Topic: Accomodation for Leverkusen (9th MARCH!)

[bez]

All done, easy jet wed9th to cologne, back thursday from dusseldorf to manc, and the Ramada hotel Leverkusen, less than 1KM from ground. all for £105, happy days!!!!!!!!!

[mobydick]

Lots are staying in the Ibis by the Cathedral, lots in the Ibis Koeln Barbarossaplatz (where we are), which is a little walk out of the city centre, but it's not too far and it's alot cheaper, which swung it for me.

Everyone seems to have it sussed on here and most have been there before. If I had to stay in Köln I would also go for somewhere near the city centre or the Dom platz which is  near the old town and the old market. loads of bars. If you have to stay near the messe, the local train station "Deutz" is pretty handy. Don't try walking from the city to the Messe or you'll be walking for ever and will miss the final. Transport is good, even from Düsseldorf, but I think Köln is the better bet as it is slightly closer.

[Tetti]

erm, getting one for 2 nights.  Not sure which one yet, but will be in cologne.  Flying with jon and terri.

Will get flights sorted then do hotel.  Stayed in Cologne when we played there pre-season, lovely place, plenty of hotels near the cathedral area which looked nice and loads of drinking establishments there!

Well as its Kirsty's birthday in case she hasn't said a few times 
I have now booked us into a higher class accomodation near the Dom.  Sofitel Dorint am Dom,  nice 4/5 star with a Hammam/ Spa in the hotel Woohooo!!!

Between us we will have tons of rooms to release. I have about 8 unwanted bookings now 

[Rushian]

The Ibis Barbarossaplatz staff begin their extra training for the visit of RAWK

but in Cologne the beer their serve is Kolsch, and in tiny 100 ml glasses.

[Jon G]

Germanwings is quite cheap, all I have to do now is book it  Fecking websites playing up

[mobydick]

but in Cologne the beer their serve is Kolsch, and in tiny 100 ml glasses.

You get mostly 200ml glasses.
 If you ask for  ein grosses bier bitte you will get a beer in a 400ml glass.

[Gus 1855]

Well as its Kirsty's birthday in case she hasn't said a few times 
I have now booked us into a higher class accomodation near the Dom.  Sofitel Dorint am Dom,  nice 4/5 star with a Hammam/ Spa in the hotel Woohooo!!!

Between us we will have tons of rooms to release. I have about 8 unwanted bookings now 

You and your higher class bookings! 

 


Ibis looks a good bet! 

[Kirsty]

Oh God we're all in there now!

Myself and Terri are avoiding the riff-raff have upgraded ourselves to the Sofitel.  Looks lovely, and it has a sauna, just what I'll need the morning after my birthday 

[Tetti]

Myself and Terri are avoiding the riff-raff have upgraded ourselves to the Sofitel.  Looks lovely, and it has a sauna, just what I'll need the morning after my birthday 

I fancy one of those salty scrubs you can get in a Turkish bath establishment 

[Roddysul]

I fancy one of those salty scrubs you can get in a Turkish bath establishment 

I'm sure you get more than your fair share of salty scrubbers

[Kirsty]

I fancy one of those salty scrubs you can get in a Turkish bath establishment

I'm planning on hitting the Tapas bar as soon as we arrive    and I'm liking the 24 hour room service 

[Rushian]

You get mostly 200ml glasses.
 If you ask for ein grosses bier bitte you will get a beer in a 400ml glass.

but you never want to drink Kolsch in a 400 ml glass - sit at the bar and keep getting 100 ml refills .... a very fresh beer which tends to "go off" in you get served too big a measure.

[Jon G]

 
 
 
 From London-Gatwick (LGW) to Cologne-Bonn (CGN)  - one-way
 
 Tuesday, 08 Mar 05   Flight 4U 341   Depart London-Gatwick (LGW) at 08:15
Arrive: Cologne-Bonn (CGN) at 10:30 
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
 From Cologne-Bonn (CGN) to London-Gatwick (LGW)  - one-way
 
 Thursday, 10 Mar 05   Flight 4U 348   Depart Cologne-Bonn (CGN) at 18:20
Arrive: London-Gatwick (LGW) at 18:35 
 
 

[Tetti]

I'm sure you get more than your fair share of salty scrubbers

I set em up for you.....

[mobydick]

but you never want to drink Kolsch in a 400 ml glass - sit at the bar and keep getting 100 ml refills .... a very fresh beer which tends to "go off" in you get served too big a measure.

Ahh, a Knowledgable beer drinker     
 
That is exactly why the beer is served in such small glasses.   
Sorry mate, I took your remark as criticism of the local custom and you were up for quaffing pint upon pint, sorry.

[Roddysul]

but you never want to drink Kolsch in a 400 ml glass - sit at the bar and keep getting 100 ml refills .... a very fresh beer which tends to "go off" in you get served too big a measure.

Drink it quicker then

[Jimbo.]

