TPJames Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 I actually like the idea of the crash pad- its just the price which is an issue! The price is way to expensive however I think the idea of shipping containers is great. I saw a resturant in london today made out of shipping containers and it looked funky! If thorpe paint those shipping containers cool colours I think it will be one of the coolest hotels around. BTW the resturant wass on the southbank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropicalbowl Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 I don't get why people are so pissed about the new accommodation. TP isn't a resort, and the max time you can stay there is 5 days. If it's clean and it has what you need why are you complaining...sorry maybe I'm missing something but I'm really happy that there's on site accommodation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Because in the opinion of many it is very poor and quite expensive for what you get. This comes as quite a cheap and nasty disappointment of an investment after plans for a full size proper hotel have been approved and shelved. Most of us only want what is good for the park, and we don't think this is it! Are you still really happy that there is on site accommodation considering that it is out side and rooms sleep 4 in a tiny tiny space for considerably more money than travelodge type places a couple of miles (and couple of £ in a taxi) away? Or would you rather a proper hotel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 It doesn't look that bad in person Somehow the bridge to it looks more worn down than the main bridge with the red and blue being much more faded. Other than that it really looks amazing Cornflakes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornflakes Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 It doesn't look that bad in person Somehow the bridge to it looks more worn down than the main bridge with the red and blue being much more faded. Other than that it really looks amazing Especially the reception block, oh and the really obnoxious banner. ENJOY YOUR ADRENALINE FUELED DAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropicalbowl Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Well, I'm happy XD I don't actually want TP to become a resort or have a big hotel Sounds weird but I actually like it how it is, and personally I'd like some small changes to things like food, where there is no variety in options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Don't know if this has been mentioned, but I was having a nosey on the booking page and it seems you can't book without buying a ticket? I can't see a way to book if you have an annual pass. I'm guessing if you called up, there's probably a simple way round this, but it does seem a bit annoying really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hmm it is possible to book for an Annual Pass holder online because I've had a look before, I remember it being difficult to find. EDIT: highlight cursor over the 'Bargain Breaks' tab on the top right of the website, and click 'Passholders save 20% here'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Ahh! Hidden away, nice one Ryan. I'm not intending to go, just being nosey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 After staying at the crash pad Thursday night I just thought id give my little review. We headed over to the reception building at around 2, inside the entire back wall is just a massive picture of all the Thorpe rides and it looks great. There was a mix up with our booking (I booked for 2 people instead of me) the staff were only too happy to help, although it did take abit of messing around to sort. We were taken to our room and left to it. Whilst from the outside you can't hide the fact they are shipping containers, they've done a good job with the surrounding area and the little garden area looks really nice. The rooms them selves are obviously abit tight, but they are of a very high quality, the beds are very very comfortable (probably one of the nicest I've sleeped in!) and the rooms are nice and warm (or cool!) if you like. The area around the double bed is padded so you can confortably sit on there watching tv without much fuss. The wet room is ok, the door isn't great and don't offer the best privacy and the plumbing as abit loud. But apart from that serves its purpose well. The rooms come with free shower gels / shampoo and soap along with bottled water. You can get things like hair dryers / irons from reception if you need one. For the evening meal your asked to book a time at bar 360, when we got there at our time we were shown to our table. There was full table service on offer which was nice, the food the same as in the day but the menu has improved somewhat on last year so that's no bad thing. As for the evening entertainment it changes each night depending on how busy the park is, we had rock and roll bingo and some sort of quiz, but the done was so quiet it was all abit awkward and will probably be better and offer more when it's busier. ( it's sold out the next few days so will be interesting to see how it compares) the shop in the dome seemed to open till around 7:30/8 and the arcade games were available till the dome closed at midnight. For breackfast your also given time slots either 7 till 8 or 8 till 9, your given tickets to hand in when you get to bar360, they offered a free continental breackfast or a full fry up for £5.95, I went for this option and it was quite nice. Checking out was nice and easy and there able to offer you somewhere to leave bags etc for the day, Swarm and Fish opened at 9:15 for crash pad guests giving around 45 min ert on these 2. Matt 236, Luke_A, Inferno and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 You're brave staying there. How much did it cost for a night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Around £49 each so by no means cheap, but I wanted to try it out just so I have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 45 minute ERT on Flying Fish! That must make up for sleeping in a shipping container I'm glad it seems very organised with food etc but what is going to happen on the club nights? Are only MoS guests allowed to book the Crash Pad on these nights or can other guests and if so, what do they do in the evening as the Dome would be closed of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 The wet room is ok, the door isn't great and don't offer the best privacy and the plumbing as abit loud. But apart from that serves its purpose well. This seems like quite a big problem to me. Not so much of an issue if it is just me and the Mrs, but if squeezing in with others it's not nice. And without sharing it is poor value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEALTHDAN Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 45 minute ERT on Flying Fish! That must make up for sleeping in a shipping container I'm glad it seems very organised with food etc but what is going to happen on the club nights? Are only MoS guests allowed to book the Crash Pad on these nights or can other guests and if so, what do they do in the evening as the Dome would be closed of? Sorry did you miss the bit were it said SWARM? or do you always have selective reading to be negative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 This seems like quite a big problem to me. Not so much of an issue if it is just me and the Mrs, but if squeezing in with others it's not nice. And without sharing it is poor value. I agree with this, it is abit awkward in that respect and id like to to try improve that some how, although not sure how or if they can. Regarding value, on park there was a deal to stay for £29,99 per person with a minmum of 2, I thought that was a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Sorry did you miss the bit were it said SWARM? or do you always have selective reading to be negative? I was simply saying how amazing Flying Fish is and that 45 minutes ERT is a good thing. Who needs Swarm ERT when you have Flying Fish available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I guess fish is open so the family's have somthing to do as well as the thrill seekers there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Two good ride choices IMO. Crash Pad doesn't sound as bad as I was expecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I saw a picture of the inside of one of the rooms and it actually looked rather than, aside from being cramped, so I take back what I said previously, they still don't look great from the outside but the idea of the garden must help. Does anyone have a picture? I guess we've got to remember if the hotels successful, they will build a permanent hotel. I just hope they don't change their minds and permanently keep the shipping containers to save £££ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 http://www.thorpeparkmania.co.uk/news/29-03-2013/Crash-Pad-Opens All pics I took are here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I guess fish is open so the family's have somthing to do as well as the thrill seekers there Families totally got confused there then if they are staying in a shed next to Thorpe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I assume thorpe are looking into ERT for crash pad guests and are seeing how it works? If they do introduce ERT I hope they give it to annual pass holders aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Is the garden area open for guests to use/sit about/relax in the sun etc? Sounds interesting but not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Families totally got confused there then if they are staying in a shed next to Thorpe. It's sold out the last few nights so it must appeal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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