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

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.