 206.
  • The width of the door is 86cm.
  • The height of the bed is 57cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 32cm (1ft 1in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • It is a push button style alarm.
  • An adjoining room is available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 88cm (2ft 11in) (2ft 11in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 254cm x 166cm (8ft 4in x 5ft 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
  • It is out of reach(higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • 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 lever.
  • There is a shower chair.
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • There is tactile 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 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 medium.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) flashing alarms, vibrating pillows and Teletext/subtitles/Ceefax.
  • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
  • Vibrating 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 3.
• 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the bar.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 234cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 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 62cm (2ft).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • 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 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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 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 high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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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 at the rear of the bar.
  • The female and male toilets are 31m (34yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The photographs show the female and male toilets respectively.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.