STEALTHDAN Posted April 3, 2013 Report Posted April 3, 2013 Really someone actually videoed this? Quote
UnderItAll Posted April 3, 2013 Report Posted April 3, 2013 Is it just me that thinks that this could be malicious? Quote
Mattgwise Posted April 3, 2013 Report Posted April 3, 2013 Well to be honest actually expect this to happen on a regular basis. Each cabin has a smoke detector which is connected to main fire alarm system and even a can of deodrant will trigger it and what with the ceiling being so low this is likely to happen very often. In the picture here you can see a smoke detector and how low they are http://content.maniahub.com/photo/Thorpe/Crash%20Pad%20Opening/DSC01178.JPG Quote
UnderItAll Posted April 3, 2013 Report Posted April 3, 2013 Someone possibly setting off the alarm on purpose. And good point about the low ceilings/detectors. Quote
BenC Posted April 30, 2013 Report Posted April 30, 2013 I was speaking to one of the Crash Pad staff yesterday and they were saying how popular the Crash Pad is proving to be - for that evening, 40 of the 52 rooms were filled. ~80% occupancy isn't bad for a Monday in low season! Hopefully these occupancy rates will continue and show Merlin that there is a real business case for having a permanent hotel on site - particularly given the increase in evening activites/club nights/events. I say Merlin should have been bolder and taken the plunge earlier (Runneymede first approved plans for a hotel back in 2006!). The Crash Pad rep said that they're contracted to stay there all 2013 season, and that they were hopeful they'd return for 2014. Recent news however suggests the company's having difficulties... http://news.sky.com/story/1083296/snoozebox-hotel-company-reports-a-loss Quote
Marc Posted April 30, 2013 Report Posted April 30, 2013 Its good that its doing well, tried to book on Saturday but it was sold out. Hopefully they add the remaining rooms to bring it up to the planned 120 or so to see them over till the full hotel is built. Quote
Fred Posted April 30, 2013 Report Posted April 30, 2013 Oh they've only got 52 rooms? No wonder they're doing "well". It doesn't take a lot to fill those rooms. Quote
Benin Posted April 30, 2013 Report Posted April 30, 2013 208 people can stay at this 'hotel' at any one time... No wonder it's making a difference to the park attendances... Quote
Coaster Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 I would but I wouldn't be able to with my friends - don't you have to have an adult with you? Quote
Ryan Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 I would but I wouldn't be able to with my friends - don't you have to have an adult with you? Pretty sure there needs to be someone over the age of 18 staying in the room yes. Quote
Coaster Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 Fair enough really (considering some of the idiots who visit thorpe/H&S). Quote
Altitude Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 A while ago I wondered why they needed an adult, and they send me this! You are correct that an element of our target market is young adults and teenagers. Howver our audience for the Crash pad will differ from our park operation. Whilst we dont wish to exclude young people from using our facilities we have to be realistic and apply rules based on both our experience as a them park operator as well as demonstrating a responsible approach to our over night accomodation. The decision to apply the over 18 rule was based on feedback from our current short break supplier as well as our guests when quized during focus groups. I do hope this has gone someway to answering your question. So I guess it's fair Quote
coastergod Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 how old are you Coaster Jamie?? I'm also in the same problem, and depending on prices, as my merlin is expired now, and not renewing it (as there isn't much point with me being very, and I mean very busy in the coming year, I'm not even going to be in the UK for a few months, so yeah) it will all depend on prices. I think that they should do what they do with some of the pre-paid tickets collections for under 18's. I wasn't allowed to collect a ticket for a friend, so I needed to have a letter written. They should do something similar with the Crash pad, except they must have a over 16, instead of 18. I mean 16, to me is a young Adult and you are responsible for all your actions. I think you should be responsible for all your actions during your time in the crash pad, and must pay for any damages etc. Quote
Marc Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 18 is pretty standard across hotels isn't it? There needs to be somone responcable and to foot the bill if the room gets trashed! Quote
Tom Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 I remember having trouble at a Chessington meet booking as a family in a premier inn because an adult was 16 and child was 15 and under. We had booked online but when we turned up they were really iffy that we were 2 16 year olds and 2 15 year olds even though there was nothing to suggest that wouldn't be fine online! Quote
Linkin Park Posted August 14, 2013 Report Posted August 14, 2013 This sounds crazy, but I swear when Thorpe Park first released the Crash Pad to the public I went on their Twitter page, and some girl asked how old you have to be to stay over without an adult and they said 15+, I hope so anyway, I'll be 17 and the other 7 lads 16-17 too Quote
Marc Posted August 15, 2013 Report Posted August 15, 2013 This sounds crazy, but I swear when Thorpe Park first released the Crash Pad to the public I went on their Twitter page, and some girl asked how old you have to be to stay over without an adult and they said 15+, I hope so anyway, I'll be 17 and the other 7 lads 16-17 too It is certainly 18+ now. Quote
Linkin Park Posted August 15, 2013 Report Posted August 15, 2013 Sorry for double posting but just to let you all know, I asked Thorpe Park what the minimum age is and they said 16, as long as you have a parents consest via letter or something Quote
Altitude Posted August 15, 2013 Report Posted August 15, 2013 ^ We're talking about minimum age without parents, though! Quote
Linkin Park Posted August 15, 2013 Report Posted August 15, 2013 ^ We're talking about minimum age without parents, though!That's what I meant pal, as long as you're 16 or over you can stay at the crash pad providing you have a letter of consent from a parent/carer Quote
coastergod Posted August 15, 2013 Report Posted August 15, 2013 to be honest though, in this day and age, if clever enough you could write it yourself, but then again, the rules are put in place on purpose, for the benefit for everyone. Quote
BigBobJones Posted August 15, 2013 Report Posted August 15, 2013 TBH if I was in a hotel and there were under 18's in the next room, what would be the chance they would go to bed on time and be quiet... or would they party and drink until the early hours? For me 18 is right. Quote
Ryan Posted August 16, 2013 Report Posted August 16, 2013 TBH if I was in a hotel and there were under 18's in the next room, what would be the chance they would go to bed on time and be quiet... or would they party and drink until the early hours? For me 18 is right. 18/19 year olds do that too... Sidders and Coaster 2 Quote
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