It's finally Friday!

Ooooo blimey it's chilly this morning... and with snow forecast for the weekend... what a better way to keep warm than with a spot of brain exercise?

Yesterday we launched this week's Treasure Hunt with the fabulous prize of a night on us in Roomzzz Leeds City West!

109 superb apartments near to Leeds city centre individually designed to provide you with everything you need to relax, in complete comfort. Go for one of our Smart studios, or choose a more spacious Grande studio. Whichever you choose, we're sure you'll feel right at home. 

Elland Road Stadium, Leeds Bradford International Airport, M1 and M62 are all within easy reach, and the vibrant Leeds city centre is only 15 minutes walk away. There's plethora of things to do and see during your stay here. It's also the ideal place to stay if you need to be close to Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), Leeds University, Leeds Met and Parklane College.

Pantry full of living essentials like toiletries, milk and ready meals is available in Reception. Whatever you do, the convenience doesn't just stop there.

Which roomzzz to choose...?

We've thought carefully about every aspect of our Smart studios to create a thoroughly practical but at the same time, extremely stylish space. There's everything you need - an open-plan kitchen and living area, a pristine shower room and a comfy double bed. And you'll love the intelligent features, like the well laid out kitchenette, and the ingenious table doubling as a workstation or a breakfast bar. So, if you're thinking compact and clever, think Smart.

From the large open-plan layout of the living area, to the sumptuous memory foam bed, everything about the Grande Studio has been carefully arranged to maximise your comfort. 

Taking in the city views (limited apartments only) from your breakfast table, chilling out with a cup of tea on your luxurious leather sofa, or cooking up a classic in the designer kitchen, you'll find the whole Grande experience altogether upscale.

So now you have the last part of the puzzle... post your answer onto our Facebook page before 3pm for either Leeds or Manchester with the words "I am a Roomzzz Treasure Hunter and my answer is...."

Good luck Roomzzz Treasure Hunters.... and happy detecting!

Are you a Roomzzz Treasure Hunter...?

... if not... why not? It's really simple... you follow the clues to claim the prize and the prize is a night* in one of our fabulous locations!

This week that location is Leeds City West, our fantastic accommodation in Leeds! So onto the business of the day... the clues... the answers are all held in our blog, website and Facebook. The trail starts today with the final part published in the morning... happy hunting!

1. Which room did Lucy C recommend in her tips?

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2. If you stay for 30 nights from only £999, how much do you pay per night?

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3. The number of Facebook fans in Manchester we published on Tuesday?

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4. The % you save if you book and pay 3 days in advance?

x (times)

5. The number of times the word 'Roomzzz' appears in tomorrow's blog?

So all you have to do is wait until the morning... count the Roomzzz... post your answer onto our Facebook page for either Leeds or Manchester using the words "I am a Roomzzz Treasure Hunter and my answer is..." We will pick the winner at random from all the correct entries!

 * Not in conjunction with any other offer, subject to availability, must be booked within 7 days.

Home from home.....?

Did you know that we have many guests  @ Roomzzz who don't check out in the morning? No... they move in... stay with us for weeks... we love it! 

In fact the longer you stay the less you pay...!

Stay for 30 nights from only £999, including VAT. That's merely £33 per apartment per night, inclusive of weekly housekeeping, utility bills, and council tax.

You can choose from a selection of 1 or 2 bed suites and studios across 4 aparthotels, from our Manchester city centre hotel, to city centre Leeds accommodation. Not to forget everything we already do to create that home from home feeling for you, with things like ample living space, stylist interior, free wifi, and all mod-cons. With a fantastic price like this, bookings are non-refundable and require pre-payment and bond

For details and to book, please email sales@roomzzz.co.uk

Very pleased with my stay!

“Very pleased with my stay” - is what Lucy C from Sheffield wrote following her stay with us at our city centre hotel in Manchester....

Reviewed 29 January 2012

I booked the Liberty Suite for myself and my husband over a weekend in manchester. The room was large and had a great street view of Chinatown (nice big windows so didn't feel hemmed in). Good attention to detail and all the facilities you need for self catering. The shower room was also a good size with a nice big rain shower. There was a massive TV at the end of our bed so we could be ultra lazy!! I chose the Liberty room because of the dining table which made a difference if you want to dine in.
 

The Mac computer was a really good extra.
 

