While Mr Gilliver said this hotel experience was unusual, he said he and his partner come across other issues in daily life due to being wheelchair users.

“For example a couple of weeks ago three taxis pull up, saw me in a wheelchair and drove off,” he said.

“I’ve always kind of kept quiet about this kind of stuff. We just want no more, no less than the average person.

“It is really encouraging how society has knocked down so many barriers in recent years but I feel like the area around disability is one that’s hugely left behind.”

He added: “To be honest, you get tired for feeling like a second-class citizen where your basic needs really aren’t being catered for.”