Genting Casino Brighton
6-8 Preston Street
Brighton
BN1 2HN
Car Park and Drop Off
There is On-Street Parking available within close proximity of the casino. This is a pay and display car park which visitors can use for a maximum of 2 hours. There is also an underground car park located on Regent Square. Visitors are advised to check tariffs on arrival.
Access at Entrance
The Casino Entrance has one step leading to the Entrance Lobby. The approach is level and well lit. There is no ramp available for wheelchair users. There is a second entrance door to the left of the main entrance this has a raised threshold and a step with no stair nosing highlighting the step.
Reception
It is noted that there is a set of steps as you enter the reception area.There are handrails both sides of the steps.Both steps have white nosings highlighting the steps.
Facilities
There are male and female toilets located in the Basement Gaming area. There is no accessible route to this area due to step access only.
Access to all Areas
The building is not a purpose-built casino so there is step access only once inside the card and gaming rooms. There is good circulation and the staff and management are always helpful to their clients.
Access in More Detail:
Access at Entrance
There is one step up to the entrance doors.
The main entrance has a set of double doors.
The doors open out and are manual.
No ramp access is available.
No stair nosing highlighting the step.
There is a second entrance door to the left of the main entrance this has a raised
threshold and a step with no stair nosing highlighting the step.
Reception
It is noted that there is a set of steps as you enter the reception area.
There are handrails both sides of the steps.
Both steps have white nosing’s highlighting the steps.
There is no induction loop available at the reception desk
Literature is not available in large print.
There is no literature available in Braille.
Literature is not available in an audio format.
Literature is not available in alternative languages.
There are members of staff who can speak alternative languages.
There is a chip and pin machine available.
The chip and pin machine can be moved in order for a wheelchair user or seated
person to operate the system.
The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use.
Door into ground floor gaming area is 800m and is manual, some may find the door pressure on the heavy side.
The threshold is level.
Floor surfaces are non-slip.
Ground Floor Gaming Area
Ground Floor Gaming Area
Seating is available at different heights.
The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use.
The acoustic environment is suitable for the intended use.
All signage is adequate and with symbol descriptions.
Clear widths are adequate.
All flooring is non-slip.
Cash Desk and Cash Machine
Cash Machine
Wheelchair users can access and turn around in front of the cash machine.
The controls are within the recommended height specification.
Cashier Desk
There is not a lowered counter section provided.
Ground Floor Bar Area
Ground Floor Bar Area
There are snacks available and there is table service.
The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use.
Flooring in the bar area is non-slip.
Basement Gaming Area
Basement Gaming Area Access
Access to the basement is via stairs off the main gaming floor.
Access to the basement is via a manually operated door.
This door is narrow and has a pull handle.
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
The stairs turn 90 degrees to a further 5 steps.
The stairs have nosings highlighting the steps.
Basement Gaming Area
There are snacks available and there is table service.
The seats provided are stable.
The seating has armrests.
Seating is provided in a range of heights.
Ambulant WC Ground Floor
Ambulant WC on Ground Floor
The handle on the doors are not of a suitable height for wheelchair users.
The signage shows it is a female toilet – this needs to be a unisex Disabled WC.
The cubicle is narrow and would be difficult for wheelchair transfer.
Customer Toilets
Male Toilets
There is no accessible route to this area.
The basement is not accessible due to step access only.
The doors are lightweight enough to open easily.
There is no low-level urinal provided in the male WC or lower basin.
Please be aware a larger cubicle is not available for ambulant disabled people.
There is no horizontal support for the urinals.
Female Toilets
There is no accessible route to this area.
The basement is not accessible due to step access only.
The doors are lightweight enough to open easily.
Please be aware a larger cubicle is not available for ambulant disabled people.
There is no lower level basin.
The hand dryer is inaccessible as it is at high level and over a counter.