Accessibility.
Access Statement for Bloc Jewellery Quarter, Caroline Street, Birmingham, B3 1UG.
Statement of Intent.
Bloc Jewellery Quarter is a 108-bedroom hotel, without a restaurant or bar, offering a friendly service that is responsive to the needs of the customer. The hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre with easy access to the city centre and local attractions. Information can be found on www.blochotels.com
Email [email protected].
Fax number is 0121 212 0388.
Birmingham city centre is a 15-minute walk from the hotel and only 5 minutes by car.
Taxis can be ordered from reception.
There is a drop off point outside the hotel to unload any baggage whilst checking in and out.
The Approach.
The approach to the hotel is level and the doorway is 2.5m wide with automatic glass doors. The ground floor public areas are fully accessible.
Welcome and Reception.
The reception desk is on the left-hand side of the lobby as you enter the hotel. The reception desk stands 1100mm high. However, a member of staff will be able to come to the seating area and help you check-in or out. There is an induction loop available at reception. You are required to set your hearing aid position to 'T'.
Pets.
With the exception of working assistance dogs for disabled people, our hotels do not accept pets.
Smoking Policy.
Smoking in the hotel is prohibited by law. Guests are allowed to smoke outside the front of the hotel.
Car Parking.
The hotel has no onsite car parking. There is on-street metered parking close to the hotel. Within a short distance (0.4 miles) there is a public car park with allocated bays for blue badge holders.
Toilet Facilities.
There is an accessible unisex toilet located on the ground floor, situated close to reception.
Bedrooms.
We have 4 accessible rooms, one located on each floor (ground, 1, 2, 3) without windows specifically for wheelchair users and are 18sqm in size. They are located in close proximity to the main guest lift. There is a lift to access the rooms on floors 1,2,3. All bedrooms have a king-size bed, flat-screen TV, drench shower, AC and Wi-Fi. There are no tea and coffee-making facilities in the room. Double rooms can be booked with a window or without a window and are 10sqm in size.
Bathrooms.
All bedrooms have their own wet rooms with vertical drench showers. Accessible rooms have a wheel-in shower with a non -slip floor and shower seat, extra space for a wheelchair to fully turn, grab rails around the toilet and shower area and emergency pull-cords. All emergency pull-cords are connected to the reception.
Evacuation.
In an emergency, customers will evacuate through the entrance door or the alternative exit area. Employees will undergo basic training in evacuation procedures and will be responsible for getting customers out of the building. A fire alarm system is installed.
Generally, as in most cases in all buildings, the lift should not be used in emergencies. There is an area designed as a wheelchair refuge for such instances. A fire alarm system (with both audible and visual warnings) is installed throughout the hotel's public areas and accessible bedrooms.
Future Plans.
There are no current plans for further development of the hotel other than constant improvements to the facilities.
Additional Information.
All rooms have hairdryers.
Address: Bloc Jewellery Quarter, Caroline Street, Birmingham, B3 1UG.
Telephone: (+44) 121 212 1223.
Website: www.blochotels.com.
Room reservations: [email protected].
Access Statement for Bloc Gatwick, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, RH6 0NN.
Statement of Intent.
Bloc Gatwick is a 245-bedroom hotel, without a restaurant or a bar, offering a friendly service that is responsive to the needs of the customer. The hotel is situated in the heart of Gatwick Airport South terminal with easy access to all the airport amenities. Information can be found on www.blochotels.com
Email [email protected].
Fax number is 0203 3051 0156.
Bloc Gatwick is located next to the Departure gate on the 3rd floor of the south terminal.
Due to airport security baggage must remain with the customer whilst checking in and out.
The Approach.
The approach to the hotel is level with double doors leading to the lift lobby. The ground floor public areas are fully accessible.
Welcome and Reception.
The reception desk is on the left-hand side of the departure gate on the 3rd floor of Gatwick airport South Terminal. The reception desk stands 100 mm high. However, a member of staff will come to the front of Reception and help you check-in or out. There is an induction loop available at reception. You are required to set your hearing aid position to 'T'.
Pets.
With the exception of working assistance dogs for disabled people, our hotels do not accept pets.
Smoking Policy.
Smoking in the hotel is prohibited by law. Guests are allowed to smoke outside in the Airport designated areas.
Car Parking.
Onsite car parking is provided by Gatwick airport and charged accordingly.
Toilet Facilities.
There is an accessible Male and Female toilets located on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the airport.
Bedrooms.
We have 13 accessible rooms, located over four floors (5, 6, 7, 8) some with windows and some without windows specifically adapted for wheelchair users. They are located in close proximity to the main guest lift. All bedrooms have flat-screen TV, drench shower, AC and Wi-Fi. There are no tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Rooms can be booked with a window or without a window.
Bathrooms.
All bedrooms have their own wet rooms with vertical drench showers. Accessible rooms have a wheel-in shower with a non -slip floor and shower seat, extra space for a wheelchair to fully turn, grab rails around the toilet and shower area and emergency pull-cords. All emergency pull-cords are connected to the reception.
Evacuation.
In an emergency, customers will evacuate through two well signed posted fire exits. Employees are trained in evacuation procedures and will be responsible for getting customers out of the building. A fire alarm system is installed.
Lifts should not be used in emergencies. There is an area designed as a wheelchair refuge for such instances. A fire alarm system (with both audible and visual warnings) is installed throughout the hotel public areas and accessible bedrooms.
Future Plans.
There are no current plans for further development of the hotel other than constant improvements to the facilities.
Additional Information.
Hairdryers are located in each room. Ironing rooms are located on Floors 6 and 8. Hot drinks rooms are location on Floors 5 and 7.
Address: Bloc Gatwick, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, RH6 0NN.
Telephone: +44 (0)20 3051 0101.
Website: www.blochotels.com.
Room reservations: [email protected].