Waterbowl Weekender 2008 - Where to stay?

[Leipziger]

NB: There are no Premier League matches in Manchester this weekend, but it is the weekend of the 4th round of the FA Cup. Obviously, this means City will be out , but United might be playing at home.


This list will enlarge, but a good place to start your search for accommodation for the 'Waterbowl Weekender' is here:

'The Crown & Anchor', 41 Hilton Street, Manchester, M1 2EE. Tel - 0161 228 1142

Prices: £25 single
£40 twin
£50 triple

- these are last year's prices. Need to phone and check this year's rates.

The price includes breakfast.

The pub is not as close to this year's venue as it is to FB3. That said, it is still a viable option. The CTF building is only about 15/20 mins on the bus (depends on traffic). Any bus numbered 140+ or 40+ will get you there. Ask for a ticket to the university (Magic Bus or Finglands will be cheapest). Grafton Street is only a short walk from the bus stop (5 mins or so). Alternately, you could walk it in around 30-40 mins (depending on hang-over...)

It is also within very easy walking distance of manchester piccadilly train station.

This venue has housed a number of Waterbowlers over the last three years.

Other places worth checking out are:

Victoria Park Hotel,
4 Park Crescent,
Victoria Park,
Manchester,
M14 5RE

Prices: £32.00 Single, Double £42.00, Triple £60.00, Quad £75.00
Rates include breakfast. 20 mins or so walk from venue. (Not very far in taxi or bus). Bus route about a minute's walk from here.

http://www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk/booki ... BBA&subid=


The Grafton Hotel
56-58 Grafton Street,
M13 9NT Manchester

0161 273 3092

This venue is next door to the venue! Literally, 1 minutes walk from the CTF building. However, the reviews that Joe found are pretty bad. (see post below). Prices around £27.50 a night.

Imperial Hotel
157 Hathersage Road
Manchester
M13 0HY

0161 225 6500

Not too far from the venue. Around £30 a night.

Ibis Hotel
0161 234 0600
96 Portland St
Manchester, M1 4GX
0161 234 0600

Ibis Hotel
Charles St
Manchester, M1 7DG
0161 272 5000
0161 272 5010

http://www.premiertravelinn.com

The Ox - Castlefield
71 Liverpool Road
Castlefield
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 4NQ
0161 839 7740

Burton Arms Hotel - Manchester
31 Swan Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M4 5JZ
0161 834 3455

Willow Bank Hotel
340 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield,
Manchester M14 6AF.
Tel: 0161-224 0461. Fax: 0161-257 2561.
Website: www.feathers.uk.com.
Email: willowbankhotel@feathers.uk.com


Woodies BackPackers
Blossom Street,
Manchester

0161 228 3456

Price: Around £17.00. This hostel is near Ancoats, I think. A bit of a trek.

Manchester Youth Hostel
Liverpool Road,
Castlefield
Manchester

0161 839 9960

Price: £18.95. This venue is a bit of a hike from the venue.

Travelodge routinely have special offers on too, so it is worth checking them out at http://www.travelodge.co.uk/

Cheers

Leip

[Joemanji]

Other places worth checking out are:

The Grafton Hotel
56-58 Grafton Street,
M13 9NT Manchester

0161 273 3092

This venue is next door to the venue! Literally, 1 minutes walk from the CTF building. Prices around £27.50 a night. Am currently trying to negotiate a discount.

You might want to check out these reviews first! http://www.travel-library.com/hotels/eu ... hotel.html

On the other hand :

Hotel Facilities: Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly.

Why does that need to be stated?

[Leipziger]

Good point, Joe! Thx

[dazlamb]

I would be up for sharing a twin or triple room 'The Grafton Hotel' sounds good as long as I don't get the wet bed

[shaniepoo]

I would be up for sharing a twin or triple room 'The Grafton Hotel' sounds good as long as I don't get the wet bed

Im up for sharing a room if you need someone. As for the wet bed bit...

[dazlamb]

Cool. The wet bed bit comes from one of the reviews of the place. The place sounds a bit of dive but Angela from Liverpool gives it 10 out of 10 and it's next door tothe venue! It works out at £21.50 each with breakfast so I am not surprised it's not up to much I booked a room if you want the other bed(twin room) PM me your email address and I'll send you the room booking

[shaniepoo]

PM sent.

Cool. In the end it's only somewhere to sleep for a few days and if i can rought it a judo camps then im sure i can rought it anywhere.

[thechosengobbo]

I will be booking a double room for two nights in the Victoria Park hotel in a weeks time (30th Jan).

If someone else wants to save a bit of money, they are more than welcome to take a triple room with me and Peter Jones. PM me before this date, and we'll sort something out.

[PubBowler]

PM sent

[sann0638]

3 of us are there too. 0.9 miles to venue!

[lauth81]

seems it's the official Waterbowl hotel ... I'll stay there too ...

[dazlamb]

Surely 'The Grafton Hotel' should be the officail hotel.

On a different note how would be best to travel by Car or Train? I'm coming from preston.

[Podfrey]

If you haven't got anywhere sorted yet I recommend doing it quick sharp! Man Utd will be battering Arsenal off the park at OT on either the Saturday or Sunday so expect some Gooners to be looking for places to stay....

[UPDATE]: Man U play the Ar$e on Saturday evening, 5:15pm kick off. Which means I'm going to sod off and watch it and leave you to it during Game 3

Still means that you should get your hotels booked quick smart!!