The location was great, very close to the city centre - about 10min walk from Picadilly station. The grab and go breakfast is at reception and you can grab & take it back to your room!
 

I forgot to take my earplugs with me but actually there wasn't much noise at all!

The only slight gripes I had was the room took a while to heat up and being january I did feel a bit cold when I first arrived - it took a good 2 hours before it felt warm. It would have been nice to have a heated towel rail in the bathroom, & lighting suitable for applying make up (!!). But really these are minor gripes and didn't affect my stay.

Overall I would say if you want luxury accommodation in manchester and you like the freedom of self catering this is a good value option. I would stay here again.

 

Room Tip: room 207 is a corner street view room with lots of windows so good view.

Friday... Friday... Friday... perfect for a Treasure Hunt!

... and today the Treasure is... a night in our Leeds City Centre accommodation!*

So what will you find if you are the lucky winner... (or decide to treat yourself book online and go anyway!)

36 luxurious Roomzzz apartments with one and two bedrooms to choose from, each one has been individually designed to create a stylish interior where you'll feel totally at ease. And as you'd expect, every apartment is fully kitted out with all mod-cons such as an Apple Mac, an integrated safe and a widescreen LCD TV.

Harvey Nichols the lavish department store and the shopping quarter - home to international chains and independent shops are all within walking distance, and Leeds Railway Station is just under 5 minutes walk away from Roomzzz Leeds City, an apartment here puts you right where the action is.

Grab & Go complimentary breakfast is always available between 6.30am and 10.30am to kick start your day, including hot drinks, pastries and fruit. We've thought of everything, so you can experience Leeds the way you want.

And what will you find in your Roomzzz? 

- Apple iMac Computer
- Widescreen LCD TV with Freeview
- Free wi-fi, local and national UK landline calls
- Fully air conditioned
- Fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave and hob
- Early check in or late check out at 1pm are available at only £10 each, subject to availability

So don't delay - check out yesterday's blog for the clues... and post your answer on our Facebook walls for either Leeds or Manchester with the words "I am a Roomzzz Treasure Hunter and the answer is...." 

Good luck Treasure Hunters!

* Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Must be booked within 7 days. No monetary value. Subject to availability

Follow the clues and claim the prize!

It's time for the start of our Treasure Hunt... follow the clues, reveal the answers... solve the puzzle and win the prize... this week it's a night in our fabulous city centre hotel in Leeds!

How many acres does Yorkshire Sculpture Park cover?

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The amount of discount our Royalty Club Members get when they join as Silver Members?

Plus +

The numerical month Sunsetcat reviewed our Leeds Hotel? (Jan = 1, Feb = 2, Mar = 3)

Times x

The number of times the name Roomzzz is mentioned in tomorrow's (Friday) blog...

So... you have to wait until tomorrow... read our blog... then simply post your answer on our Facebook pages for Leeds or Manchester before 3pm tomorrow, with the words "I am a Roomzzz Treasure Hunter and my answer is..." Simple... we'll then pick our winner to spend a night of luxury in Leeds City Centre @Roomzzz!

Yorkshire's Magnificent Attractions!

As we are giving away a prize of a fantastic night in our city centre hotel in Leeds we thought we'd share some of our favourite places in the region with you... so we did a poll and without rival was The Yorkshire Sculpture Park!

The only one of its kind, Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an international centre for modern and contemporary art, experienced and enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year.

Explore open-air displays by some of the world’s finest artists, enjoy fascinating exhibitions throughout four stunning galleries, be inspired by the natural beauty of an historic estate, and get involved in a dynamic line up of events and activities.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a pioneering place that aims to challenge, inspire, inform and delight, welcoming over 300,000 visitors, including 40,000 learning visits each year.

"Probably the finest exhibition site for sculpture in the world." Bill Packer, Financial Times

"In my experience, you get things from visiting these 500 acres of rolling rural north that are rarely available at other art locations." Waldemar Januszczak, The Sunday Times

"A great way to combine culture, exercise and fresh air for all the family." The People 

So why not join our Treasure Hunt? You could win the prize of a night in our Leeds City Centre hotel and whilst you spend your evening in the lap of luxury with us - you could fill your day with an inspiring trip to Yorkshire Sculpture Park!

Want a free night in Leeds? See what our guests say...

