Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- There are 214 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
- There are 2 bedrooms with adaptations.
- All bedrooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
- Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Harrogate.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- The Basement level to floor 11 can be accessed via a standard lift.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair, vibrating pillows, bath steps and bath mats.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Staff receive the following training: Disability Awareness.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and the first floor.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and the first floor.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and the first floor.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located below the hotel and to the front of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface and sheltered.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 400cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 6m from the main hotel entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located to the front of the hotel.
Entrance
- This entrance is located near the Blue Badge bays, below the covered arrivals area.
- 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 are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Reception
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Location
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- The reception is located directly ahead, as you enter the reception lobby .
- The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 106cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- 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 without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
The Hotel Bar
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Location and Access
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- The hotel bar is located to the right, as you enter the lobby area.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The bar is located straight ahead, as you enter the hotel bar area.
- There is step-free level access to the bar.
- The height of the bar is 106cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the bar.
- The bar has mirrors which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The payment machine is portable.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus types include: handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- 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.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- The flooring is patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Harewood Banqueting Suite
- The room is located to the right had side of the reception desk.
- The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 112cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- The furniture available within the venues varies depending on the type of event.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right and ahead as you enter.
- The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- 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 colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 135cm (width) x 175cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 88cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 82cm.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the left of the reception area.
- The distance from reception desk is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- The lift door has a low colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 77cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 129cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Stairs
- The stairs are located opposite the lift, to the left of the reception area.
- The ground floor to floor 11 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
- There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
- The handrails are not easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Springs Restaurant
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Location and Access
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- This area has a buffet counter.
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Order and Payment
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- The buffet counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the far end of the restaurant.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 103cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- 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.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches and high stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
The Club Lounge
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Location and Access
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- The Club Lounge is located on the second floor and is accessible to guests through an exclusive upgrade or IHG Rewards membership.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open away from you.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 67cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left as you enter the lounge.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 111cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Service
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- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- 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.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on level 3 of the hotel.
- The distance from the lift is 16m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is numbered signage on or near the door.
- Entry to the room is by a key card reader.
- The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
- The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 17cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
- Seating available in the bedroom includes: an armchair.
- Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a desk.
- The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
- There is an emergency phone.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- 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 and has a low colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 127cm (width) x 170cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 40cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is an unobstructed shelf.
- The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 195cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
- There are no grab rails for the shower.
- There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
- There is no emergency alarm.
Gym
- The gym is located on the second floor.
- There is step-free level access into the gym.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 120cm.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways and moveable physical obstructions.
- The gym is not staffed.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- Equipment includes free weights.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
