Has anyone on here done flexotel?

Has anyone on here done flexotel?

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Cass63

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265 posts

118 months

Monday 9th May 2022
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As per title, has anyone done flexotel at Le Mans, do you think it’s worth the money and are there many pros and cons. Thanks

RobbyJ

1,566 posts

221 months

Monday 9th May 2022
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From what I can see it's just a 3X2 room, if they had a shower, toilet, sink it would entice me a lot more. For a room only I'd rather save myself £4-500 and stay in the PH 1st Tickets site. Same perks just in a tent as far as I can see. I can understand why people would want to do it but for a cost/vs value perspective it's not for me.

Cass63

Original Poster:

265 posts

118 months

Monday 9th May 2022
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It does seem a lot of money for what you get.

RobbyJ

1,566 posts

221 months

Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Just noticed this on their page which while expensive makes it a far more compelling proposition:

Upgrades to ensuite “Comfortel rooms” (with private shower room & toilet) are available at an additional supplement of £350.00 per person.


Truckosaurus

11,183 posts

283 months

Tuesday 10th May 2022
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I think it is worth it if you are traveling in from abroad on an aeroplane, where the alternative would be getting a hotel room somewhat distant from the track, or buying a load of camping gear on arrival.

With the Flexotel you can get the TGV from Paris to LM and then the tram from the station to the circuit and a 5 minute walk to the Flexotel compound.

No idea how much esprit de corps amongst Flexotel guests there is, but camping is a big part of the LM experience.

Cass63

Original Poster:

265 posts

118 months

Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Truckosaurus said:
I think it is worth it if you are traveling in from abroad on an aeroplane, where the alternative would be getting a hotel room somewhat distant from the track, or buying a load of camping gear on arrival.

With the Flexotel you can get the TGV from Paris to LM and then the tram from the station to the circuit and a 5 minute walk to the Flexotel compound.

No idea how much esprit de corps amongst Flexotel guests there is, but camping is a big part of the LM experience.
Yeah totally agree, about the camping and that whole experience.
I didn’t think I could make it this year but things have changed and now I can. We normally do it on a budget because of others in the group but one of the lads in the group didn’t cancel or move his tunnel crossing so we are going, just wanted to do things a bit nicer as we can both upgrade a bit but it’s getting late in the day for finding it.

Turn_eight

5 posts

99 months

Thursday 12th May 2022
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I'm driving down with my son and staying in the Flexotel this year.

We stayed there a couple of years ago, and yes its expensive.

Reasons we're staying there again:
1. Couldn't get on the campsite with the rest of our contingent as I was too late confirming I could go
2. Regardless of the weather, its a dry space, and when it chucked it down previously, we were able to leave our stuff to dry
3. We get a power socket so can charge all the paraphernalia without having to leave the ignition on in the car.
4. Decent location, parking, toilets and showers. (With good security to keep it that way)
5. It just worked well

So if you end up there, look out for us in a Green Exige

Ben Jk

1,591 posts

165 months

Friday 13th May 2022
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We've looked at Flexotel a few times but can't justify the added cost. We use TD Event Tents which are comfortable enough and have the same security/facilities as Flexotel. The ability to charge phones etc is a bonus although never been an issue at Event Tents either.

Cass63

Original Poster:

265 posts

118 months

Friday 13th May 2022
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We are sorted now, doing the pistonheads /1st tickets site on blue nord, looking forward to it after a two year gap.

RobbyJ

1,566 posts

221 months

Friday 13th May 2022
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Cass63 said:
We are sorted now, doing the pistonheads /1st tickets site on blue nord, looking forward to it after a two year gap.
Nice, see you there waveybeer

MrC986

3,481 posts

190 months

Friday 13th May 2022
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RobbyJ said:
Nice, see you there waveybeer
Ditto, 1st Tickets run a good private site at Bleu Nord thumbup