XL Accommodation Information (NEC)

[KONSPIRACY]

Please find below a MatchBox360 XL accommodation guide to help you plan your weekend...

XL ACCOMMODATION:
- MatchBox360 XL will be attracting gamers from all over the UK and Europe with our competitive tournaments and freeplay, offering the chance for the gaming community to socialise and meet your online friends and clan members.

If you're not local to the area, then suitable accommodation is essential for your XL weekend. For your convenience the NEC complex hosts 5 hotels onsite, with even more in close proximity. Whatever your budget, suitable hotel accommodation can be found ranging from as little as ?8 per night to luxury 5* accommodation.

We are currently in the process of trying to arrange discounts with a number of suitable hotels and full details will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. For the time being, MatchBox360 XL recommends the following hotels, which are located in or nearby the NEC complex. Alternatively a full list of hotels in & around the area can be found in the NEC Accommodation Directory (http://www.necgroup.co.uk/visitor/directory/hotels/Home.asp?k=&cat=&v=thenec&d=1).

Innkeepers Lodge
Tel: 0870 243 0500 (UK)
+44 1738 448690 (outside UK)
Email: info@innkeeperslodge.com
Website: http://www.innkeeperslodge.com

Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Tel: +44 (0) 870 863 9640
Email: reservations.birminghammet@hilton.com

Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC
Tel: +44 (0) 870 400 9160
Email: necroomsales@ichotelsgroup.com

Accor Hotels
Tel: (+44) 0121 7827000
Email: H1158@accor.com

Express by Holiday Inn Birmingham NEC
Tel: +44 (0) 870 7202297
Email: birmingham@morethanhotels.com

Premier Inn
Tel: +44 (0) 870 990 6326
Fax: +44 (0) 870 990 6327
Website: Premier Inn (http://www.premierinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=24156)

If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, MatchBox360 XL recommends the F1 HOTEL (http://www.hotelformule1.com/formule1/fichehotel/gb/for/3073/fiche_hotel.shtml), which is located just outside Birmingham City Centre, & approx.10 miles from the NEC complex. This is a popular choice for gamers with shared rooms available from as little as ?8 per night...& with TVs available in the rooms, it offers the ideal opportunity to get some practise in with your friends!

F1 Hotel
Tel: (+44) 0121 773 9583
Fax: (+44) 0121 772 0198

Should you require a taxi to travel to the NEC from the F1 Hotel (or any other hotels), you may also find the following taxi numbers useful:

TOA: 0121 427 8888
Silverline: 0121 773 4447


Whether you need to find a hotel, restaurant, or entertainment, a full directory of services in the local area can be found here (http://www.necgroup.co.uk/visitor/directory/).

More accommodation information can be found at the NEC website (http://www.necgroup.co.uk/visitor/directory/hotels/), however if you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me via email: konspiracy@matchbox360.co.uk

You may also find the following information very useful courtesy of H3Fs very own Anthonyyy: The Guide To Attending LAN Events (http://www.halo3forum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4443)

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[DayC]

Has anyone been to the Hilton? Please post what it is like if you have.

[KONSPIRACY]

Havent been there myself yet but its suppose to be really really nice. Click this link where you can see pics n a virtual tour:

http://www.hilton.co.uk/birminghammet

:cool:

[DayC]

Ta Kon lerd

[VeNnGaNzA]

I can't wait going to be incredible. Btw any 'hints' of when the passes will be on sale?

[KONSPIRACY]

The MatchBox360 XL ticket office will be online and open in a few weeks ;)

[VeNnGaNzA]

yeah well the Hilton and Crowne will give me no results for any dates no matter the combination... hmm?

[KONSPIRACY]

Just rang both hotels...couldnt get through to the Hilton but the Crowne Plaza is fully booked. They recommended the Express by Holiday Inn Birmingham NEC which does have rooms available at the moment apparently.

[DayC]

Looks like i'll be staying at the trusty F1 again :p

[Corpasp]

Hey Konspiracy,

Did you manage to find any one that would give discount rates for Hotels? as we may have more than 6 people coming along (possibly 3 rooms). Maybe more...

Cheers,

H2O Corpasp. aka Andy

[KONSPIRACY]

Havent been able to get any confirmed discounts just yet. Its kinda hard with these places as they generally want guaranteed numbers in advance. I'll keep you posted with any updates.

