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Disabled Access Guide for Moore Place Hotel
Woburn Lane
Aspley Guise
Bedfordshire
MK17 8DW
Tel: 01908 282 000
Fax: 01908 281 888
Email: gts@mooreplace.com
Web: http://www.mooreplace.com
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include meeting rooms/private dining rooms.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the village.
This venue is situated in Aspley Guise.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Aspley Guise.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3m x 4.5m (9ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the bar and restaurant.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional standard rooms and a meeting room.
Rooms
There are 63 room(s) in total.
There are 11 standard ground floor rooms.
There are 51 standard rooms on other floors.
Adapted Rooms
There are adapted ensuite facilities
There is/are 1 room(s) with adapted ensuite facilities.
There is/are 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
Location of and access to rooms with adapted ensuite
The adapted room viewed is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access from an accessible entrance
No adapted rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
Adapted Room
The room number or room name viewed was 20.
The width of the door is 78cm (2ft 6in).
The height of the bed is 60cm (1ft 11in).
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 40cm (1ft 3in).
Light switches are not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
An adjoining room is not available.
Adapted Ensuite
The width of the door to the ensuite is 78cm (2ft 6in).
The door opens outwards.
The door weight is heavy.
The door does not have a lock.
The dimensions of the adapted ensuite are 120cm x 150cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 148cm (4ft 10in).
There is no dropdown rail.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted grab rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
It is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in) in height.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The height of the sink is 81cm (2ft 7in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap for the sink.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available.
There are not mirrors.
Bath and Shower
There is not a bath.
Wheel In Shower
There is not a wheel in shower.
Signage, colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
There is no Braille signage on or near the hotel door.
There is no tactile signage on or near the hotel door.
There is no pictorial signage on or near the hotel door.
There is no additional signage on or near the hotel door.
The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted ensuite
The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is good.
The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Auxiliary Aids - general
Some of the hotel rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
Teletext/Subtitles/Ceefax are available.
The hotel does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in rooms.
The number of adapted rooms with baths is 0.
The number of adapted rooms with wheel in showers is 0.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
There is not level access to ground floor rooms.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are standard rooms on other floors.
The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
The room is an ambulant adapted room.
The shower in the en-suite is accessed by 1 medium step.
There are 8 ground floor standard rooms accessed by 4 medium steps.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the restaurant.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is available.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in) cm.
Menus are hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is varied.
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 09:30 |
| Monday | 12:30 - 13:45 |
| Monday | 19:00 - 21:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 09:30 |
| Tuesday | 12:30 - 13:45 |
| Tuesday | 19:00 - 21:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 09:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:45 |
| Wednesday | 19:00 - 21:30 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 09:30 |
| Thursday | 12:30 - 13:45 |
| Thursday | 19:00 - 21:30 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 09:30 |
| Friday | 12:30 - 13:45 |
| Friday | 19:00 - 21:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 10:00 |
| Saturday | 12:30 - 13:45 |
| Saturday | 19:00 - 21:30 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 10:00 |
| Sunday | 12:30 - 13:45 |
| Sunday | 19:00 - 21:30 |
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the bar.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food is available from the bar.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 30cm (11in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 30cm (11in) cm.
Menus are hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is traditional bar food.
The bar is open 24 hours for guests.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the right as you enter.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from reception.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 170cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the right as you enter.
The female toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is not available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
