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  • Check-in: 15:00
  • Check-out: 11:00
  • Mininum check-in age: 18

Telephone:
0161 518 2936

Frequently asked questions

Outside the hotel 

Accessible parking no more than 5 metres from accessible entrance 
Well-lit car parking area 
Clearly marked accessible parking 
At least one accessible parking space per accessible room 
Surface to entrance smooth and even 
Drop off area with dropped kerb 
Designated accessible parking area level 
Mats or non-slip surfaces at entrance 
Car parking is available next to the hotel 

Around the hotel 

Step-free access throughout 
Spyholes usable by wheelchair users 
Audible alarm system throughout 
Non-slip floors throughout 
Visual smoke detectors 
No all white rooms 
Quieter areas available in public spaces 
Quieter public areas with lower/dimmable lighting 
Signs in contrasting colours 
Contrast strips on all steps 
Non-slip surfaces at edge of steps 
Handrails easy-to-grip 
Handrails contrasting colour to background 
Closed risers on stairs 
Clear walkways/corridors throughout 
Mirrors inside lifts 
Signs comfortably visible from wheelchair 
Braille or tactile signs 
Pools of light and dark areas avoided 
No fluorescent lighting 
Dimmable lighting 
Dimmable lighting flicker-free 
Mirrors free of bright lights 
All public areas and accessible rooms level 
Door-free access to public areas 
Contrasting colours for walls, floors, furniture and fittings in public areas 
Doors to guest rooms have lever handles 
All stairs and steps are equipped with handrails 
Doors to public areas kept open 
Emergency alarms reachable from showers 
Emergency alarms reachable from toilets 
Glass surfaces contrast marked 
Handrails extend beyond start and end of ramps 
Vibrating/flashing alarm clocks available 
Electric wheelchair/ mobility scooter charging 
Doorways minimum of adult standing height 
Handrails extend beyond start and end of stairs 
Handrails on both sides of staircases 
Hotel entrance equipped with automatic door 
Lift access to all bedrooms and restaurant 
Lock and handles reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms 
Unobtrusive artwork and decoration only 

Lifts 
Handrail in lift 
Tactile/braille buttons for lift 
Lift entrance at least 800mm wide 
It's possible to avoid the lift 
Lift at least 1100mm wide 
Lift at least 1400mm deep 
Level entrance to the lift 
All lift controls reachable from wheelchair

Bedrooms 
Guests able to move furniture in bedrooms 
Key card switches reachable from wheelchair 
Sockets by desk reachable from wheelchair 
Thermostats reachable from wheelchair 
Wardrobes/drawers reachable from wheelchair 
Synthetic pillows, quilts and mattresses 
Interconnecting rooms 
Bedrooms have emergency alarms 
Closed-captioned TV 
Thermostat controlled by guest 
Door lockable from the inside 
In-room ventilation is silent 
No scales in bedroom 
Tactile room numbering 
Minibar reachable from wheelchair 
Bathrobes and slippers provided 
Bedrooms equipped with lockable safe 
Blackout curtains or blinds in bedrooms 
Desks usable by wheelchair users 
Family rooms available 
Lights in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair 
Light switches reachable from bed 
Bedrooms have unobstructed access routes of 800mm 
Safes in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair

Bathroom 
Bathroom has lever handle locks 
Free of noisy extractor fans 
Bathroom hooks reachable from wheelchair 
Hair dryers reachable from wheelchair 
Bathroom taps have lever handles 
No noisy hand dryers in bathrooms 
Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats 
Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in bathrooms 
Wet room available 
Slip-resistant bath surface/ mats 
Toilets in accessible bathrooms have foldable arm rests 
Toilet paper reachable from wheelchair 
Shower controls reachable from wheelchair 
Shower heads can be fixed at wheechair height 
Shower gel/shampoo reachable from wheelchair 
Bathrooms have emergency alarms 
Bathroom washbasins reachable from toilet 
Toilet paper reachable from toilet in bathrooms 
Shower chair 
Shower stools available on request 
Bath seats provided upon request 
Bathroom locks and handles wheelchair height 
Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair 
Detachable shower head 
Exposed pipes under bathroom washbasins insulated 
Grab rails in showers 
Rail on inside of bathroom door 
Shelf for bottles in the shower 
Standalone showers 
Step-free shower 
Bathrooms have unobstructed access routes of 800mm 
Wheelchairs can fit under bathroom washbasins 
Bathroom bins reachable from wheelchair 
Bathroom towels reachable from wheelchair 

Public toilets 
Slip resistant flooring in public bathroom 
Turning space for wheelchair in public toilets 
Public toilets have foldable arm rests 
Bins reachable by wheelchair users in public toilets 
Coat hangers/hooks reachable from wheelchair in public toilets 
Wheelchairs can fit under washbasins in public toilets 
Mirror above washbasin usable from wheelchair in public toilets 
Washbasins reachable from wheelchair in public toilets 
Public bathroom has unobstructed access routes of 800mm 
In public toilets, sink reachable from toilet 
Public toilets have emergency alarms reachable from toilets 

