Access Statement
Introduction
We aim to cater for the needs of all visitors to the Penn Club insofar as we can. The following statement is a summary of our provision. If you have any specific questions please feel free to call us.
Pre-Arrival
The Club’s premises are within a few minutes’ walk of several bus routes and three London Underground stations: Russell Square (Piccadilly Line), Holborn (Piccadilly Line and Central Line) and Tottenham Court Road (Northern Line and Central Line). The nearest mainline railway stations are Euston, King’s Cross and St Pancras, all of which are readily accessible by bus or underground. Taxis are plentiful in the area and may be booked from the Club. The Club has no private car parking facilities. There is limited metered parking in Bedford Place; the nearest car park is NCP at Russell Court, off Woburn Place.
We are constrained in the adaptations that can be made for people with physical disabilities because the Club’s premises are listed Grade 2 (as a building of special architectural interest). We regret that the Club’s premises are not suitable for wheelchair users; and we do not have a lift.
You can contact us by telephone, letter or email.
Arrival
The Club’s premises are in Bedford Place, off Russell Square, London WC1. The entrance to the Club is up three steps from the pavement at 21 Bedford Place. Taxis and other vehicles may drop and collect visitors directly in front of the entrance or nearby, subject to space being available.
We can assist visitors on the front steps and with luggage.
Main Entrance & Reception
The front door is 140 cms wide.
There is seating in the hallway, close to the reception counter.
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A ‘loop’ system is available at reception. Hearing aids should be turned to the ‘T’ position. |
Public Areas - General
The public areas – the hallway / reception area and adjacent WC, the Cadbury Room, the Dining Room and the TV Room – are all on the same level as the front door. Doors separating the rooms and areas on this floor are at least 80 cms wide.
Seating in the Dining Room is in the form of upright chairs.
The Cadbury Room and TV Room both have a variety of seating, including upright chairs.
We do not play background music in any area of the Club.
Dining Room
Menus are available in Braille and large print.
We offer vegetarian options for breakfast as well as a traditional cooked breakfast. We do not provide gluten-free bread or cereals or non-dairy milk. There is a fridge available for guests who wish to bring their own products.
Bedrooms
The bedrooms are located on four floors: two on the ground floor, 14 on the 1st floor, 13 on the 2nd floor and 16 on the 3rd floor. There is no lift.
There are 17 bedrooms with ensuite shower and toilet facilities, including both bedrooms on the ground floor. There are shared bathrooms on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.
Additional Information
Assistance dogs are welcome by arrangement.
The Club provides a pay telephone, a computer for guests’ use and WiFi access.