Access Guide
Conference Facilities Introduction
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Conference Facilities Information
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- The conference facilities are located to the right as you enter the hotel via the side entrance.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The hotel is located on the outskirts of Runcorn, just off Junction 12 of the M56. The hotel is located on Wood Lane, off the A56.
- This hotel has a car park which is free for all users.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the hotel.
- The nearest bus stop is located on the A56, approximately 350 metres from the hotel.
- For more information on buses in the North West please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Runcorn.
- Runcorn Station is situated in the centre of Runcorn, located approximately 4 miles from the hotel. There are bus and taxi routes to the hotel from the station.
- For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request.
- There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/near by.
- The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located on the grass areas surrounding the hotel.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
Parking
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Parking
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- The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located at the front and rear of the hotel.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
- There is an overflow car park for staff and visitors.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 364cm x 602cm (11ft 11in x 19ft 9in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the car park.
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Access from the Car Park
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- 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 entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is block paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the side accessible entrance.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is a/are clearly marked drop-off point(s).
- The drop-off points(s) is/are located in front of the side accessible entrance and in front of the main entrance.
- The route from the drop-off point(s) to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
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Comments
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- Please register your car's registration at reception desk
- There is a barrier to enter the front car park.
- The front barrier raises automatically.
- There is a barrier to exit the car park.
- The exit barrier is operated by a keypad.
- The code for the exit barrier is obtained from a member of staff at reception.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the right side of the hotel.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The bell/buzzer is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 138cm (4ft 6in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 218cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 184cm.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- 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 both sides of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- 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 19cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- The bell is located on the wall to the left between the first and second set of doors (shown in photograph 2).
Entrance (Conference Facilities Internal Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter the hotel via the side entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- 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 165cm.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the Cheshire Suites, Alvanley Room, Beechwood Room, Chester Room and Delamere Room.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located along the corridor and to the right as you enter via the side entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and laminate.
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Reception Seating Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Conference / Meeting Facilities (Alvanley, Beechwood, Chester and Delamere Rooms)
- Conference/meeting facilities are available.
- The conference/meeting facilities are located to the left as you enter via the conference rooms internal entrance.
- There is step free access to the conference/meeting facilities.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
- The lighting levels in the room(s) are good.
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Comments
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- The 4 rooms have partitions and if opened can create one large conference/meeting room.
- The partitions can be closed to create separate rooms of varying sizes.
- If all partitions are closed 4 meeting/conference rooms are created.
- The conference/meeting rooms were surveyed with one partition opened creating a medium sized room.
Eating and Drinking (Conference Centre Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located ahead as you enter via the conference rooms internal entrance.
- There is step free access to the bar.
- Full table service is not 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 high (110cm+) .
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is step-free access within the bar.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- This area does play background music.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and laminate.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The nearest table is approximately 3m from the entrance/opening.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m from the till/counter.
- The standard height for tables is 36cm.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- The lighting levels are good.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the hotel corridor leading from the side entrance.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the hotel corridor leading from the side entrance.