Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include accommodation.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include breakfast room and toilets.
- The breakfast room and toilets are located in the adjoining Circa venue, which is located off the nearby archway to KM Apartments.
- Related link KM Apartments.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/the-university-of-edinburgh/accommodation-residences/access-guides/km-apartments
Opening Times (KM Hotel)
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The building is located along Richmond Place.
- Richmond Place is approximately half a mile from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, the city's main train station.
Buses and taxis are available from the station to the site.
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By Bus
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- There are two bus stops within 150m of the building.
These are Richmond Lane and Richmond Place and serve route 14.
- There are two bus stops within 150m of the building.
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By Train
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- Richmond Place is approximately half a mile from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, the city's main train station.
Buses and taxis are available from the station to the site.
- Richmond Place is approximately half a mile from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, the city's main train station.
Useful Information
- To see more information on The University of Edinburgh Hospitality and Events Collection please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0131 651 2011.
- Email: [email protected].
- Staff receive Disability Equality Training.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by students and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in the KM Apartments archway courtyard.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 295cm x 500cm (9ft 8in x 16ft 5in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Richmond Place.
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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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- There are both double yellow and single yellow line restrictions directly in front of the hotel.
- The on-street parking nearest the hotel is for permit holders only.
- Pay and Display parking is located further to the right of the building, towards Roxburgh Place.
- The hotel has a discount available at NCP Holyrood Car Park, off Viewcraig Gardens, approximately 550m away.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Richmond Place.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 138cm (4ft 6in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There also is a ramp immediately beyond the entrance which has a handrail on the right beyond the reception step.
Outside Access (Circa Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right in the KM Apartments archway.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The KM Apartments archway is the second archway on the left from the KM Hotel main entrance.
- There is a push button on the left to exit.
Outside Access (Circa Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the rear KM Apartments archway courtyard, opposite the KM Apartments entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 127cm (4ft 2in).
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Comments
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- The KM Apartments archway is the second archway on the left from the KM Hotel main entrance.
Reception
- Reception is located to the right as you enter.
- The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is stepped access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is/are 1 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to reception.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The step can be seen in photographs 5 to 8. The step to the reception area is located between the first and second entrance doors.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The stairs are located to the rear of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are upper floor rooms.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 0 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to room 208.
- There is not level access from an accessible entrance.
- The width of the door to the room is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 96cm x 230cm (3ft 2in x 7ft 7in).
- The bed is 70cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 9cm (4in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 125cm x 89cm (4ft 1in x 2ft 11in).
- The door opens sliding.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 71cm.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
- The door does not have a lock.
- 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- There is no dropdown rail.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are available.
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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 not a wheel in shower.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
- Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Eating and Drinking (Circa)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the breakfast area.
- The breakfast area is located ahead as you enter Circa.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is full table service and a buffet counter.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is breakfasts only.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 97cm.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 66cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 73cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
- There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables, armchairs, sofas, booths and high stools.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 56cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 100cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and tiles.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- From mid-day, Circa is used as a student common room, although guests are welcome to use the facilities and toilets here.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Circa - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the Circa breakfast/common room area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Circa entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 132cm x 176cm (4ft 4in x 5ft 9in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with lid) and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 92cm and 162cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- 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 (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 92cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s) (Circa)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located to the left of the Circa breakfast/common room.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the Circa entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.