Section 2:  PARKING (where provided)

Is designated parking provided for guests with disabilities?

No but there is plenty of parking on pedestrian road in front of the hotel

Distance of designated parking from the entrance

Depends where available… From 0 m to long way

Is the route to the entrance:   

a) flat, (without steps or thresholds)?

YES 

b) firm e.g. no pebble, stone, gravel?

YES    

c) with a ramp?

NO  - flat level

Section 3:  ENTRANCE & RECEPTION

Is there a setting down point at the main entrance?

YES

Are there steps to the main entrance?

YES  1 step Height:15 cms

Is there a movable used ramp to the main entrance?

YES   movable used only when required

What is the length of the total ramp?

90 cms

What is the width of the ramp?

1 metre

Are there handrails on all steps and ramps?

NO

Is there colour contrast at the top & bottom of stairs?

YES

Is there colour contrast at the top & bottom of ramps?

NO

Is there colour contrast between handrails & background?

NA

Is there a path of contrasting texture e.g. raised bumps:

a) at the entrance?

YES   there is a small door mat embedded on the floor

b) in the public areas?

NO

Is the main entrance door:

Manual always open

Width of clear opening space at main entrance

[not revolving doors]

85 cm but can open fully to 170 cms

Is there a corridor from the entrance to the reception?

NO

What is the unobstructed floor space in the reception area?

6metersLength x

2  meters Width

Are emergency evacuation procedures in place for the safe exit of disabled guests?

NO

Is a counter loop fitted in the reception area?

 NO 

Section 4:  MOVING AROUND INSIDE THE PREMISES

Are all public areas on the ground floor?

YES

Is there a lift?

YES

If ‘yes’:     a) Does the lift access all public areas?  

YES

b) What is the width of clear opening space to the lift?

600 X 200 cms

c) What is the width and depth of lift?

58_cms Width x

95_cms Depth

d) What is the height of the highest external lift button?

142 cms

e) What is the height of the highest internal lift button?

155 cms

f) Are there Braille and/or raised letters/numbers on controls?

NO   but raised buttons easily countable

 We have regular guest who have been staying with us for years who use manual and electric wheelchairs

Width of clear opening space of door(s)/corridor(s) from: reception to bedrooms

All rooms are available on the 4 floors of the hotel

Width of clear opening space of door(s)/corridor(s) from: bedrooms to bathroom [where there is no en suite]

No doors exist

Width of clear opening space of door(s)/corridor(s) from: reception to restaurant

110 cms

No doors exist

Are there handrails on all stairs within the premises?

YES

Is there colour contrast on the top and bottom of all stairs within the premises?

NO

Is there signage at the premises?

NO

Width of clear opening space of door(s)/corridor(s) from: reception to bedrooms

All rooms are available on the 4 floors of the hotel

Door to room 25 width=76cms

Corridor 108 cm

No doors exist 

Give the room number or name of bedroom being described:

25

Is the bedroom on the ground floor?

NO 

If ‘no’ is there a lift to this bedroom?

YES   

Beds

Movable Double bed and openable single sofa bed

Width of clear opening space at bedroom door

76cms

What is the largest clear floor space in the bedroom?

140 cms Length x

320 cms Width Flexible

Width of clear space beside one side of the bed

110cm right side

140 cm left side Flexible- beds can  be moved

Balcony

Yes - Door opening 110 Cm

Open space 300X 72 CM

Is allergy-free bedding provided (e.g. non-feather)?

NO 

Is the entire bedroom allergy-free?

NO 

Is there an emergency call system in the bedroom?

NO 

If the fire alarm is activated are alternative signals available via:

a) Vibrating Pads?

NO 

b) Flashing Lights?

NO 

Is guest information (including emergency procedures) provided in the bedroom and available in:

a) print of at least 14 point size?

NO 

b) pictorial form?

NO 

c) Braille?

NO 

If there is no en suite bathroom, what is the distance to the nearest guest bathroom?

ALL ROOMS ENSUITE

Section 6:  EN SUITE & GUEST BATHROOMS  BEDROOM 25

Width of clear opening space at bathroom door

55 cms

b) What is the height of each step?

0 cms

Clear floor space in bathroom

30  cms Length x

55 cms Width

Does the bathroom have a bath?

NO 

Does the bathroom have a level entry shower?

No    one 20cms step

If ‘yes’ is there a fixed shower seat/a shower wheelchair?

NO   but toilet seat is used by our disabled guests as a fixed shower seat

If ‘no’ to 6.4 what is the height of the bath rim from the floor?

20 cms

What is the width of clear floor space to the side of:

a) the shower seat?

30X55 cms

b) the bath?

c) bathroom WC?

30X55 cms

Is there a handrail beside:

a) the bath [tap end]?     Horizontal?

                                        Vertical?

NO 

NO 

b) the shower?                Horizontal?

Vertical?

Hinged?

NO 

NO  

NO 

c) the WC?                       Horizontal?

Vertical?

Hinged?

NO 

NO  

NO 

At their highest operable part what is the height of the controls for:

a) the bath?

NA

b) the shower?

130 cms

Height of the WC seat (when down) from the floor?

40 cms

COMMENTS:

Room 25 is a nice room that has twin bedded room. It is one of our largest rooms The beds are movable according to request. However the bathroom is very small. The toilet seat is easily accessible and many of our disabled guests shower whilst seating on the toilet seat

Section 5:  BEDROOM 44  

Width of clear opening space of door(s)/corridor(s) from: reception to bedrooms 

All rooms are available on the 4 floors of the hotel

Door to room 44 width=67cms

Corridor 108 cm

No doors exist 

Give the room number or name of bedroom being described:

44

Is the bedroom on the ground floor?

NO