Jan 8, 2013, 5:43 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
Manchester Do and Concorde Tour
15 March 2013
MAN 15.03
Manchester Do and Concorde Tour 15 March 2013
including accommodation tips and location information
The main event
The Concorde tour
Saturday fringe addition
The main event list of attendees
The Concorde tour list of attendees
Photos of G-BOAC to whet your appetite
Travel arrangements to the Concorde Tour
15 March 2013
MAN 15.03
Manchester Do and Concorde Tour 15 March 2013
including accommodation tips and location information
The main event
The Concorde tour
Saturday fringe addition
The main event list of attendees
The Concorde tour list of attendees
Photos of G-BOAC to whet your appetite
Travel arrangements to the Concorde Tour
Manchester Do and Concorde Tour 15 March 2013
Jan 6, 2013, 1:21 pm
#91
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Wellington, NZ
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Don't think there is going to be an official "do" hotel, as different people are looking for different things. Thundercat has posted he's booked the Holiday Inn Express near the Printworks, and at the moment I have a points res at the Doubletree Picaddilly, but might change. I think Olybeast was considering the Hilton at the Airport.
But there are some very good prices available atm for the city centre hotels, including Manchester Deansgate Hilton at £83 on the any weekend rate, Crowne Plaza (closer to Waxy's) at £87 and Malmaison (closer to Piccadilly station) at £78.
Airport hotels are good option for some, with Crown Plaza and Radisson Blu at £60, Hilton at £57 and Bewleys at £54.
All prices accurate today (6 Jan) and sourced through Trivago - most are AP rates.
But there are some very good prices available atm for the city centre hotels, including Manchester Deansgate Hilton at £83 on the any weekend rate, Crowne Plaza (closer to Waxy's) at £87 and Malmaison (closer to Piccadilly station) at £78.
Airport hotels are good option for some, with Crown Plaza and Radisson Blu at £60, Hilton at £57 and Bewleys at £54.
All prices accurate today (6 Jan) and sourced through Trivago - most are AP rates.
Jan 6, 2013, 3:00 pm
#92
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Cheshire / Wherever they send me
Programs: BA Blue, Marriott Plat Life, UA Silver (thx Marriott), IHG Gold, Accor Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 943
Don't think there is going to be an official "do" hotel, as different people are looking for different things. Thundercat has posted he's booked the Holiday Inn Express near the Printworks, and at the moment I have a points res at the Doubletree Picaddilly, but might change. I think Olybeast was considering the Hilton at the Airport.
But there are some very good prices available atm for the city centre hotels, including Manchester Deansgate Hilton at £83 on the any weekend rate, Crowne Plaza (closer to Waxy's) at £87 and Malmaison (closer to Piccadilly station) at £78.
Airport hotels are good option for some, with Crown Plaza and Radisson Blu at £60, Hilton at £57 and Bewleys at £54.
All prices accurate today (6 Jan) and sourced through Trivago - most are AP rates.
But there are some very good prices available atm for the city centre hotels, including Manchester Deansgate Hilton at £83 on the any weekend rate, Crowne Plaza (closer to Waxy's) at £87 and Malmaison (closer to Piccadilly station) at £78.
Airport hotels are good option for some, with Crown Plaza and Radisson Blu at £60, Hilton at £57 and Bewleys at £54.
All prices accurate today (6 Jan) and sourced through Trivago - most are AP rates.
T
Jan 8, 2013, 12:07 am
#95
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Cheshire / Wherever they send me
Programs: BA Blue, Marriott Plat Life, UA Silver (thx Marriott), IHG Gold, Accor Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 943
Jan 8, 2013, 4:25 am
#96
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,619
We're back on!!!!!
Great news.... the other party didn't confirm, so the Concorde tour is back on 
1:30pm Champagne Reception
2:00pm Tour
The tour will last around 90 minutes, and costs £15. The champagne will cost extra, but we'll sort that out nearer the time.
So, please can everyone who stated an interest please confirm ASAP that you are still coming.
I've booked initially for 20, but we can add more as necessary.
Depending on the numbers, we'll also have to sort out transport. Maybe a coach from the City Centre for people staying over?
Cheers!
1:30pm Champagne Reception
2:00pm Tour
The tour will last around 90 minutes, and costs £15. The champagne will cost extra, but we'll sort that out nearer the time.
So, please can everyone who stated an interest please confirm ASAP that you are still coming.
I've booked initially for 20, but we can add more as necessary.
Depending on the numbers, we'll also have to sort out transport. Maybe a coach from the City Centre for people staying over?
Cheers!
Jan 8, 2013, 4:43 am
#98
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Wellington, NZ
Programs: NZ *Gold
Posts: 1,371
boadh398 I've also moved you to the definite list now that the Concorde Tour is confirmed.
Jan 8, 2013, 4:49 am
#99
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Cheshire / Wherever they send me
Programs: BA Blue, Marriott Plat Life, UA Silver (thx Marriott), IHG Gold, Accor Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 943
Put me as confirmed too for both. I've flown back into MAN lots of times and thought "I must go on the Concorde Tour" - finally looks like I will 
T
T
Jan 8, 2013, 7:02 am
#101
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
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Jan 8, 2013, 5:02 pm
#104
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: London
Programs: BA Executive Club
Posts: 999
I have now booked:
- flying in on BA1390 for the Concorde tour
- flying out on 16/3 on BA1389
If anyone wants to be guested in to the lounge GF T5 / MAN let me know. I have also booked the Hilton at Manchester airport which will be a little awkward getting back to in the evening but more convenient in the morning and cheaper than the city hotels are at present.
- flying in on BA1390 for the Concorde tour
- flying out on 16/3 on BA1389
If anyone wants to be guested in to the lounge GF T5 / MAN let me know. I have also booked the Hilton at Manchester airport which will be a little awkward getting back to in the evening but more convenient in the morning and cheaper than the city hotels are at present.
Jan 8, 2013, 5:13 pm
#105
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3,203
I have now booked:
- flying in on BA1390 for the Concorde tour
- flying out on 16/3 on BA1389
If anyone wants to be guested in to the lounge GF T5 / MAN let me know. I have also booked the Hilton at Manchester airport which will be a little awkward getting back to in the evening but more convenient in the morning and cheaper than the city hotels are at present.
- flying in on BA1390 for the Concorde tour
- flying out on 16/3 on BA1389
If anyone wants to be guested in to the lounge GF T5 / MAN let me know. I have also booked the Hilton at Manchester airport which will be a little awkward getting back to in the evening but more convenient in the morning and cheaper than the city hotels are at present.