Lodging
From 4 stars to 1 star depending on your needs and your budget, Douglas on the Isle of Man can provide a variety of places to stay for the duration of the conference or longer. Click on the name of each hotel or guesthouse to book rooms. Those marked with a * indicate hotels that will offer you a discount if you mention that you are here for the SPACE: FROM FORAY TO HABITATION conference.
Sefton Hotel*
The 4-star Sefton Hotel is located in Douglas on the beachfront. It boasts a unique water garden, an award-winning restaurant and an indoor pool and spa. The spacious rooms at the Sefton feature either a sofa or a comfortable chair. They also include LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi and some rooms have views of Douglas Bay. The 2 AA Rosette Gallery Restaurant serves fine cuisine and includes a table Flambe service. Sir Norman's bar has a resident pianist, an extensive selection of wines and a lunch and dinner menu. The Atrium Water Garden provides a stunning backdrop to enjoy a drink. The health club has a Jacuzzi, sauna and spa while many treatments are available at the Fountain Spa. There is a well-equipped gym.
Admiral House Hotel
Admiral House Hotel offers a fantastic central location, within walking distance of the island's financial center as well as the ferry terminal. With the island's Ronaldsway Airport just a 20 minute drive away, this is arguably one of the best located hotels on the Isle of Man. The hotel is an elegant and popular eating and meeting place, as well as being an excellent multi-purpose complex with a stunning restaurant and top-class accommodations. With spacious rooms and a classic decor, the hotel has an unmistakable feel of a town house. Furnishings and fittings are warm and comfortable, with the grand design approach of the Victorian era respected at the hotel; carefully blended with everything that a top-class hotel requires.
Best Western Palace Hotel & Casino
With the Isle of Man's only licensed casino, Palace Hotel is situated on the Victorian Promenade, overlooking Douglas Bay. It offers two restaurants and a health club with an indoor pool. The Isle of Man main cinema complex is next door. Accomodation includes wired internet, work desk, sea views for some rooms, sauna, steam rooms, jacuzzi, gym, and the Paragon Restaurant.
Claremont Hotel
The Claremont Hotel offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, tea, and coffe facilities. Some rooms have sea views. Guests can also enjoy a full English breakfast. The Coast is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Gloucester House
Gloucester House provides individually designed 4-star luxury suites with free Wi-Fi. In an elegant Victorian terrace, each suite at Gloucester House has a kitchen, a spacious living room, and an office area. Each apartment also includes a large flat-screen TV. Note that there is no elevator.
Mereside Hotel
Mereside is a family-run hotel which has free Wi-Fi, free parking, and a restaurant and bar. Mereside has full disabled access and there is an elevator to all floors.
The Town House
A luxuriously restored Victorian town house, the hotel boasts 6 unique suites, enabling you to enjoy the freedom of your own space, while benefiting from hotel services. Each suite features a double bed, one sofa-bed and a fully-equipped kitchen.
Acacia Boutique Hotel
The Acacia Boutique Hotel is a uniquely styled family owned hotel which incorporates old Victorian charm and up to date modern living. Each room is individually designed and many retain original features such as exposed brickwork and wooden floors that you would expect to find in a building of this period. In a fantastic location, along the seafront and just moments away from the Douglas business district, you will find an oasis of calm in this modern, shabby chic retreat. With over 20 years hospitality experience, Melody Crosby started her hotel career after being trained at 5 star Radisson Edwardian Hotel London. She returned to the Isle of Man and has since earned a highly deserved reputation among her clients for delivering first class and friendly service. She is well known within the Isle of Man business industry and has managed several established hotels.
Adelphi Hotel
With free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk, the Adelphi Hotel is in Douglas, a few feet from Noble's Park. Its lounge area has leather sofas and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Breakfast is served each morning in the dining room, which has a carpeted floor and plenty of seating. There is also a computer room, which guests can use for free. Each bedroom at Adelphi has an LCD TV for guests to use, as well as facilities for making tea and coffee. Rooms also have a safe, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.
All Seasons Hotel
This Victorian house offers friendly accommodations in central Douglas. Rooms each have tea/coffee, a DVD/games systems and free internet access. The All Seasons greets guests with a warm, friendly and personal service. Bedrooms are well-equipped with features including a TV, radio and hairdryer. A healthy and extensive continental breakfast is served every morning in the hotel dining room. Guests can relax with a drink in the licensed bar, and there is also an evening menu available.
Ascot Hotel
The Ascot is a warm and friendly Isle of Man hotel. All bedrooms offer whirlpool bathtub. A secure wireless network free of charge is for all guests and there's also an Internet Connected PC in the Bar & Lounge Area which is complimentary to use.
Ashton Hotel
With free parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas, guests at The Ashton are less than 0.5 miles from the beach. All rooms have a TV or flat-screen TV, radio and free tea and coffee, whilst some rooms also have a DVD player. Rooms are available with a private bathroom, whilst some share bathroom facilities. Guests have the use of the bar, restaurant, and daily breakfasts at a sister hotel, 50 metres away. Looking onto a charming garden square, The Ashton provides luggage storage and a laundry service.
Chesterhouse
The Amber lounge bar and dining room is found beneath the Chesterhouse Hotel on the promenade. With an excellent selection of beers and wines and a fantastic menu of popular dishes, it is the perfect place to relax. Amber's comfortable main bar and lounge area is open for drinks and meals every night of the week. A 2nd bar area opens on Friday and Saturday nights to host some of the island's most fun evenings out.
Edelweiss
The Edelweiss guest house is centrally located on Queens Promenade in the heart of Douglas in the Isle of Man. All eighteen centrally heated en suite rooms are well appointed with complimentary tea/coffee facilities, hairdryers, flat screen tv's with dvd and free wi fi throughout for all guests as standard. All rooms include a private bathroom, TV with DVD player, free Wi-Fi and some come with a sea view. There is a lift to all floors which is ideal for those who have difficulty with stairs. Edelweiss offers a full English breakfast which is served daily in the dining room.
Hydro Hotel
The Hydro is a well established Isle of Man hotel, situated on the historic Queen's Promenade overlooking Douglas Bay. The Hydro is a 55 bedroom hotel, built in 1910, offering modern facilities, while retaining its original character.
Wicklow Hills Guest House
This Victorian guest house overlooks landscaped gardens and enjoys partial sea views. Comfortable rooms include free Wi-Fi, and there is free public parking. A tasty freshly cooked Manx breakfast is on offer at the Wicklow, and includes local specialities such as Manx kippers. Vegetarian options are also available. The bright, airy accommodation features TVs with Freeview, comfortable beds and tea/coffee making facilities.