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L E A V E B L A N K
  • Check-in: 15:00
  • Check-out: 11:00
  • Mininum check-in age: 18

Telephone:
0116 366 5693

Frequently asked questions

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 markings at start and end of ramps 
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 are equipped with handrails 
Doorways minimum of adult standing height 
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 

Bedrooms 
Minibar reachable from wheelchair 
No flowers or plants in bedrooms 
No flowers or plants in/near room
Family rooms available 
Key card switches reachable from wheelchair 
Bathrobes and slippers provided 
Blackout curtains or blinds in bedrooms 
Closed-captioned TV 
Free baby cots 
Interconnecting rooms 
Light switches reachable from bed
Wardrobes/drawers reachable from wheelchair 
Safes in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair 
At least one seat with rigid arms in bedrooms 
Bedrooms equipped with lockable safe 
Desks usable by wheelchair users 
Door lockable from the inside 
Level surface in bathroom 
Lights in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair 
Rooms free of fragile ornaments 
Sockets by desk reachable from wheelchair 
Tactile room numbering 
Thermostats reachable from wheelchair 
Bedrooms have unobstructed access routes of 800mm 

Public toilets 
Slip-resistant flooring in public bathroom 
Alternative to hand dryer available in public toilets 
In public toilets, toilet paper reachable from toilet 
Public toilets contrast marked or contrasting colour 
Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in public toilets 
Mirror above washbasin usable from wheelchair in public toilets 
Public bathroom has unobstructed access routes of 800mm 
Soap dispensers reachable from wheelchair in public toilets 

Waste 
All paper recycled 
Complimentary toiletries in recycled/recyclable plastic packaging 
Toiletry refills 

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

Hotel Policy 
Goods and services locally sourced wherever possible 
Familiarisation tours provided upon request 
Hotel has environmental policy or similar 
Welcomes service animals 
Hotel supports local organisations and/or charities 
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 
Adjustable wheelchair-accessible wardrobes in wheelchair-accessible rooms 
In accessible rooms, spyholes at wheelchair height 
Accessible rooms have emergency alarms reachable from bed 
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 available 
Toilets in bathrooms contrast marked or contrasting colour 
Bathroom locks and handles wheelchair height 
Bathrooms have thermostatic taps 
Bathroom taps have lever handles 
Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair 
Detachable shower head 
Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in bathrooms 
Exposed pipes under bathroom washbasins insulated 
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 
Shower heads can be fixed at wheechair height 
Standalone showers 
Step-free shower 
Toilet paper reachable from toilet in bathrooms 
Toilet paper reachable from wheelchair 
Bathrooms have unobstructed access routes of 800mm 
Wheelchairs can fit under bathroom washbasins 
Bathroom bins reachable from wheelchair 
Bathroom towels reachable from wheelchair  

Babies and young children 
Public toilets equipped with baby changing facilities 
Cots 
Some rooms with baths 
Rooms with fridges available 
Hotel is pushchair accessible 

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

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 
Bathroom taps have lever handles in accessible rooms 
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 chair 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 

Our Team 
Our team 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 
Accessible public toilets have lever handle taps 
Accessible public toilets have retractable grab rails 
Bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets 
Exposed pipes under washbasins insulated in accessible public toilets 
In accessible public toilet, toilet paper holders reachable from wheelchair 
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 
No glass screens in reception 
Seating and tables near reception  

Family Friendly Amenities 
24 hour reception 
Free wifi 
Bedrooms 
Family rooms available 
Blackout curtains or blinds in bedrooms 
Free baby cots 
Interconnecting rooms 
Bedrooms equipped with lockable safe 
Door lockable from the inside 
Rooms free of fragile ornaments 
Public toilets 
Alternative to hand dryer available in public toilets  

Dining 
Children's areas and/or activities provided in restaurants 
Children's menu 
Early dining options available for children's meals/families 
High chairs in hotel restaurant 
Children allowed in bar  

Hotel Policy 
No smoking throughout the hotel building 
Children allowed in bar 
Children of any age welcomed  

Bathroom 
Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats 
Detachable shower head  

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 

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

Outside the hotel 
Car parking is available next to the hotel 

Designated accessible bathroom 
Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats in accessible rooms 

Lifts 
It's possible to avoid the lift