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King Street Apart Hotel

45 King Street, Stirling, FK8 1DN

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • King Street Aparthotel is a collection of boutique guestrooms and suites in the heart of Stirling. There is also shared office space on the first floor, a gym and podcasting facilities.
    • There are 15 bedrooms in total.
    • There is 1 bedroom with adaptations.
    • There is step-free level access to the bedroom with adaptations.
    • The bedroom with adaptations does not have an adjoining room.
    • The bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
    • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
    • There is a gym and a podcasting room in the venue.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • The main entrance at the front of the venue on King Street, is stepped. The most accessible entrance is via a ramp at the rear.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the main entrance on King Street, the gym, some of the guest rooms.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a manual wheelchair, bath mats and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: EVAC chairs.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Fire Marshall Training, Diversity and Inclusion Training.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the first and third floors.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the first and third floors.

Parking

  • The car park is located off King Street, to the rear of the venue.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • This car park is for visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
  • The charging points require an app.
  • The venue has a public car park nearby.

Entrance (Car Park - Rear Door)

  • This entrance is located off the car park, at the rear of the venue.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (King Street - Front Door)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue, on King Street.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • There is an entry system at a height of 103cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • There are 7 steps which are unmarked with handrails on both sides.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located in the lobby.
  • The journey time to this lift from the rear entrance is approximately 1 minute.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors are accessed by this lift.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located next to the lift, also up from the front entrance on King Street.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors which are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.

Reception (Apart Hotel and Business Centre Reception)

  • The reception is located on the first floor.
  • The journey time to this reception from the lift is approximately less than one minute.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk, at a suitable height for a wheelchair user .
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Room (Meeting Room 1)

  • The room is located on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • Announcements are in person.
  • The layout of the room may change depending on the event.

Area (Business Breakout Area)

  • This area is located on the first floor.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: a kitchen area.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • Access throughout the area may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Room 2 - Super King / Twin)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the second floor.
    • The journey time to this bedroom from the lift is approximately less than one minute.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There is a key pad at a height of 110cm.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
    • The top of the mattress is 70cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 5cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, a sofa, bedside plug sockets, a coffee table, a desk, a sofa bed and a TV with subtitles.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 82cm.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand towel available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached, a wall-mounted grab rail and an emergency alarm.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Room 4 - Super King / Twin)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the second floor.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There is a key pad at a height of 110cm.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
    • The top of the mattress is 70cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 5cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, a sofa, bedside plug sockets, a coffee table, a desk, a sofa bed and a TV with subtitles.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a wash basin and a hand towel available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
    • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
    • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
    • The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.

Gym

  • The gym is located on the second floor.
  • There is stepped access into the gym.
  • There is 1 step which is unmarked with no handrails.
  • The step into this facility is just after the entrance and is 5cm high.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes cable resistance machines.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.

Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the third floor.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 62cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror.

Room (Podcast Room)

  • The room is located on the third floor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is an entry system at a height of 106cm.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a wash basin.
  • There may be background noise in this room.