Follow... follow... follow.... the clues!

 

Thursday... and the penultimate day in this week's treasure hunt... tomorrow sees the final clue to unlock the chest and for one lucky winner open the door to a free night in our fabulous city centre hotel in Manchester!*

The answers to unlock the riddle can be found within our blog, hidden in our website and amongst our Facebook pages for Leeds and Manchester...

Yesterday we unleashed Clue no 1:

How many grams of flour are there in our pancake recipe?

x (times)

What was the answer to last week's Treasure Hunt?

/ (divided by)

The minimum amount of discount you can get as a Royalty Club Member?

+ (plus)

The year we are opening our brand new hotel in Newcastle?

That's it for today folks... stay tuned for tomorrow's blog to gain the final piece of the jigsaw!  Look through our blog, facebook and website and it will lead you to the prize... post your answer on our Facebook pages for Leeds or Manchester along with the phrase..."I am a Roomzzz Treasure Hunter and my answer is...." by 3pm on Friday and all the right answers will be placed into a pot, the lucky winner will be drawn at random!

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

Win a free night in Manchester!

This week our Treasure Hunt will lead the winner to Manchester so we've been looking at what they could spend their time doing when they stay in our city centre hotel!

There are many things you can do... many obvious things like shopping, feasting, having a go on the eye... a trip to the museum or the art gallery but perhaps the most unusual thing you can do is to take a tunnel tour! Manchester has a mysterious world which goes on beneath the pavements, a network of rivers and canals... tunnels remaining from the second world war and even an atomic bunker from the 1950s! Don't worry about getting lost as these tours are guided and you can book a place and find out more here http://www.newmanchesterwalks.com

This tour would provide a stark contrast to the luxury and comfort of your room at Roomzzz! You can join the Treasure Hunt...

Clue No 1

How many grams of flour are there in our pancake recipe?

Follow us for the rest of the week to gather the clues and find the treasure!  Look through our blog and website and it will lead you to the prize... post your answer on our Facebook pages for Leeds or Manchester along with the phrase..."I am a Roomzzz Treasure Hunter and my answer is...." by 3pm on Friday and all the right answers will be placed into a pot, the lucky winner will be drawn at random!

Pancake anybody?

Yummmm! Today we are really glad that all our the rooms in our city centre accommodation and our hotel in Manchester have kitchens because we'll be making good use of them today!

Pancakes really are the best food - sweet or savoury they are sure to delight... everyone has an opinion on the best options for fillings! The traditional way is just a spoonful of sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice... or how about some maple syrup?

So to make the perfect pancake you need:-

• 10g/4oz plain flour, sifted
• pinch of salt
• 2 eggs
• 200ml/7fl oz milk mixed with 75ml/3fl oz water
• 50g/2oz butter

Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and make a well in the flour, break the eggs into well and then whisk away, gradually add the milk and water - keep whisking.

Melt the butter into the pan and get the pan really hot and drop in a ladle of the mixture- it should only take a minute and then you get to flip it! The second side cooks faster and then you have a wonderful pancake ready to take your favourite filling!

So Happy Pancake Day from Roomzzzz - get flipping!

Fffffffriday....

Here at Roomzzz it's our favourite day of the week because it's Treasure Hunt day! And of course because it's the start of the weekend and we have an influx of lovey guest's into our city centre hotel in Manchester and our fabulous accommodation in Leeds!

This week our lucky winner gets a night on us* in Roomzzz Leeds City here's a refresher of the clues so far:-

If you stay with us for 30 days what do prices start at? 

Add the numbers of the answer together (x + x + x)

+ (plus)

The decade currently being celebrated at Leeds City Museum ?

x (times) 

How much it cost our Roomzzz Trip Advisor reviewer to have an extended check out?

/ (divided by)

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

So how do you get to take part in our Treasure Hunt? Look through our blog and website and it will lead you to the Treasure... post your answer on our Facebook pages for Leeds or Manchester along with the phrase..."I am a Roomzzz Treasure Hunter and my answer is...." all the right answers will be placed in a pot and the lucky winner will be drawn at random!

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

Ah ha me hearties... it's Treasure Hunt time!

Yes... it's time to follow the clues and find the treasure... which in this case is a night on us in our fabulous Leeds city centre accommodation!*

36 luxurious 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, an apartment here puts you right where the action is.

Grab & Go complimentary breakfast is always available between 6.30am and10.30am 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 on to the clues we go! 

If you stay with us for 30 days what do prices start at? 

Add the numbers of the answer together (x + x + x)

+ (plus)

The decade currently being celebrated at Leeds City Museum ?

x (times) 

How much it cost our Trip Advisor reviewer to have an extended check out?

/ (divided by)

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

So how do you get to take part in our Treasure Hunt? Look through our blog and website and it will lead you to the Treasure... post your answer on our Facebook pages for Leeds or Manchester along with the phrase..."I am a Roomzzz Treasure Hunter and my answer is...." all the right answers will be placed in a pot and the lucky winner will be drawn at random!