[Jameson]

I cant seem to find any hotels anyhwere that sleep 4 " adults" in a room?!
anyone know of anywhere or booked anywhere?!
Thanks
Jameson

[KONSPIRACY]

Should be able to confirm some hotel discounts in the next few days. Full details tbc.

I think you'll be hard pushed to find any hotel in the UK that does 4 adults per room unless you manage to persuade them to give you a family suite tbh.

[Jameson]

just heard that ppl sleep on the floor in F1? this true?!!?
dont want my m8 to turn up with a sleeping bag and be camping outside the toute suite ... lol :D

[Gaskin]

People do sleep on the floor at the F1, but they're not supposed to. And there isn't really much floor..

[Corpasp]

Discounted Hotels.. whats the deal? any news?

[KONSPIRACY]

There will some details announced next week...just waitin for Expotel to setup the webpage :cool:

[Phaz]

Any discount info?

[Tempus Volat]

Any discount info?

Check out this thread http://community.matchbox360.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2978

[KONSPIRACY]

Have also confirmed discounts for everyone attending XL at the Hilton Metropole which is located on the NEC complex and the closest hotel to the Toute Suite. Will post details shortly :cool:

[KONSPIRACY]

Bringing this one back from the dead for anyone looking for hotel advise :cool:

[Bushmouseone]

If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, MatchBox360 XL recommends the F1 HOTEL (http://www.hotelformule1.com/formule1/fichehotel/gb/for/3073/fiche_hotel.shtml), which is located just outside Birmingham City Centre, & approx.10 miles from the NEC complex. This is a popular choice for gamers with shared rooms available from as little as ?8 per night...


The F1 hotel costs

[KONSPIRACY]

F1 = 24 quid per night. If you share with 2 other ppl then its 8 quid per night.

[Stickman Clark]

woot woot all sorted for me just booked the Holiday Inn Express since it's so close and since i'm coming all the way from Newcastle i can't be arsed to drive around Birmingham.

[HeXBLiTz]

Hilton FTMFW!

just hope theres some sort of promotional discount codes Kon can smuggle in for us :)

[hazman]

Ok, just wondering, i was hoping to figure out Super econemy option, any busses that run from any of the hotels?

[Tempus Volat]

You can definatly get the 900 bus from the InnKeepers Lodge Sheldon - about 15-20 minutes to Birmingham International train station.

If you have the addresses of any of the other hotels you will be able to check here (http://www.travelinemidlands.co.uk/JourneyPlanner.jsp?vm_Reset_str=true) for public transport journey planning.

You'll be able to get an all day ticket for the bus for 3.00 bus or 4.90 bus/metro/train

[Xg SuperGaz]

Good job on this Kon it was a real help, cheers

[KONSPIRACY]

No worries mate.

Got discounts confirmed today for the Hilton and Crowne Plaza which are both on the NEC complex. Details of the Hilton discounts can be found here:

http://www.matchbox360.co.uk/accommodation.html

The Crowne Plaza discounts will be published as soon as I receive the discount code.

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[ElIt3 iZ NaStY]

kon is this the F1 correct address 3 Bordesley Park Road, Birmingham, B10 0PD, UK (Formule 1 Birmingham Bordesley Circus) it might have changed am using google map to plan out the transport
just found out its the right address

[KONSPIRACY]

Yes I believe its correct.

[Fonzzie]

hay kon, what Hotel do u think is the best option? Thanks dude.
http://www.cdlimousines.co.uk/team.jpeg

[KONSPIRACY]

Depends on your financial situation but I would recommend the Innkeepers if you want something decent and affordable :cool:

[BsE Weasel]

F1 hotel for the win :D we'll have 20 of our guys stayin there so should be a good time :p its right next to morrisons and mcdonalds aswell so you're always good for food and drink :D

[JOMZIE90]

that 8 pound per night place is that within walkin distance of where xl is being held? im gonna go but wanna sort out where im goin 2 stay asap.thanks.

[KONSPIRACY]

Nah the F1 is approx 10 miles from the NEC so you'd need to share a taxi.

[JOMZIE90]

okey dokey cheers m8.

[Dannyooo]

i thought i got a good deal
55 pounds for 3 nights, thursday, friday and saturday
for a 4 person room with 3 of us :D

[KONSPIRACY]

Wheres that at Danny?

[Corpasp]

i thought i got a good deal
55 pounds for 3 nights, thursday, friday and saturday
for a 4 person room with 3 of us :D

is that per person or per room?

