I only used the Hilton because it was pretty much the only hit on Google when I did a quick search - I was just trying to make a point at how limited my ability is to truly do any research about where we can go, from all the way up in Scotland. I would not recommend going to the Hilton and I would never really suggest we go, but if there are any cheaper, seedier hotel alternatives... But yeah, £400-500 would be an ideal sort of price. I think I mentioned on the fb post that I found a wee church that will hold up to 75 people for like £50p/h that allows external food and alcohol to be brought in. So, even something like that could be fine.

Regarding tourist traps, we definitely can go and do things (it was never my intention to imply that we couldn't), I just don't think that should be the main thing of the meet up and that should be down to personal choice whether they want to go on the London Eye or whatever (particularly because of costs for many places in London). So, it shouldn't be the coordinator's main concern, sorting out people's day to day activities.

I am not enjoying the news of 40 people being knocked back repeatedly though. xD Why are we such an awkward uncertain number!