Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn

Location Details

Address

Holiday Inn London - Regents Park
Carburton Street
London
W1W 5EE

Access in Detail


Academy Conference and Training Suites
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Academy entrance
There is level access to the entrance.
There is a double door.
There are two sets of double doors leading to the Conference Centre. One set is generally held open during business hours.
The door opening is wide enough for all users.
There is adequate space available alongside the leading edge for a wheelchair user to open the door while clear of door swing.
The threshold is level.
The doors and side panels have vision panels.
The door handles are easy to grip and operate.
The handles are within reach of all users.
Some customers may find the door pressures too heavy. The hotel is aware of this and is reviewing the pressures. Should you require assistance please speak to a member of staff.

Academy Reception
There is a provision on both sides for wheelchair users.
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
There is adequate lighting to both sides of the counter and the lighting avoids silhouetting.
There is an induction loop with a speech enhancement system.

Example meeting room

Internal Doors
There is a single door. There is a double door. Opens out.
The door opening is wide enough for all users.
There is adequate space alongside the leading edge for a wheelchair user to open the door while clear of door swing.
The threshold is level.
The doors and side panels have vision panels.
The door handles are easy to grip and operate.
The handles are within reach of all users.
The door pressure is kept to a minimum on manually operated doors fitted with self-closing devices.

General Area
The clear widths are adequate.
There is adequate lighting.

Surfaces
The floor surface is suitable for the passage of wheelchair users.
The junctions between floor surfaces are correctly detailed and free from height variation.
The floor surfaces are slip resistant.

Seating
The seats are stable with armrests and available in different heights.
There is space for a wheelchair user to pull up alongside a seated companion.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.

Lighting
The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use.

Acoustics
The background noise is kept to a minimum level.
The quiet and noisy areas are separated by a buffer zone.

Ladies Toilets
There are toilet facilities available.
The toilet is in an accessible location.
The doors are lightweight enough to open easily.
The wash basins are at a suitable height.
The taps are easy to operate.
In the general male and female toilets, there is a larger cubicle for ambulant disabled people.
There are no handrails at side of the WC pan.

Accessible WC
There is an accessible WC facility.
The door width is adequate.
There is sufficient space available outside of the toilet compartment to manoeuvre and open the door.
The compartment is large enough to allow manoeuvring into position for frontal, lateral, angled and backward transfer.
The door is light enough to open easily.
The hand-washing, drying facilities and toilet paper are within easy reach of someone seated on WC.
The taps and flushes are accessible and easy to use.
The water temperatures are limited, and are at a safe temperature.
The overall provision and positioning of sanitaryware and accessories is suitable.
There are grab rails which are positioned correctly.
The door controls, lock and light switch are easy to reach and operate.
The assistance alarm provided, is complete with cord to the floor, reset button and visual and audible alarm.
There are slip-resistant floors throughout.
Surfaces and fixtures provide effective visual contrast.
A babychange facility is available within the accessible toilet.

Gents Toilets
There are toilet facilities available.
The toilet is in an accessible location.
The doors are lightweight enough to open easily.
The wash basins are at a suitable height.
The taps are easy to operate.
A low-level urinal is not provided in the male WC.
In the general male and female toilets, there is a larger cubicle for ambulant disabled people.
There are no handrails at side of the WC pan.
There are no handrails positioned either side of urinal for support.

General Area
The clear widths are adequate.
There is adequate lighting.

Example of seating
There are seats provided at intervals along the routes and waiting areas.
The seats are stable with armrests and available in different heights.
There is space for a wheelchair user to pull up alongside a seated companion.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.

Surfaces
The floor surface is suitable for the passage of wheelchair users.
The junctions between floor surfaces are correctly detailed and free from height variation.
The floor surfaces are slip resistant.

Signage
The signs are in a logical position.

Lighting
The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use.

Acoustics
The background noise is kept to a minimum level.
The quiet and noisy areas are separated by a buffer zone.

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