Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link The Crown.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/worcester-city-council/crown
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Crowngate Car Park.
Opening Times
- Reception is staffed 24 hours per day and The building is open 24 hours via swipe card.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Crowngate Car Park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The hotel recommends for patrons to use the Crowngate car park.
- Please ask at reception for concessionary rates.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Crown Passage, to the right as you face the entrance doors.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
Level Change (Main and Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located beyond the accessible entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the front of the main entrance door.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Crown Passage, to the left as you face both entrance doors.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the accessible entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all rooms on the third floor.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located within The Crown Public House.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the hotel accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- The lift is for sole use of the hotel guests.
Level Change (All Floors)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on each floor of the hotel allowing access to various standard rooms.
- There is/are 1- 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Room
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General Information
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- There are 18 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 17 standard rooms on other floors.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 1 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible room viewed is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the lift on the second floor.
- 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.
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Accessible Room
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- The room number or room name viewed was 203.
- The width of the door is 90cm.
- The height of the bed is 60cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 4cm (2in).
- Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
- Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
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Accessible Ensuite
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- The width of the door to the ensuite is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door opens inwards.
- The door weight is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 220cm x 260cm (7ft 3in x 8ft 6in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- 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 both sides.
- The toilet seat is 45cm (1ft 6in) 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 available.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The flip-down or fixed seat height is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There are handrails available for the shower.
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Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- There is no additional signage on or near the hotel door.
- The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite
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- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is high.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) vibrating pillow(s) and Teletext/subtitles.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available from reception.
- The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
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Ground Floor Standard Rooms
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- There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest facilities are located within The Crown public house.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest facilities are located within The Crown public house.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.