AGT 2009 - Accommodation
The workshop will take place on the campus of the University of Warwick (online campus map / campus map in pdf), at the Centre for Discrete Mathematics and its Applications (DIMAP), in the building of the Warwick Mathematics Institute (number 35 on the campus map). Both on campus and off campus accommodation exists.
On campus there are three hotel facilities:
as well as student rooms.Prices vary from £90 to £125 for Radcliffe, Scarman House and Arden House (earlier information about cheaper rooms seems to be false). The rooms in Scarman, Radcliffe and Arden are of good three-star hotel standard. Facilities for families i.e. cots, highchairs etc. are not available at Scarman. Radcliffe House and Scarman House are two hotels conveniently located near to the Workshop venue. Arden House is a hotel located at the Westwood Campus, on the outskirts of the main campus. Since the Mathematics building is also at an outskirt of the main campus, it is a 10 minutes walk to any of those hotels.
Further, it is possible to book a student room for £35 (including breakfast, shared bathroom) or £55 (including breakfast, ensuite bathroom).
Bookings for Scarman, Radcliffe, Arden and student rooms should be made by calling the Warwick Conferences Sales Team on +44 (0)24 7652 3222, Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm, or email conferences@warwick.ac.uk. Note that the number of rooms is limited (in particular for Arden House) and other conferences take place during the same week as well.
Since the accommodation on the campus is very limited and often expensive, we're providing a list of hotels and guest houses (bed-and-breakfast) in four locations:
You can see the locations of the hotels on our accommodation map.
The list is for information only and does not imply recommendations. Also, the prices given should be used four guideline only and are subject to change.
Depending on your needs, you may prefer to stay either on the campus (typical price range £90 £125 and up), or in one of three neighbouring towns Kenilworth or Leamington Spa or Coventry. All towns are about 10-15 minutes ride from the campus by car or taxi, and convenient public transportation (frequent buses) is also available.
More offers (and sometimes better prices than when calling hotel directly) can be found at http://www.laterooms.com and http://www.coventry-hotels.co.uk.
Very informal recommendations: depending on your budget and mobility: if you are OK with spending around £90 £125 per night and staying on the campus then go for Radcliffe House on the campus, where you won't have problems with commuting and the quality is very good (incl. Internet connection etc).
Otherwise, go for any of the B&B and hotels in Kenilworth (first four have convenient access to public transportation; the other two would require the use of taxis or a car), or Victoria Park Hotel in Leamington Spa.
Kenilworth
Kenilworth is a small town close to the University of Warwick, perhaps best known for its beautiful ruins of Kenilworth castle. The town has a number of nice restaurant and pubs. The prices for the accommodation are in the range of £40-90 per night, depending on whether a hotel or a B&B is chosen. Kenilworth is about 5-10 minutes drive by taxi to the campus . There are local bus services (16/12/Unibus (U1/U2)) between Kenilworth and the University.
Milsoms Hotel
The Clarendon House, High Street, Kenilworth CV8 1LZ
URL: http://www.milsomshotel.co.uk/kenilworth.php
Tel: +44 (0)1926 515450 Fax: +44 (0)1926 515451
Good location on University bus route. Price range: £65-£75 per night. Recently renovated and recommended.
Hollyhurst Guest House, Kenilworth
47 Priory Road, Kenilworth CV8 1LL
URL: http://www.hollyhurstguesthouse.co.uk/
Tel: +44 (0) 1926 853882
B&B. Price range: around £35 - £40 per night. 3.3 miles / 7 mins
Abbey Guest House, Kenilworth
41 Station Road, Kenilworth CV8 1JD
URL: http://www.abbeyguesthouse.com/
Tel: +44 (0) 1926 512707
Fax: +44 (0) 1926 859148
B&B. Price range: around £35 - £40 per night. 3.6 miles / 7mins
The Peacock Hotel, Kenilworth
149 Warwick Road, Kenilworth CV8 1HY
URL: http://www.peacockhotel.com/
Tel: +44 (0) 1926 851156
Fax: +44 (0) 1926 864644
Good location on University bus route. Price range: around £60 per night
Holiday Inn, Kenilworth
22 Abbey End, Kenilworth CV8 2ED
URL: N/A
Tel: +44 (0) 1926 855957
Fax: +44 (0) 1926 857830
Good location on University bus route. Price range: around £80 per night. Recently changed the owner and so the price might vary.
Woodside Hotel and Conference Center
Glasshouse Lane, Kenilworth CV8 2AL
URL: http://www.sundialgroup.com/woodside
Tel: +44 (0) 1926 852217
Fax: +44 (0) 1926 859550
Good quality business hotel with some conference facilities (incl. a restaurant). A little out of town and hence convenient by car but with poor access by public transportation. Price range: regular prices £80 and up per night.
Chesford Grange, Kenilworth
Chesford Grange, Kenilworth CV8 2LD
URL: http://www.qhotels.co.uk/hotels/chesford-grange-near-warwick-warwickshire/
Tel: +44 (0) 1926 859331
Fax: +44 (0) 1926 855272
Good quality (4 star) business hotel. Out of town and hence convenient by car but with poor access by public transportation. Price range: regular prices £80 and up per night. However, they frequently have some special prices.
