Accessibility
At Utility Week we are passionate about ensuring all our events are as accessible, inclusive and sustainable as possible.
Faversham House is a founding partner of the Ramp It Up! Campaign. A not-for-profit campaign encouraging venues and AV production companies to provide hand rail ramp access for free and as standard at all conferences and awards ceremonies in the UK and Ireland.
We've recognised that increasing amounts of people with limited mobility are attending our events, either with severe movement impairment or with restricted movement, due to conditions such as arthritis. It shouldn't be up to the individuals concerned to notify venues, or up to those who wish to hold events to bear (sometimes significant) additional cost for providing easy and simple access to stages but should always be provided and free of charge at all events. For more information, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ramp-it-up-campaign/
The venue hosting the awards is fully accessible, taking place on the ground floor in the Nine Kings Suite. Please see the tabs below for more specific information, if you cannot find what you're looking for or for more information, please contact: mirandaevans@fav-house.com
We welcome earlier arrival at the awards, should you feel you need to familiarise yourself in the event space. Should you wish to do so, please contact: mirandaevans@fav-house.com
For questions on the day, Utility Week staff will be visible wearing 'event staff' lanyards
Please view an interactive map of the venue here.
Access to drinks reception: The drinks reception is in the Nine Kings Suite and has step-free access from the main entrance on Westbourne Street.
Access to lunch, speeches and ceremony: The awards lunch and ceremony are taking place in the Nine Kings Suite.
Access to toilets and accessible toilets: The toilets, including accessible toilets can be found on floor -1. Accessed via stairs or lift.
Access to the stage: Accessible route to the stage, if required, is around the edge of the room and there is a ramp on the right hand side.
Please speak to your colleague who booked your ticket to submit any access requirements to the UW team ahead of the awards.
Utility Week staff will be visible wearing 'event staff' lanyards
For more information on accessible routes to get the venue and a full access guide please click here.
If you require a service animal to attend the event with you for any reason, please contact mirandaevans@fav-house.com and we will liaise with the venue.
If you require a prayer/multi-faith room, please contact mirandaevans@fav-house.com and we will liaise with the venue.
If you require a hearing loop, please contact mirandaevans@fav-house.com and we will liaise with the venue.
We use live captioning for opening and keynote speeches to improve accessibility. Digital versions of programmes will be available via your own personal device.
Tube and buses
Lancaster Gate is the closest underground station, serviced by the Central line.
The nearest step-free underground station is Bond Street (Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth lines) and Green Park (Piccadilly, Jubilee, Victoria lines)
There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the hotel - for more information regarding buses, click here.
Train
The nearest railway station is Paddington, located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
The hotel is located in central London, within the congestion charging zone and less than 5 miles away from both M4 and M40 motorways.
The hotel has a car park with 29 parking spaces available, including 1 Blue Badge parking bay. This is on a first come first serve basis.
Tariffs
0-2 hours - £17
2-4 hours - £30
4-6 hours - £40
Up to 24 hours - £55
Please present your car parking ticket at hotel reception for payment prior to departure.
The Royal Lancaster is located nearby a couple of trusted and well-known car parks, please see below.
Q-PARK – London Q-Park Queensway
26 Queensway, W2 3RX
227 parking spaces
0.7 miles from the hotel, 14 minutes walk
Click here for prices and more information.
APCOA – London Paddington Station Car Park
Bishops Bridge Road, W2 6AA
127 parking space
0.5 miles from the hotel, 11 minutes walk
Sustainability
Faversham House is proud to be a Certified B Corporation, part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.
B Corps are legally committed to bring benefit to all business stakeholders including staff, customers, communities and the environment.
For more information: https://favershamhouse.com/news/faversham-house-becomes-b-corp-certified/
Utility Week’s publisher Faversham House is, a progressive, independent media company which is committed to minimising the environmental impact of our business operations.
For our full sustainability policy please follow the link: https://favershamhouse.com/policies/sustainability-policy/
Please click here to read the Royal Lancaster's sustainability commitment.
As part of our commitment to being a sustainable business, we do not not serve red meat at our events. There will always be a vegan and vegetarian option available and we will cater to any additional dietary requirements.
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please contact mirandaevans@fav-house.com
Any questions, please contact mirandaevans@fav-house.com
