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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
• This venue is situated in Royal Docks.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Royal Victoria DLR.
• The nearest underground station is Canning Town / North Greenwich (Jubilee Line).

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• Comments View
  • The venue is near the Emirates Air Line cable car.
  • The hotel is close to the ExCel exhibition centre.
  • There is a pedestrianised area between the hotel and the ExCel centre.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs and 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.
  • Residents parking is £18.00 overnight Non residents parking is £6.00 per hour and £32.00 over night.
  • The car park is located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The car park type is underground.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 500cm (9ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the hotel mezzanine car park entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the hotel mezzanine car park 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 concrete.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 220cm (7ft 3in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The car park is shared with the Ibis ExCel Hotel.
  • Although booking of Blue Badge spaces is not essential it is recommended.
  • The accessible parking bays are on the upper (mezzanine) level of the car park, from which there is a step-free route directly into the hotel.
  • Parking is paid for at the hotel reception on checking out.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Western Gateway.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • Next to the accessible entrance is an additional entrance by automatic powered revolving doors.

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Outside Access (Hotel Entrance from Car Park)

• This information is for the entrance located from the mezzanine car park level.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Hotel Entrance from Car Park)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Other Floors (Foyer Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are further stairs between floors in the bedroom wings.

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Lift (Foyer Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located opposite the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-GM-1.
• The lift is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main 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 115cm x 130cm (3ft 9in x 4ft 3in).
• 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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • There are separate lifts from the main foyer and reception on Level 1 to the bedroom floors above.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• 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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• Comments View
  • The reception is located on the first floor.

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Inside Access

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

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  • There is level access from the foyer to the dockside terrace.
  • There are 12 meeting/conference rooms of varying sizes on the first floor available to hire.
  • There is a small children's play area in the foyer area near the restaurant and bar.

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Eating and Drinking (Restaurant)

• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the foyer lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are 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 and dinner.

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  • The restaurant is located on the first floor foyer level, overlooking the dock.
  • Breakfast is served to residents in the restaurant area.
  • Dinner is served from 17:00 every day, to residents and non-residents.
  • Magnifying sheets are available from staff to assist with reading the menu.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the foyer lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• 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 lunch and snacks.

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  • The bar is open from 08:00am - 11:00pm for non residents. It is open until 1:00am for residents.
  • The bar is located on the first floor foyer level.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • The Tourist Board rating is 4 star.
  • There are 257 rooms in total.
  • There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 243 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 14 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 14 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • This is by lift.
  • No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
• Accessible Room View
  • The room number or room name viewed was 821.
  • The width of the door is 80cm.
  • The height of the bed is 60cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 26cm (10in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door does not have a lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 175cm x 210cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 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 the left.
  • 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 a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
  • 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.
  • The flip-down or fixed seat height is 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the hotel door.
  • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
  • Lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
• 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 low.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
  • Lighting levels in the ensuite are moderate to good.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) flashing alarm(s), vibrating pillow(s) and Teletext/subtitles.
  • Other sensory auxiliary aids available are magnifying sheets available to borrow and large button telephones in all rooms.
  • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available from reception.
  • The venue does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • The other available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) mobile hoists.
  • Other mobility auxiliary aids available are wheelchair to borrow.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
  • The number of accessible rooms with baths is 7.
  • The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 7.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
• Comments View
  • The accessible ensuites with baths have handrails and drop down rails next to the toilet and handrails on the wall next to the bath.
  • There is an adjustible height shower over the bath.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor Foyer)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the entrance lift.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right after reception.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is not a push button style of alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • There is also an accessible toilet within the health and fitness suite.

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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 to the right of the first floor foyer after reception.
  • The female and male toilets are 25m (27yd 1ft) from the foyer lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.