Hotel Brooklyn, Leicester

Amenities

Hearing loop system throughout hotel

Mobile hoist

24 hour reception

Free wifi

Wake-up service

Around the hotel

Step-free access throughout

All doors at least 800mm wide

Contrast strips on all steps

Handrails extend beyond start and end of stairs

Low pile carpet throughout

Electric wheelchair/ mobility scooter charging

Clear walkways/corridors throughout

Contrast markings on most internal steps

Handrails easy-to-grip

No thresholds over 5mm

All public areas and accessible rooms level

Handrails extend beyond start and end of ramps

Contrasting colours for walls, floors, furniture and fittings in public areas

All stairs and steps equipped with handrails

Handrails contrasting colour to background

Lifts free from background music

Vibrating/flashing alarm clocks available

Dimmable lighting

Non-slip bathroom flooring

Non-slip floors throughout

Non-slip surfaces at edge of steps

Braille or tactile signs

Doors to guest rooms have lever handles

Doorways to accessible rooms and public areas at least 800mm wide

Handrails on both sides of staircases

Hotel entrance equipped with automatic door

Level access or ramps throughout public areas and accessible room

Lift access to all bedrooms and restaurant

Lock and handles reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms

Mirrors inside lifts

No all white rooms

Quieter areas available in public spaces

Signs comfortably visible from wheelchair

Signs in contrasting colours

Tactile markings on all steps

Public toilets

Slip resistant flooring in public bathroom

Alternative to hand dryer available in public toilets

Public toilets contrast marked or contrasting colour

Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in public toilets

Public bathroom has unobstructed access routes of 800mm

Waste

All paper recycled

Complimentary toiletries in recycled/recyclable plastic packaging

Toiletry refills

Religious/cultural

Vegetarian menu choices

Hotel Policy

Goods and services locally sourced wherever possible

Familiarisation tours provided upon request

Hotel has environmental policy

Welcomes service animals

Hotel supports local organisations and/or charities

Children under 4 stay free

No smoking throughout the hotel building

Training and development opportunities for hotel employees

Low flow toilets

Water saving showers

Children allowed in bar

Children of any age welcomed

Designated accessible bedroom

Accessible bedrooms have unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm

Minibar reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms

Light switches reachable from bed in accessible rooms

Safes reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms

Wardrobes/drawers reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms

In accessible rooms, spyholes at wheelchair height

Level accessible rooms (without thresholds of over 5mm)

Key card switches reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms

In wheelchair accessible rooms, sockets in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair

Curtains in accessible rooms can be remotely operated from bed

Desks comfortably usable by wheelchair users in wheelchair accessible rooms

Full length mirrors in wheelchair accessible rooms

Interconnecting accessible rooms available

Lights in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms

Light switches and lamps reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms

Minibars reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms

Sockets in bedrooms accessible from wheelchair

In wheelchair accessible rooms. thermostats and air conditioners reachable from wheelchair

