Saturday, March 25, 2006

Accommodation options for the weekend of 15th July

Thanks to Cathy Gittins who researched the various accommodation options for us, and negotiated rates at a number of hotels for the weekend of the reunion. Below we have listed our recommendations. We have selected 3 hotels, and 2 options for University-owned accommodation. Please make your bookings direct with the hotel/University.


Eaton Hotel, 279 Hagley Road
http://www.eatonhotel.co.uk
0121 454 3311
£45.00 single b&b
£55.00 double b&b
Ask for Birmingham University reunion weekend rate for 15th July

Fountain Court Hotel, 339-343 Hagley Road
http://www.fountain-court.co.uk
0121 429 1754
£35.00 single b&b
£55.00 double b&b
Ask for Birmingham University reunion weekend rate for 15th July

Quality Hotel, 166 Hagley Road
http://www.qualityhotelbirmingham.co.uk
0121 454 6621
£40.00 single b&b (subject to availability - please book by phone during office hours by Monday 1st May)
£50.00 double b&b (subject to availability - please book by phone during office hours by Monday 1st May)
Ask for "French 1986 reunion, Hazel Hall, group number 1022"

Hunter Court, Pershore Road B5 7QF
These are Birmingham University self-catering flats with single rooms approximately 2 miles from campus. The flats are described at: http://www.housing.bham.ac.uk/undergraduate/halls-hunter.htm. Bookings should be made through the University conference office on 0121 415 8400. The rates are:
5 in the flat - £110.00 (£22.00 per person)
4 in the flat - £90.00 (£22.50 per person)
3 in the flat - £78.00 (£26.00 per person)
2 in the flat - £52.00 (£26.00 per person)

Shackleton Hall, The Vale
Shackleton Hall is a University hall of residence. It was known as Lake-Wyddrington in our day. The accommodation on offer comprises ensuite single rooms at £45.00 a night. The rate includes breakfast
. The hall is described at: http://www.housing.bham.ac.uk/undergraduate/catered.htm. Bookings should be made through the University conference office on 0121 415 8400.

If you are interested in other options, please e-mail me. We have details of 25 hotels in total with rates that go up to £125 a night for room only!