Leamington Spa
Royal Leamington Spa is a small, fashionable town with beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture, a few miles away from the campus. They have a good selection of shops, nice restaurants and pubs, and some night clubs. This town is also a headquarter of Mike, who has been living here for a few decades. Leamington Spa is about 15 minutes drive by taxi to the campus . There are local bus services (16/12/Unibus (U1/U2)) between Leamington Spa and the University.
Victoria Park Hotel, Leamington Spa
12 Adelaide Road, Leamington Spa CV31 3PW
URL: http://www.victoriaparkhotelleamingtonspa.co.uk/
Tel: +44 (0) 1926 450505
Fax: +44 (0) 1926 421313
Small hotel/B&B. Price range: around £50 - £55 per night. Good location; close (<5 minutes) to the town and bus stops.
The Lansdowne Hotel, Leamington Spa
87 Clarendon Street, Leamington Spa CV32 4PF
URL: http://www.thelansdowne.co.uk/
Tel: +44 (0) 1926 450505
Fax: +44 (0) 1926 421313
Price range: around £55 per night. Good location; close (<5 minutes) to the town and bus stops.
The Regent Hotel Leamington Spa
The Parade. Leamington Spa CV32 4AT
URL: http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_and_book/hotel_overview.php?hotel_id=143
Tel: +44 (0) 871 984 6239
Fax: +44 (0) 1926 432473
Price range: around £70 per night, but often better price is available (e.g., now, saver rate on the web page is £49). Good location, in town and next to a bus stops.
The Best Western Falstaff Hotel, Leamington Spa
16-20 Warwick New Road, Leamington Spa CV32 5JQ
URL: http://www.bw-falstaffhotel.co.uk/
Tel: +44 (0) 1926 312044
Fax: +44 (0) 1926 450574
Price range: around £100 per night. Less convenient when public transportation is to be used.
Coventry
Coventry (see also wiki) is the nearest city to the University of Warwick and home to many students who live off-campus. It has convenient public transportation to/from the campus and it is very well connected by rail and coaches with the main cities and the airport in the UK. However, not all hotels listed below are on the main bus route towards campus.
Ibis Hotel, Coventry
Abbey Road Off Leaf Lane, Coventry CV3 4BJ
URL: http://www.ibishotel.com/ibis/fichehotel/gb/ibi/2094/fiche_hotel.shtml
Tel: (+44)2476/639922
Fax: (+44)2476/306898
Price range: around £50 per night. All rooms are en suite with TV & tea/coffee making facilities. 4.1 miles/8 mins
Village Hotel
Dolomite Avenue, Coventry Business Park, Coventry CV4 9GZ
URL: http://www.village-hotels.co.uk/hotels/Coventry
Tel: (+44)2476/719000
Fax: (+44)2476/719100
Price range: around £100 per night. Very close to the University on the main bus route. 4 star hotel with use of gym facilities. 4.4 miles/ 9 mins
Windmill Village
Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry, CV5 9AL
URL: http://www.windmillvillagehotel.co.uk/
Tel: (+44)2476/404040
Price range: £60 - £100 per night. On main road link to the University (but not convenient for public transport to campus). 11.1 miles/20 mins
Britannia Hotel
Fairfax Street, Cathedral Square, City Centre, Coventry CV1 5RP
URL: http://www.britanniahotels.com/hotel_home.asp?page=83
Tel: (+44)8712/220095
Fax: (+44)8712/227709
Price range: £85 - £100 per night. 4 Star Hotel within the City Centre. Good link via bus to the University. 5 miles/10 mins
Quality Hotel
Stonebridge Manor, Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry CV5 9BA
URL: http://www.choicehotelsuk.co.uk/hotels/hotel?hotel=GB647
Tel: (+44) 2476/403835
Fax: (+44)2476/403081
Price range: £85 - £100 per night. 3 star hotel only 10 mins drive from campus (but not convenient for public transport to campus). En suite bedrooms. Games room, sauna & steam room available. 11.1 miles/20 min
Allesley Hotel
Birmingham Road, Coventry CV5 9GP
URL: http://www.allesleyhotelcoventry.co.uk
Price range: £59 - £69 per night. On main road link to the University (but not convenient for public transport to campus). 11 miles / 20 minutes.
Holiday Inn
London Road, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3DY
URL: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/cvtap?_requestid=2670704
Price range: £50 - £70 per night. On main road link to the University (but not convenient for public transport to campus). 4 miles / 8 minutes.
Ramada Coventry
Butts, Coventry, CV1 3GGURL: http://www.ramadacoventry.co.uk/ tel: (+44)870/890 3722
Price range: £65 - £105 per night. City Centre hotel with good link via bus to the University. 4 miles / 10 minutes.
The Chace Hotel
London Road Toll Bar end, Coventry, CV3 4EQURL: http://www.corushotels.com/Chace-Hotel-The
Price range: £44 - £99 per night. On main road link to the University. 6 miles / 13 minutes; 30 minutes by bus.
Number 78 B+B
78 Cannon Close, Coventry, CV4 7AS
URL: http://www.78cannonclose.co.uk/ tel: (+44)7834/254635
Price range: £40 - £65 per night. On bus route / short walk to the University. 2.2 miles.
External Links
http://www.visitcoventry.co.uk