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Disabled Access Guide for Rookery Hotel
12 Peters Lane
London
EC1M 6DS
Tel: 020 73360931
Fax: 020 73360932
Email: reservations@rookery.co.uk
Web: http://www.rookeryhotel.com
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in London.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Farringdon.
The nearest underground station is Farringdon.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.
The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 2.1m x 5.1m (6ft 10in x 16ft 8in).
Standard marked parking bays are located Cowcross Street.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Parking is pay and display.
Outside Access (White Horse Ally Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the hotel.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (White Horse Ally Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
Outside Access (Peters Lane Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (Peters Lane Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located to the side of the entrance.
There are 2 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.
Reception
The reception desk is 17m (18yd) from the White Horse Ally entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The scooter can be used in the foyer only.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
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 left side going up.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are bedrooms.
Rooms
There are 33 room(s) in total.
There are 4 standard ground floor rooms.
There are 29 standard rooms on other floors.
Adapted Rooms
There are no adapted ensuite facilities
Auxiliary Aids - general
Some of the hotel rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
Teletext/Subtitles/Ceefax are available.
Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in rooms.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
There is not level access to ground floor rooms.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are standard rooms on other floors.
The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
2 bedrooms on the ground floor to the left of reception are accessible by 1 medium step with no handrail.
2 rooms to the right of the reception have level access.
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.
The adapted toilet is 9m (29ft 6in) from the White Horse Ally entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the right of the corridor as you enter.
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 by sliding.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 142cm x 225cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 4in).
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 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 not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 39cm (1ft 3in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 75cm (2ft 5in) 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 good.
Lighting levels are medium.
The adapted toilet also serves as a unisex standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service cannot be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
Breakfast is served in the rooms.
