Hotel Brooklyn, Manchester

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 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

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

Thermostats 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

Bathrobes and slippers provided

Safe

Blackout curtains or blinds in bedrooms

Family rooms

Lights in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair

Light switches reachable from bed

Bathroom

Bathroom has lever handle locks

Free of noisy extractor fans

Hair dryers reachable from wheelchair

Lever/ sensor taps

No noisy hand dryers in bathrooms

Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats

Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in bathrooms

Wet room

Shower controls reachable from wheelchair

Bathrooms have emergency alarms

Bathroom washbasins reachable from toilet

Shower chair

Shower stools available on request

Bath seats provided upon request

Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair

Detachable shower head

Grab rails in showers

Rail on inside of bathroom door

Shelf for bottles in the shower

Standalone showers

Public toilets

Slip resistant flooring in public bathroom

Public toilets have foldable arm rests

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

Towels/hand dryers reachable from wheelchair in accessible public bathroom

Lever/ sensor taps in accessible public toilet

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

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

Pram storage

Free wifi

Laundry service

24 hour reception

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

Wheelchair can fit under restaurant tables

Access routes of at least 800mm wide in restaurants

Children's menu

High chairs in hotel restaurant

Room service

Vegan 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

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

Lever/ sensor taps in accessible bathroom

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

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 transfer on both sides of bed in wheelchair accessible rooms

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

Religious/cultural

Vegetarian menu choices

Energy/ Emissions

Low energy consumption lighting

Green certifications

Green tourism award

Transport

Hotel within walking distance of public transport

Staff

Staff trained in welcoming guests with disabilities

Hotel Brooklyn, Manchester

Accessibility

Outside the hotel

Around the hotel

Lifts

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Public toilets

Designated accessible public toilets

Hotel Policy

Amenities

Babies and young children

Dining

Experience

Reception

Waste

Designated accessible bathroom

Designated accessible bedroom

Religious/cultural

Energy/ Emissions

Green certifications

Transport

Staff

Family Friendly

Outside the hotel

Lifts

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Hotel Policy

Amenities

Babies and young children

Dining

Experience

Reception

Religious/ Cultural

Sustainability

Bedrooms

Hotel Policy

Dining

Waste

Religious/cultural

Energy/ Emissions

Green certifications

Transport

Wellbeing

Bedrooms

Hotel Policy

Amenities

Dining

Experience

Religious/cultural