DATE OF VISIT : September 1999

TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION - Hotel

TEL : +61 8 8946 0111

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY : 4 star low rise hotel located not far from Darwin's main shopping centre. Ramped access to upper levels as well as lift.

ENTRANCE AND PUBLIC ROOMS (ALL MEASUREMENTS IN CENTIMETRES)

Is there easy parking at the property ? Yes

The property roads were asphalt? (delete all not applicable)

Are there any steps to the entrance or reception? Yes If yes, multiple but ramped access also available

Were there any steps to the Public Rooms (ie restaurant, bars, lounge, dining rooms, etc)? NO but ramps a little steep

If yes to which rooms?

Could you sit comfortably in your wheelchair in the Restaurant/Dining Room? YES

Is there an accessible toilet in the foyer/general area ? No

Is there an accessible telephone in the foyer/general area ? YES

Are there lifts to all floors? YES

Are the lift buttons within reach from wheelchair? Inside lift? YES Outside lift? YES

Are the lifts big enough for wheelchairs without removing foot plates? YES

Is there room for you and an able-bodied person? YES

Were any of the bedrooms on the ground floor? Yes Any steps to the ground floor bedrooms? No

Were any of the bedrooms specially designed? YES What is the width of the bedroom door? 96cms

Is there room to manoeuvre in a wheelchair? Yes

What was your room number? 101 What was the height of the bed? 51cms

Is the bathoom en suite? YES

Width of the door? 89cms Height of the toilet? 46cms

Can you get your wheelchair alongside the toilet: if so which side(s)? Righthand

From which side is it possible to transfer? Righthand

Are there grab rails by the toilet, if so which side? Yes lefthand when seated

Can you reach the hand basin while using the toilet? No

Can you get your knees under the hand basin? Yes

Was the shaving/hair dryer socket within reach? Yes

Were you able to use the bath? No Were you able to use the shower? Yes

If so how? Transfer to folding wall mounted shower seat 48cms high/wheelin (delete all not applicable)

Were there any grab rails by the shower, if so which side? Yes

Was there turning space in the bathroom with the door closed? Yes

Is the surrounding area hilly or flat? Flat

Is there a swimming pool? YES Is the pool area accessible? YES

How is the pool accessed? ladder (delete not applicable)

Were the grounds accessible? Yes

Were you accompanied? YES Did you need any help during your visit? YES to get into the pool

How far is it to the nearest shops/town centre? 300 meters

Did you take a car? NO Was it essential? NO taxis plentiful

Perhaps here you could mention any points not covered on the questionnaire, or anything about the accommodation which you found particularly good or bad: