Dear Christine and Janice, I cannot comment on what this year's experience at York Univ. was as I unfortunately could not be there, but I am concerned about the details of the racecourse facilities. Still, I trust Janice to report back to us with all details. From the website, there are a lot of questions unanswered, especially whether the bedrooms have any kind of permanent internet access and/or a table on which we can spread out our papers and work on our laptops. I say this because the website image of a bedroom in the Annex is one of a rather basic, somewhat bare room, with few facilities of this nature. Also, I went back to the website for York Univ. and saw that they offer year-round B&B accommodation at Wentworth College, a totally different accommodation venue from the one we usually use, with rates starting at £30 B&B for a Single Ensuite room. - Check in from 2pm (luggage storage is available if you need to arrive earlier). - A deliciously Yorkshire Breakfast served in the Edge Restaurant - Tea and Coffee Making Facilities - Colour Television - Linen, towels and complimentary toiletries. - Twin and Single Rooms available. Surely, even if we have to pay for the internet, the facilities are better than at the racecourse. I accept that this is probably more expensive all round than the 2012 accommodation, but is it all that more expensive? Perhaps one way round the additional cost would be to schedule Yorksgen for a shorter period, say 10 instead of 14 days? It goes without saying that I am doing my d....est to be there next year in July and to stay for the entire period if possible - in a single room! Do forgive me for sounding fussy... I really do trust your judgement! Magdalena -- AIIC Mail - A service provided by the International Association of Conference Interpreters --- http://aiic.net <http://aiic.net%20>