Accessibility Guide for PREMIER SUITES Newcastle

Travel by public transport

You can get to PREMIER SUITES Newcastle by bus, train and metro.

PREMIER SUITES Newcastle is 0.2 miles from the Central Railway Station which is less than 5 minutes walk via Waterloo Street. When traveling into Newcastle International Airport the Metro will bring you to Newcastle Central Station. There are several bus stations in the city all with in walking distance of the property. Eldon Square Bus concourse 0.5 miles, Haymarket bus station 0.6 miles and National Express Coach Park is very close to the railway station again 0.2 miles. The bus stop is 0.1 miles / 0.2 km from PREMIER SUITES Newcastle .

The nearest train station is Newcastle Central Station . The train station is 0.2 miles / 0.3 km from PREMIER SUITES Newcastle .

The nearest underground station is Newcastle Central Station . The underground station is 0.2 miles / 0.3 km from PREMIER SUITES Newcastle .

Newcastle does not have an underground as such but a Metro System which is highly recommended for transportation around the area.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Budget Taxis by calling 0191 2985050. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

You can get a taxi with Dean Taxi's by calling 0191 444 4444. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

PREMIER SUITES Newcastle does not offer a taxi transfer service however, our staff would more than happily assist in arranging transportation for our guests

Parking

We have a car park. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is not free.

There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point does not have a dropped kerb.

From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.

There is a lift. The route is 1450mm wide, or more.

The car park is in the lower level of the property. Once into the building the lift is accessible from this floor.

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.

The main door is side hung and manual.

Visual Impairment - General Information

We have contrast markings on all glass doors.

Lift

We have 1 lift.

You can get a lift to all floors.

Lift will travel from lower ground (car park) to all other floors

The lift door is 800mm wide.

The lift is 1200mm wide. The lift is 1200mm deep.

there is a plan within the lift explaining what apartments number s are on each floor

Front Office

From the main entrance to reception, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.

There is a lift. From the lift to reception, the route is 850mm wide, or more.

The door is 850mm wide.

The check-in desk has a low section for wheelchair users. You can sit down at reception.

reception area is small

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.

Lights are energy saving. TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

All bedrooms have fitted carpets.

All bedding is featherless. We can give details of our cleaning products on request.

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access.

Accessible bedrooms

Accessible bedroom apartments 7, 9, 16 and 21 have larger floor space than other apartments in both living room and bedrooms

From the main entrance to the bedroom, there is level access. There is a lift. The route to the bedroom is 1000mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 830mm wide. There is 800mm at the side of the bed. The bed is 700mm high. There is 10mm under the bed.

The bedroom is flexible (either double or twin). The bathroom is ensuite. The bathroom door is 800mm wide.

The bathroom has a separate shower. The shower has a handrail.

The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower. The shower has a handrail. The bathroom has a bath.

The bath has a handrail.

The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left and right. There is 220mm at the side of the toilet.

There is 1000mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 400mm high.

The basin is 840mm high. The taps are lever operated. There is no space under the basin.

bathroom walls are white and flooring is beige

Place to eat and drink

no public dining area. properties are self catering with dining table and full kitchen in each apartment

Lower ground car park

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. There is a lift. From the lift to the venue, the route is 800mm wide, or more.

The entrance is 940mm wide.

Accessibility equipment

For a list of more items, please go to https://www.peacocks.net/mobility-products.

Leazes Park , Richardson Road , Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LR

We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs.

only within the apartments

You can hire mobility equipment from Disabilty North by calling 0191 2840480.

Emergency evacuation procedures

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Customer Care Support. We have emergency evacuation procedures for visitors/guests with disabilities

Please note outside office hours we are not able to assist customers with disabilties who require assistance in evacuating the buidling in case of an emergency. All guests must identify any disabilty prior to arrival to discuss any concerns or emergency procedures.

Customer care support

All staff have disability awareness training.

We have information in large print.

We have team members on site during office opening times however our manager is on call in case of emergency but not on site.