Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- There are 145 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
- There are more than 10 bedrooms with adaptations.
- Some of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
- All bedrooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
- Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- Shared facilities include: toilets and a lounge.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest step-free train station is Nuneaton.
- The nearest bus station is Nuneaton.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is also an automatic revolving door to the right of the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- The ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair, a deaf alert system, vibrating pillows, panic alarm, shower chairs and commodes.
- British Sign Language can be provided virtually.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Large print (on request), Makaton and different languages (on request).
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Staff receive the following training: disability awareness.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, along the corridor on the left side of the lobby.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, along the corridor on the left side of the lobby.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
Parking (Hotel Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on the right side of the hotel.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 492cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 136cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 25m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
- View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
- There were no electric charging points available at the time of the survey (February 2025).
There are 6 standard electric vehicle bays. There is 1 electric vehicle bay designated for Blue Badge holders. This is 40m from the main entrance.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 244cm (width) x 489cm (depth).
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 238cm (width) x 491cm (depth).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front left of the hotel.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- The access to the main entrance from the hotel car park is step-free via a very easy slope or via a slight ramp from Abbey Street.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 75cm.
- There is an intercom at a height of 95cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 113cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 118cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- From 10pm to 6am the entry to the hotel is by key fob only.
Reception (Ground Floor - Main Reception)
- The reception is located ahead as you enter the hotel.
- The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 85cm.
- The reception has a television, mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- Some chairs are fixed.
Eating and Drinking (Ground Floor - Lobby Lounge)
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Location and Access
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- The lobby lounge is located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter hotel via the main entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered and a buffet counter.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are handheld, digital and displayed on the counter.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- Room service is also available.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left as you enter the lobby lounge.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 112cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has a television, mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Getting Around The Building
- There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
- There is 1 main set of lifts and 1 main staircase within the building.
- Access throughout the building may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in resting areas includes: chairs without armrests.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor on the left side of the lobby.
- The distance from the main entrance is 16m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 206cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a wall sensor flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 83cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 96cm.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located on the rear left side of the lobby lounge.
- The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
- The ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 109cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 128cm (width) x 185cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
- Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
- The height of the key card reader to access the main lifts is 112cm high.
There is a slope with a very easy incline directly in front of the lift.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located on the rear left side of the lobby lounge.
- There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
- The ground, first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The height of the key card reader to access the main staircase is 112cm high.
Gym (First Floor - Fitness Suite)
- The gym is located on the first floor of the hotel, along the corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free level access into the gym.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The key card reader to access the fitness suite is 112cm high.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The gym is not staffed.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Second Floor - Room 209)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on the second floor of the hotel, along the corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
- The distance from the lifts is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has doors permanently held open, step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is tactile and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 52cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 10cm from the floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- This bedroom has an adjoining room.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 77cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 278cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 207cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a wall sensor flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 54cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 142cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- The alternate wash basin is 78cm high and the soap / hand moisturiser dispensers are 94cm high.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist/turn.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
- There are dropdown rails for the shower.
- The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.