[UKStander]

Are we a stag or hen party?  I see Bilberry doesn't accept them.   

[UKStander]

OK, having doubts about Bilberry. It's a conference centre. Hanging out and drinking jaegermeisters may not go down too well, PLUS, as someone wise pointed out (Jos?) it will probably require one of us putting down group deposit - or pre-paying whole thing - a massive commitment.

So, switched to Birmingham hotels (with one eye on Venus's baby!    ) and we could find, e.g. 8 rooms on Sat 19th April at £55 for the night approx in the Holiday Inn which is VERY central. Good for airport, Stayed flying in     and it looks comfy. May not be as cheap as Bilburry but much each to get to, probably.
 
Double room £55 - can't see whether that's per room or per person. If per room and people wouldn't mind doubling up… that would be just £25 or thereabouts.  Quite good.

Have a look on Booking.com.  Holiday Inn Birmingham City is the one I was looking at. But there are others at that cheap price level, e.g. Ibis.

This has the great advantage that people can book their own room, too!

[UKStander]

much each to get to, probably.
 

I mean, 'much easier to get to, probably'.  !!

[Songanddance]

Try this - Premier Inns nr Stratford

Check out the one near B'ham airport 1 room for Friday 18th = £29 2 adults twin beds!
http://www.premierinn.com/en/search!execute.action

Early booking is the £29 pound price otherwise averages £40 per room.

Check it out.

[Musica]

Attaching ... May possibly be around sometime when I know the dates ... Lanzo the meet ups I have been on in the past have been fun ... not at all mlc based but just a chance to chat with people ... You discover some of the most awesome people just being themselves  makes me realise how crazy the mlc-ers are. I wouldn't worry about anonymity you don't share details if you don't want   It has always been a +' ve experience. Hotel is better I think.
Xx

[UKStander]

S&D - is that the one near the International Airport or NEC Airport - haven't found any £29 prices yet. All seem to be about £44. 

Have just realised 19th is Easter bank hol weekend - could be problematic for some?

How about we make the goalpost 12th April?

Hope you're coming, Musica - and Lanzo.

[UKStander]

I think we have interest from 21 people!!!    Better get booking soon.  Here's who's expressed interest so far (in order of posting) - with the mega-stars from overseas listed first:

Stayed
OP
Jos1
Sunny
ClareBear
Song & Dance
Iante (Iamnottheenemy)
Panda
HowDoICope
TTD
Venus
Booboo
Braincell
Serenity
Jackolar 12
Lovely1
Lanzo
TheLittleBee
Ibelieveinangels
Musica
UKS

Shout if I've missed anyone.  OP, Stayed - as you'd be booking flights (not sure if anyone else is from abroad), dates in the frame are 12th April (overnight on Saturday) or just possibly 19th April, although 19th April is Easter 4-day weekend in UK so some people may well have other plans, esp if they have kids.

Closing in on accommodation in Birmingham area costing approx £25 - £45 (hopefully the lower cost) for a single night.

Can everyone let us know if they're still interested, given this new info??? 

Many thanks.

 

[jos1.9]

12th April is better for me.

I am sure Sunny wants to be added to the list too. 

I can't wait!

[TTD180]

I will have to be a plus one as I'm bringing my son with me

[Songanddance]

S&D - is that the one near the International Airport or NEC Airport - haven't found any £29 prices yet. All seem to be about £44.

Yes it is - but the saver price is in the left hand corner of the room price if you fill in the book in section requesting date etc... as provisional search.
It is also the price saver if you pre-book and pay in advance,

I thought I had cut and pasted the page of all Premiers around Birmingham.
Even so it is the price of the room rather than per person.