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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • The Scott Hotel is located within the Pollock Halls of Residence complex, which is located to the south of Edinburgh city centre, in the St Leonard's area of the city.
  • This is a hotel which is part of the University of Edinburgh Hospitality Collection. It is spread over 4 floors with no lift, however the upper floors contain only bedrooms, with all main services and several rooms being situated on the ground floor.
  • The hotel has 36 rooms in total.
  • There are 2 rooms with adaptations in the hotel - bedroom 2 and bedroom 9.
  • Bedroom 2 is located straight ahead through Bonnar's and then to the right as you enter the hotel through the main entrance.
    Bedroom 9 is located to the rear left of the hotel, to the right through Bonnar's and then to the left along the corridor.
  • All rooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles, ensuites with level showers and ensuites with baths and showers combined.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a drop-off point.
  • The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free level.
• There are steep slopes, narrow walkways and uneven surfaces on the approach to the building from The Scholar and The Scott Car Park.
• The Scott Hotel has one entrance, which provides step-free access (via a slight ramp) to the ground floor.
  There is one set of double, manual, permanently held open doors followed by a second set of single manual doors at this entrance.
• The entrance is signed as "The Scott Hotel".

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access throughout the hotel on the ground floor, with slight ramps to access some of the bedrooms, including bedroom 9.
  There is stepped access throughout the first floor and second floor.
  There is step-free level access throughout the third floor, however access to the first, second and third floors is via stairs only - there is no lift within the hotel.
• On the ground floor, there is a slight ramp with no handrails to access bedrooms 4-12.
• On the first floor, there are three steps with handrails on both sides to access bedrooms 17-29.
  There are then three further steps to access bedrooms 21-22, with no handrails.
  There are then two further steps to access bedrooms 23-24, with no handrails, plus an additional four further steps to access bedroom 24, with a handrail on the right going up.
  There are then five further steps to access bedrooms 25-29, with a handrail on the right going down.
• On the second floor, there are five steps, with handrails on both sides, to access bedrooms 33-35.
• Floor surfaces along circulation routes consist of a mixture of low pile carpet and laminate, the latter of which is both shiny and patterned.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas, with a mixture of seating.
• Overhead and wall-mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

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Emergency Egress for Building

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• 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.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located straight ahead as you enter the hotel through the main entrance, through the door to the left just before the entrance to Bonnar's, and straight ahead along the corridor.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located straight ahead as you enter the hotel through the main entrance, through the door to the left just before the entrance to Bonnar's, and straight ahead along the corridor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

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Parking (Blue Badge and EV Charging)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located directly in front of the hotel main entrance, to the right as you enter the Pollock Halls site from Dalkeith Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 261cm (width) x 481cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 9m from the main entrance (first set of doors).
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
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• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 250cm (width) x 446cm (depth).
  • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located immediately to the left as you enter the Pollock Halls site from Dalkeith Road.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Parking (The Scholar and The Scott Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the west of the hotel, to the left as you enter the Pollock Halls site from Dalkeith Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the hotel, leading in from the car park (Blue Badge and EV charging).
• 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 slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 138cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 108cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.
• There is a key card reader on the second set of doors, which is required for access between 22:00 and 07:00.
  This card reader is at a height of 118cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the left as you enter the hotel through the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance (second set of doors) is 11m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 78cm.
• The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• 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, sofas and benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• There is a permanently held open door with an opening width of 82cm to access the reception area from the corridor.

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Eating and Drinking (Velvet Lounge)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Velvet Lounge is located immediately to your right as you enter the hotel through the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
• Service View
  • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are handheld.
  • 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.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The bar was surveyed.
  • The counter is located straight ahead as you enter the Velvet Lounge.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 119cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has windows, mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee 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 background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Eating and Drinking (Dining Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Dining Room is located to the right beyond the Velvet Lounge as you enter the hotel through the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
• Service View
  • This area has staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
  • Full table service is available.
  • Menus are handheld and online.
  • 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.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Eating and Drinking (Bonnar's)

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• Location and Access View
  • Bonnar's is located straight ahead as you enter the hotel through the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 121cm.
• Service View
  • This area has self service counters and designated seating.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: nut allergy and vegetarian.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The self-service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located at the far end of Bonnar's as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 73cm.
  • The counter has mirrors.
  • There are two self-service counters in Bonnar's.
    The counter surveyed above has a coffee machine and a limited selection of shortbreads.
    The second counter is located to the right as you enter Bonnar's, and has a fruit bowl and a water dispenser. This counter is 87cm high, with the water dispenser's tap at a height of 109cm.
    All food and drink in Bonnar's is complimentary for all hotel guests.
    The area is unstaffed; please ask at reception if you require any assistance.
• 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 flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee 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 background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (Bedroom 2)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located straight ahead through Bonnar's and then to the right as you enter the hotel through the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance (second set of doors) is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 98cm.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 70cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 4cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, an armchair, a coffee table, a desk, a TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
  • There is an emergency phone.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

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Ensuite with Adaptations (Bedroom 2)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 87cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 255cm (width) x 278cm (depth) and there is 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 194cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 82cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face 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 pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 141cm and 177cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a fixed overhead shower head in addition to the height-adjustable and detachable one.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (Bedroom 9)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the rear left of the hotel, to the right through Bonnar's and then to the left along the corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance (second set of doors) is 70m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has a slight ramp or slope, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways .
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 97cm.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
  • The top of the mattress is 70cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 4cm from the floor.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a coffee table, a desk, a TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

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Ensuite with Adaptations (Bedroom 9)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 76cm.
  • 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 ensuite are 266cm (width) x 259cm (depth) and there is 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 199cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 83cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is free standing at a height of 55cm.
    There is a fixed overhead shower head in addition to the detachable one.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead as you enter the hotel through the main entrance.
• The ground floor, first floor, second floor and third floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is not easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There are single manual doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first and second floors.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead as you enter the hotel through the main entrance, through the door to the left just before the entrance to Bonnar's, and straight ahead along the corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 23m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • 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 150cm (width) x 312cm (depth) and there is 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 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 49cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 67cm 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 wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
  • 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 waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 110cm and 160cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 75cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.