 
 From Cologne-Bonn (CGN) to London-Gatwick (LGW)  - one-way
 
 Thursday, 10 Mar 05   Flight 4U 348   Depart Cologne-Bonn (CGN) at 18:20
Arrive: London-Gatwick (LGW) at 18:35 
 
 

Same flight.
Making an alternative route out, but let me know how yer getting back to Caerdydd 

[Tetti]

 
 
 From London-Gatwick (LGW) to Cologne-Bonn (CGN)  - one-way
 
 Tuesday, 08 Mar 05   Flight 4U 341   Depart London-Gatwick (LGW) at 08:15
Arrive: Cologne-Bonn (CGN) at 10:30 
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
 From Cologne-Bonn (CGN) to London-Gatwick (LGW)  - one-way
 
 Thursday, 10 Mar 05   Flight 4U 348   Depart Cologne-Bonn (CGN) at 18:20
Arrive: London-Gatwick (LGW) at 18:35 
 
 

Is that Germanwings jon?

almost same times as Easyjet flights from Gatwick, there will be a queue of Reds to land at Cologne!!!

[fudge]

Got four of us in the Renaissance in the centre of Cologne . All in a junior suite for about £30 notes each .

apart from the fact that its got a pool( have to start practicing my bombing techniques) the main thing is it gets you into the free bar on the hotels executive floors. Thats if my stomach hasn't fooled my brain into thinking thats the case.

What i got stung for the flights i'm determined to drink my way back to profit!

[Nicoliverpool]

is it someone's birthday right during the trip then ? 

by the way is Dortmund near(ish) Cologne and Leverkusen ? some nice easyjet flights from Nice to Dortmund, although getting a match ticket will be a nightmare so doubt i'll be making it
just thinking like...

*even some Nice-Cologne flights for 100 euros return 
bollocks now i'm tempted but skint

[mobydick]

is it someone's birthday right during the trip then ?

by the way is Dortmund near(ish) Cologne and Leverkusen ? some nice easyjet flights from Nice to Dortmund, although getting a match ticket will be a nightmare so doubt i'll be making it
just thinking like...

By road to cologne 86 Km. you will drive by the stadium  in Leverkusen on your way. Trains are good either to Cologne or Leverkusen.

[Roddysul]

why am I getting the feeling that this one is going to be a piss up on a biblical scale

[Gus 1855]

why am I getting the feeling that this one is going to be a piss up on a biblical scale

Whatever gives you that impression!

[Shazz]

 
 
 From London-Gatwick (LGW) to Cologne-Bonn (CGN)  - one-way
 
 Tuesday, 08 Mar 05   Flight 4U 341   Depart London-Gatwick (LGW) at 08:15
Arrive: Cologne-Bonn (CGN) at 10:30 
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
 From Cologne-Bonn (CGN) to London-Gatwick (LGW)  - one-way
 
 Thursday, 10 Mar 05   Flight 4U 348   Depart Cologne-Bonn (CGN) at 18:20
Arrive: London-Gatwick (LGW) at 18:35 
 
 

Same flight as us.   

[Kirsty]

is it someone's birthday right during the trip then ?

However did you guess??
 

[cowtownred]

Anyone staying in Dusselldorf?

Flying in Prestwick-Dusselldorf on Wed afternoon, leaving Thurs early afternoon;

Would love suggestions from Reds as to where we might gather to party....

[hoonin]

Nope. Staying in Koln. Expensive place overall, Dusseldorf. Quite an afluent city

[Holiara]

Nope. Staying in Koln. Expensive place overall, Dusseldorf. Quite an afluent city

Right. Duesseldorf is more the "in"-crowd. There is more fun to be had in Cologne. If I get a day off I might go there only to party as I can drive there and the tickets for sale in Germany were sold out in a few hours. The prices at e-bay are too high (fixed price two cards EUR 399) 

[Gus 1855]

Rich and I Booked and ready to go

Ryanair from Glasgow

staying in Ibis Barbarosplatz

[Bren1892]

staying in Ibis Barbarosplatz

soon to be known as Rawkotel

[Gus 1855]

Oh yes!

 

[Pheeny]

How many rooms are left 

[Mummy Spartacus (Mrs)]

Is it someones birthday ?

[Pheeny]

by the way I've booked a room with 2 single beds and will more than likely be alone if anyone wants to share

[cowtownred]

Rich and I Booked and ready to go

Ryanair from Glasgow

staying in Ibis Barbarosplatz

Where is Ibis Barborasplatz... Cologne or Dusselldorf?

[Gus 1855]

Cologne

[Mummy Spartacus (Mrs)]

Ok sorted.... from Manc and staying in the RAWK hotel 

[Shazz]

Ok sorted.... from Manc and staying in the RAWK hotel 

Anyone for karaoke? 

[cowtownred]

Cologne

Would love to stay wi u guys, but isnt it a trek to land in Dusselldorf, go to game, stay in Cologne, then back to Dusselldorf for flite back??

[Gus 1855]

Rawkotel is going to rock!