Access Guide
Resort Information
- The Premier le Reve hotel is on the shores of the Red Sea, 21 miles south of Hurghada.
- This resort has the following facilities: rooms with some adaptations for disabled people, a toilet with some adaptations for disabled people, shops, a spa, beach access, a gym, a swimming pool, a fitness suite and a sauna. There may be additional charges for some of these facilities, for more information please contact TUI or the resort.
- The resort has 397 rooms available. 2 of these rooms have adaptations for disabled people.
- Standard rooms with adjoining rooms are available.
- The resort is mostly level, however the main pool is set a little higher with a small number of steps and short steep ramps to access it. Also there are steps and ramps just after exiting the main hotel building. All steps can be bypassed.
- There are 7 restaurants.
- There are 6 swimming pools (excluding room pools).
- There are shops.
- All shops have step-free access.
- Some of the shops have door widths over 75cm.
- Some of the shops have room to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Toilet and changing facilities available include: a toilet with some adaptations for disabled people and standard toilets.
- Toilet facilities with some adaptations for disabled people can be found to the left of main reception.
- Standard toilet facilities can be found to the left of main reception, on level 4 next to the entrance to the Long Bar, in the Skypool indoor pool, next to the Miyako Japanese Restaurant and to the left of the Ossiano Mediterranean Restaurant.
- The resort has the following available: bath mats.
- There is a medication fridge at the reception.
- Guests can hire mobility equipment from the resort.
- Guests can use their own mobility scooter at the resort.
- Mobility Scooters and be stored and charged in rooms and room corridors.
- We have been told that assistance dogs are not allowed in the resort.
- This resort is not aware of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- There is not a Safe/Quiet Place available in the resort.
- WiFi is available throughout the resort.
- Wheelchairs are available to use at the resort.
Entrance
- The entrance to the resort is located at the front of the main building.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance to the resort.
- The ramp is steep, over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
- There are 10+ steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
- The ramp overcomes the steps.
- There are automatic doors at the entrance, which open by sliding.
- The width of the door opening is 125cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- A member of resort staff is available for assistance at this entrance.
- There is a 70cm wide security scanner to pass through before reaching the main entrance.
Reception
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- Lighting levels are good at this reception.
- There is a reception desk with a lowered area which is too high for a wheelchair user.
- The reception does not have a hearing assistance system.
- There is hard flooring.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There are coffee tables, sofas, stools and a mixture of chairs with and without armrests available in this reception area.
- There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
Counter (Guest Relations)
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The counter has televisions which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- Lighting levels are good at this counter.
- There is a counter suitable for a wheelchair user.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
- There is hard flooring.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There are chairs with armrests available in the counter area.
- There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
Counter (Activities)
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The counter has televisions which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- Lighting levels are good at this counter.
- There is a counter suitable for a wheelchair user.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
- There is hard flooring.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
Getting Around the Building
- This building contains a main reception, shops, bars, restaurants, an indoor pool and a gym.
- The building has multiple floors which can be accessed via stairs and lift.
- The following areas have step-free level access: hotel lobby and reception,.
- The following areas have step-free access via steep or very steep ramps or slopes: on the ground floor near to the exits to the outdoor pool area and on level 1 giving access to rooms 2221 to 2227.
- There is hard flooring and low pile carpet.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm, with low colour contrast between the walls and floor.
Getting Around the Resort
- The resort is mostly level, however the main pool is set a little higher with a small number of steps and short steep ramps to access it. Also there are steps and ramps just after exiting the main hotel building. All steps can be bypassed.
- The paths around the resort are made from: stone and block paving.
- There are bench seats along the pathways.
- All the paths are illuminated.
Stairs (Opposite Main Reception)
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- There are 15+ steps between floors .
- The stairs are not clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
Stairs (Right of Main Reception)
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- There are 15+ steps between floors with resting points (landings).
- The stairs are not clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
Lift (Opposite Main Reception)
- The lift is located opposite main reception.
- The floors that can be accessed from this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- This lift is a standard lift.
- Externally the lift has: a door with a medium colour contrast to the surroundings, buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings, controls that are not at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm) and tactile markings.
- The lift does have a recommended turning space (150cm x 150cm) in front of it.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 110cm.
- There are other lifts which are similar in size at the same location.
- Internally the lift has; controls that are not at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm), tactile markings, buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings and a visual floor indicator.
Lift (Right of Main Reception)
- The lift is located to the right of main reception.
- The floors that can be accessed from this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- This lift is a standard lift.
- Externally the lift has: a door with a medium colour contrast to the surroundings, buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings, controls that are not at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm) and tactile markings.
- The lift does have a recommended turning space (150cm x 150cm) in front of it.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 108cm.