 

 

We're running our Treasure Hunt again this week and the prize is a night on us in Roomzzz Leeds City... Why is this a good prize? Sunsetcat had this to say about a recent trip to our Leeds city centre hotel:-

 

“Excellent accommodation near the train station and city centre.”

Reviewed 17 December 2011

The hotel is very conveniently located just a short walk away from the train station. Staff were friendly and helpful. For instance, I requested extra pillows for the room, and these were brought up before bedtime. I phoned reception to ask about rebooting the Mac in the room, and was given good advice on how to do that. The room itself comes with good facilities. Free wifi is always great. And my boyfriend and I were particularly taken by the lovely underfloor heating in the bathroom! The little kitchen was handy, as we got some ready meals from Marks & Spenser's at the station - again, only a few minutes walk away - and heated up those for dinner when we didn't feel like eating out. There are also plenty of nearby restaurants to eat at, if you don't want to prepare food for yourself.

There was enough closet space for an overnight stay, and also a little in-room safe. The room faced to the rear of the building, and was very quiet with little noise, despite over stay being on the weekend. The bed was very comfortable. If there was one thing I wasn't so keen on, the air conditioning didn't warm the room up as well as I'd have liked. But that aside, we had a very pleasant stay. I would certainly be happy to return, and would also recommend the hotel to friends. 

We think that says it all... keep reading our blog this week for more clues to the treasure!

The Treasure is a free night in Manchester!

It's Friday and the final clue day for our Friday Favourites Treasure Hunt! This week our lucky winner will win a night in our fabulous Manchester City Centre hotel...

So what to expect if you follow the clues and hit the nail on the head!

Manchester Roomzzz has 48 individual apartments fully fitted for the practicalities of daily life, finished with a subtle suggestion of the Orient inspired by the bustle of nearby Chinatown. As you'd expect from a luxury hotel, there's every concession to contemporary style and comfort. 

 

Key features of your stay at Roomzzz...

- Free wi-fi broadband internet
- Free local and national UK landline calls
- Free Grab & Go breakfast
- Pantry at Reception
- Fully fitted kitchen
- Discounted parking at adjacent car park

Manchester Central convention complex for conference and exhibitions and the Northern Quarter - the home of fashion outlets, art galleries and quirky boutique shops are all within walking distance, and the Trafford Centre is less than 6 miles away, its ideal for those wanting to experience the true spirit of this vivacious city. We're easily reached from Manchester Piccadilly railway station, and with Piccadilly Gardens just a few blocks away, and the Manchester Evening News (MEN) Arena is less than a mile away, you're never far from the heartbeat of this vibrant 21st century metropolis when you stay at Roomzzz!

Award wining Grade II listed building boasts high ceilings, long windows, soaring interior spaces, and kitchens equipped with Smeg appliances. This is the height of luxury, by design in a city centre hotel.

We love our Manchester Roomzzz and we know you will too... so even if you're not our lucky winner why not come along and visit anyway? Book online or call 0844 499 4888... and don't forget to join our Royalty Club and you'll get a discount on each stay!

Friday Favourites Treasure Hunt is back...

We're back with a new Treasure Hunt for 2012! Follow our clues below... look out for tomorrow's blog to complete the hunt... and then post your answer on our Facebook wall for Leeds or Manchester before 3pm and you'll be in with a chance to win win win a night on us in our fabulous Manchester City Centre hotel!

Monday

How much did Aimee R pay for her room in Roomzzz?

x 2

PLUS

Tuesday

Add all the numbers together for the year in which Pope Paul VI deleted Valentine's Day? ( x + x + x + x)

Minus

Wednesday

The amount of discount our Royalty Club GOLD members receive

Divided By

The number of times the word Roomzzz appears in tomorrow (Friday's) blog!

And that's it Treasure Hunters - look out for our blog tomorrow and don't forget to post your answer!

Roomzzz Royalty Club... discount on every stay!

As you may be aware we here at Roomzzz just love to treat our loyal guests and so we created the Royalty Club... We have a whole host of new members and so we thought we'd make life simple and put the facts  and the most frequently asked questions down together....

How much does it cost to join? Its free of charge, there are no fees to participate

How does it work? The membership number on the card relates to your discount entitlement. Once you log in on the Roomzzz website you will be recognised as a Royalty member and the discount will be applied

Do I need to take my card to the aparthotel to check-in? Yes, you will be required to present your Royalty Club card and membership number when you check-in

Can I recommend to others? Yes, you can recommend to friends and family to apply for their own membership. Members must be over the age of 18 and a UK resident.

