Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- 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.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Stirling.
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Getting In and Around
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- 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.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- 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)
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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)
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Bedroom Access
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- 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.
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Bedroom Features
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- 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.
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Ensuite Access
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- 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.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- 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)
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Bedroom Access
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- 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.
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Bedroom Features
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- 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.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- 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)
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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.