- There are other lifts which are similar in size at the same location.
- Internally the lift has; a mirror to aid reversing, controls that are not at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm), tactile markings, buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings and a visual floor indicator.
Entrance (Left of Outdoor Pool Area)
- The entrance to the building is located on the far left as you face towards the beach.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance to the building.
- The ramp is steep, between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
- There is a manual door at the entrance, which opens towards you.
- The width of the door opening is 102cm.
Lift (Inside Entrance at left of Outdoor Pool Area)
- The lift is located next to the entrance at the left of the outdoor pool area.
- The floors that can be accessed from this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- This lift is a standard lift.
- Externally the lift has: a door with a medium colour contrast to the surroundings, buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings, controls that are not at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm) and tactile markings.
- The lift does have a recommended turning space (150cm x 150cm) in front of it.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 135cm.
- Internally the lift has; controls that are not at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm), tactile markings, buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings and a visual floor indicator.
- There is another similar lift serving the same area of the hotel.
Stairs (Inside Entrance at left of Outdoor Pool Area)
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- There are 15+ steps between floors with resting points (landings).
- The stairs are not clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is another similar staircase serving the same area of the hotel.
Entrance (Right of Outdoor Pool Area)
- The entrance to the building is located on the right as you face towards the beach.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance to the building.
- The ramp is steep, between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
- There is a manual door at the entrance, which open towards you.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
Lift (Inside Entrance at Right of Outdoor Pool Area)
- The lift is located just inside the entrance at the right of the outdoor pool area.
- The floors that can be accessed from this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- This lift is a standard lift.
- Externally the lift has: a door with a medium colour contrast to the surroundings, buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings, controls that are not at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm) and tactile markings.
- The lift does have a recommended turning space (150cm x 150cm) in front of it.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 135cm.
- Internally the lift has; controls that are not at a recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm), tactile markings, buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings and a visual floor indicator.
- There is another similar lift serving the same area of the hotel.
Stairs (Inside Entrance to Right of Outdoor Pool Area)
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- There are 15+ steps between floors with resting points (landings).
- The stairs are not clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is another similar lift serving the same area of the hotel.
Ramp or Slope and Steps (Level 1 to Rooms 2221 to 2227)
- There is a ramp with a steep gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm.
- The ramp has a handrail on the right going up.
- There are 6 steps.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- The ramp overcomes the steps.
Ramp or Slope and Steps (Ground Floor - next to Spa)
- There is a ramp with a steep gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm.
- The ramp has a handrail on the right going up.
- There are 3 steps.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- The ramp overcomes the steps.
Ramp or Slope and Steps (Ground floor - Other Side from Spa)
- There is a ramp with a steep gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm.
- The ramp has a handrail on the right going up.
- There are 3 steps.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- The ramp overcomes the steps.
Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (Left of Main Reception - Male - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is step-free level access into the toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The toilet door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the toilet door opening is 99cm.
- The toilet door has a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the cubicle are 167cm x 156cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it, but it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 69cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin, the soap dispenser and towel dispenser.
- The following fixtures are at the recommended height: the wash basin (between 72cm - 74cm) and the soap dispenser (between 80cm - 100cm).
- The following fixtures are not at the recommended height: the toilet seat (not at 48cm), the toilet roll holder (not between 80cm - 100cm) and towel dispenser (not between 80cm - 100cm).
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.
- The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal toilet door and both dropdown rails.
- The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The toilet has no mirror.
- There is no shelf in the toilet.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hooks for seated users are at the recommended height.
- The toilet with adaptions for disabled people is within the standard male toilets. The entrance door is 95cm wide. There is a dropdown rail to the left of the wash basin.
Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (Left of Main Reception - Female - No Transfer)
- There is step-free level access into the toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The toilet door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the toilet door opening is 77cm.
- The toilet door has a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the cubicle are 134cm x 164cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a dropdown rail on the non-transfer side.
- The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
- The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
- The following fixtures are at the recommended height: the soap dispenser (between 80cm - 100cm).
- The following fixtures are not at the recommended height: the toilet seat (not at 48cm), the toilet roll holder (not between 80cm - 100cm) and the wash basin (not between 72cm - 74cm).
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.
- The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: both dropdown rails and the internal toilet door.
- The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat and the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The toilet has no mirror.
- There is no shelf in the toilet.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hooks for seated users are at the recommended height.
- The toilet with adaptions for disabled people is within the standard female toilets. The entrance door is 95cm wide. There is a dropdown rail to the left of the wash basin.
Toilet (Left of Main Reception)
- The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
- There is step-free level access into the toilet.
- The toilet door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the toilet door opening is 95cm.
- The width of the door into the toilet cubicle is not over 75cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
