Thon Hotel EU (Venue section)

Car park

• There is a car park at the hotel with 4 parking spaces reserved for people with special needs.

• The reserved parking spaces are clearly marked.

• It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.

Entrance

• The entrance at 75 Rue de la Loi is accessible and open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The main accessible entrance is nearby, at 132 Rue de Trèves.

• The door opens automatically.

Reception

• The reception staff can help if needed.

Horizontal movement

• The conference rooms are accessible.

• There are no steps to negotiate.

• All passageways are wide enough.

Adapted toilet

• The adapted toilet is easy to find.

Restaurant

• There is an accessible restaurant, with a buffet in the morning and an à la carte menu, and staff are available to help if needed.

• The passageways are wide enough.

Entrance

• There are several entrances, not all of which are accessible.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation within the building is easy, except for the carpet in the corridors of the conference rooms on the upper floor, which may hinder movement for some people.

Vertical movement

• The ‘France’ room is on the ground floor, but all other rooms are located upstairs and can be reached by a lift with a depth of 125 cm (-8 cm due to the presence of a protective bar inside the cabin).

Adapted toilet

• The adapted toilet in the lobby, located next to the reception, is difficult to use (insufficient transfer area, complex grab bars). There is another adapted toilet on the first floor, near the conference rooms, with a door that has a clear passage of 84 cm and a fixed grab bar that is angled.

Restaurant

• The tables are between 72 and 75 cm high, with a central leg and a clearance of 35 cm under the table.

Car park

• There is a car park at the hotel with 4 parking spaces reserved for people with specific needs.

• The reserved parking spaces are clearly marked.

Access road from the car park

• The ground is level and free of obstacles.

Entrance

• The entrance at 75 Rue de la Loi is accessible and open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The main accessible entrance is nearby, at 132 Rue de Trèves.

• The door opens automatically.

Reception

• Seating is available near the reception desk.

• Reception staff can assist if needed.

Horizontal movement

• The conference rooms are accessible.

• Circulation is easy almost everywhere.

• All passageways are wide enough.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

Restaurant

• There is an accessible restaurant, a buffet in the morning and an à la carte menu, with staff available to help if needed.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation within the building is easy, except for the carpet in the corridors of the conference rooms on the upper floor, which may hinder movement for some people.

Vertical movement

• The ‘France’ room is on the ground floor, but all other rooms are located upstairs and can be reached by a lift with a depth of 125 cm (-8 cm due to the presence of a protective bar inside the cabin).

Adapted toilet

• The adapted toilet in the lobby, located next to the reception, is difficult to use (insufficient transfer area, complex grab bars). There is another adapted toilet on the first floor, near the conference rooms, with a door that has a clear passage of 84 cm.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are accepted at no extra charge.

Entrance

• The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the route and is accessible.

• The door opens automatically.

• Staff can see people arriving at the building and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception is located opposite the entrance ; it is in the logical continuation of the route.

• The reception area is not glass-enclosed.

Horizontal movement

• The conference rooms are accessible.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

Restaurant

• Staff are available to help people find their seats, choose their meals, serve themselves, pay, etc.

Entrance

• There is a non-separated cycle lane on the pavement at the entrance to 75 Rue de la Loi. The entrance at 132 Rue de Trèves is preferable. The reception is located in the extension of this entrance.

Horizontal movement

• There is at least one unsecured step in the logical route.

Vertical movement

• The lifts are equipped with voice synthesis, but the sound level is a little low.

• The stairs (the ones at the entrance in front of the reception and the spiral staircase leading to the conference rooms) are not secure but can be bypassed by a ramp or a lift.

Entrance

• The entrance is easy to find.

• The door opens automatically.

• Staff can see people arriving in the building and can offer assistance.

Reception

• The reception is located in a logical continuation of the route.

Horizontal movement

• The conference rooms are accessible.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors.

Restaurant

• Staff are available to help people find their seats, choose from the menu, serve themselves, pay, etc.

Entrance

• There is a non-separated cycle lane on the pavement at the entrance to 75 Rue de la Loi. The entrance at 132 Rue de Trèves is preferable. The reception is located in the extension of this entrance.

Horizontal movement

• The window stickers securing the glass doors and walls are present but not very contrasting.

• There is at least one unsecured step in the logical route.

• The lighting is sometimes insufficient (shadow areas).

Vertical movement

• The lifts are equipped with voice synthesis, but the sound level is a little low.

• The stairs (the ones at the entrance in front of the reception and the spiral staircase leading to the conference rooms) are not secured but can be bypassed by a ramp or a lift.

Entrance

• The entrance is easy to find.

Reception

• The reception area is open, well lit and allows for lip reading.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

Wi-Fi

• Wi-Fi is free and available throughout the building.

Horizontal movement

• The location is easy to understand.

• The meeting rooms are accessible.

Vertical movement

• There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.

• The floors of the building are clearly indicated.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

• It is possible to see if a toilet is occupied or free.

Restaurant

• There are round or oval tables for X people.

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Car park

• There is a barrier at the entrance to the car park and no staff are present.

Reception

• There are no staff trained to assist deaf people.

Vertical movement

• In the event of a breakdown, the lifts are not glazed and there is no mobile phone number displayed for sending a text message (nor are there any cameras). However, the lift leading to the first floor of the conference rooms can be bypassed by a spiral staircase.

Restaurant

• The menus and menus are presented in the usual way.

Entrance

• The entrance is easy to find.

Reception

• The reception area is open, well lit and allows lip reading.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

Horizontal movement

• The layout is easy to understand.

Vertical movement

• There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.

• The floors of the building are clearly indicated.

Toilets

• It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

Restaurant

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Car park

• There is a barrier at the entrance to the car park and no staff are present.

Reception

• Depending on how busy it is, there may be a lot of noise at reception.

Magnetic induction loop

• There is no mobile magnetic induction loop for the conference rooms.

Entrance

• The entrance is easy to find.

Reception

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

Vertical movement

• The lift is easy to use or staff are available to help.

• There is an audio and visual announcement in the lift.

• The floors of the building are clearly indicated.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Restaurant

• Staff are available to help people find their seats, choose from the menu, serve themselves, pay, etc.

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

Entrance

• At the entrance, there is a lack of contrast between the first and last steps of the stairs, but they can be bypassed using a ramp.

Horizontal movement

• The patterns on the carpet on the floors can be confusing.

Vertical movement

• There is a lack of contrast on the spiral staircase leading to the first floor of the conference rooms, but it can be bypassed by a lift.

Restaurant

• The menus and cards are presented in a traditional manner.