Designated accessible public toilets 
Accessible public toilets clearly signed 
Accessible public toilets have retractable grab rails 
Accessible public toilets have grab rails 
Accessible public toilets have unobstructed access routes of 800mm 
Washbasins reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets 
Wheelchairs can fit under washbasins in accessible public bathroom 
Exposed pipes under washbasins insulated in accessible public toilets 
Towels/hand dryers reachable from wheelchair in accessible public bathroom 
Accessible public toilets have lever handle taps 
Mirror above washbasin visible from wheelchair in accessible public toilets 
Soap dispensers reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets 
Accessible public toilet in reception area 
Accessible public toilet near meeting rooms 
Accessible public toilet near restaurant 
Accessible public toilet on ground floor 
Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm reachable from toilet 
Turning space for wheelchair in accessible public bathroom 

Hotel Policy 
Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities 
Emergency evacuation procedures discussed upon arrival 
Fire extinguishers in public areas 
Familiarisation tours provided upon request 
Welcomes emotional support animals 
Doors can be unlocked from outside in emergencies 
Door of accessible public toilet can be unlocked from outside in emergencies 
Hotel can refrigerate medication for guests 
Children of any age welcomed 
Food and drink ethically/sustainably sourced wherever possible 
Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible

Amenities 
Ceiling hoist available 
Wheelchair available to borrow for use in showers 
Pram storage 
Free wifi 
Luggage storage 
Laundry service 
24 hour reception 

Meeting Rooms 
Hearing loop in meeting rooms 
Meeting room hearing loop clearly signed 
Podium wheelchair accessible 
Meeting room whiteboard heights are adjustable 
Meeting room coat hangers/hooks reachable from wheelchair 
Meeting room telephones reachable from wheelchair 

Babies and young children 
More frequent waste removal for nappies available upon request 
Some rooms with baths 
Rooms with fridges available 
Cots 
Children under 3 stay free 

Dining 
Children's areas and/or activities provided in restaurants 
Children allowed in bar 
Restaurant chairs moveable 
Wheelchair can fit under restaurant tables 
Early dining options available for children's meals/families 
Access routes of at least 800mm wide in restaurants 
Children's menu 
High chairs in hotel restaurant 
Locally-sourced ingredients 
Room service 
Vegan menu choices 
Vegetarian menu choices 

Experience 
Games available to borrow 
Private dining 
Park and/or children's play area nearby 

Reception 
Children's areas and/or activities provided in reception area 
Seating and tables near reception 
Seating with rigid arms in reception area 
Wheelchairs fit under reception area tables 
Glass screens in reception are non-reflective 
Guests can avoid queuing 
At least part of reception desk wheelchair height 
Online check-in available 

Waste 
All glass recycled 
Zero landfill waste 
All paper recycled 
Complimentary toiletries in recycled/recyclable plastic packaging 
Toiletry refills 

Designated accessible bathroom 
Level bathroom floor in accessible rooms 
Shower gel/shampoo dispensers reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair-accessible rooms 
Accessible rooms have emergency alarms reachable from shower 
Rails on inside of bathroom doors in wheelchair-accessible rooms 
Vertical rails by washbasins in bathrooms of wheelchair-accessible rooms 
Towels/handryer dryers reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of accessible rooms 
Shower controls reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair-accessible rooms 
Washbasin reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of wheelchair-accessible rooms 
Bathrooms of accessible rooms have emergency alarms 
Emergency alarms reachable from toilets in accessible room bathrooms 
Bathroom taps have lever handles in accessible rooms 
Wheelchairs can fit under washbasins in accessible rooms 
Bathroom soap dispensers reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms 
Bathroom mirrors visible from wheelchair in wheelchair-accessible rooms 
Grab rails around toilets in bathrooms of wheelchair-accessible rooms 
Backrest on toilet in designated accessible bathroom 
Bathroom towels reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms 
In bathrooms of accessible rooms, toilet paper reachable from wheelchair 
Mirror above bathroom washbasin usable from wheelchair in accessible rooms 
Retractable grab rails around toilets in accessible rooms 
Shower chair in accessible rooms 
Soap dispensers reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of wheelchair-accessible rooms 
Step-free shower in accessible bathroom 
Toilet paper reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair-accessible rooms 
Turning space for wheelchair in bathrooms of accessible rooms 
Accessible bathrooms have unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm 

Designated accessible bedroom 
Interconnecting accessible rooms available 
Space for wheelchair transfer on both sides of bed in wheelchair-accessible rooms 
Accessible rooms have emergency alarms reachable from bed 
Safes reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms 
Desks comfortably usable by wheelchair users in wheelchair accessible rooms 
Accessible rooms have unobstructed access routes of 1000mm 
Minibars reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms 
Wardrobes/drawers reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms 
Minibar reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms 
Hair dryers reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms 
Accessible bedrooms have unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm 
Key card switches reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms 
Light switches reachable from bed in accessible rooms 
In wheelchair-accessible rooms, sockets in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair 
Full length mirrors in wheelchair-accessible rooms 
Light switches and lamps reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair-accessible rooms 
Sockets in bedrooms accessible from wheelchair 
In accessible rooms, spyholes at wheelchair height 
In wheelchair-accessible rooms. thermostats and air conditioners reachable from wheelchair