Hello people! I've been a student in sheffeld now for 2 years and so have found these forums quite useful for different matters. Finally I have registered with this vital topic needing your help.

Its the girlfriend's 21st in a couple of weeks. I'm planning on buying her some jewellery (any good shops?) and some other little presents of which i am open to suggestions for!

But the main reason I need your help is that I'd like to take her for a night in a good hotel in town. I'll have a car so the distance is not a factor, just want it to be a nice one. I'd thought about the Hilton on the quayside. Does anyone know how good this is? Or does anyone have any other suggestions as where to take her.

Many thanks.

Hinchy

Fella, Fella, Fella

Jewelry? 21st!!! Hotel in Sheffield!!! think Paris, think fine wine, think watching the stars behind the Trifel tower. :P

Students no imagenation...

She only 21 once fella and you get the job of setting it all up.

Hilton hotel you say....thats all fine and well if she wants to watch the tram go up and down all day :clap: :clap:

Think BIG fella BIG :D

Originally posted by PoStMaN
Fella, Fella, Fella

Jewelry? 21st!!! Hotel in Sheffield!!! think Paris, think fine wine, think watching the stars behind the Trifel tower. :P

Students no imagenation...

She only 21 once fella and you get the job of setting it all up.

Hilton hotel you say....thats all fine and well if she wants to watch the tram go up and down all day :clap: :clap:

Think BIG fella BIG :D

Listen to this guy... he's got it sussed! ;)

Well its just... I... Er..... Sorry :( My budget isn't exactly massive. I want it to be something nice for her. We both live in Sheffield. I have exams all the way up to the day before. And a hotel is something different. Of course things like taking her to Paris are great ideas. But I don't think I can mortgage my room!

Just saying personal would take my girfriend bowling at hollywood bowl for her 21st (if there was an offer on of cause) but this is someone elses money :clap: :o :o

Just kidding ill be taking mine to Las Vages in a few mouth's time for her 21st, but then im a sucker for the Girls, and the bank manager a even bigger sucker for giving me the money to do it :D

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hmmmm ok then

Just not the city center fella, you students you must be sick of the sight of the place. im a postman and i know i'am :P. get out in the country a nice little B & B over looking the Hills.

and how about sprinkeling the bed with 21 rose pettels. (make sure there no thorns)

Then 21 sweets from Thorntons.

in essency gut back on the jewelry and spend more on the day its self.

Jewelry will only end up in a box, where as her momoery will last in her mind.

Dam in Good



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Right well help me find a good trip to Paris then. I've googled a bit and it doesn't seem to be as exspensive as I thought :help: Hehe. Do you know the good areas and hotels?

Originally posted by PoStMaN


Jewelry will only end up in a box, where as her memory will last in her mind.



Great line.. I'll keep that in mind. :)

Hinchy I really don't agree with the others, I think what you are planning is wonderful.

Jewellery wise try Beaverbrooks - expensive but worth every penny.

Hotel NOT the Hilton, me and my boyfriend went there for dinner once and it was awful. Plus I have stayed in their hotels before and they really aren't all that special. I think somewhere in the countryside would be lovely, where you can get away from it all and have a romantic evening. I don't know anywhere but I'm sure there are places on the internet, try looking under hotels in the Peak District or something.

Good luck! :)

Paris like any other city what you pay for is what you get. But asl ong is its around about the center you will be fine, good Puplic transport and all.

http://www.kasbah.com/resort_hotels/in-paris-france-best-western-aida-opera-hotel-10231847.htm

HOws about this one 60-70 quid for the night look Posh. better than the Hilton Sheffield anyway. :D

Thanks Lucy :) I was feeling worried about my plans.

My home is in the Peak District so it might be same old same old for her.

Paris is still interesting.

Also found a place in the lake district. Might look around that area.

Woohoo have made 5 posts so now I can show you it.

http://www.holbeck-ghyll.co.uk/

Your plans are good :) just giving you my version :)

Originally posted by hinchy
Thanks Lucy :) I was feeling worried about my plans.

My home is in the Peak District so it might be same old same old for her.

Paris is still interesting.

Also found a place in the lake district. Might look around that area.

