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Overview

About View
- The Slate has a very large room available which can be split into two smaller rooms.
- Facilities available in the venue include: toilets with adaptations, standard toilets and a large event space.
Parking and Public Transport View
- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Canley. Coventry (Mainline Station) is also available.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around View
- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
Getting Help and Assistance View
- There is seating available.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
- Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
- A manual wheelchair can be borrowed from Radcliffe Hotel reception.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Parking (Blue Badge)

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Car Park View
- The car park is located opposite the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of block paving.
- There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
- There is a road crossing to access the building from the Blue Badge parking area.
Charges and Restrictions View
- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
- Please register your vehicle at reception.
  An overflow car park is available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking

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Car Park View
- The car park is located at the front of the Radcliffe Hotel.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 150m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
Charges and Restrictions View
- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
- Please register your vehicle at reception.
Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
- There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 245cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
- The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
Drop-off Point View
- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located to the left of the hotel's accessible entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Public Car Parks View
- A card to use the Electric Vehicle Charging Point is available from reception.

Entrance (Main)

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This entrance is located at the front of the building.
The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
The entrance area is clearly signed.
There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
There is step-free level access at the entrance.
There is an intercom at a height of 102cm.
There is a buzzer at a height of 124cm.
There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
The doors open towards you.
The width of the opening is 182cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The doors have a low visual contrast.
There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.
There is a second single automatic door.
The second door is permanently held open.
The width of the opening is 130cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The second door has a medium visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

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The reception is located immediately ahead after entering the building.
The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
There is step-free level access to reception.
The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Lighting levels are adjustable.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
This area is completely flexible and furniture can be moved as required.

Room (Meeting Room - The Slate)

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The room is located to the right after entering the building.
The distance from the entrance is 12m.
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 are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
The doors are permanently held open.
The width of the opening is 180cm.
There is step-free level access throughout the room.
The flooring is patterned.
The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Lighting levels are adjustable.
The layout of the room varies depending on the function or event taking place.
This room can be divided into two rooms (The Slate 1 and The Slate 2).
Examples of the whole room and the two rooms separated are shown in the photographs.

Entrance (The Slate 2)

This entrance is located to the right after entering the building.
The entrance area is not clearly signed.
There is step-free level access at the entrance.
There are double manual doors at this entrance.
The doors are permanently held open.
The width of the opening is 180cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The doors have a high visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Balcony - Internal Access)

This entrance is located on the opposite side to the room entrances.
The entrance area is not clearly signed.
There is step-free level access at the entrance.
There are double manual doors at this entrance.
The doors open away from you.
The width of the opening is 180cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The doors have a low visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.
There are two other similar doors to the balcony from this room. There is also an external access gate to the right of the building main entrance.

Entrance (Balcony - External Access)

This entrance is located to the right of the main entrance.
The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
The entrance area is not clearly signed.
There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
There is step-free level access at the entrance.
There is a single manual door at this entrance.
The door opens towards you.
The width of the opening is 113cm.
The door has a low visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.
There is a similar entrance to the balcony to the left of the building.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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Access View
- The toilet surveyed is located at the far end of the reception.
- The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
Dimensions and Features View
- The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm (width) x 210cm (depth) and 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, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a wall sensor flush on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 50cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 75cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.