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Conference govt02::basingstoke

Title: * BASINGSTOKE - Gateway to Wessex *
Notice:BASINGSTOKE - John Arlott lived here - then left, I wonder why
Moderator:COMICS::CORNEJ
Created:Wed Jul 27 1988
Last Modified:Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:925
Total number of notes:5875

300.0. "Where to stay in Basingstoke?" by SAHQ::LUBER (This space available for rent) Fri May 11 1990 14:46

    When I was in England a few weeks ago, I stayed at the Swan House in
    Kingsclere and commuted to Basingstoke each day.  I noticed a Hilton on
    one of the roundabouts in Basingstoke.  Is this a nice place to stay,
    or should I stay at the Swan House again if I come back?  
    
    Any other suggestions?
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300.1Try Tylney Hall.SHAPES::STREETRShoulders back, chest out, chins in!Mon May 14 1990 10:5710
    There are 2 Hiltons in Basingstoke, the one you saw at the
    Aldermaston Road roundabout, and another near the Black Dam
    roundabout. Both are typical "international" hotels. If you
    liked the Swan House then why not stay there again.
    
    There is another alternative, if you don't mind a drive into
    Basingstoke.... this is Tylney Hall, near Rotherwick (East of
    town off the A30.... it is well recommended by many of my visitors.
    
    Ray.
300.2How much.....!!!!HAMPS::NICHOLLSToot TootMon May 14 1990 14:106
   Re last.
    
    It is also one the most expensive hotels in the area!
    
    Expense Constraintly,
    ALEX
300.3How expensive?SAHQ::LUBERThis space available for rentMon May 14 1990 15:301
    
300.4Re: Tylney.SHAPES::STREETRShoulders back, chest out, chins in!Mon May 14 1990 16:174
    re .2 I believe that a) they offer Digital rates, and b) _used_
          to be cheaper than the Hilton....
    
    Ray.
300.5one more vote for TylneyTASTY::JEFFERYIs "Bones" the real McCoy ??Mon May 14 1990 21:1810
Yeah,

I stayed two nights at Tylney when I was relocating.

It was cheaper than (then) Ladbroke Lodge (now Hilton), and by far the nicest
hotel I've stayed in.

Food was fantastic!

Mark.
300.6How modern is it?SAHQ::LUBERThis space available for rentTue May 15 1990 14:538
    Does Tylney have all of the accomodations we spoiled Americans are used
    to?
    
    -  Private bath
    -  Air conditioning
    -  TV
    
    etc.
300.7COMICS::WEGGSome hard boiled eggs & some nutsTue May 15 1990 15:056
RE .6>    
>    -  Air conditioning

       Come to the UK. We have *REAL* air here!

       Ian.
300.8Modern it's not, mod-cons it has!SHAPES::STREETRex-childTue May 15 1990 15:258
    A feature of Tylney is the size of room, and decor.....I am sure
    that "you Americans" would just love the place..... even though it
    _probably_ hasn't got air-conditioning.
    
    And, yes, rooms have private facilities, TV, and there is a snooker
    room, bar etc.....
    
    Ray.
300.9TC&CSUBURB::MAYNEDNorm Tebbit for prime MinisterTue May 15 1990 16:4211
    
    Somone said it's near Rotherwick, if so take it, you can forget
    about the hotel bar and get yourself off down to "The Coach and
    Horses" pub....
    
    Stupendous selection of *REAL* ales.... Something every American
    should try....
    
    MMMMMmmmmmm.....
    
    Derek.
300.10More info requestedSAHQ::LUBERThis space available for rentWed May 16 1990 15:422
    PLease provide phone number for reservations and directions from M3. 
    How far a commute is it from Basingstoke?  Is there shopping nearby?
300.11More infor supplied.SHAPES::STREETRex-childWed May 16 1990 17:2012
    Phone: 0256-764881  (leave first 0 off if phoning from USA)
    
    Directions: Exit Junction 5 from M3. If coming off from London
    direction take 3rd exit from the roundabout. Possibly signed A30.
    After 400 yards you will hit A30 at T junction. I think the
    road for Rotherwick is signed from here. Anyway its 2 miles or so
    North of here via Newnham. Someone may like to give clearer directions.
    
    Shopping: No local shops..... Main stores in Basingstoke which is
    between 8-10 minutes drive depending on time of day.
    
    Ray. 
300.12VULCAN::SMITHP1Free the Newbury_9Thu May 17 1990 10:5910

	From the M3 Junction 5, take the exit signposted to Newnham,
	At the junction of the A30 go straight across.
	After 200 yds you get to a T-junction, turn left.
	After 1� miles you get to Newnham.
	Here, take the right hander signposted Rotherwick.
	After 1 mile, Tylney Hall is on the left.

		P1
300.13Thank U very muchSAHQ::LUBERI'm schizophrenic and I am tooThu May 17 1990 15:011
    
300.14TASTY::JEFFERYIs "Bones" the real McCoy ??Fri May 18 1990 10:035
According to the brochure, a room can be reserved through :

Scott Calder Int'l New York (212) 535 9530.

Mark