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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: meeting rooms, toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
  • The name of the nearest car park is St James Quarter.
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  • The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
  • The nearest tram stop is St Andrew Square.
  • The nearest bus station is Edinburgh.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the Forth Wing corridor beyond reception, and the Hanover Suite.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the Forth View Suite outdoor terrace area.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow aisles.
  • The basement, ground and level 5 can be accessed via a standard lift, a platform lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
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  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: different languages and audio.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Facilities/services include: Wi-Fi and phone charging points.
  • Staff receive the following training: Disability Awareness Training.
• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on InterContinental The George (opens new tab) .

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located off the Forth Wing corridor beyond reception, on the basement level via the Burr & Co platform lift, and to the rear of level 5.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the basement level near the Princes/Dundas Rooms and Hanover Suite.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the basement level toilet with adaptations.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located in George Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the hotel.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a bell at a height of 78cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Getting Around The Building

• The following areas have step-free access via lift and ramps/slopes: the Hanover Suite on the basement level and the rear Forth Wing corridor leading to the Rose / Andrew Rooms and lifts to the Forth View Suite.
• The basement floor is accessed via the Burr & Co platform lift or the stairs.
• The Forth Wing meeting rooms are accessed via the Forth Wing lift or stairs.
• Access throughout the building may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in resting areas includes: armchairs and sofas.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

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Room (Library)

• The room is located to the left after you enter.
• The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors opens outwards.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The layout of the room and facilities in the room varies depending on the function or event taking place.

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Lift (Burr & Co)

• The lift surveyed is located just inside Burr & Co, near the upper ground floor steps.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground, basement and upper ground are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low 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 medium colour contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 103cm (width) x 146cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high colour contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you enter from the main entrance.
• Levels G, 1, 2, 4 and 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not 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, with unshaded light sources.
• There are several staircases throughout the building covering all levels.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Rear Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear right after you enter, beyond reception.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 155cm (width) x 235cm (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 73cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • 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 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 47cm 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 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 89cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Basement Level - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the basement level, to the left from the Burr & Co platform lift.
  • The distance from the platform lift is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 178cm (width) x 169cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 111cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • 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 41cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 48cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 78cm 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 89cm from the floor.
  • There are paper towels for drying hands.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm 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 is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 156cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Room (Hanover Suite)

• The room is located on the basement level, to the right from the Burr & Co platform lift.
• The distance from the platform lift is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a platform lift, slight ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free access via slope into the room.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors opens outwards.
• The width of the opening is 154cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm and a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The layout of the room and facilities in the room varies depending on the function or event taking place.

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Room (The Rose Room)

• The room is located down to the rear right of the hotel, before the Forth Wing lifts.
• The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp or slope.
• There is tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is an entry system at a height of 105cm.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a water dispenser.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Lift (Forth Wing)

• The lift surveyed is located down to the rear right of the building.
• The distance from the main entrance is 65m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and a slight ramp or slope.
• Levels 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 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 medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 141cm (width) x 132cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
• The lift on the left offers an audible announcer.

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Room (Forth View Suite)

• The room is located on level 5, to the rear from the Forth Wing lifts.
• The distance from the Forth Wing lifts is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a lift and slight ramps or slopes.
• There is tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have stepped access: the outdoor terrace seating area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables, coffee tables and long tables.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 5 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 5, round to the rear from the Forth Wing lifts.
  • The distance from the Forth Wing lifts is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a lift, slight ramps or slopes and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • 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.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 186cm (width) x 182cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 118cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • 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 55cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has 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 109cm from the floor.
  • There are paper towels for drying hands.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 169cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.