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Title: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: JAYDOUBLE on July 25, 2008, 22:15:52 PM
Has APAT got any deals with the local hotels. I would pitch a tent on Hyde park but the misses want"s to take advantage of the shopping opportunity so hotel it is. :)
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: MAIR on July 25, 2008, 22:22:59 PM
There are loads o hotels near the vic, here are 2 links with them:

B&Bs

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=W2+2DT+B%26B&ie=UTF-8&um=1&sa=N&tab=wl

Hotels

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=W2%202DT%20hotels&ie=UTF-8&um=1&sa=N&tab=il

GL in finding a reasonable one.
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: craigdunn on July 28, 2008, 11:52:10 AM

Has APAT got any deals with the local hotels. I would pitch a tent on Hyde park but the misses want"s to take advantage of the shopping opportunity so hotel it is. :)


Knowing the local authorities, I suspect a room at the Dorchester would be cheaper than pitching a tent in a public park :)
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: 1tripz1 on July 28, 2008, 11:53:46 AM
Whats the deal with parking at the Vic? I live local enough that i dont need to stay so would rather drive.
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: MAIR on July 28, 2008, 12:38:13 PM
Yeah, they have a basement car park which is large and members can park there.
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: Paulie_D on July 28, 2008, 13:01:28 PM
Don"t forget the congestion charge....it"s a lot of money if you do!
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: muzzard on July 28, 2008, 13:13:25 PM
I got a hotel in Barking, which is about 12 miles from the venue for £90 for 3 nights for 3 ppl!
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: 1tripz1 on July 28, 2008, 13:18:28 PM
What time are the events likely to start and finish? Trains could be an option they are likely to finish before 1.
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: WarBwastardo on July 28, 2008, 13:24:57 PM
Start time is 2.30pm, probably finish about midnight at a guess.  Vic has valet parking I think.
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: Ripple11 on July 29, 2008, 13:03:26 PM

Start time is 2.30pm, probably finish about midnight at a guess.  Vic has valet parking I think.


yes the car park is free...but is inside the Congestion charge (just!) so beware. (NO congestion charge Sat and Sun.
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: AMRN on July 29, 2008, 13:23:49 PM
Is anyone else staying in the Cardiff Hotel?
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: JAYDOUBLE on July 29, 2008, 19:57:30 PM
Booked in the Royal Norfolk Hotel. £75 double. Doesn"t look very royal, it will keep the misses happy though.
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: scouse3465 on July 29, 2008, 20:23:27 PM

Is anyone else staying in the Cardiff Hotel?



bit of advice i stayed in cardiff hotel for gukpt earlier in year , dont ask them to phone you a cab min chanrge 20 quid !! i got one to vic cos late and not sure where it was it well walkin distnce !
And also hope you aint on top floor no lift and its quite tricky after a few stellas!
but clean tidy , small but is cheap an cheerful !
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: Roscopiko on July 30, 2008, 09:37:30 AM

Is anyone else staying in the Cardiff Hotel?


If you choice for Blackpool is anything to go by I"m sure it will be fantastic and well located  :P
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: AMRN on July 30, 2008, 09:38:45 AM


Is anyone else staying in the Cardiff Hotel?


If you choice for Blackpool is anything to go by I"m sure it will be fantastic  :P



hmmmmm me thinks I sense an air of cynicism today :)

At least this one is within walking distance of the venue!!   :-\
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: Santino67 on August 03, 2008, 23:25:44 PM
I"m in the Umi, looks pretty standard but got it for £100 for 2 nights and it"s only about 2 tube stops away.
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: IBangU on August 04, 2008, 03:58:44 AM
To anyone that is just after basic (but acceptable) accommodation you certainly shouldn"t be paying much more than £50 a night. In fact theres probably single room accom to be had for less than that if you shop around or get a laterooms type of deal.
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: mal666 on August 04, 2008, 19:06:14 PM

I got a hotel in Barking, which is about 12 miles from the venue for £90 for 3 nights for 3 ppl!

