The APAT Welsh Amateur Poker Championship will be played at the Rainbow Casino, Bristol Harbourside over 5th - 6th July 2014.
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Cardroom Address:
Rainbow Casino (formerly Gala Harbourside)
Explore Lane
Bristol
BS1 5TY
Google Map link (https://goo.gl/maps/FmwhJ)
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Can players please consider using the APAT LateRooms link above as they are an APAT commercial partner and extremely competitive.
Prices: All prices are approximate based on searches (Fri/Sat/Sun nights) via Laterooms or, where the hotel is not available via LR, the hotel"s own site.
Onsite & Nearby Hotels
Travelodge - Bristol Central (http://www.laterooms.com/en/p3623/hotel-reservations/280887_travelodge-bristol-central-bristol.aspx)
Hotel Address :
10 Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5TT
Distance from Casino: 0.1miles (3 minute walk)
Rates:
Friday - c.£89
Saturday - c.£89
Sunday - c.£49
Breakfast: None
Wi-Fi: Yes - Fee Payable
Parking: Yes - Fee payable (up to £7.5 per 24h)
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Ibis - Bristol Centre (http://www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-5547-ibis-bristol-centre/index.shtml)
Hotel Address :
Explore Lane, Bristol, BS1 5TY
Distance from Casino: 0.1miles (2 minute walk)
Rates: (Based on 1 night booking)
Friday - c.£87
Saturday - c.£Not available!! - check other sites?
Sunday - c.£45
Breakfast: None
Wi-Fi: Yes - Fee Payable
Parking: Yes - Fee payable (up to £7.5 per 24h)
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Other Hotels
Unfortunately, it appears that Bristol is a popular destination around the dates of the event so hotel prices are somewhat higher than those I would usually list.
However, I offer these for your viewing pleasure.
Travelodge - Bristol Mitchell Centre (http://www.laterooms.com/en/p3623/hotel-reservations/277159_travelodge-bristol-mitchell-lane-bristol.aspx)
Hotel Address :
Mitchell Lane, Bristol, BS1 6BU
Distance from Casino: 0.7m (15 minute walk)
Rates:
Friday - c.£68
Saturday - c.£89
Sunday - c.£44
Breakfast: None
Wi-Fi: Yes - Fee Payable
Parking: Yes - Fee payable (up to £7.5 per 24h) [Limited spaces]
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Ibis Bristol Temple Meands Quay (http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-6593-ibis-bristol-temple-meads-quay/index.shtml)
Hotel Address :
Avon Street. Bristol BS2 0PS
Distance from Casino: 1.1m (25 minute walk)
Rates:
Friday (3 nights) c.£64 p.n.
Saturday (1 night) - c.£84
Saturday (2 nights) - c.£69 p.n.
Breakfast: None
Wi-Fi: Yes - Fee Payable
Parking: Yes - Fee payable (up to £7.5 per 24h) [Limited spaces]
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Premier Inn - Bristol City Centre (King Street) (http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/BRIPLI/bristol-city-centre-king-street)
Hotel Address :
King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ER
Distance from Casino: 0.5m (10 minute walk)
Rates:
Friday - c.£74
Saturday - c.£84
Sunday - c.£29
Breakfast: Yes - Fee Payable
Wi-Fi: Yes - Fee Payable
Parking: Yes - Fee Payable [offsite]
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Further Away
Regrettably, it seems like Bristol is a popular destination in July and hotel prices are, accordingly, significantly higher than the norm.
As a result, players may wish to consider other options along the lines of the following:
The Clifton Hotel (http://www.laterooms.com/en/p3623/hotel-reservations/144863_the-clifton-hotel-bristol.aspx)
Hotel Address :
St Pauls Road Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1LX
Distance from Casino: 1.5m (6 minute drive)
Rates:
Friday - c.£64
Saturday - c.£ Not available - check other options
Sunday - c.£43
Breakfast: Yes - Fee Payable
Wi-Fi: Yes - Fee Payable
Parking: Yes - Fee Payable [offsite]
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The Regency Bristol (http://www.laterooms.com/en/p3623/hotel-reservations/249389_the-regency-bristol-bristol.aspx)
Hotel Address :
40 - 44 St Pauls Road Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1LR
Distance from Casino: 1.5m (6 minute drive)
Rates:
Friday - c.£67
Saturday - c.£72
Sunday - c.£63
Breakfast: Yes - Fee Payable
Wi-Fi: Yes - Fee Payable
Parking: N/K
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The Washington (http://www.laterooms.com/en/p3623/hotel-reservations/144915_the-washington-hotel-bristol.aspx)
Hotel Address :
11-15 St Paul"s Road Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1LX
Distance from Casino: 1.5m (6 minute drive)
Rates:
Friday - c.£65
Saturday - c.£Not available - Check other option
Sunday - c.£48
Breakfast: Yes - Fee Payable
Wi-Fi: Yes - Fee Payable
Parking: Yes - Fee Payable
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Please note that I am not personally recommending or endorsing any of these. As always, if in any doubt, do your own research and check review sites such as TripAdvisor (http://www.tripadvisor.com/) or read the reviews on your chosen booking site.
Paulie