Charmer Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Ok, I've been trying in vain to book up the hotel for this weekend for aged but the website kept being annoying. Soooo, while I was in London today, I decided to take a slight de-tour to...um, Heathrow Airport and book up the room in person. Not only have I now got a double room booked, it was CHEAPER than it all the priceds they give online by £15-£20! Yay me! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Ok, I've been trying in vain to book up the hotel for this weekend for aged but the website kept being annoying. Soooo, while I was in London today, I decided to take a slight de-tour to...um, Heathrow Airport and book up the room in person. Not only have I now got a double room booked, it was CHEAPER than it all the priceds they give online by £15-£20! Yay me! :D The prices online are way higher than the price negotiated for attendees, so I hope you didnt pay higher than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charmer Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Actually, I just checked, it's 69 pounds per night I'm paying, I think thats cheaper than the attees price too. However, I did check with a few friends and they said it's usually cheaper for them when they book in person, so I'm happy, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_your_angel_of_music Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 my friend booked the hotel via the discounted attendee prices...think its coming to £380 altogether....thats for 4 nights and for a triple room...so around £120 each for the 4 nights, not bad!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffy Lover Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 We got a triple room online for two nights for £80. Quite a bargain I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampiric_kitten Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Ok I think i've been well bumped. When I booked I was told it was £80 a night but i've just checked online and the total price for 3 nights is £138. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzzy Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 iv bin jooped too :/ mines cost like £240 or sumthing for 3 nights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampiric_kitten Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I've emailed them to ask about it because I might just cancel my original booking and book online. You need to pay now but it'd be half the price. Honestly go check online right now and I bet it's cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzzy Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 im gunna ring them up and see about it S: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted March 3, 2009 Moderators Share Posted March 3, 2009 Mmm I can't afford to pay now, so even if I can get it cheaper booking online and paying now, I can't really. Doesn't make much sense that there'd be cheaper rooms available than the con rate though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzzy Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 WTF thats really messed up :/ where suppose 2 get good rates for sayign the con but getitng ripped of flike over £100?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_your_angel_of_music Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 (edited) have i been duped too? LOL theres me thinkin our price was alright.... i dont mind payin £120 for 4 nights....thats after we have split it between the 3 of us like. Edited March 3, 2009 by i_am_your_angel_of_music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampiric_kitten Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Honestly it just came up total price was £138 when I checked online 10mins ago and that was for 3 nights but when I booked on the phone I was told £80 per night which would be £240 for 3 nights which is £100 more. I'll see what they say when they email back. I'd have to raid the savings to pay now but i'd put it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elspeth Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Yeah I just checked the website too and they are charging £60 a night then like £18 fees, so it is £138 for the 3 nights.........Whereas, I like you guys, paid £237.......something's not right.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffy Lover Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Oh god. Don't do something crazy, people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYVIE Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Honestly it just came up total price was £138 when I checked online 10mins ago and that was for 3 nights but when I booked on the phone I was told £80 per night which would be £240 for 3 nights which is £100 more. I'll see what they say when they email back. I'd have to raid the savings to pay now but i'd put it back. Yeah I just checked the website too and they are charging £60 a night then like £18 fees, so it is £138 for the 3 nights.........Whereas, I like you guys, paid £237.......something's not right.......... I exactly had the same feeling when I booked with my friend yesterday 'cause I thought it was really cheap! I was going to phone or email them today but my confirmation clearly says for 3 nights! I just panic they charge us when we get there, it'd be not fair but I'm "glad" to see I'm not the only one with this price so it sounds kinda normal? lol well, I don't know? Edited March 4, 2009 by LYVIE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzzy Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I heard that for that you have to print your recipt out or they do charge you the FULL price which is what theyve charged us even tho were suppose 2 get discount rate, i think i mite have to ring the hotel and see whats going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 If this works the same as it does for another conventions that are held at the Thistle, you might wanna be careful if you don't book at the convention rate. 1. breakfast is included in the con rate - it is not always included in the online rates, so you may be paying less, but then you don't get breakfast, which lets face it is the only real meal you are gonna get at a con. 2. If the hotel overbook (which hotels always do), people not booked in at the con rate find themselves moved to an overflow hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzzy Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 If this works the same as it does for another conventions that are held at the Thistle, you might wanna be careful if you don't book at the convention rate. 1. breakfast is included in the con rate - it is not always included in the online rates, so you may be paying less, but then you don't get breakfast, which lets face it is the only real meal you are gonna get at a con. 2. If the hotel overbook (which hotels always do), people not booked in at the con rate find themselves moved to an overflow hotel. ok, this calms me a little.. least i know im deffently in the hotel even if im paying like £100 more :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILLOW99 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 sazzy. i'm paying £240 for 3 night too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzzy Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 It sucks doesnt it ? but hey least we know were deffently in the hotel! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYVIE Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I've just called the hotel, the lady said £120 is the good price without the breakfast for an advance booking, it means that our money has been taken already but she certified we wouldn't have to pay a charge except if we want to have breakfast which is normal. Hope it helps a few people in the same situation who booked online for that rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzzy Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Thanxs it does.. sorta lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elspeth Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I dont really mind, i mean it's nice to know i've got a hotel etc, but to know that people have it £100 cheaper is a tad annoying........ ALAS, nothing I can do about it know......too much hastle and I'm lazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampiric_kitten Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 2. If the hotel overbook (which hotels always do), people not booked in at the con rate find themselves moved to an overflow hotel. Is that even legal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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