Accommodation
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sinpozium venue in Sydney, but we do what we can.
Hotel Option:
If you move quickly, and you're willing/able to splash out a little more this year, I heartily recommend the Brentwood. (I've never actually stayed there, before anyone makes me sign in blood, but I have been to functions and enjoyed them.) Do twins and triples, but in each case you can pack in an extra person (ie triple and quad) if two of you are willing to share a queen bed. About $50-80 pp depending on combos and packing. Big advantage: literally across the road and down a wee lane from the venue. Also, free pick-up from airport, so save on taxis.
The Brentwood
Motel Option:
The 747
Odd combinations, twins definitely, double + single, also trundle beds available which makes me lol, but may be an option for those of you who are pixie sized -- I know some are! About $30-40 pp depending on combos and packing. Looks small but cosy. Big advantage: literally across the road and round the corner from the venue.
Hostel Options:
X-Base
Nomads
The two nicest hostels in Wellington. Full range of rooms, from dorms to en suites. $30-50 pp depending on combos. Both are on the direct bus route to Kilbirnie. Many of you have stayed there, many times. ;-p
Feel free to use the comments on this post to discuss options/organise roommates. And of course to ask any accommodation related questions. :D
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dewey3067 for organising and booking the hotel rooms. Check out full details in comments.
sinpozium venue in Sydney, but we do what we can.Hotel Option:
If you move quickly, and you're willing/able to splash out a little more this year, I heartily recommend the Brentwood. (I've never actually stayed there, before anyone makes me sign in blood, but I have been to functions and enjoyed them.) Do twins and triples, but in each case you can pack in an extra person (ie triple and quad) if two of you are willing to share a queen bed. About $50-80 pp depending on combos and packing. Big advantage: literally across the road and down a wee lane from the venue. Also, free pick-up from airport, so save on taxis.
The Brentwood
Motel Option:
The 747
Odd combinations, twins definitely, double + single, also trundle beds available which makes me lol, but may be an option for those of you who are pixie sized -- I know some are! About $30-40 pp depending on combos and packing. Looks small but cosy. Big advantage: literally across the road and round the corner from the venue.
Hostel Options:
X-Base
Nomads
The two nicest hostels in Wellington. Full range of rooms, from dorms to en suites. $30-50 pp depending on combos. Both are on the direct bus route to Kilbirnie. Many of you have stayed there, many times. ;-p
Feel free to use the comments on this post to discuss options/organise roommates. And of course to ask any accommodation related questions. :D
ETA: Many thanks to
dewey3067 for organising and booking the hotel rooms. Check out full details in comments.
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I can book for a group
Date: 2011-08-06 09:53 am (UTC)I'm quite happy to book rooms with my credit card for a group and have folks pay me back on the weekend. As long as the place fully refunds cancellations I can even overbook in case someone isn't completely sure and cancel before the day.
My first choices would be either the Brentwood or X-Base:
Brentwood looks like they want either a deposit or credit card so that's fine. I can do that. Triple room with 3 people would be $53/night. If two shared the queen bed it would be $40. (website mentions quad rooms of 4 single beds but it doesn't come up on booking - I can call and check if they have them)
X-Base - Mab, Pru, Jasmine and I have been there the last two years and it is clean and convenient but a bit noisy at night. Closer to $30/night if I recall but no free shuttle to airport so that adds cost. I'll just bring my earplugs if folks want to stay here again - It's fine with me.
But also willing to hear other options.
Re: I can book for a group
Date: 2011-08-06 10:08 am (UTC)(And hee, thanks for commenting in the other post -- this is what I get for opening multiple tabs and not checking which one I'm commenting in. *g*)
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Date: 2011-08-23 05:13 am (UTC)So maybe a rough count - how many people from up north do you think? And Fri & Sat or are there also some Sunday stayers?
(I'll be there all three nights and I'm happy to have the booking in my name)
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Date: 2011-08-23 01:59 am (UTC)PS: I'd most likely be flying in on the Friday night after work and out on the Sunday Night. No leave left.
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