Kymley Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'm thinking of coming to this event but I'm pretty sure the the main hotel is booked up - any recommendations for other hotels in the area. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 A friend of mine booked her room at some point last week and they were not booked up then. Did you try and ring them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymley Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Thanks - I tried online but all dates seemed to be booked so I'll try giving them a call instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymley Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 So tried to phone them and I couldn't hear anything - line went dead quickly but tried a different link for the hotel and that worked great :) Now to get my actually ticket for the event 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movielad Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) The Radisson Blu Edwardian still looks to still have some rooms left, if anybody is interested. I've secured one for four nights. Eye watering rates in comparison to some of the neighbouring hotels, but having stayed there 13 years ago before heading on my honeymoon (now divorced, BTW - whoops), it was well worth every single penny. I used booking.com. As an alternative, there's always the Holiday Inn which is a short walk away. Edited February 11, 2014 by Movielad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymley Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 I didn't find it that expensive - you did use the event code? - £70 a night isn't bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movielad Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I didn't find it that expensive - you did use the event code? - £70 a night isn't bad I'm paying a bit more on the day, but I have the option to cancel if anything happens. If I went directly through the hotel, I'd have to fork out straight away and not have the option of cancelling unless the event is cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zahariel Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) I booked through the hotel and I can cancel without fee up to 24hrs before the event - Payment is only taken from my card on arrival or after the event. Edited February 14, 2014 by Zahariel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movielad Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I booked through the hotel and I can cancel without fee up to 24hrs before the event - Payment is only taken from my card on arrival or after the event. Interesting. May well look into that. Thanks, Zahariel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 The Ibis is good value and just down the road. I got an excellent rate but I did book a while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymley Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 My said the same - if I cancel too late then I get one day charge and I haven't had any money taken so I presumed it is a day on the day thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymley Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 I had the same - can cancel up to a certain point and then they only charge one night anyway and no money taken as of yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittynessweir Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I have finally booked the hotel for 3 nights...This just got serious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymley Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 I so surprised they have rooms left - how big is this place. Has anyone stayed there before - just wondering if they have a mini fridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movielad Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I've stayed at the Radisson before - 14 years ago when I went on honeymoon, so it may have changed considerably since then. I'm also now divorced But from what I remember it's very, very nice. Still haven't had a chance to call them yet - busy, busy, busy etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodiva Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 It's big...they cater for lots of conferences, weddings etc....nice hotel...bar prices can be steep, but the cocktails are rather tasty ....I'm staying there for one night before I fly away for my holiday in 4 weeks' time, which means I'll miss this Chevron. . ..but if I hadn't have stayed there for 2 other Chevrons I'd probably not have booked it....I like it very much....and "Smithy" the Concierge is very nice and helpful if you need any... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccheetham Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I stayed there for a chevron couple of years ago. its nice and the staff were reasonably friendly. the bar prices are defiantly steep but the rooms are nice. The food and drinks although expensive (due to having to pay service charge on top of food price) is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymley Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Thanks for the info everyone - will need some extra money set aside for the drinks and maybe food as well does anyone remember if there was a mini fridge in the room? Just thinking of bringing some snack food with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zahariel Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I hope there's no toblerone in those fridges.... I'd never leave the room if there was!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymley Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 I'm a sucker for Cadbury chocolate - will ring up a nice bill if they have any of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zahariel Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Not to side track the discussion here - but ever since Kraft took over Cadburys and started using soya milk instead of the real deal... it's put me off of them. You can really taste it in their 'roses' tins... That's not to say I won't turn down a dairy milk wholenut bar though... Anyway - Just over a month to go and had a little scare today... went onto their website to check my reservation, but it wasn't there I checked, rechecked and triple checked my details but it kept coming up as no reservation under those details... I went back to the email and confirmed that all the numbers were right, then I realised that the hotel had missed the 'h' out of my name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimjacq Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I've stayed at the Radisson before - 14 years ago when I went on honeymoon. I'm also now divorced Huh, I also stayed at the Radisson before heading off on my honeymoon (in my case 18 years ago). Also now divorced... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zahariel Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 So I was wondering about the Radisson... With regard to the breakfast, restaurant and bar is it cash, card or room number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimjacq Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 So I was wondering about the Radisson... With regard to the breakfast, restaurant and bar is it cash, card or room number? If you booked via the con code, then the breakfast will already be included - they will ask for your room number when you get to the breakfast room, and cross you off the list. If you leave a credit card number with the front desk when you check in (they usually ask if you want to), then you can charge things to the room at the bar and restaurant if you wish, otherwise either cash or card is acceptable. The only exception is if there is a separate bar for the con parties (I don't know if there will be) sometimes that is cash only - just ask the bartender :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movielad Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I'm intending to pay for dinner on debit card - I feel my credit card needs a bit of a break after everything going on. Might take a few notes for bar-related stuff as a precaution. Will be heading up on Thursday. Can't believe it's almost here. *insane laughter* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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