Oh right yeah I'd avoid the Peak District then. I think the Lake District would be lovely :)

If you can afford Paris then that would be great but don't feel you have to go mad. Save that for when you propose!! ;)

Wow that looks gorgeous! My heart would melt if my boyfriend took me there! :D

Originally posted by Lucy_Smith
Save that for when you propose!! ;)

Looking a bit ahead there but yeah you never know!!! Hehe. Thanks you two.. Postman. You inspired me! ;)

Well fella im just a guy. i think Lucy will point you in the right direction.

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No problem fella Happy to help and remember.

Next time you hear the postman knock. dont make him wait while you get out of bed, coz he wants to get home.

Dam Students

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Originally posted by PoStMaN
hmmmm ok then

Just not the city center fella, you students you must be sick of the sight of the place. im a postman and i know i'am :P. get out in the country a nice little B & B over looking the Hills.

and how about sprinkeling the bed with 21 rose pettels. (make sure there no thorns)

Then 21 sweets from Thorntons.

in essency gut back on the jewelry and spend more on the day its self.

Jewelry will only end up in a box, where as her momoery will last in her mind.

Dam in Good



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My my my! He is good - mind you try a better chocolate than Thorntons!

errrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm PANIC make your own then ;)

Originally posted by hinchy
Woohoo have made 5 posts so now I can show you it.

http://www.holbeck-ghyll.co.uk/


Spa is GOOD! Book her a few treatments - while she is doing that do the sprinkly thing with the petals and put a bottle of champers on ice and voila!

Jewellery would be good as well - maybe just a pair of earrings - don't blow the bank

All in all a good time had by all

Good luck!

:clap: :clap: :clap: im just a genious. when i was about 15 my mate wraped a ribbon around himself (thats all he had on) and hid in the cupbored and left clues to his location around his mam and dads house so she could find him.

The thort of my best mate in this out fit dident please me. but you never know

:P

Originally posted by Juicyb125
Spa is GOOD! Book her a few treatments - while she is doing that do the sprinkly thing with the petals and put a bottle of champers on ice and voila!

Yes yes yes :clap: :clap: :clap:

What is it about the word "spa" that sounds so good to us women?

So thats the secert to woman. walk across to one and say "Spa" and the night is yours :cool: :cool: :cool: :D

Originally posted by Lucy_Smith


What is it about the word "spa" that sounds so good to us women?

It conjures up the image of white fluffy robes and indulgence!

Full body massages, seaweed wraps, head massages, pedicures! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Originally posted by PoStMaN
So thats the secert to woman. walk across to one and say "Spa" and the night is yours :cool: :cool: :cool: :D

You wish!

Originally posted by PoStMaN
So thats the secert to woman. walk across to one and say "Spa" and the night is yours :cool: :cool: :cool: :D

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Changing the thread can someone teach me how to do those smilies?! New and naive!

Well my life is complet then i know the secret finaly.

think i will see it on e-bay. i will be a millionire :thumbsup:

there a ikle boxs to the left of the typing boc when you errrr type :) :( :o :D ;) :cool: :rolleyes: :mad: :confused:

You going to share or what? Thought this was a friendly little 4/5some!

Originally posted by PoStMaN
there a ikle boxs to the left of the typing boc when you errrr type :) :( :o :D ;) :cool: :rolleyes: :mad: :confused:


No not for me there aren't!

well ok try : ) or : ( when you type just with out the space's :clap:

Thanks anyway ;-(

london theatre weekend? A ride on the big eye? etc etc

theres only one big eye shes going to be rideing

did i say that........


SORRY:suspect: :suspect: :suspect:

Juicy when you are typing a reply scroll right down to the bottow of the page and there is a little box saying "forum rules". It will say smilies are on. Click on the smilies bit and it tells you how to type them all!!

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You also need to make sure you have gone into 'your options' and 'edit options' and clicked yes on the very last box :)

Give us a few more details about your GF - her likes and dislikes so that we can tailor our ideas and suggestions. What are her hobbies for example?

I think anyone who really does their homework can provide an extra special treat without just throwing money at it (I'm not saying that's what you are doing) it really is the thought that counts.

Is there anything she's always wanted to do?

