If anyone is still remotely interested in a get-together, I have learned of an interesting hotel 5 mins walk from New St station, B'ham.
The Nitenite hotel (Google it) opened in March 06. Not quite a Japanese coffin hotel, it has very compact rooms much like starship staterooms, with plasma TV screens linked to a rooftop camera instead of windows. Might give a Travelleresque feel to a meeting. Apparently they charge £50 per night, or £40 for a non-refundable advance booking. Any interest, or has this whole idea gone to the breakers yard?