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Hotel Summary

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• Hotel Information View
  • The hotel has its own parking facilities.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • The hotel has 120 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the hotel.
  • The hotel has 6 accessible room(s) with accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is/are 6 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is an/are adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
  • There is an/are adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
  • The restaurant/bar facilities in this hotel include; Starbucks, Bar and Grill.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is a deaf alert system at the hotel.
  • Panic alarms are not available on request.
  • Vibrating pillows with flashing beacons are available on request.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Bath steps are not available on request.
  • Bath seats are available on request.
  • Bath mats are available on request.
  • Raised toilet seats are not available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.
  • Other auxiliary aids include; The hotel will prepare a personal emergency evacuation plan, for guests who may require assistance in an emergency.
• Conference and Meeting Facilities View
  • Conference/meeting facilities are available.
  • The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground floor.
• Spa and Leisure Facilities View
  • The hotel has; a fitness suite and a swimming pool.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.

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Hotel Parking

• The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
• The car park is located at the front and right side of the hotel.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• The car park does not have a barrier control system.
• The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
• There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
• There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 460cm.
• There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
• All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
• There are parking charges for the car park.
• Parking is not free for visitors of the venue.
• Payment signs are provided.
• Payment signs are clearly presented.
• Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
• Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
• Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
• Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 4 hours only.
• To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Payment machines are located inside the building.
• There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users, however payment can be made at reception.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
• The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
• The surface on the approach to the entrance is concrete tiles and tarmac and block paving.
• There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m from the main entrance.

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• Comments View
  • Parking is free for the first 4 hours for all users then it is £5.00 per day thereafter from 09:00 Monday to 17:00 Friday.
  • Parking is free at the weekend from 17:00 Friday to 09:00 Monday.
  • Parking can be paid for on the Nexuspark APP.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'VILLAGE'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 227cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are bollards at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 180cm.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
  • The bollards do contrast visually with the paving.
  • There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.

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Lobby

• The type of flooring in the lobby 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.
• There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Seating in the lobby includes; bar stools, sofas and a mixture of seats with and without armrests.
• The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the lobby area.
• This lobby does play background music in public areas.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are low to moderate.
  • The height of the reception counter is 107cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is a touch screen.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
  • Background music is played throughout this area.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and tiles.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• Reception Seating Area View
  • There is a seating area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
  • There are stools, coffee tables and chairs without armrests available.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.

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Eating and Drinking (Starbucks Coffee)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located ground floor to the left from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and table service (on request only).
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include: written wall 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 95cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 77cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 44cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • In this area there are coffee tables and armchairs.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located on the ground floor ahead from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the bar.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables can be booked in advance.
  • There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are not available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 116cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is block paving.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
• Payment Counter View
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 71cm.
  • 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 71cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 114cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • In this area there are high tables, armchairs, booths, bench seats and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.

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Eating and Drinking (Village Grill)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the restaurant.
  • The restaurant is located on the ground floor ahead from the hotel main entrance to the rear of the hotel.
  • There is step-free access to the restaurant.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables can 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are not available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • Breakfast is provided as a buffet. The buffet counters are 86cm and 90cm high, where hot and cold food and drinks are available. There are hot drink dispensers with controls between 130cm and 147cm high.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • In this area there are bench seats.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • 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 low to moderate.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.

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Outdoor Seating

• The outdoor seating is located to the left of the hotel.
• There is step-free access to the outdoor seating.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 70cm.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 71cm.
• There are also coffee tables, armchairs, bench seats, stools and picnic benches.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 51cm.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of flooring in this area is concrete tiles and artificial grass.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor ahead from the main entrance and past reception.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main 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 tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 181cm x 223cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is 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 medium.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 107cm and 150cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 medium.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor ahead from the main entrance and then to the right along the corridor after reception.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 65m (71yd 3in) from the main 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 tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 248cm (5ft 9in x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is medium.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 150cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can 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 medium.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor ahead from the main entrance and then to the right along the corridor after reception.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 53m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located on the ground floor ahead from the main entrance and then to the right along the corridor after reception.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 55m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Corporate and Function Facilities

• The hotel has 3 rooms available for functions and corporate events, with one of the rooms having a removable dividing wall.
• The rooms are located to the rear of the hotel.
• The rooms have ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre
• The rooms have chairs without armrests available.
• Tables are 71cm to the underside, and are accessible to a wheelchair user.
• There is a bar area outside the rooms with high tables and bar stools.
• The bar counter is 115cm high.
• There is a separate lounge area outside some of the corporate meeting rooms with a mixture of armchairs, sofas, and coffee tables.
• Furniture would have to be moved to give space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The corporate meeting rooms have armchairs and can be set up with a conference table.

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Leisure Facilities

• The hotel has a leisure facility open to guests and members.
• The leisure facility is located on the right side of the hotel.
• There is level access through a glass gate, which is 123cm wide. There is also a turnstile access for general use.
• The male and female changing rooms are on the ground floor. They have dry and wet changing areas, and toilets including ambulant cubicles.
• There are lockers and benches in the changing rooms.
• There is a separate family and accessible changing area.
• The accessible changing room in this area has a wheel in shower and accessible toilet.
• The baby change room has a flip down baby change bench.
• There is a pool area on the ground floor, with a pool, steam room, sauna, and jacuzzi.
• There is a pool hoist available on request.
• There is a gym and several studios on the first floor. These can be accessed by stairs or a standard lift.
• The gym and studios have ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre. There are weights, cycling machines, cross trainers, and treadmills available.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the right from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 11m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground, 1, 2, and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 25cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead from the main entrance on the right hand side before reception.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Ground, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to from the first floor upwards.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is Medium.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 119cm x 213cm (3ft 11in x 6ft 12in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Hotel Room Corridors

• There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
• The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
• There is flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
• The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Wayfinding signage is provided in corridors.
• Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
• There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• The hotel does not play background music in room corridors.

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Accessible Room(s) (Room 307)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • The details in this section relates to the accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • This type of accessible room is located 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
  • The ensuite transfer space for the accessible rooms varies from left to right.
  • Guests need to open a door between the lift and the room(s).
  • The room surveyed has an adjoining room.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located 3rd floor.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 307.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed, via lift.
  • There is tactile and numbered signage on or near the accessible room door.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The door is key card activated.
  • The fob/card reader height is 120cm.
  • The width of the door is 87cm.
  • There are lowered spy holes available.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 15cm.
  • The bed is not moveable.
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 72cm.
  • The desk is not height adjustable.
  • The desk knee recess does not have the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • The height and depth of the knee recess is 67cm x 50cm.
  • The room surveyed had a height adjustable chair with armrests.
  • Alternative seating can be requested.
  • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are not accessible from the bed.
  • The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
  • The window controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels in the room are low to moderate.
  • There is a USB socket which is accessible from the bed on the left hand side. Some rooms have an additional lower rail in the wardrobe.
• Ensuite Facilities View
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door has no lock.
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 96cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is low.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 197cm x 275cm.
  • The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The ensuite has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the ensuite walls and floor is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can 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 74cm.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 76cm.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are low to moderate.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is 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 colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 82cm.
• Shower Details View
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is a single vertical grab rail to assist standing users.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are low.