Accommodation

[arysteia.livejournal.com]

A perennial bugbear, it remains a regret we don't have an all-in-one space like the 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.

Comments

Booked 2 rooms

[dewey3067.livejournal.com]

Okay! We are booked at Brentwood for 2 rooms – Triples with queen and 2 singles (quads were already gone ). I should get there on Friday about 1:30 – 2:00 so can check in and have also held it with my credit card. If you get there before me it is under my RL name – Linda White.

They are giving me the conference rate of $155/room for 3 persons in a room. (We can slip another two people in if some don't mind sharing the queen bed.) These rooms are upstairs - about 20 steps - and no lift. Probably the reason for the cheaper rate. Let me know if this is a problem (email: dewey at orcon dot net dot nz).

On my list as confirmed:

Dewey – Fri, Sat, Sun
Claire - Fri, Sat, Sun
Mab – Fri, Sat
Sethra – Fri, Sat
Blademistress – days?
Stickmarionette – days?
Total = 6 persons

Undecided :
Cross-stitchery
Missiedith

If I missed anyone, yell, as it sounds like the hotel is very busy that weekend.

So at 3/room the rate is $51.60 each night. If we fit in four per then I assume the rate would be $38 per night (unless they decide to charge an extra person charge – if they found out *g*). Anyway – in that range.

The hotel website advertises free airport pickup so there's that savings:
"We have a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport that operates 24 hours. For a pick up please call us on 0508 273 689 once you have collected your luggage and we will pick you up outside the Arrivals Terminal (downstairs). Drop offs can be arranged with Reception."

Questions? Sound alright?

Re: Booked 2 rooms

[shihadchick.livejournal.com]

That sounds fabulous and you are a MARVEL, thank you. :DDD Blade and Stick will be availing themselves of the hotel room as well, though I need to check with them which days -- we might only have 2-3 of us on Sunday night? I'll let you know or prod them to comment asap. :D

Re: Booked 2 rooms

[blademistress.livejournal.com]

Thanks :)

Stickmarionette and I are staying Friday-Monday so booking until Sunday works fine for me, I can just book the two of us a separate room for the Monday.

Re: Booked 2 rooms

[dewey3067.livejournal.com]

Great! I'll put you two down for Fri, Sat and Sunday then.

I'm getting ready for it to be now - and it is months yet...

Re: Booked 2 rooms

[arysteia.livejournal.com]

Given cash is an issue, and assuming you don't much care if I don't have time to change the sheets, you're very welcome to stay at Villa Victoria Monday night. I'll be dropping Alasen and Meelie at the airport at lunchtime.

Re: Booked 2 rooms

[blademistress.livejournal.com]

Thank you, that would be awesome. Assuming we don't much care is an A+ assumption. We're going to actually try and see something of Wellington this time! It's only the ... fourth time we've come down together and if we don't see Te Papa or something this time I think it might actually be a crime.

Re: Booked 2 rooms

[mab-browne.livejournal.com]

Sounds good. I will see everyone on the Fri evening. :-)

Re: Booked 2 rooms

[arysteia.livejournal.com]

Hey D, just a heads up.

Angel-a (you won't have met her, last came 2008) has just responded saying she's keen to come, and also interested in sharing accomm. She sounded definite for Sat, poss for Fri. Have you had a chance to speak to Jasmine yet? Depending on her and Elaine it may be best to get an extra twin for Sethra and Ange on the Sat, given they are the shortest stayers. They can afford it for one night. They've known each other forever too, so good on that score. :-)

Re: Booked 2 rooms

[dewey3067.livejournal.com]

Jasmine is a yes for I assume Fri Sat and Sun and Elaine posted to her LJ that she could come for Fri and Sat.

Thanks for the suggestion - I was trying to figure out different combinations in my head as we're full house! So your thought of a single is a timely one as Saturday numbers are too many for 2 rooms! I'll contact the hotel and post an update as to what I find.

Updated hotel list

[dewey3067.livejournal.com]

Okay - I've added an extra room for Saturday so we're set.

Friday we will have to fit four in each of the two rooms but it would be just for that one night. Saturday we can spread out to three rooms as I got another triple at $155 (cheaper than a twin). Sunday no problem.

If Friday is a problem, or there is *any* chance of another person coming then let me know now and I can check with the booking desk on Monday. (And make burnt offerings that they have another room... )

Roll call so far:
Dewey - Fri Sat Sun
Jasmine - Fri Sat Sun?
Mab - Fri Sat
Blademistress - Fri Sat Sun
Stickmarionette - Fri Sat Sun
Claire - Fri Sat Sun
Elaine - Fri Sat
Sethra - Sat
Angel_a - Fri Sat
Totals - Fri:8 Sat:9 Sun:5