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Disabled Access Guide for The Liner at Liverpool
Lord Nelson Street
Liverpool
L3 5QB
Tel: 0151 709 7050
Fax: 0151 707 0352
Email: reservations@theliner.co.uk
Web: http://www.theliner.co.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Liverpool.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Liverpool Lime Street.
There is 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 not free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park type is open air/surface.
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.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is not a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The car park is located 67 metres to the left as you face the entrance.
The car park is free for hotel, conference and function guests.
There are two standard parking spaces immediately outside the main entrance reserved for Blue Badge holders.
The photograph on the left shows the entrance to the car park.
The photograph on the right shows the 2 parking spaces outside the entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Lord Nelson Street.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 250cm (8ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 250cm (8ft 2in) wide.
Outside Access (Castaway Bar)
This information is for the entrance located on Lord Nelson Street.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Castaway Bar)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
There is level access to the bar through the Seven Seas restaurant.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Reception
The reception desk is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right as you face reception.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
The lift is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.95m x 1.21m (3ft 1in x 3ft 11in).
The clear door width is 77cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Rooms
There are 152 room(s) in total.
There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
There are 150 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 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
Location of and access to rooms with adapted ensuite
The adapted room viewed is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access from an accessible entrance
This is by lift.
No adapted rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
Adapted Room
The room number or room name viewed was 303.
The width of the door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The height of the bed is 58cm (1ft 10in).
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 4cm (1in).
Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
An adjoining room is not available.
Adapted Ensuite
The width of the door to the ensuite is 83cm (2ft 8in).
The door opens outwards.
The door weight is light.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted ensuite are 206cm x 207cm (6ft 9in x 6ft 9in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 73cm (2ft 4in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted grab rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 6in) 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap for the sink.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available.
There are mirrors.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Bath and Shower
There is a bath.
The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 52cm (1ft 8in).
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a shower over the bath.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The shower control type is twist/turn.
There are handrails available.
Wheel In Shower
There is not a wheel in shower.
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 external hotel room door and wall is fair.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is fair.
The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted ensuite
The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is fair.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is poor.
The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Auxiliary Aids - general
Some of the hotel rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
Flashing alarms are available.
Teletext/Subtitles/Ceefax are available.
Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in rooms.
The number of adapted rooms with baths is 2.
The number of adapted rooms with wheel in showers is 0.
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 available.
The photographs show the en-suite facilities within the room.
Restaurant / Bar (Castaway Bar)
The following information is for the bar.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food is available from the bar.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the Castaway Bar entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 50cm (1ft 7in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in) cm.
Menus are hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is varied.
The Castaway Bar is open to the public.
| Day | Opening Times (Castaway Bar) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 02:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 02:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
Restaurant / Bar (Seven Seas Restaurant)
The following information is for the restaurant.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food is available from the bar.
Full table service is available.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in) cm.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is varied, fresh homecooked.
The Seven Seas Restaurant is open to the public.
Restaurant / Bar (Atlantic Room)
The following information is for the restaurant.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food is available from the bar.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 7m (22ft 11in) from the restaurant entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 71cm (2ft 3in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 71cm (2ft 3in) cm.
The type of food served here is breakfast.
The Atlantic Room is located on the 1st Floor.
The Atlantic Room is for breakfast only.
Restaurant / Bar (Pacific Lounge)
The following information is for the bar.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food is available from the bar.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
The nearest table is 4m (13ft 1in) from the bar entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 41cm (1ft 4in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 47cm (1ft 6in) cm.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is varied.
The Pacific Lounge is located on the 1st floor.
The Pacific Lounge is for guests only.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 23m (25yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the main restaurant.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 83cm (2ft 8in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 152cm x 192cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 3in).
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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 63cm (2ft ).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 3in) high.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 78cm (2ft 6in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 at the rear of the main restaurant.
The female and male toilets are 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are also a standard female and male toilet within the castaway bar.
The photograph shows the entrance to the standard toilets.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
The photograph shows the Britannic Conference room.
