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Centro

John McIntyre Conference Centre, The University of Edinburgh, Pollock Halls of Residence, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY

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  • Centro is located on floor 1 of The John McIntyre Conference Centre, turn right out of the main lift and go through the double doors, then ahead.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter Centro.
  • There are double manual doors which open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 178cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered and a self service counter.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy and vegetarian.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • There is also a self service drinks counter at a height of 86cm.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.