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Kimpton Blythswood Square - Meetings and Events

11 Blythswood Square, Glasgow, G2 4AD

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left as you enter from the lift entrance on West George Street.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located off the basement floor corridor.

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Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hotel, on Blythswood Square.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 9 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 110cm.
  • The bell is located on the right at the bottom of the steps.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 196cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 176cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Lift - West George Street)

  • This entrance is located on West George Street.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a raised threshold in the gateway.
  • There is a bell at a height of 127cm.
  • This entrance can only be opened by staff, please contact the venue in advance.
  • There is a single manual gate at this entrance.
  • The gate opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (West George Street)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left after you enter via the lift entrance on West George Street.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and a slight ramp or slope.
  • The basement, ground, second, fourth and fifth 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 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 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 118cm (width) x 151cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Eating and Drinking (The Rally Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Rally Bar is located on the basement floor, to the left from the lift entrance on West George Street.
    • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, buffet counters and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 108cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the 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 have a low visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and high tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Room (Meeting Room - Monte Carlo 1)

  • The room is located on the basement floor, through to the left from the lift entrance on West George Street.
  • The distance from the entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a slight ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
  • There is 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 112cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • 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.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.
  • Monte Carlo Rooms 2 and 3 are similar.

Room (Screening Room)

  • The room is located on the basement floor, to the left from the lift entrance on West George Street.
  • The distance from the entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is 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 82cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the rear 3 rows of seating.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (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 with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and high tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • 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.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Basement Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the basement floor, to the left after you enter via the lift entrance on West George Street, beyond the lift.
    • The distance from the entrance is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text 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 low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 162cm (width) x 204cm (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 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • 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 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 44cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can 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 rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a hand towel 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 sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.