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

Dig out your flares...

 

This week our Friday Treasure Hunt is all about Leeds - so we've been hunting out more reasons for you to take part, win the prize and stay in our fabulous city centre accommodation in Leeds!

 

Our pick of the choices this week is the Silver 70s exhibition at Leeds City Museum until the 22nd April - the exhibition provides a walk through the decade by means of a 1970s house... so you wander through the kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom, celebrating the glittering decade showing fashion, music, furniture and what we would have played with and watched on TV... brilliant! They even have a Rayleigh Chopper bike and The Wombles...!

 

You can go and see just how the 70s looked and felt for real and then come back and stay at Roomzzz Leeds City in the lap of modern luxury!

Leeds City Roomzzz is a favourite...

 

 Our accommodation in Leeds City Centre is a bit hit for a night out!

“1 night stay”

Reviewed 16 January 2012

Stayed here for one night with a friend in November 2011 as we wanted a night out in Leeds. Staff was very friendly and helpful and the location of the hotel was great, it was 15 mins walk to the city centre and 2mins in a taxi which was very cheap! We even got to stay an exta 2 hours in the morning for £10.00 which I thought was ideal with a hangover! Rooms are very modern, spacious, clean and tidy. Could not fault this aparthotel at all! :)

Aaaaahaaaaa! It's Friday....

It's the final day in this week's Treasure Hunt... and the prize is a night in our city centre hotel in Manchester!

So how do you get to take part in our Treasure Hunt? Look through our blog across the week and it will lead you to the Treasure... post your answer on our Facebook pages for Leeds or Manchester along with the phrase..."I am a Roomzzz Treasure Hunter and my answer is...." all the right answers will be placed in a pot and the lucky winner will be drawn at random!
 

So... so far we've asked  "How many stars did SusanOuk award to Manchester Roomzzz on Trip Advisor?"


+ (plus)


How many nights must a Royalty Club Member stay to be upgraded to gold membership?


/ (divided by)


The number of days you must book in advance to get 8% discount?

+ (plus)

The number of apartments we have in Manchester?

x (times)

The number you get when you add together the numbers of our telephone line (without the extension number!)? (eg 0+8+4+4 etc...)

And finally...

/ (divided by)

The number of times the word Roomzzz appears in this blog?

Good luck Roomzzz Treasure Hunters! We'll see you on Facebook...

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

Love MCR?

If you've been following our Treasure Hunt then you will know that this week it's all about Manchester and our fabulous city centre hotel!

Time for more clues.... 

So yesterday we asked  "How many stars did SusanOuk award to Manchester Roomzzz on Trip Advisor?"


+ (plus)


How many nights must a Royalty Club Member stay to be upgraded to gold membership?


/ (divided by)


The number of days you must book in advance to get 8% discount?

+ (plus)

The number of apartments we have in Manchester?

x (times)

The number you get when you add together the numbers of our reservations telephone line?


That's it for today - stay tuned for tomorrow's blog and the final clues to win the stay in Manchester!

Win a free night in Manchester Roomzzz.....!

Our Friday Treasure Hunt this week sees us back in Manchester! Our lucky winner will get themselves a night in our fabulous Manchester city centre hotel...

We know our guests love this hotel as much as we do... did you see Monday's blog? But what makes it soooo special?

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.

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.

So how do you get to take part in our Treasure Hunt? Answer today's question and then keep an eye on our blog tomorrow and Friday and you will pick up the rest of the clues, which will lead you to the Treasure... post your answer on our Facebook pages for Leeds or Manchester along with the phrase..."I am a Roomzzz Treasure Hunter and my answer is...." all the right answers will be placed in a pot and the lucky winner will be drawn at random!

So - onto today's clue...

How many stars did SusanOuk award to Manchester Roomzzz on Trip Advisor?

Roomzz Royalty....? Live like a King...

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 15%

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... now all you have to do is click here to sign up!

Manchester gets FIVE stars!

We've had a number of FIVE star reviews of our Manchester city centre hotel recently... We love them all! SusanOuk was one of our faves...

“Perfect”

Reviewed 29 January 2012

A must stay if you are visiting Manchester. I stayed in a superior double room (I think they call it a Grande studio) and loved it! You have a fully equipped kitchenette, a huge king sized bed, a mini seating area with a couch, a bathroom with a long deep bath (for all of you 6ft and over like we both are you can actually stretch out in it!!) and a shower with a huge shower head that gives the rain fall effect, ipod docking station, and free internet with the mac provided. We took our own food and drink but if you forget they have a mini pantry down stairs and breakfast is also included in the price (make sure you are down stairs before 10.30). Oh and the staff are lovely too. I guess the only bad thing is the parking (I paid £19.40) and I have just read a review that says the staff give you a discount but I didn't know to ask for this :(. Apart from that fab, gorge hotel, the Ibis next door is £30 cheaper but no breakfast and no luxury, the choice is yours :)

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?

+(plus)

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

+(plus)

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

- (minus)

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?

Divided by /

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!