chris_hod Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Anyone staying at the sheraton this year? we stayed at the thistle last year and weren't to impressed. A few stayed at the sheraton last year but this year everyone seems to be Thistle. Just curious.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciccigirl2002 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Hi! I'm not staying at the Sheraton, but from what I've heard a lot of people who stayed at Thistle last year have now changed to Sheraton. So I'll guess you'll sleep well in your nice hotelroom (I stayed at sheraton last year) and there will be the usual line of con participants back and forth between the hotels. I know that I downgraded standard wise, but I got too afraid of all the cars *chicken* although I would have preferred the standard of the sheraton instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmy141 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) Me and my friend are staying at the Sheraton because its way cheaper than the Thistle and only across the road. First con so have no idea about the differences between them. Edited October 16, 2010 by emmy141 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyden Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I'm booked at the Thistle, but am seriously considering switching to the lower priced Sheraton. It is a lot cheaper especially for people travelling on their own. There is no con rate for single rooms at the Thistle which is a major disadvantage. Hijacking the thread somewhat but I was wondering if ME were planning to offer group photoshoots for attendees staying at the Thistle? I know its been done at a few recent cons, but nothing mentioned on the forums yet for Hallowhedon 2. I know its not to be expected and not generally done, but it would really help me out to get a "yes" or "no" because I'm actually only keeping my Thistle reservation on the off chance I'll get rewarded for my "loyalty" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby89 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 we are at the sheraton tis much better price. we were about a mile away from the hotel last year so decided to go with somewhere that involves less walking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyclepath Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Having stayed in the Sheraton twice last year, I fully recommend it to all that can't afford or can't get into the Thistle as long as it is the one across (there are two) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charmer Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 we are at the sheraton tis much better price. we were about a mile away from the hotel last year so decided to go with somewhere that involves less walking Same here, we're staying there as its much cheaper. Cant wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkbunny Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 i'm at the ibis miles up the road....please dont say i'm the only one there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARATZAT Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Sheraton is a much nicer hotel, and on line rates are god at the moment, last time i looked it was £44 pn for a twin room. I really don't like the thistle but it is convenient if you dont like carrying things around with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccaasp! Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Last time I stayed at the thistle, but at the Sheraton this year. I have stayed at the sheraton before, they are better rooms and they are cheaper. Its only a 5-10 min walk to the thistle, so its not that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_hod Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 glad we are not the only ones then! the thistle is convenient but the standard of the rooms we thought were pretty grotty for the price, hence trying the sheraton, and its not far at all :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccaasp! Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Also last time we stayed at the Sheraton we had a mini bar in the room so we managed to buy sandwhiches from the garage and sneak them in the top to keep them cold hehe. We also had a safe which was good and an ironing board, which is better than the thistle all i got there was a lovely view of the car park. So all in all Sheraton has better rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickysgirl77 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I stayed at the Thistle last year and I did book again there this year but then I found that the Sheraton is about £70 cheaper so I moved to there. Looking forward to the weekend - can't believe in 2 weeks we will be partying!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlpost1992 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I'm staying at the thistle and seeing as my expectations of a hotel is clean, comfy with a lockable door I think I'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessDrusilla Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I personally am fed up with the Thistle! Last yr was it for me - poor breakfast, my in-room safe broke, the staff were rude and my friends room door locked her in! Sheraton all the way for me! It does though depend on what you want though. I'm having the con as my equivalent of a holiday, so it's important for me to have a nice hotel to stay at and enjoy, plus I'm staying the Thursday night too. Plus not everyone had the bad experience that I did... