Access Guide
Conference Facilities Summary
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Conference Facilities Information
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- The conference facilities are located on the 1st and 3rd levels of Tower Wing, on the mezzanine, -3 and -2 levels of East Wing and on level 2, 3 and 4 of West Wing.
- Facilities include; a business reception, meeting spaces, conference halls, conference rooms, meeting rooms, standard toilets and accessible toilets.
- A portable hearing assistance system is available on request.
- Hilton Team Members are trained to use the hearing assistance system(s).
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 23/08/2019.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
Hotel Parking
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Parking
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- The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located off Harbet Road .
- The car park type is underground.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 190cm.
- The car park does have a barrier control system.
- The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 480cm x 500cm.
- 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.
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Paying
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- 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 at the payment machines in the building, at the entrance to the car park and 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.
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab)
- Payment machines are located in the car park lift foyers on levels B1, B2 and G.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users, however payment can be made at reception.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
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Access from the Car Park
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and concrete.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 9m from the car park lift.
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Comments
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- There is a ramp leading from the Blue Badge Bays to the entrance for the lift foyer.
- The ramp is steep and has a handrail on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp is 110cm.
Other Floors (Car Park)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- 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 B2, B1 and G.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- 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 good.
Lift (Car Park)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located next to the car park.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A Hilton Team Member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B1, B2 and G.
- 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 not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 110cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 190cm x 135cm.
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Drop-Off Point / Pick Up Point (Harbet Road)
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Drop-Off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is clearly marked.
- The drop-off point is located on Harbet Road.
- The route from the drop-off point is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Outside Access (Edgware Road - East Wing Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Edgware Road.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 93cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 106cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is also an automatically revolving door next to this one.
- There is not a Hilton Team Member available for assistance at this entrance.
Outside Access (Harbet Street - East Wing Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Harbet Street.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 89cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is also an automatically revolving door next to this one.
- There is not a Hilton Team Member available for assistance at this entrance.
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Comments
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- There is a similar automatic door to the right of the automatic revolving door.
Outside Access (Harbet Street - Tower Wing Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Harbet Street.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Hilton London Metropole'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) by revolving.
- The width of the door opening is 200cm.
- The height of the slow down button is 96cm.
Outside Access (Harbet Street - West Wing Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Harbet Street.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'West Wing'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) by revolving.
- The width of the door opening is 200cm.
- There is not a Hilton Team Member available for assistance at this entrance.
Reception (Conference Facilities)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located in the West Wing lobby.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- Seats are available for guests at reception.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
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Comments
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- The desks are used for some conference and events.
- There are also additional desks which are 111cm high, found at either ends.
- These desks have a low counter 75cm high.
- Seats available for guests include sofas and armchairs.
Other Floors (Conference Facilities - East Wing)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located just off the main reception area.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are -3, -2, -1, G and M.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- 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 not 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 good.
Lift (Conference Facilities - East Wing)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just off the main reception area.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A Hilton Team Member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -3, -2, -1, 0 and 1.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 medium.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 100cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 170cm.
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing assistance 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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Comments
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- The audible announcer was not working properly at the time of surveying (August 2019).
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Admiral Suite - Level -3 - East Wing)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was the Admiral Suite.
- Admiral Suite is located on Level -3 of the East Wing.
- There is wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room(s), in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
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Room Details
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- There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are potential trip hazards within the room.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Male - Level -3 - East Wing)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located on Level -3 of the East Wing, to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (GMT Suite - Level -2 - East Wing)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was the GMT Suite.
- The GMT Suite is located on Level -2 of the East Wing.
- There is wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room(s), in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 138cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are potential trip hazards within the room.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The GMT Suite is made up of 3 rooms - GMT 1/2/3.
- This suite has a foyer outside the main doors.
The doors to each room are double, open away from you and are 180cm wide.
Standard Toilet(s) (Female - Level -2 - East Wing)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on Level -2 of the East Wing, to the right past the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The counter is 104cm high.
Lobby (Mezzanine - East Wing)
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Circulation
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- The type of flooring in the lobby is carpet and tiles.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Seating in the lobby includes; a mixture of seats with and without armrests.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- 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.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Audio
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- This lobby does not play background music in public areas.
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Meeting Room 7 - Mezzanine - East Wing)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was Meeting Room 7.
- Meeting Room 7 is located along the lobby corridor, on the mezzanine level of the East Wing.
- There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room(s), in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 127cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
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Room Details
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- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are potential trip hazards within the room.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Meeting Room 6 - Mezzanine - East Wing)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was Meeting Room 6.
- Meeting Room 6 is located along the lobby corridor, on the mezzanine level of the East Wing.
- There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is not clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room(s), in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 128cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
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Room Details
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- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are potential trip hazards within the room.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
- At the time of survey, this room had been opened up into a larger space incorporating meeting room 5.
Toilet with Adaptations (Mezzanine - East Wing - 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 just off the mezzanine lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a gender neutral toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The signage says 'All Gender Toilet'.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 170cm.
- 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 102cm.
- 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 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) and wall is low.
- 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 not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm.
- 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 90cm.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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).
