Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Twenty Twelve Restaurant.
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Comments
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- The hotel is located within the Westfield Stratford City shopping centre.
- The Twenty Twelve restaurant is open to non-residents in the evenings Monday - Saturday.
Opening Times
- Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.
Location
- The venue is located within Westfield Stratford City.
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Stratford International/Stratford.
- The nearest underground station is Stratford (Jubilee and Central Lines).
- The nearest DLR station is Stratford International/Stratford.
Parking
- Please see the guide to Westfield Stratford City for details of parking.
- The nearest parking area is Car Park B.
- There is lift access from the car park to the pedestrian area close to the hotel entrance.
- The closest vehicle access at street level is from Westfield Avenue.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the junction of Chestnut Plaza and The Street pedestrianised areas.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located across the foyer from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-3-4-5-6-7.
- The lift is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 150cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- The lift is used by all guests to travel to the reception on level 3 and to all bedroom floors.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift on the third floor.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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- There is a low table to the right which is used for Guest Relations.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the reception, bar, restaurant and meeting rooms.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There are 7 meeting rooms of varying sizes for hire on level 3.
Room
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General Information
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- The Tourist Board rating is 4 star.
- There are 188 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 10 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 10 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible room viewed is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- This is by lift.
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Accessible Room
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- The room number or room name viewed was 502.
- The width of the door is 89cm.
- The height of the bed is 55cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 12cm (5in).
- Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- It is not a push button style alarm.
- An adjoining room is available.
- Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
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Accessible Ensuite
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- The width of the door to the ensuite is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The door weight is light.
- The door is locked by a (no lock).
- The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 260cm x 240cm (8ft 6in x 7ft 10in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The toilet seat is 45cm (1ft 6in) above floor level.
- 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 in height.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap for the sink.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is adjustable.
- The shower control type is lever.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The flip down or fixed seat height is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There are handrails available for the shower.
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Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the hotel door.
- The visual contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The visual contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is medium.
- The visual contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is medium.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite
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- The visual contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is medium.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is medium.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
- Lighting levels are low.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) vibrating pillows and Teletext/subtitles/Ceefax.
- Other sensory auxiliary aids available are pager for fire alarm,.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available from reception.
- The venue does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- The other available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) ceiling tracking hoists.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
- The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is all.
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Comments
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- Accessible rooms are located on floors 4-7.
- Where the connecting carers room is required it is offered free of charge.
- The ensuite has an additional washbasin vanity unit in addition to the sink next to the toilet.
Eating and Drinking (Elodi Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located straight ahead past the reception on the third floor.
- The bar does not serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The standard height for tables is 74cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
Eating and Drinking (Elodi Restaurant)
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located to the rear of the third floor.
- Full table service is available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 92cm (3ft).
- The standard height for tables is 74cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- There is a 120cm high desk where visitors are asked to wait at to be served and to pay.
- There is also a terrace to the right of the third floor which can be accessed from the bar or the restaurant.
- Access to the terrace is via a double door with a width of 162cm.
- There is a lip at this entrance.
- The surface of the flooring in the terrace is wood.
- Tables here are 69cm high.
- Sofas and chairs with armrests are available in this area.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the twelfth floor.
- The fitness suite is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- Level access is by lift.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The opening is 89cm (2ft 11in) wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Comments
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- The fitness suite is not staffed.
- There is a treatment room available.
- Massages and other health / beauty treatments can be booked via reception.
- There is an additional toilet with adaptations in this area.
Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - Left hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located ahead from the lifts, beyond the bar and restaurant.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 217cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 1in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within this facility.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Twelfth Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located straight ahead beyond the lift, to the left.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 218cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- 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 (2ft 8in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a low visual contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a medium visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the far end of the third floor, past the bar and restaurant.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the twelfth floor, to the left beyond the lift, along the corridor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
