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Hotel Louis Imperial Beach - Fontana Lobby and Terrace Bar

Hotel Louis Imperial Beach

Access Guide

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Getting to (Fontana Lobby and Terrace Bar)

Entrance (Rear Left - Stepped Access)

  • The entrance to the bar is located to the rear left of the main hotel lobby.
  • There is no step-free access at the entrance to the bar.
  • There are 2 steps, which are clearly marked, with handrails on both sides.
  • A member of resort staff is available for assistance at this entrance.

Entrance (Rear - Ramped Access)

  • The entrance to the bar is located at the rear of the main hotel lobby.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance to the bar.
  • The ramp is steep, between 75cm and 150cm wide, with a handrail on the left going down.
  • There are 2 steps, which are clearly marked, with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.
  • A member of resort staff is available for assistance at this entrance.

Bar

  • The bar serves drinks and has full table service.
  • Menus are handheld, menu boards, countertop and large print.
  • Food served includes: a modern bar menu and drinks only.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • Guests with food allergies cannot bring their own food.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and a portable card machine for payment.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise.
  • None of the counters are at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 85cm).
  • There is step-free level access around some of the area.
  • The flooring inside is hard.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The flooring outside is hard.
  • Lighting levels in this bar are low in the evening.
  • There is a raised area which has ramped and stepped access.
  • The outdoor terrace is accessed via a single step (on the threshold of the door) and a slight ramp.

Seating

  • There is step-free level access around some of the area.
  • There is some space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • Furniture can be moved to make space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • The seating includes: armchairs, sofas, bench seats and chairs with armrests.
  • Some of the tables are suitable for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm and free from obstruction).
  • The flooring inside is hard.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The flooring outside is hard.
  • There is background noise.
  • Lighting levels in this seating area are low in the evening.
  • There is a raised area which has ramped and stepped access.
  • The outdoor terrace is accessed via a single step (on the threshold of the door) and a slight ramp.

Stairs (From Fontana Lobby and Terrace Bar to Outdoor Pool - Quiet)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, -1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors with resting points (landings).
  • The stairs are not clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • These stairs can be bypassed by using the lifts inside the building.