Can my company join the scheme? Yes, we also have a Corporate Royalty Club, please contact sales@roomzzz.co.uk for details on how to join

What discount do I get? You will start on the Silver level which entitles a 10% discount

How do I reach the Gold and Platinum levels? You will be automatically rewarded with the Gold membership after staying with us for 25 room nights and Platinum membership after 75 room nights

Will I get the discount each time I book? Yes, as long as you use your personal login when booking online or quote your membership number when calling the central reservations team

Can I use it at any Roomzzz Aparthotel? Yes, and we are actively seeking opportunities to expand, so keep an eye out for new aparthotels in a city near you

Can I let my friends and family use it? No, the card is specific to you

Do I have to stay a minimum number of nights? You only need to stay once to be eligible to join. After booking 25 room nights you will move to the Gold membership which increases your discount to 20%

What if I lose my card? Simply email royalty@roomzzz.co.uk to request a new one

So that's all you need to know about our Royalty Club Membership... click here to sign up!

Don't forget to book your stay for Valentine's!

Valentine's Day... This is what Wikipedia has to say...

Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD. It was deleted from the General Roman Calendar of saints in 1969 by Pope Paul VI. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). The day first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.

Modern Valentine's Day symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards.

WE say... book a fabulous stay @Roomzzz! Our beautiful luxurious pads are the perfect place to stay in Central Manchester or over the penines we have hotels in Leeds City Centre and Headingley to choose from! Book online or give us a call on 0844 499 4888!

Royalty Member Review...

If you're looking for accommodation in Leeds then look no further! Roomzzz Leeds City West is perfect... but don't just take our word for it... see what our guests think!

Aimee R from Stoke on Trent wrote:-

 

"Blue Cross Sale"

Reviewed 11 December 2011

This is the second time that I have stayed in Roomzzz and can't say how fantastic it is. I received an email from Roomzzz from being a loyalty member about being a blue cross sale if booked today. This was ideal for a friends get together in December and I paid 29.50 for the room.

The room was clean as usual and I had forgotten that the bed was extremely comfortable. The shower is absolutely immense!!!

I would love to stay here again and might even treat myself to a bigger room just so I can compare the two.

I would recommend this to anyone and the friendly nature of the staff is brilliant. 

Perfect... don't forget if you want to get the best deals at Roomzzz you need to join our Royalty Club too...

Win a night in Leeds City West!

Well here it is Friday Favourites is back!

This week our luck winner will be staying in Leeds City West... so what can they expect to find when they arrive at their accommodation in Leeds?

109 superb apartments individually designed to provide you with everything you need to relax, in complete comfort. Go for one of our Smart studios, or choose a more spacious Grande studio. Whichever you choose, we're sure you'll feel right at home. 

Elland Road Stadium, Leeds Bradford International Airport, M1 and M62 are all within easy reach, and the vibrant city centre is only 15 minutes walk away. There's plethora of things to do and see during your stay here. It's also the ideal place to stay if you need to be close to Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), Leeds University, Leeds Met and Parklane College. 

Pantry full of living essentials like toiletries, milk and ready meals is available in Reception. Whatever you do, the convenience doesn't just stop there.

There's so much to see and do in and around Leeds you could pack a weekend! So how do you make sure you claim this prize? Simply tell us what you like about Roomzzz! Post your entry on our Facebook pages for either Leeds or Manchester before 3pm today and we'll pick our favourite!



* Not in conjunction with any other offer - subject to availability - must be booked within 7 days

Friday Favourites is back....

OK so it's Thursday but we're revving up for Friday Favourites... remember how it works?

1. You tell us what you like most about our fantastic city centre hotel in Manchester and our accommodation in Leeds.

2. We choose our favourite post 

3. The writer of our favourite post gets a FREE night in one of our fabulous locations... simple!

So to get your creative juices flowing... here's a winning entry from earlier in the year...

R eal Luxury O ne of a kind
O pulent apartments in
M anchester or Leeds! So...
Z ip up your case &
Z oom to Roomzzz for a day of
Z est & a night of rest!

Post your entry on our Facebook pages for either Leeds or Manchester before 3pm tomorrow to make sure you stand a chance in Friday Favourites!



