National 2020 Hotel next to venue information n discount code

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National 2020 Hotel next to venue information n discount code

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We should point out that there are a number of other hotel groups and individual B & B’s in the near vicinity and there is no obligation to book at the above premises but this one is next to the Arena so convenient.

BCSS NATIONAL SHOW 3rd/4th July 2020
Marshal Arena, Stadium Way, Milton Keynes MK1 1 ST

ACCOMMODATION - Available

As you are aware the Society’s Show Committee is in the process of organising the next National Show, we are aware that some exhibitors/stewards and visitors may be travelling long distances to attend this event.

We have therefore negotiated with the on site hotel Double Tree by Hilton a delegate booking rate of £75 Bed & Breakfast for a standard Hilton Double room for Single or Double occupancy Inc. VAT for anyone that wishes to stay overnight on either the Friday or Saturday.

You will need to book and pay for your own accommodation using a unique code Guests will need to quote the code GCACT if booking with the hotel directly or alternatively they can use the link below to book.

https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/dt/res ... ution=e1s1


The reserved rooms WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE at this rate until
3rd April 2020 after which the concessionary rate will not apply.
All rooms are non-refundable and payment is taken at time of booking the total cost will be charged for any non arrival

DoubleTree by Hilton Stadium Way West, Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST
www.doubletreebyhiltonmiltonkeynes.co.uk
TEL: +44-845-4545045 FAX: +44-845-0739995
reservations@hotelmk.co.uk

Any enquires please contact Bill Darbon 01993 881926 or william.darbon77@btnternet.com
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Premier Inn nearby was £59 inclusive for both nights, Thursday & Friday, when I booked, £90 saved but mine didn't include breakfast.
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Hi Stuart,
Is that Furzton lake ?, its a nice place as you can have dinner & go for a stroll n feed the ducks.
Less than 10 mins away from Arena
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Hi Tina, That's the one, price has gone up to £86 now for the two days, I'd have thought that Thursday & Friday night would be better than Friday & Saturday night for most, particularly for nurseries and exhibitors. There's a 'Hungry Horse' pub next door. There's other Premier Inns nearby but that's the only one with free parking.
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Tina.
Many thanks for getting a good deal. Have booked for me & Hubbie.
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I'm hoping tp pitch a tent outside the venue, then I can be sure of being first in plant sales queue.
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Re: National 2020 Hotel next to venue information n discount code

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Hi
Many thanks for getting a good deal
it wasn't me but Bill Darbon who organised the deal, it is not the cheapest place to stay ( as Stuart mentioned) but is the most convenient as its a few minutes walk from the hotel to the Arena.
If you want early plant shopping enter some plants on Friday & you get a quick shop of the sale stands & Free entry to the National with NO queing, if all the stands are set up by then.
Also keep your membership card as you get reduced entry fee to the National.
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I assume all those that enter and helpers will get Identity tags as per Lullingstone et al.
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Post by Al Laius »

I just booked for the Friday night. Booking.com cost £49 inc breakfast. Cheaper than the £75 offer if booking direct!

It pays to shop around!

Al
Tina wrote: Wed Dec 18, 2019 4:30 pm We should point out that there are a number of other hotel groups and individual B & B’s in the near vicinity and there is no obligation to book at the above premises but this one is next to the Arena so convenient.

BCSS NATIONAL SHOW 3rd/4th July 2020
Marshal Arena, Stadium Way, Milton Keynes MK1 1 ST

ACCOMMODATION - Available

As you are aware the Society’s Show Committee is in the process of organising the next National Show, we are aware that some exhibitors/stewards and visitors may be travelling long distances to attend this event.

We have therefore negotiated with the on site hotel Double Tree by Hilton a delegate booking rate of £75 Bed & Breakfast for a standard Hilton Double room for Single or Double occupancy Inc. VAT for anyone that wishes to stay overnight on either the Friday or Saturday.

You will need to book and pay for your own accommodation using a unique code Guests will need to quote the code GCACT if booking with the hotel directly or alternatively they can use the link below to book.

https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/dt/res ... ution=e1s1


The reserved rooms WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE at this rate until
3rd April 2020 after which the concessionary rate will not apply.
All rooms are non-refundable and payment is taken at time of booking the total cost will be charged for any non arrival

DoubleTree by Hilton Stadium Way West, Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST
www.doubletreebyhiltonmiltonkeynes.co.uk
TEL: +44-845-4545045 FAX: +44-845-0739995
reservations@hotelmk.co.uk

Any enquires please contact Bill Darbon 01993 881926 or william.darbon77@btnternet.com
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The Hilton offers the BCSS a 'concessionary' rate of £75 then sells the same room for £49 on booking.com. Well done Al for using YCS (Yorkshire Common Sense). I'm impressed.
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