12 miles in london is like 100 miles anywhere else.dont even think about driving to and from the vic. tube is only option.
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: Outlander on August 04, 2008, 21:02:26 PM
Just been checking out hotels near Vic online and came across hotelclub site - http://www.hotelclub.net/hotel.reservations/London.htm#recommended (http://www.hotelclub.net/hotel.reservations/London.htm#recommended).
Those listed below were the ones I spotted reasonably close to Vic and less than £60 - also heard the LSE has opened its halls for the summer at reasonable rates but havent checked it out coz already booked a place via the website... just hope the hotel honours the voucher now.

The Somerset Hotel London £51 Baker Street; Colliers Hotel London 51 Victoria; Blair Victoria & Tudor Inn Hotel London 52 Victoria; The Park Hotel London 56 Victoria; Enrico Hotel London 45 Victoria;  Shakespeare Hotel London 49 Paddington; The Royal Hotel Cambridge London 54 Paddington; Grapevine Hotel London 50 Victoria; Dolphin Hotel London 49 Paddington; The Park Hotel London 56 Victoria; Lords Hotel London 49 Bayswater; Kings Hotel London 51 Bayswater; Fairways Hotel Bayswater 40 Bayswater; New Dawn London 44 Bayswater; and Park Lodge Hotel London 53 Bayswater

Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: IBangU on August 04, 2008, 21:48:54 PM
http://www.ratestogo.com/ and www.laterooms.com are also worth checking out for anyone booking late.
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: 1tripz1 on August 05, 2008, 00:45:33 AM
Im seriously considering driving. Is it going to be as much of a nightmare as everyone suggests?
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: kinboshi on August 05, 2008, 15:34:56 PM

Im seriously considering driving. Is it going to be as much of a nightmare as everyone suggests?


Driving from where?  I wouldn"t chose to drive into central London at all.  Maybe drive to a station on the outskirts of London and then train/tube in.  That might make sense. 

Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: Bodddders on August 05, 2008, 16:04:16 PM


Im seriously considering driving. Is it going to be as much of a nightmare as everyone suggests?


Driving from where?  I wouldn"t chose to drive into central London at all.  Maybe drive to a station on the outskirts of London and then train/tube in.  That might make sense. 




Have to agree Dan. Don"t forget you will have the Congestion Charge to contend with if you are playing Wed-Fri £8 per day. (no charge on Saturdays).
I live in West London and luckily for me within a 5 minute walk of the mainline into Paddington. 15 minute walk from Paddington and I"m at the Vic. Getting home if I go deep????? Bridges and cross them comes to mind.
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: Jon MW on August 05, 2008, 16:06:59 PM



Im seriously considering driving. Is it going to be as much of a nightmare as everyone suggests?


Driving from where?  I wouldn"t chose to drive into central London at all.  Maybe drive to a station on the outskirts of London and then train/tube in.  That might make sense. 




Have to agree Dan. Don"t forget you will have the Congestion Charge to contend with if you are playing Wed-Fri £8 per day. (no charge on Saturdays).
I live in West London and luckily for me within a 5 minute walk of the mainline into Paddington. 15 minute walk from Paddington and I"m at the Vic. Getting home if I go deep????? Bridges and sleep under them comes to mind.


FYP
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: M3boy on August 21, 2008, 17:40:41 PM
It appears last train from Kings Cross to Cambridge is now 12.40am so it shouldnt be a problem travelling on the tube.

Does anyone know what time it will finish on the Saturday?
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: Paulie_D on August 21, 2008, 17:51:01 PM

Does anyone know what time it will finish on the Saturday?


A late finish isn"t something you need to worry about is it, Paul?  ;D

I"d assume, much like most APAT Nationals, Day 1 will finish around 1 am.
Title: Re: Hotels near The Vic
Post by: M3boy on August 21, 2008, 17:57:24 PM


Does anyone know what time it will finish on the Saturday?


A late finish isn"t something you need to worry about is it, Paul?  ;D

I"d assume, much like most APAT Nationals, Day 1 will finish around 1 am.


lol, i left myself wide open for that one!!

Looks like I will have to stay Sat night - should the need arise ;)