Accessible rooms have unobstructed access routes of 1000mm

Bathroom

Bathroom washbasins reachable from toilet

Grab rails in showers

Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats

Wet room

Bathrooms have thermostatic taps

Lever/ sensor taps

Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair

Detachable shower head

Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in bathrooms

Mirror above bathroom washbasin usable from wheelchair

Rail on inside of bathroom door

Shelf for bottles in the shower

Shower chair

Shower controls reachable from wheelchair

Standalone showers

Babies and young children

Public toilets equipped with baby changing facilities

Cots

Some rooms with baths

Rooms with fridges available

Hotel is pushchair accessible

Children under 3 stay free

Bedrooms

No flowers or plants in bedrooms

No flowers or plants in/near room

Family rooms

Bathrobes and slippers provided

Blackout curtains or blinds in bedrooms

Closed-captioned TV

Free baby cots

Interconnecting rooms

Light switches reachable from bed

At least one seat with rigid arms in bedrooms

Safe

Door lockable from the inside

Level surface in bathroom

Lights in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair

Rooms free of fragile ornaments

Tactile room numbering

Thermostats reachable from wheelchair

Experience

Games available to borrow

Park and/or children's play area nearby

Dining

Vegan menu choices

Vegan afternoon tea menu

Children's areas and/or activities provided in restaurants

Children's menu

High chairs in hotel restaurant

Children allowed in bar

Wheelchair can fit under restaurant tables

Access routes of at least 800mm wide in restaurants

Outside the hotel

Well lit car parking area

Mats or non-slip surfaces at entrance

Hotel entrance at least 800mm wide

Car parking is available next to the hotel

Clearly marked accessible parking

Designated accessible parking area level

Designated accessible parking within 50m of hotel entrance

Drop off area by accessible entrance

Hotel entrance at least 800mm wide

Level car park

On-site car park

Surface to entrance smooth and even

Well lit entrance

Designated accessible bathroom

Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats in accessible rooms

Non-slip bathroom flooring in accessible rooms

Grab rails on walls in accessible bathrooms

Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms

Backrest on toilet in designated accessible bathroom

Bathroom bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms

Bathroom makeup mirrors usable from wheelchair in accessible rooms

Bathroom mirrors visible from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms

Bathroom soap dispensers reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms

Bathrooms of accessible rooms have emergency alarms

Lever/ sensor taps in accessible bathroom

Bathroom towels reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms

Grab rails around toilets in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms

In bathrooms of accessible rooms, toilet paper reachable from wheelchair

Level bathroom floor in accessible rooms

Mirror above bathroom washbasin usable from wheelchair in accessible rooms

Retractable grab rails around toilets in accessible rooms

Shower controls reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms

Shower gel/shampoo dispensers reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair 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

Toilets in bathrooms contrast marked or contrasting colour in accessible rooms

Turning space for wheelchair in bathrooms of accessible rooms

Accessible bathrooms have unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm

Vertical rails by washbasins in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms

Washbasin reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms

Wheelchairs can fit under washbasins in accessible rooms

Accessible rooms have emergency alarms reachable from shower

Towels/handryer dryers reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of accessible rooms

Energy/ Emissions

Low energy consumption lighting

Building Management System

Green certifications

Green tourism award

Staff

Staff trained in welcoming guests with disabilities

Transport

EV charge points

Designated accessible public toilets

Turning space for wheelchair in accessible public bathroom

In accessible public toilet, toilet paper reachable from toilet

Accessible public toilet in contrasting colour to background

Accessible public bathroom equipped with emergency alarm

Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm

Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm reachable from toilet

Accessible public toilet near meeting rooms

Accessible public toilet near restaurant

Accessible public toilets clearly signed

Accessible public toilets fitted with full length mirrors

Lever/ sensor taps in accessible public toilet

Accessible public toilets have retractable grab rails

Bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets

Mirror above washbasin visible from wheelchair in accessible public toilets

Slip resistant flooring in accessible public bathroom

Soap dispensers reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets

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

Lifts

All lift controls reachable from wheelchair

Handrail in lift

It's possible to avoid the lift

Level entrance to the lift

Lift entrance at least 800mm wide

Tactile/braille buttons for lift

Reception

Seating and tables near reception

Hotel Brooklyn, Leicester

Accessibility

Amenities

Around the hotel

Public toilets

Waste

Religious/cultural

Hotel Policy

Designated accessible bedroom

Bathroom

Babies and young children

Bedrooms

Experience

Dining

Outside the hotel

Designated accessible bathroom

Energy/ Emissions

Green certifications

Staff

Transport

Designated accessible public toilets

Lifts

Reception

Family Friendly

Amenities

Public toilets

Hotel Policy

Bathroom

Babies and young children

Bedrooms

Experience

Dining

Outside the hotel

Designated accessible bathroom

Lifts

Religious/ Cultural

Sustainability

Waste

Religious/cultural

Hotel Policy

Dining

Energy/ Emissions

Green certifications

Transport

Wellbeing

Religious/cultural

Hotel Policy

Bedrooms

Dining