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Disabled Access Guide for Grand Hotel Union
Miklošičeva 1
Ljubljana
Tel: 01 308 12 70
Fax: 01 308 10 15
Email: hotel.union@gh-union.si
Web: http://www.gh-union.si
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Ljubljana.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Ljubljana.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park type is underground.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The car park surface is concrete.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
The maximum height is 2.6m (8ft 6in).
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open by revolving.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are K3-K2-K1-P-M-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are K3-K2-K1-P-M-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.22m x 1.7m (4ft x 5ft 6in).
The clear door width is 107cm.
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 not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Rooms
There are 327 room(s) in total.
There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
There are 327 standard rooms on other floors.
Adapted Rooms
There are adapted ensuite facilities
There is/are 2 room(s) with adapted ensuite facilities.
There is/are 2 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
Location of and access to rooms with adapted ensuite
The adapted room viewed is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access from an accessible entrance
This is by lift.
Adapted Room
The room number or room name viewed was 804.
The width of the door is 78cm (2ft 6in).
The height of the bed is 60cm (1ft 11in).
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 40cm (1ft 3in).
Light switches are not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
An adjoining room is available.
Adapted Ensuite
The width of the door to the ensuite is 79cm (2ft 7in).
The door opens inwards.
The door weight is heavy.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted ensuite are 180cm x 240cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted grab rails are not available.
The toilet seat is 43cm (1ft 4in) above floor level.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
It is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in) in height.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The height of the sink is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap for the sink.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
Disposal facilities are not available.
There are mirrors.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Bath and Shower
There is not a bath.
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The shower control type is lever.
The shower seat is (none).
There are handrails available.
Signage, colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
There is no Braille signage on or near the hotel door.
There is no tactile signage on or near the hotel door.
There is no pictorial signage on or near the hotel door.
There is no additional signage on or near the hotel door.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted ensuite
The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is fair.
The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Auxiliary Aids - general
None of the hotel rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
The hotel does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in rooms.
The number of adapted rooms with baths is 0.
The number of adapted rooms with wheel in showers is 2.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are standard rooms on other floors.
The other floors can be accessed by lift.
There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
This is by lift.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 55m (60yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you enter the venue.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 145cm x 170cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 74cm (2ft 5in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 4in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 93cm (3ft ) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located ahead as you enter the venue.
The female and male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
