Todge Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Maybe with the tidal wave room they could put you on the ride to wake you up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Apologies if this has already been cleared but do we know when construction for the hotel will begin, and when it will open? And is it going near the newly-built maintenance sheds, across the lake from Stealth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rush Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 If it is opened as a Holiday Inn hotel (like the one at chessington) then it probably wont be operated by merlin.The Holiday inn at chessington is not operated by merlin. It is operated by a large national chain (BDL Hotels) who operate many holiday inn hotels under franchise nationwide. The majority of holiday inn hotels are operated under franchise from the owner of the holiday inn brand.So if it does turn out to be a Branded chain hotel it would relieve merlin of the expensive hotel operating costs and leave them to run the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzer Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 anyone know the "Quarry" where my office is ? there is that massive bit of land, well thats where the staff car park is going and they HAVE started clearing the area for the hotel now, so the ground work shall start within a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster XTREME Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 That's great news. Look forward to staying at the hotel when it opens. Any way earlier in the topic someone mentioned a SAW themed room, I think that most people will have a problem with waking up in the morning and finding a corpse (fake obviously) sliced open, stuck in a trap with body parts and innards scattered across the room. I'll definitely pass on that idea . I've been told that there will be a ride linked to the hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Lets brainstorm names for the supposed ride then. How about,Saw: The Ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster XTREME Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Maybe it would be a flat ride, maybe they'll get a simulator which will have onride footage of all their big roller coasters, The only thing that I can think of that could fit inside a hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste193 Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Could this ride linked with the hotel possibly have been confused with a boat service linking the hotel to the park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster XTREME Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Yes it is the boat unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 This hotel seems a great idea for Thorpe , however I do not feel it will be run by Merlin.I have a gut feeling that as Legoland are building their hotel for 2012, Thorpe's hotel will be some what pushed aside... Its a shame but I can see it coming. Anyone know when its actually supposed to open to guests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 The general idea is that it's set for 2014. Legoland's hotel is set for 2012 in aid of the Olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 I've heard 2013 as the date for TP's hotel.. :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste193 Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 2013 is the date that I've heard alot of people use for thorpe hotel :S maybe it was just everyones assumption? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Just as I was getting really excited for The Swarm... Thorpe Park have submitted a new planning application to Runnymede council, featuring amendments to their Waterside Hotel.If the new plans are passed it will see the hotel built in two phases, with the second being dependant on the success of the first phase. Three wings of the hotel have been cut short, with plans for extension.The new hotel will be built on the banks of the parks lake, and themed accordingly. The Hotels two restaurants will overlook a large decking area on the banks of the lake, in an almost dockyard like style. A Waterbus to a Terminal in the park will also run from the Hotel.The entrance to the hotel will be in a double height foyer, with a bar at the back, and conference facilities for Businesses located nearby. This will take the need for the Conference centre in the park away, freeing up space, within the land restricted park.It is unsure when the hotel will be completed by, but if the presumed opening date of 2013 is to be believed, then groundwork should begin early next year.From Merlin ManiaLooks good to me Graw, Luke_A, Coaster XTREME and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smidget Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 If this did happen it would increase Thorpe's potential as a top attraction so much. I just hope that Thorpe will be able to cope with the numbers they should hopefully be pulling in when the hotel opens, otherwise this could all go horribly wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I remember hearing when Thorpe done the: 'BUY A DAY TICKET AND COME BACK TOMORROW FOR £1' deal it was only to show they were a good enough attraction to be worth revisiting. This would help argue their case in planning a hotel as people would actually stay in it. Could be some competition for Alton if Thorpe were to improve park wide theming massively, sort out zoning issues and make the surrounding area more aesthetically pleasing like Alton's hotel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Questionable as to how successful this would be with the target market (based upon Towers prices, depends if they do a Chessie and have an external company run it).Those old plans look fab though, love the old ideas a lot tbh. Just not sure whether there is a demand for a hotel for Thorpe (similar for Chessie and Lego tbh but Chessie's hasn't done TOO badly). Though I'm sure the Northern contingent won't be complaining.Give it one thing though, fab location on the waterside, could give off some great views of Swarm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 This would be very handy for meets :DDepnding on prices of course, if it's like Towers' prices then maybe not :PI'm not too sure what to say about how much demand there is for a hotel at Thorpe, but I am sure it will be worth the money, when you think about how busy it can get there and the distances some people travel to get there! When I worked there in 2008 I had people making comments about low ride counts and needing more time etc, so in 2012 I'm sure it will be very beneficial! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_A Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Awesome! The dockyard theme/style mentioned could fit in with Amity Cove if they wanted to go down that route of theming matching with what's in park... or they could just have the hotel fairly un-themed like Chessington with a few hints of theming here and there. Agreed with the location by the waterside, this is going to be a really great location and an awesome view from the windows right next to the lake! Let's just hope it all goes ahead as planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsyturvy15 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Sounds good! Will be interesting to see how different it is from the towers ones as they are based around kids where as this could have a very different target audience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.m.k Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 I hope they just get this sorted and progress with it at last. I know it's a big decision for the park to add a hotel but surely it will be profitable...The theme looks good and the views of the park from front-facing rooms will be amazing! The only thing I would be worried about is pricing, but surely it would have to be kept competitive with Chessington's hotel, which wouldn't be too bad, we just don't want Alton's pricing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 The possibility of a Nemesis Inferno room?GET ME TWO OF THOSE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 The possibility of a Nemesis Inferno room?GET ME TWO OF THOSE!That makes me sad that Towers got rid of the Nemesis and Oblivion themed rooms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 I love the idea of it being by the lake, will look really nice, hopefully if they're building this hotel they will make it themed really nicely and fit in well and hopefully that will influence them to do some cleaning and refurb around the park to encourage people to stay at the hotel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 These are the old plans aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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