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Getting to (Indoor Entertainment - Empire Ballroom)

The Empire Ballroom is located in the left wing of the hotel, with its own outside access on Level -1 (swimming pool level) from the Quiet Outdoor Pool. Step-Free level access is also possible via a link corridor leading directly from the Main Lifts on Level -1.
The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
To view information about this lift click here (new tab).
The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People - Outside Amoroza Buffet Restaurant - Right Hand Transfer, please click here for more information (new tab).
This entertainment venue is in the same location as the Empire Pool Bar.

The entrance to the area is located on Level -1 (swimming pool level), to the left as you face the toilets opposite the Amoroza Buffet Restaurant.
The entrance to the area is accessed by lift.
Access to the area is via lift, for more information see the lift section of the Main Lifts - Lifts 1 and 2 Access Guide (new tab).
There is step-free level access at the entrance to the area.
There are manual doors at the entrance, which open towards you.
The width of the door opening is 170cm.
The doors have a high colour contrast.
A member of resort staff is available for assistance at this entrance.

The entrance to the area is located at the edge of the Quiet Outdoor Pool, next to the external stairs leading up to the Fontana Lobby and Terrace Bar.
The entrance to the area is accessed by lift.
Access to the area is via lift, for more information see the lift section of the Main Lifts - Lifts 1 and 2 Access Guide (new tab).
There is no step-free access at the entrance to the area.
There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
There is a manual door at the entrance, which is permanently open.
The width of the door opening is 167cm.
The door has a medium colour contrast.
A member of resort staff is available for assistance at this entrance.

The entertainment area is inside.
The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
There is deep pile carpet.
The flooring is not shiny or patterned.
There is step-free level access around the area.
The entertainment area has: tables which are accessible to wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm and free from obstruction), chairs without armrests and bench seats.
There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of this area.
Seats may be set up differently for different events, so manoeuvring space may vary.

The entertainment area is outside.
There is step-free level access into the area.
The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
There is hard flooring.
The flooring is shiny.
The flooring outside is hard.
There is step-free level access around the area.
The entertainment area has: tables which are accessible to wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm and free from obstruction) and chairs with armrests.
There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of this area.