* Not in conjunction with any other offer - subject to availability - must be booked within 7 days

Visit Leeds!

Leeds... have you been recently? We love Leeds... well we have three fabulous hotels there so we would... we'd like you to try it out as well! We have  a Leeds city centre hotel and accommodation in Leeds and we'd like you to visit! 

 

Yorkshire's 21st century capital offers everything you would expect from one of the UK's leading cities, and more. Visit for a weekend and you'll be rewarded with some of Britain's best shopping, sightseeing, sport, art, culture and nightlife. Stay a little longer and you'll quickly appreciate why Leeds has more than its fair share of listed buildings, green spaces and regular visitors.

And then when you're cultured out, shopped till you drop or eaten your fill let us look after you in lovely luxury... If you like the convenience of the city centre then Leeds City is for you... prefer to get our into the leafy suburbs? Then try Leeds City West... Why not book a city break in Leeds? Go to wwww.roomzzz.co.uk to book online or give us a call on 0844 499 4888...


PS If you join our Royalty Club too you can get a minimum of 10% discount! Click here for details...

Taking a trip...? Check us on Tripadvisor...

 

 

 Check out this lovely review of our Manchester city centre hotel!

"Very Relaxing"

Reviewed 6 January 2012 

 

We arrived for a stay of one night only, and after all the busyness of Christmas we wanted simply to relax and go shopping. In the end we stayed in the room drank loads of champagne and didn't go anywhere, and that was all down to the quality of the room, the decor, the flexibility of having a well equipped kitchen and the general ambience the surroundings created We have stayed here around 6 times and on every occasion we have been more than satisfied, the receptionist was very helpful, as the staff at Roomzzz always are. We will be going back again soon.

Last day to take advantage of our Jan sale!

Last chance people! Make sure you don't lose out...

Anyone with Royalty Club membership will get a Double Discount throughout the month of January... all you have to do is join our club and you can claim this discount! Already a member? go online  to www.roomzzz.co.uk and make your booking or call 0844 499 4888.

So what's the catch?* Well there really isn't one - you just have to have made your booking by today - 6th January!

Why not treat a friend or family member to a stay in central Leeds? Or just treat yourself to a night in one of our apartments in Manchester?

  

*Bookable with valid Royalty Club membership only. Discount applies to new bookings made by 06/01/2012 for stays until 31/01/2012, subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. We reserve the right to amend or cancel any offers as appropriate without prior notice.

Girls' weekend? Roomzzz is perfect...

TAFSAFHEF from Lincs had this to say about our fabulous city centre hotel in Manchester!

"Great Stay"

Reviewed 9 December 2011

Stayed in the Penthouse Suite last week-end for a girly wk-end (there were 4 of us)
We had a great time.
On entering (by double doors) we were pleasantly surprised by the lay out. The living area had 2 sofas and 2 chairs and a large flat screen TV on the wall.The kitchen was also part of this area with adequate facilities.
The bathroom led off on one side with a double ended jacuzzi bath with TV inset in the wall. Great rain head power shower and lots of white fluffy towels and toiletries.
There was a spiral staircase that led up to a mezzanine area with 2 single beds and another TV!
The main bedroom also led off from the living area (my only complaint would be that this was also open plan so no door separating the bedroom)
The bed was a large kingsize - with a modern 4 poster surrounding it and there was also a small sofa bed next to it.
Once again another TV an ipod dock and a computer.
There was also a separate toilet and wash basin.
The sky lights had remote controlled blinds next to the bed and in the living area.
Would definitely recommend and would love to stay again.

Beat the January Blues - double discount @ Roomzzz!

Today could be the most depressing day of the year - back to work and the weather is appalling! But we're not letting that get us down... beat the January blues by booking into our double discount January Sale!

Anyone with Royalty Club membership will get a Double Discount throughout the month of January... all you have to do is join our club and you can claim this discount! Already a member? go online  to www.roomzzz.co.uk and make your booking or call 0844 499 4888.

So what's the catch?* Well there really isn't one - you just have to have made your booking by 6th January!

Why not treat a friend or family member to a stay in central Leeds? Or just treat yourself to a night in one of our apartments in Manchester?

  

*Bookable with valid Royalty Club membership only. Discount applies to new bookings made by 06/01/2012 for stays until 31/01/2012, subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. We reserve the right to amend or cancel any offers as appropriate without prior notice.