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KM Hotel

The University of Edinburgh, 5-9 Richmond Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9ST

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level though there may be some uneven surfaces on the approach.
  • The main entrance has a single step and provides access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access to the ground floor room only.
  • There is a slight slope in the corridor leading to the ground floor room.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There is a seating area in the ground floor reception foyer.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided on the entrance lobby.
  • The doors on the ground floor circulation route are manual giving access to the stairwell and the ground floor corridor.

Emergency Egress for Building

  • General Building Information View
    • Please note the fire evacuation strategy from the upper floors of this building relies on the ability to self-transfer in to an evacuation chair.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available .
    • Standard on-street parking is located on Richmond Place.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located on Holyrood Road.
    • The name of the car park is NCP Holyrood Road.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located to 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 89cm.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 127cm.
  • The card reader and buzzer are only used after hours.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
  • There is stepped access to reception.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The height of the highest step is 10cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The height of the reception desk is 97cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Stairs

  • The ground, first, second, third and fourth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Room 001)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has a slight ramp or slope and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 69cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 0cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens by sliding and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 126cm (width) x 87cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 73cm (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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 66cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 105cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The ensuite has a waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The ensuite has a shower with a step.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • There is no shower seat.

Entrance (Circa)

  • This entrance is located on Richmond Place to the left of KM Hotel.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 109cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking (Circa)

  • Service View
    • This area has a buffet counter.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • Payment is made before dining at the hotel reception.
  • 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.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and booths.
    • Some chairs and 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 time of day.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • Circa is available for use by students as a social space after breakfast service.

Toilet with Adaptations (Circa - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the Circa entrance.
    • The distance from the Circa entrance is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • 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 136cm (width) x 176cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 62cm (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 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 43cm 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 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 92cm and 162cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.