DATE OF VISIT : October 1999

TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION - Hotel

TEL : +61- 2-9934-0000

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY : Multi-story hotel without grounds overlooking Darling Harbour

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? No If yes, single/multiple

Were there any steps to the Public Rooms (ie restaurant, bars, lounge, dining rooms, etc)? No

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 ? Yes

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? No Any steps to the ground floor bedrooms?

Were any of the bedrooms specially designed? Yes What is the width of the bedroom door? 81cms

Is there room to manoeuvre in a wheelchair? Yes Is the balcony accessible?

What was your room number? 501 What was the height of the bed? 51cms

Is the bathoom en suite? YES

Width of the door? 79cms Height of the toilet? 47cms

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

From which side is it possible to transfer? Left transverse

Are there grab rails by the toilet, if so which side? Yes Righthand side 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 free standing seat/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? Both

Is there a swimming pool? Yes Is the pool area accessible? No

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

Were the grounds accessible?

Were you accompanied? Yes Did you need any help during your visit? Yes to shower.

How far is it to the nearest shops/town centre? 5 Mins walk

Did you take a car? No Was it essential? No

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