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Summary

• For information about the opening hours please click here.
• Amenities at this site include: a reception and a restaurant.
• There is not onsite parking available here and there is standard on street parking nearby.
• The most accessible entrance has level step free access and an automatic door.
• There is 1 step-free entrance.
• This does include the main entrance.
• The entrance surveyed is the main entrance at the front of the building.
• The building has 4 floors once inside.
• There is step free access once inside with lift access to other floors.
• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• This venue also has the following available: accessible accommodation and seating.
• Toilet and changing facilities available include: a standard toilet and an accessible toilet for the use of everyone.
• There is/are 1 toilet(s) designated as accessible.
• The accessible toilet surveyed can be found on the ground floor.
• This accessible toilet surveyed is approximately 10m from the front entrance.
• The standard toilet surveyed can be found on the ground floor.
• There is a separate exit.
• The exit has level step free access and an automatic door.
• There are 8 accessible rooms available.

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Parking

• This venue does not have a car park.
• Nearby parking includes: standard on-street parking.
• There is an NCP car park approximately 100 metres from the venue.

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Public Transport

• There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
• There is a bus stop within 250 metres of the venue. Bus route number 2 stops at this bus stop.
• The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
• The train station is approximately 1 mile from the venue.
• The nearest tram station is Princes Street.
• The tram stop is 0.7 miles from the venue.

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Entrance

• The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
• There is step-free level access at this entrance.
• Positioned at a recommended height: the intercom (between 75cm - 100cm) and the card reader (between 90cm - 110cm).
• There is a single automatic door which open away from you.
• The door is activated by a push pad at a suitable height for seated users (between 75cm - 100cm).
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• There is not a second set of doors.

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Reception

• There is step-free level access to this reception.
• The height of the reception counter is 100cm.
• There is not a low level desk or counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 86cm).
• Lighting levels are low at this reception.
• There is background noise here.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
• There are stools, tables, long tables, sofas, high stools, a mixture of chairs with and without armrests, coffee tables and armchairs available in the reception area.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access via lift, throughout the majority of the venue.
• There are a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and sofas throughout the building.
• Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
• The flooring surface is not smooth and even due to carpet.
• The majority of the flooring in the venue includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
• Lighting levels are low in some areas.
• There is background noise here which varies, depending on the time of day.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Externally the lift has: tactile markings, buttons with a low colour contrast to the surroundings, controls at a recommended height range (between 90cm - 110cm) and a door with a low colour contrast to the surroundings.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 141cm x 133cm.
• Internally the lift has: buttons with a medium colour contrast to the surroundings, a mirror to aid reversing, controls at a recommended height range (between 90cm - 110cm), buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings, tactile markings, an audible announcer and a hearing assistance alarm system.
• Lighting levels are low here.

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Lift (Service Lift)

• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, B1, 2, B2, 3, 4.
• The lift overcomes a small level change.
• Externally the lift has: a door with a low colour contrast to the surroundings, controls at a recommended height range (between 90cm - 110cm), buttons with a low colour contrast to the surroundings and tactile markings.
• The lift door opening width is 111cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 170cm.
• Internally the lift has: tactile markings, controls at a recommended height range (between 90cm - 110cm), buttons with a medium colour contrast to the surroundings, a separate door to exit and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels are low here.

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Stairs

• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked with handrails on both sides.

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Eating and Drinking

• This is a restaurant which serves hot and cold meals and snacks.
• There is step-free level access to this area.
• There is full table service, a buffet counter and staff can provide assistance.
• Menu types include; handheld menus.
• Menus are easy to read.
• The following are available here: drinking straws, takeaway cups and a portable card machine for payment.
• There is background noise here which varies, depending on the time of day.
• There is not a low level counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 86cm).
• The seating area has: room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm), tables which are accessible to wheelchair users, chairs with armrests, sofas, coffee tables, high tables, long tables and high stools.
• The seating area does not have: a priority table.
• There are some tables which are at a recommended height for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm).
• The following furniture is permanently fixed: some of the tables.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
• The reception area and dining area are combined in a large informal space at the front of the building.

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Accessible Accommodation (Accessible Room)

• There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed, via lift.
• The bed is double.
• The height of the bed is 72cm.
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
• The room has: a lowered spyhole, room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed (150cm x 150cm), plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm) and plug sockets next to the bed.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height for seated users (within 10cm from the floor).
• There is no hoist available.

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Ensuite (Accessible Room - Left Hand Transfer)

• The ensuite has a manual door which opens outwards.
• The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• The ensuite has hard flooring.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height for seated users (within 10cm from the floor).
• There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat.
• The toilet seat is at a recommended height from the floor (48cm).
• Grab rails in the ensuite include: a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, a horizontal grab rail at the shower, a vertical grab rail at the shower, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
• The toilet has a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 42cm.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin and the toilet roll holder.
• The ensuite has: a wheel-in shower.
• The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• There is an adjustable, detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm) and a fixed overhead shower head.
• There are dropdown rails for the shower.
• There is a drop down/tip up seat not at a recommended height (48cm).
• The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: all grab rails and both dropdown rails.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, the toilet seat and the floor.

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Standard Accommodation (Standard Room)

• There is step-free access to the room surveyed, via lift.
• The bed type is double.
• The room surveyed has a desk chair with armrests.
• The room has: a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm), plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), plug sockets next to the bed and light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm).
• The room has hard flooring.

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Ensuite (Standard Room)

• The ensuite has a manual door which opens outwards.
• The ensuite does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• The ensuite has hard flooring.
• The ensuite has a non-slip floor.
• The toilet seat is at a recommended height from the floor (48cm).
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 43cm.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
• The ensuite has: a shower cubicle.
• The height of the wash basin is 87cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• There is an adjustable, detachable shower head at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm) and a fixed overhead shower head.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and the toilet seat.

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Fitness Suite/Gym

• There is step-free level access to the fitness suite.
• There is a manual door which opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 182cm.
• The gym is not staffed.
• There is pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes: cable resistance machines and free weights.
• The facility has: no seating available.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
• There is background noise here.
• The area does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Laundry Room (Guest Laundry)

• There is step-free level access to the laundry room.
• There is a manual door which opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
• The following are available with controls at a recommended height for a seated user (between 75cm - 120cm): dryers and washing machines.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to wait within the laundry room.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• This accessible toilet is located to the left of the entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the accessible toilet.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 8m from the entrance.
• There is tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a poor colour contrast.
• The door has a lever twist lock.
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 90cm.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 180cm x 220cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet seat but it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 93cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
• There is a push button flush on the wall above the toilet.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin and a vertical grab rail on the non transfer side.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin and hand dryer.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 84cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 75cm.
• The height of the baby change is 91cm.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height for seated users (within 10cm from the floor).
• There is not a shelf.
• The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
• The cubicle also has: a waste bin with lid, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
• The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, the toilet seat, the dropdown rail and all grab rails.
• Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• There is step-free level access into the toilet(s).
• There is a manual door which opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
• The gender neutral toilet was surveyed.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.