Apart from doing something special, I always like to buy a plant/tree/shrub for my garden so that i've got a lasting reminder. For example, my daughter got me a flowering cherry tree and every year the blossom is brilliant and I always remember she got me it for Mothers Day. If you're renting somewhere then you'll need something that you can move with you - a japanese azalea in a tub for example.

I'll have a think and check a few sites out and get back to you.

Originally posted by PoStMaN
theres only one big eye shes going to be rideing

did i say that........


SORRY:suspect: :suspect: :suspect:

LMAO PoStMaN I almost choked on my drink reading that :D

Hinchy I think the hotel in the Peak District looks fab and I like PoStMaN's idea about the 21 rose petals and chocolates. It is the wee touches like that that will be more special to her than any gift. I hope it all goes well and she appreciates your efforts :)

http://www.houseboathotels.com/

Me and my missus have been on there twice now, and its fantastic!!

random pub in town (during happy hour of course)...and then a kebab on the way home..

Leave them wanting more, that's what I say ;)

Or failing that....for something impressive and really not expensive, fly to Prague and take a ride down the Danube to Bratislava....dead cheap and not full of stag and hen weekends like Prague :)

Dont go to the Hilton in town, whatever you do. You can get somewhere much nicer and probably cheaper.

Enjoy :)

Originally posted by boyface
random pub in town (during happy hour of course)...and then a kebab on the way home..

Oh you romantic you...

If you're still going for jewellery ( I got a gorgeous necklace for my 21st which I tend to wear on special occasioans) then I recommend Ortak in Meadowhall.
None of their stuff is 'standard', it's gorgeous, unusual and generally fairly priced for what it is.
Jewellery is a lasting reminder and a little traditional.
I'm also liking the other thoughts like 21 chocolates and 21 rose petals etc.
A slight aside, a previous partner of mine after a meal and drinks out, took me to a hotel in Sheffield and had a bottle of champagne and a new gorgeous Gossard undies set laid out on the bed plus spare clothes for the next day, my make-up bag, toothbrush etc (because I had no idea about the plan). Very memorable!

Don't stay at the Hilton its terrible. Used to work there & at a cost of £150 quid for 1 night you will get a box standard room no better than the Ibis & the food is totally overpriced.

Can recommend the royal vic opposite, you can book a suite for the night which comes with it's own private dinning room, jacuzzi & grand piano. I imagine its very costly but proberbly cheaper than Paris!

To be honest I think Paris is abit of a cop out anyway, it doesn't take much any imagination to book a plane ticket to Paris. I am sure your girlfriend would appreciate you doing something special that means something to her.

For my 21st, my boyfriend (now hubby) sneaked out of bed whilst I was asleep went to the shops & bought bacon, eggs, champagne, flowers etc & set the patio area oustide really romantic with baloons, music, pressies etc. He then woke me up, blindfolded me and led me outside! - It was fantastic!. We were in spain so the 90% degree weather proberbly added to the romance but it's just an idea!

Let us know what you come up with!

I'm a "Girlfriend" of almost 3 years and I've got every intention of still being the girlfriend in another 3 years time (When I'm 21...) So already I've started hinting at what I'd like to do lol! (My Bf needs advance warning lol)

I think the main thing with an 18th/21st, is that it has to be individual and well thought out. For my BF's 21st, I helped him to fulfill his dream of flying an aeroplane. I booked him a lesson at Sheffield Airport and kept it secret... He didn't even know what was happening even though we were parked up at Sheffield airport lol! We then had proper champers and birthday cake (shame I didn't get any, I was driving and I hate cake!) and then we ate out at Whitley Hall Hotel, which is our favourite restaurant.... I would've liked us to stay the night there, but I couldn't afford it, I'd already spent about 5 weeks wages on the flying lesson, dinner and his gift, champers etc...

I, on the other hand, tend to go for memories, rather than jewellery. Like previously suggested, jewellery goes in a box, memories stay with you forever. For my 21st, from a female's perspective, something huuuge like a trip away to another country (even if its just for 1-2 nights) and for that I would swoon forever lol! I've got my sights set on Florida, but ya know, it ain't gonna happen lol