Hotel Information

STAYING IN DERRY / LONDONDERRY

The University Campus is situated in the heart of Derry City and therefore offers a wide range of accommodation to cater all needs, budgets and tastes within a suitable distance. There is a range of B&Bs and hotels with various facilities and rates.

Please bear in mind that the PEF2010 will be taking place the week before the Easter Holidays. Therefore there will be an increased number of visitors in Derry. We would strongly advise that you book your accommodation as soon as possible.

Below we have listed a recommended selection of accommodation options, all conveniently located to the University and City Centre. The hotel rates quoted are at a special discounted rate negotiated for this years conference delegates. These rooms will be available at these rates for a short period of time, after which they will be released for general letting at a standard higher rate. If you choose to book one of these hotels, please quote ’Derry Visitor & Convention Bureau / European Postgraduate Ecology Forum’. We would again strongly advise you to book as soon as possible to take advantage of these limited discounted rates.

Hotels

City Centre / Edge Hotels

City Hotel Derry Queen’s Quay (5 minute walk to the University) Tel: + 44 (0)2871 365800 www.cityhotelderry.com Rates: 1 night B&B at £40.00 per person sharing / £60.00 single occupancy.

Tower Hotel Butcher Street (5 minute walk to the University) Tel: + 44 (0)2871 371000 www.towerhotelderry.com Rates: 1 night B&B at £35.00 per person sharing / £60.00 single occupancy.

Ramada Da Vinci’s Hotel Culmore Road (10 minute walk to the University) Tel: + 44 (0)2871 279111 www.davincishotel.com Rates: 1 night B&B at £35.00 per person sharing / £60.00 single occupancy. Quote reference 16219 for discount.

Non-City Centre Hotels

Waterfoot Hotel Caw Roundabout (5 minute drive to the University) Tel: + 44 (0)2871 345500 www.waterfoothotel.com Rates: 1 night B&B at £27.00 per person sharing / £47.00 single occupancy.

Beech Hill Country House Hotel 32 Ardmore Road (luxury hotel: 5 minute drive to the University) Tel: + 44 (0)2871 349279 www.beech-hill.com Rates: 1 night B&B at £57.50 per person sharing / £95.00 single occupancy.

Note: Taxis in the City are fairly priced with fares from the Waterfoot Hotel to the University, for example at approximately £4.00.

Other Accommodation

There is a selection of B&Bs and Hostels located within walking or short driving distance to the City Centre and University. Derry Visitor and Conference Bureau (www.derryvisitor.com) provides an excellent recommended accommodation list on their website.

Latest News

It is with regret that we inform you that the Postgraduate Ecology Forum 2010 has been postponed until next year.