[stevee10001]

so which one is the 8 quid one. i no its going to be a dive but im cheap and easy LOL

[ElIt3 iZ NaStY]

so which one is the 8 quid one. i no its going to be a dive but im cheap and easy LOL

F1 (http://www.hotelformule1.com/formule1/fichehotel/gb/for/3073/fiche_hotel.shtml)

[stevee10001]

ahh good stuff i will check it out now! this is going to be so sweet

[Dannyooo]

per person for all three nights,

Express by holiday inn

one of us is a child though
if you book for 2 adults and 1 child it should be around 165 pounds and then split between 3 :D

[Skog]

Nah the F1 is approx 10 miles from the NEC so you'd need to share a taxi.


Do u know how much a cab for 4 people cost?

[KONSPIRACY]

Probably about £15 to/from the F1...but you're better off asking someone who has stayed there tbh.

...or you could call one of the following taxi companies for a quote:

TOA: 0121 427 8888
Silverline: 0121 773 4447

[BsE Ash]

f1 hotel is now fully booked to let everyone know

[hazaardousrocket STO]

kon the hotel on the bottom of the list has changed names it is called premier inn not premier travel inn

[KONSPIRACY]

Ok cheers for the heads up :cool:

[hazaardousrocket STO]

and the picture has changed aswell mate

[KONSPIRACY]

You seem to be on the ball so could you post the links in here so everyone can see please n I'll get the page updated :cool:

[hazaardousrocket STO]

im on the ball caus i work in premier inn mate and the web page is www.premierinn.com and just use the find hotel function and it will put you on the page mate

[Tempus Volat]

http://www.premierinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=24156 Link for the NEC one, the old link still works OK though.

[KONSPIRACY]

@ Tempus - could you update the accommodation page please mate :cool:

[Tempus Volat]

You didn't check it then :D

[KONSPIRACY]

You're a legend! Cheers mate :cool:

[HLH TorQuE]

f1 hotel is now fully booked to let everyone know

Naaaaa it's not!!!

I rang up like 2 days ago an booked meself a room :D So it's not fully booked

[BsE Ash]

Naaaaa it's not!!!

I rang up like 2 days ago an booked meself a room :D So it's not fully booked

that maybe cus our clan cancelled like 4/5 rooms.. their site says theyre full lol

[snozzle]

Hi guys, i have just booked my hotel at travelodge, they are doing and easter offer, so its £19 per room per night saving £32. Iv just booked mine now. I previously booked at F1 but iv just cancelled that so there should be a spare room going there too. I booked at yardley travelodge and booked an ensuite family room. So that works out at £6.30 per night! Bargain!

heres the link, the room can hold up to 3 adults:

http://www.travelodge.co.uk/

[BlaqK]

Its looking like iSu wont be going to XL now as some of our members were hoping to get the f1 as we can barely afford to go to XL at all so thats a bit of a **** for us :(

[KONSPIRACY]

The Innkeepers is also an affordable hotel and is much better than the F1 (the little you spend extra on the hotel would be what you save on taxis from the F1 anyway!).

[Rated LethaL]

is the innkeepers close to xl is it walking distance??

[KONSPIRACY]

Its about 5 minutes in taxi...wouldnt recommend walking! :eek:

[ElIt3 iZ NaStY]

Its about 5 minutes in taxi...wouldnt recommend walking! :eek:

omg why is it scary or dangerous

[NeoKubrick]

omg why is it scary or dangerous
It's called Birmingham. If the accent won't get you, the still-tramautised Doug Ellis survivors will.

[KONSPIRACY]

omg why is it scary or dangerous
Not at all...just a bit far to walk!

[Tempus Volat]

and it depends on which one you are staying at, the sheldon Innkeepers is a 5 minute taxi ride, 10 minute bus ride, No. 900 bus (plus a bit of walking from the train station) or approx 4 mile walk.

If your worried about spending too much on Taxi's then you can look at http://www.travelinemidlands.co.uk/JourneyPlanner.jsp to find alternative public transport routes from where you are staying to the NEC. Buses are obviously more cost effective, but less reliable, but 5 of you can get around on 1 ticket for a day for £6.00 on a daysaver (http://www.travelwm.co.uk/cards/cardinfo/ticketinfo.asp?tickets=4)

[ElIt3 iZ NaStY]

It's called Birmingham. If the accent won't get you, the still-tramautised Doug Ellis survivors will.

i think london isnt that bad too hopefully