brooketessmacherfan Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Hi some of you may remember me from LFCC 2014 when I basically spammed that forum about former Impact Knockout Brooke Adams who attended that convention. im now finally able to come to another big convention and am now in the process of booking to attend DST 2018 as I am a big Trek fan . I know what ticket package I’m getting (the £299 commander package as it includes 5 autographs & photos in the packages apart from photos with the guests) but am now sorting a hotel as too much hassle to keep travelling to & from Greater Manchester. so what hotels are best to stay in, obviously has to be as cheap as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravogd Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 There are many. The obvious one is the Hilton. That’s where the parties that are included in your package are held and where a lot of the guests stay. It isn’t cheap though. There are a couple of others nearby that again are expensive. They all know what events are on at the NEC and prices do tend to go up. What a lot of people do is stay at one of the many cheap hotels that are near train stations but are far enough away to still be cheap. That way you can just go a couple of stops on the train to the NEC. I don’t know specifically which ones apply to this but there really are a vast number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooketessmacherfan Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 Ok thanks, I’ll check the Hilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandcat Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 If you want a cheaper alternative there is a premier inn within walking distance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravogd Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 1 hour ago, bandcat said: If you want a cheaper alternative there is a premier inn within walking distance That hotel has been fully booked since about February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooketessmacherfan Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) Thank you to those who have given reccomendations. Me & my dad (who is my carer as I’m autistic) looked at hotels for me to stay in and the hotel that has been booked this morning is the Birmingham Airport travelodge which is only about 1.3 miles from the NEC. Dad thought it was the best as the price in my budget for the hotel includes breakfast & WiFi Edited August 10, 2018 by brooketessmacherfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravogd Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, brooketessmacherfan said: Thank you to those who have given reccomendations. Me & my dad (who is my carer as I’m autistic) looked at hotels for me to stay in and the hotel that has been booked this morning is the Birmingham Airport travelodge which is only about 1.3 miles from the NEC. Dad thought it was the best as the price in my budget for the hotel includes breakfast & WiFi Brilliant. Glad you got it all sorted out. Enjoy the convention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooketessmacherfan Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 Thank you and I intend. Been a Trekkie since I was a teenager (turned 41 in June) and watching the Trek films & the various tv shows has helped me though very tough times in my life, especially the past 10yrs after I got diagnosed with autism (Aspergers Syndrome) which I have good & bad days with, plus 6yrs ago I lost my mum to a brain tumour. Watching Star Trek (and of course wrestling) soon gets me feeling better when I’m having a bad day so excited to be attending my first Trek Convention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Friendly Dalek Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Just now, brooketessmacherfan said: Thank you and I intend. Been a Trekkie since I was a teenager (turned 41 in June) and watching the Trek films & the various tv shows has helped me though very tough times in my life, especially the past 10yrs after I got diagnosed with autism (Aspergers Syndrome) which I have good & bad days with, plus 6yrs ago I lost my mum to a brain tumour. Watching Star Trek (and of course wrestling) soon gets me feeling better when I’m having a bad day so excited to be attending my first Trek Convention Hope you have a great time at the convention, and enjoy meeting all the guests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooketessmacherfan Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, The Friendly Dalek said: Hope you have a great time at the convention, and enjoy meeting all the guests Thank you, I’m especially looking forward to meeting Jeri Ryan & Kate Mulgrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravogd Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, brooketessmacherfan said: Thank you, I’m especially looking forward to meeting Jeri Ryan & Kate Mulgrew My advice would be to get there as early as you can and grab VQ tickets for their autographs. You may even be able to get an extra help pass due to your condition. That will allow you 5 minutes early access to get even lower VQ numbers. I say this because they will both be very popular guests especially Kate who is only there for a "limited time" each day and we have no idea yet how long or short that will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooketessmacherfan Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Ravogd said: My advice would be to get there as early as you can and grab VQ tickets for their autographs. You may even be able to get an extra help pass due to your condition. That will allow you 5 minutes early access to get even lower VQ numbers. I say this because they will both be very popular guests especially Kate who is only there for a "limited time" each day and we have no idea yet how long or short that will be. Thank you for this advice. Yes I know already Kate is only at the convention for a limited time on the days she’s attending. Will get their autographs ASAP at the convention Edited August 10, 2018 by brooketessmacherfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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