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Escape Lounge

East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2SA

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Summary

  • Comments View
    • Access to the Escape Lounge is only available by pre booking or paying on the day.

Entrance (Lounge Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located opposite Departure Gate 16.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located ahead after you enter.
    • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Lounge Entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is a lowered section of the counter.
    • The lowered section of the counter is at the recommended height of 76cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
    • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
    • The clear knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.

Eating and Drinking

  • The following information is for the restaurant.
  • Full table service is available.
  • Food and/or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • The height of the service counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm) .
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet and vinyl.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The nearest table is approximately 3m from the entrance/opening.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 38cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic/takeaway cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • There are hand held menus and wall menus available.
  • 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.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located by Departure Gate 14.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located by Departure Gate 14.