- 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 low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 102cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Standard Toilet(s) (Mezzanine - East Wing)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located just off the mezzanine level of the East Wing.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the mezzaanine lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Step(s) (Standard Toilets - Mezzanine)
- There is a/are step(s) located just off the mezzanine level of the East Wing.
- The step(s) is/are used to access standard female and male toilets.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Lift (Tower Wing)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located between Tyburn Market and Tyburn Kitchen.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- There are 4 other lifts in this location.
- The other lifts have very similar/identical specifications.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A Hilton Team Member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 low.
- The clear door width is 105cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 184cm x 150cm.
- There are no 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Eating and Drinking (Executive Lounge - 2nd Floor - East Wing)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the executive lounge.
- The executive lounge is located in the East Wing second floor corridor.
- There is step-free access to the executive lounge.
- This bar is for hotel guests only.
- For access there is a single manual door which is easy to open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a self-service counter.
- Hilton Team Members can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Hilton Team Members 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 available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 112cm.
- There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
- There are touchscreens for ordering drinks.
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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 standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 40cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also long tables, armchairs and bench seats.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and wood.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Executive Meeting Room - East Wing)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was Executive Meeting Room 3.
- 3 is located on the second floor of East Wing.
- There is not wayfinding signage for the rooms.
- There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
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Room Details
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- There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Executive Lounge - 2nd Floor - East Wing - 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 at the rear of the Executive Lounge.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a gender neutral toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The signage says 'ALL GENDER TOILET'.
- 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 78cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 309cm.
- 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 95cm.
- 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 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) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm.
- 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 55cm.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 75cm.
- 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 not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- 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 88cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s) (Executive Lounge - 2nd Floor - East Wing)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located at the rear of the Executive Lounge.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There are two shared toilets in this location.
Step(s) (2nd Floor - West Wing / 3rd Floor - Tower Wing)
- There is a/are step(s) located between the 2nd Floor West Wing and the 3rd floor of the Tower Wing.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the gym from third floor Tower Wing.
- There is/are 7 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Lift (2nd Floor - West Wing / 3rd Floor - Tower Wing)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located next to the steps between the Tower Wing lifts and the West Wing.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A Hilton Team Member needs to be notified for use of the lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 125cm.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Gym - 2nd Floor - West Wing - 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 next to the gym, on the 2nd floor of the Tower Wing.
- 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 high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
- 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 high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 222cm x 227cm.
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 123cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are 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 155cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 148cm 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 colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- 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 110cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 115cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s) (Gym - 2nd Floor - West Wing)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located in the Gym area.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- It was not possible to access the female toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Other Floors (West Wing)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located ahead as you enter the West Wing entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- 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.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift (West Wing)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located straight ahead and to the right as you enter via the West Wing entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are 4 other lifts in this location.
- The lift surveyed was A4.
- The other lift has very similar/identical specifications.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A Hilton Team Member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
- 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 medium.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 110cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 190cm x 170cm.
- There are no 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 not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing assistance 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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Comments
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- Lift B at near end of the bank of lifts only takes you to the event areas.
Conference Facilities - 1st Floor - West Wing
- The Monarch Suite on the 1st floor of West Wing was under refurbishment at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (2nd Floor - West Wing - Right 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 when exiting the lift on the 2nd floor of the West Wing.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m from the lift.
- 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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The signage says 'All Gender Toilet'.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
- 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 high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 320cm.
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The alarm did not sound when tested.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 139cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The colostomy bag shelf is at a height of 126cm.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- 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 124cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 149cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (2nd Floor - West Wing - 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 when exiting the lift on the 2nd floor of the West Wing.
- 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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The signage says 'All Gender Toilet'.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm.
- 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 high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 318cm.
- 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 82cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and 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 lever flush.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
- 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 sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm.
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 120cm.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 123cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 152cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s) (2nd Floor - West Wing)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located to the left when exiting the lift on the 2nd floor of the West Wing.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located to the right when exiting the lift on the 2nd floor of the West Wing.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Kings Suite - 3rd Floor - West Wing)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was the Kings Suite.
- The Kings Suite is located on the 3rd floor of the West Wing.
- There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room(s), in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
- Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- There is a fixed hearing assistance system available for the room.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Hilton Team Members are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The Kings Suite can be divided into 2 rooms - Balmoral and Sandringham.
Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Pread Room - 4th Floor - West Wing)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was the Pread Room.
- The Pread Room is located to the left when exiting the lift on the 4th floor of the West Wing.
- There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
- There is not clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- Hilton Team Members can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 166cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
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Room Details
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- There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The height of the conference table is 72cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (4th Floor - West Wing - Right 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 on the 4th floor of the West Wing.
- 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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The signage says 'All Gender Toilet'.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 174cm x 240cm.
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 104cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm.
- 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 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).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- 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 108cm.
- 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 (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (4th Floor - West Wing - 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 on the 4th floor of the West Wing.
- 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 no 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm.
- 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 80cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
- 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 sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm.
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 120cm.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 118cm.
- 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 (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s) (4th Floor - West Wing)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on the 4th floor of the West Wing, to the left when exiting the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located on the 4th floor of the West Wing, to the left when exiting the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.