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyden Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Well I'm booked at the Sheraton now I didn't dare to wait for information from ME which may not have come anyway. Has anyone used the gym at the Sheraton? It looks quite decent looking at the photo. Does anyone know if there a café near to the Sheraton which does a decent breakfast? This being the major downside of switching hotels ... no Thistle breakfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkstarbuck Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 we`re staying at he premier travel inn on Bath road this year due to money issues, we usually stay at the sheraton but £89 for 3 nights was too good a deal to pass up! I have stayed there before for a con and although the rooms were nice, i got stuck there for the entire con due to a lack of working cashpoints lol! Is anybody else staying there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travels hopefully Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I'm at the Sheraton - the Thistle doesn't compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkbunny Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 we`re staying at he premier travel inn on Bath road this year due to money issues, we usually stay at the sheraton but £89 for 3 nights was too good a deal to pass up! I have stayed there before for a con and although the rooms were nice, i got stuck there for the entire con due to a lack of working cashpoints lol! Is anybody else staying there? my friends are staying at the premier travel inn and i'm at ibis across the road so maybe we'll see you en route! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampiric_kitten Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Am I the only person who didn't actually mind the Thistle? Ok the staff were a bit rude but I gave as good as I got and that seemed to sort it. My room was slightly small but clean and the bed was comfy. I know it's a bit pricey but to be honest we probably save the money difference by not buying drinks at the bar we just kept running up and down to the room. Plus they let me phone in a Dominos so major plus points for them lol. Trust me i've stayed in far worse for alot more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_hod Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 (edited) Am I the only person who didn't actually mind the Thistle? Ok the staff were a bit rude but I gave as good as I got and that seemed to sort it. My room was slightly small but clean and the bed was comfy. I know it's a bit pricey but to be honest we probably save the money difference by not buying drinks at the bar we just kept running up and down to the room. Plus they let me phone in a Dominos so major plus points for them lol. Trust me i've stayed in far worse for alot more money. i agree there are worse but last year our room in the thistle was not very clean and the whole place just seemed a bit shabby. just trying the sheraton this year to see if its any better, we could well be back at the thistle next year if the walk from the sheraton gets to be a pain in the bottom! hahaha Edited October 17, 2010 by Captain Mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beccaasp! Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I didnt really have a problem with the Thistle and I was going to stay there again because of convenience. There was a price difference of nearly £70 between Thistle and Sheraton so it was worth saving the extra money and for a better hotel. Plus the walk isn't that bad, once you get to McDonalds you have to cross two double roads and its right there. Last time I stayed there I had no problem getting back and forth and most of the time I was on my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackviolett Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Were staying at the Sheraton in a Queen size room for £154. Last year we stayed at the Lodge which is cheap and cheerful. Our friends are all at the Sheraton and it looks lovely so Im looking forward to it. Ive stayed at the Thistle before and I dont like the prices, rooms, staff or food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corinne_Brown Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 (edited) Well I'm booked at the Sheraton now I didn't dare to wait for information from ME which may not have come anyway. Has anyone used the gym at the Sheraton? It looks quite decent looking at the photo. Does anyone know if there a café near to the Sheraton which does a decent breakfast? This being the major downside of switching hotels ... no Thistle breakfast Hi Steve I believe most ppl who stay at the Sheraton eat breakfast at McDonalds as it is between the Sheraton and Thistle so fairly convenient. The gym is supposed to be quite good although I've not used it - just heard good reports! Jo, Bebe & Craig from last May are staying at the Sheraton and Debbie and I are in the Thistle as we wanted to be closer - see you there soon Edited October 17, 2010 by Corinne_Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyden Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 (edited) Well I'm booked at the Sheraton now I didn't dare to wait for information from ME which may not have come anyway. Has anyone used the gym at the Sheraton? It looks quite decent looking at the photo. Does anyone know if there a café near to the Sheraton which does a decent breakfast? This being the major downside of switching hotels ... no Thistle breakfast Hi Steve I believe most ppl who stay at the Sheraton eat breakfast at McDonalds as it is between the Sheraton and Thistle so fairly convenient. The gym is supposed to be quite good although I've not used it - just heard good reports! Jo, Bebe & Craig from last May are staying at the Sheraton and Debbie and I are in the Thistle as we wanted to be closer - see you there soon Hi Corinne! I was so hoping to avoid McDonalds if possible but I suppose it'll do. Yeah I was staying at the Thistle too until today. I don't mind staying there at all but I'm trying to budget for future cons so I'm going to try the Sheraton. I truly doubt the gym will happen I can't wait for next next (can I say that?) weekend. It'll great to see you all again Edited October 17, 2010 by Numfar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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