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3 Dalton Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1PP

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Hotel Summary

  • Hotel Information View
    • The hotel does not have its own parking facilities.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • The hotel has 14 rooms in total.
    • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the hotel.
    • The hotel has 1 accessible room(s) with accessible ensuite facilities.
    • There is/are 1 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
    • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
    • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
    • There is an/are annexe building(s) next to the hotel.
    • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the annexe building(s).
    • The restaurant/bar facilities in this hotel include; Public Bar, Restaurant, outside seating area, conference/function room.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Additional Accessibility Aids View
    • There is not a deaf alert system at the hotel.
    • Panic alarms are not available on request.
    • Bed raisers are not available on request.
    • Bath steps are not available on request.
    • Bath seats are not available on request.
    • Bath mats are available on request.
    • Raised toilet seats are not available on request.
    • Portable hoists are not available on request.
  • Conference and Meeting Facilities View
    • Conference/meeting facilities are available.
    • The conference/meeting facilities are located on the first floor.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.

Hotel Parking

Off Site Parking

  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Friar Street and Sulyard Street.
    • The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 190cm x 420cm.
    • The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 3 hours only.
    • There are time restrictions for this on street parking.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Standard on street parking is available.
    • The standard on street parking is located on Dalton Square.
    • There are time restrictions for this on street parking.
  • Public Car Park View
    • There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
    • The public car park is located on Bulk Street.
    • The name of the car park is Moor Mills.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.

Approach

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'THE BOROUGH'.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 131cm.
    • 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 opening is 129cm.
    • There are bollards at this entrance.
    • The minimum width between the bollards is 96cm.
    • The height of the bollard(s) is 270cm.
    • The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.
    • The bollards are the columns to the entrance canopy.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 70cm (2ft 4in).
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
    • There is a gate to access the ramp from the pavement which is 81cm opening. There is manoeuvring space after the gate to turn onto the ramp that is approximately 100cm x 120cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 2 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.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps are 47cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Outside Access (Rear Courtyard and Restaurant)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the side of the hotel on Sulyard street.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • 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 single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the opening is 71cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of 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.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps are 28cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Eating and Drinking (Public Bar and Hotel Check In)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
    • The restaurant/bar is located on the ground floor ahead from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the restaurant/bar.
    • Hotel guests check in at the bar.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables can be booked in advance.
    • There is full table service and a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include: handheld menus.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is a traditional pub menu.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does play background music.
    • Background music is played at all times.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system .
    • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 106cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • Self-Service Counter(s) View
    • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 63cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 100cm.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 100cm.
    • The surface height of the lowest table is 47cm.
    • The surface height of the highest table is 111cm.
    • Some tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • In this area there are coffee tables, high tables, long tables, armchairs, sofas, bench seats, stools and high stools.
    • The type of flooring in this area is carpet and wood.
    • The lighting levels are adjustable.
    • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.

Eating and Drinking (Restaurant)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the restaurant.
    • The restaurant is located at the rear of the building past the public bar.
    • There is step-free access to the restaurant.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables can be booked in advance.
    • There is full table service.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include: handheld menus.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is a traditional pub menu.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does play background music.
    • Background music is played at all times.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system .
    • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 64cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 74cm.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 64cm.
    • Some tables are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • In this area there are booths and bench seats.
    • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
    • The lighting levels are adjustable.
    • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.

Step(s) (Upper Dining Area)

  • There is a/are step(s) located to the left rear of the restaurant.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access a separate dining table, on a raised level.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 11cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are adjustable.

Step(s) (Restaurant Booths)

  • There is a/are step(s) located at the booth seating.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the booth seats.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 11cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are adjustable.

Eating and Drinking (Outside Seating)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
    • The restaurant/bar is located at the rear of the hotel.
    • There is stepped access to the restaurant.
    • For access there are double manual doors which are easy to open.
    • The door opening width is under 75cm.
  • Service and Menus View
    • Tables can be booked in advance.
    • There is full table service.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include: handheld menus.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is a traditional pub menu.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system .
    • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • Staff are unable to make a table accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
    • The surface height of the highest table is 118cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • In this area there are high tables and high stools.
    • The type of flooring in this area is stone.
    • The lighting levels are varied.

