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Leisure Facilities Introduction

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• Related Access Guide(s) View
  • For the Holiday Inn Ipswich AccessAble access guide please click here (new tab).
• Leisure Facilities Information View
  • The leisure facilities are located on the ground floor, in the corridor to the left of the hotel reception.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Hotel is Located to the south West of Ipswich Town Centre. The hotel is located close to both the A12 and A14 and is accessed off the A1071.
  • This hotel has a car park which is free for all users.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the hotel.
  • There is a bus stop on the A1071 next to Poplar Lane.
  • For more information on local bus services please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Ipswich .
  • Ipswich Station is approximately 2.5 miles from the hotel. There are several bus and taxi routes which run to the hotel.
  • For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print on request.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/near by.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located on the green areas surrounding the hotel.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located at the front, sides and rear of the hotel.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 440cm (7ft 7in x 14ft 5in).
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Paying View
  • There are no parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the hotel entrance.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
• Comments View
  • Please register you car at reception for free parking. Failure to comply may result in £100 fine.

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Outside Access (Hotel Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 146cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Comments View
  • The main door is locked at midnight.
  • Access can be gained by calling 01473 786 700.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to Millers Bar and the Junction Restaurant.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • The steps are shown in photographs 3, 4 and 5.
  • There is/are 5 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to Rooms 106-116 , 126-171, the Cardinal Suite and Syndicate Rooms.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • The steps are shown in photographs 6, 7 and 8.
  • There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the leisure facilities.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • The ramp is shown in photographs 9 and 10.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and laminate.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in public areas.
  • Music is played in the reception foyer and restaurant/bars.

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Opening Times (Leisure Facilities)

• Monday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Thursday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Friday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Saturday 07:00 - 21:00.
• Sunday 07:00 - 21:00.

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Entrance (Leisure Facilities)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the corridor to the left of the hotel reception.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm.

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Reception (Leisure Facilities)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter the leisure facilities entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the leisure facilities entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles and wood.
• Reception Seating Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
• Comments View
  • At the time of the survey the hearing loop was disconnected.

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are not steps into the swimming pool.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the right as you enter the leisure facilities entrance.
  • The fitness suite is 14m (15yd 11in) from the leisure facilities entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 134cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is by the hotel.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Changing Area

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located to the left as you enter the leisure facilities entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 19m from the leisure facilities entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 7m from reception.
  • The changing area is approximately 6m from the swimming pool.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers and standard toilets.
  • This is a male changing area.
  • Similar female changing area(s) are available.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are lockers within the changing area.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • Fixed.
  • The height of the shower head(s) is/are 189cm.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are lever.
  • There is no seat for the shower(s).
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are not available.