Step(s) (Outside seating)

  • There is a/are step(s) located after the entrance to the outside seating area.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the outside seating.
  • There is/are 1 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located ahead from the main entrance to the left side of the building.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 128cm x 199cm (4ft 2in x 6ft 6in).
    • The accessible toilet does not 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
    • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
    • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 140cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • Additional Fixtures and Fittings View
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 102cm.
    • 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).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a flip down baby change table available.
    • The height of the baby change table is 84cm.

Other Floors (Stairs Bar Area)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located ahead from the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to on the second floor.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground, first, second.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps are 28cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are not 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.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
    • There is access to the hotel rooms on the second floor via these stairs.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located on the first floor.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the stairs.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The male toilet is located on the first floor.
    • There is stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the stairs.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are low to moderate.

Accessible Room(s) (Room 14)

  • Accessible Room Information View
    • The details in this section relate to the accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
    • This type of accessible room is located in an annex at the rear of the hotel - The Coach House. The room is accessed directly from the footway outside on Sulyard Street.
    • There is not step-free access to this type of accessible room.
    • There is an external entrance to access the room.
    • The room surveyed has an adjoining room.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The accessible room surveyed is located in the coachhouse at the rear of the hotel.
    • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 14.
    • There is stepped access to the accessible room surveyed.
    • There is numbered signage on or near the accessible room door.
    • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
    • The door is manual with a key lock.
    • The width of the door is 89cm.
    • There are not lowered spy holes available.
    • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is low.
    • The bed type is double.
    • The bed height is not adjustable.
    • The height of the bed is 64cm.
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
    • The bed is not moveable.
    • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
    • Staff can reconfigure the room furniture to create a turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
    • The height of the desk is 81cm.
    • The desk is not height adjustable.
    • The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
    • The room surveyed had a desk chair without armrests.
    • Alternative seating can be requested.
    • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
    • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • Electric sockets are accessible from the bed.
    • The window controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
    • The type of flooring is carpet.
    • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is medium.
    • The lighting levels in the room are adjustable.
    • The windows are sash windows with metal loops for raising the lower half of the window.
  • Ensuite Facilities View
    • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is low.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the door to the ensuite is 79cm.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 240cm x 235cm.
    • The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The ensuite has not got a non-slip floor.
    • The colour contrast between the ensuite walls and floor is low.
    • There is not an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
    • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 78cm.
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 102cm.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • The lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
  • Toilet Details View
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 95cm.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • 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).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 117cm.
  • Shower Details View
    • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
    • The shower head is height adjustable.
    • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
    • The shower control type is lever.
    • Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
    • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
    • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 52cm.
    • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.

Outside Access (Hotel Rooms - Separate Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the front right side of the hotel.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'THE BOROUGH'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 93cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the opening is 104cm.
    • 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) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the opening is 102cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 4 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 16cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
    • Handrails are not 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.

Standard Room(s) (Room 1)

  • Bedroom Features View
    • The room surveyed is located on the ground floor.
    • The room surveyed at the time of the visit was 1.
    • There is stepped access to the room surveyed.
    • There is numbered signage on or near the room door.
    • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is low.
    • The width of the door is 92cm.
    • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is low.
    • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
    • The bed type is double.
    • The height of the bed is 65cm.
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
    • Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
    • There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
    • The lighting levels in the room are adjustable.
  • Ensuite Facilities View
    • The type of facilities within the ensuite include; a toilet, a wash basin and a shower.
    • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is low.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door to the ensuite is 70cm.
    • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is low.
    • There is not an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is low.
    • The lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The access to the ensuite is by 3 steps.
    • The steps are 17cm high and 27cm deep.
    • There is no hand rail.

Other Floors (Hotel)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located ahead from the Hotel Rooms entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 5m from the Hotel Rooms entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter the stairwell on the ground floor.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground, first, second, third.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps are 25cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • Handrails are not 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.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

Hotel Room Corridors

  • There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided in corridors.
  • Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The hotel does not play background music in room corridors.
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building.
  • There is/are 3 unmarked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to a level change on the second floor.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • Photographs 3 and 4 show the steps along the corridor on the second floor of the hotel.
  • There is/are 3 unmarked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to room 4 on the second floor.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • Photographs 5 and 6 show the steps into room 4.
  • There is/are 3 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to room 2 on the first floor.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • Photographs 7 and 8 show the steps to room 2 on the first floor.