Amateur Poker Association & Tour
Poker Forum => Live Poker => Topic started by: TheSnapper on February 19, 2010, 14:02:33 PM
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Thought this might be useful for the coming Season. Initial tentative interweb interogations reveal some travel challenges for Season 4 and maybe this thread can serve as a communal "how to get there" think thank :)
What events are you going to?
How are you getting there?
Please add links if you find any reasonable flights etc.
Particularly interested in Estonia and Austria. Aberdeen appears to be a challenging destination though.
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Anyone with issues getting to UK based tourneys via public transport, post up here and I"ll gladly have a look at train times/plane times etc.
Same for International (and Aberdeen ;-) lol) if needed.
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Anyone with issues getting to UK based tourneys via public transport, post up here and I"ll gladly have a look at train times/plane times etc.
Same for International (and Aberdeen ;-) lol) if needed.
get to work then slacker ;D ;D ;D
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I"ll look at the international ones when Des tells us which city they are being held in ;-)
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I"ll look at the international ones when Des tells us which city they are being held in ;-)
Good Point - well made 8)
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if i get into the swansea event anyone fancy picking me up from bristol on the way through on the friday night? and giving us a lift back on the monday
or if you cant handle my singing a lift to the train station will do
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aberdeen is easy from anywhere in the UK direct flights to most places in england, some smaller planes are used which are wheelchair accessable from certain destinations. wales might need you to travel to bristol first.
if you let me know where you are coming from i will let you know the best way to come
flybe, easternairways, and easy jet cover most of the major routes and ryanair covers dublin
lets see if i can get to vienna with my bag this time.
spain = women in bikini"s wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
estonia means connecting in copenhagen and a few danish ladies
this years tour is getting a 9/10 mark for me
if only coventry wasnt in europe
The casino in Coventry is probably the nicest looking one in the UK.
Also, Iron, can you not fly to Cardiff?
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if i get into the swansea event anyone fancy picking me up from bristol on the way through on the friday night? and giving us a lift back on the monday
or if you cant handle my singing a lift to the train station will do
No worries, I"ll do it if I get in...
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aberdeen is easy from anywhere in the UK direct flights to most places in england, some smaller planes are used which are wheelchair accessable from certain destinations. wales might need you to travel to bristol first.
if you let me know where you are coming from i will let you know the best way to come
flybe, easternairways, and easy jet cover most of the major routes and ryanair covers dublin
lets see if i can get to vienna with my bag this time.
spain = women in bikini"s wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
estonia means connecting in copenhagen and a few danish ladies
this years tour is getting a 9/10 mark for me
if only coventry wasnt in europe
The casino in Coventry is probably the nicest looking one in the UK.
Also, Iron, can you not fly to Cardiff?
FWIW If S4 goes to to the ricoh on a saturday match day then you can bag a double
room, 2 tickets, 1 parking spot, breakfast for 2 and 2 complimentary drinks in the casino for 83 quid.
If you need a twin room it is 103 quid.
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Also, Iron, can you not fly to Cardiff?
tried flybes website no flights down on the friday or saturday
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Hotels in both Swansea and London, near the Vic, seem to be booking up fast. More than 6 hotels filled to night just whilst I was surfing and checking rates... I managed to reserve something that can be cancelled if I don"t get a seat, or reservation passed to the girls whom do.
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Any recommendations for Swansea hotels near the venue with car parking if possible.
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I booked into Singleton Hotel, which says "Free Public Parking" nearby. It was dead cheap with decent reviews. I wanted something close to Casino, and it was the one of the closest with rooms available through booking.com. It will sleep up to three for £65 and includes full english. Reviews average 8 out of 10, but not great reviews.
I also reserved 2 Club Twins @£80, that look much nicer. Those are at the Grand Hotel with a few rooms left there. Not sure about parking..
The Alexander has two rooms left, with free public parking close by and is list as 1. mile from centre.
www.booking.com allows you to book without prepay (most of the time), still get a discount and no cancellation fee if you cancel 2 days in advance.
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Is there parking at Aspers in Swansea like the Grosvenor in Cardiff?
If not where is all this free public parking referred to above?
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There is a NCP Car Park next door to Aspers. If i remember right, Aspers reception validate your parking ticket so you can get out for free.
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Thanks for that Darren
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Last 2 events I played at Aspers Swansea we stayed at the IBIS on Fabian Way, just 1 mile from casino. However, it is already full which makes me think (based on other posts here) that there"s some other major event going on in Swansea on the weekend of March 20. Drivers might need to be aware of this possible congestion. Anyone booking the Travelodge nextdoor to the casino, be aware that it is located in the epicentre of downtown uber-noisy Swansea and no sleep will be had.
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Anyone booking the Travelodge nextdoor to the casino, be aware that it is located in the epicentre of downtown uber-noisy Swansea and no sleep will be had. [/color]
That"s the way I like it, link please? ;D
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You have to pay for parking in swansea they do not validate your ticket anymore it is about £6 all day saturday and £2 sunday all day, it is open 24hrs aswell because they give you the code to get after 12 so dont be put off by the signs that say it shuts at 23:99
hope this helps
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dont be put off by the signs that say it shuts at 23:99
Those Welsh are strange folk :o
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this is why i shouldnt type after 12
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Anyone booking the Travelodge nextdoor to the casino, be aware that it is located in the epicentre of downtown uber-noisy Swansea and no sleep will be had. [/color]
That"s the way I like it, link please? ;D
I was being serious, anybody know the name of this travel lodge - i"m assuming "Swansea Central"?
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Travelodge Linky (http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_and_book/hotel_overview.php?hotel_id=333)
Premier Inn Linky (http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/SWACIT/swansea-city-centre)
Both around £120 for Fri/Sat or £165 for Fri/Sat/Sun
Oh and there"s an NCP next to Aspers (100 yards from the PI) for £7.50 for 24 hours. (Fri & Sat) & £2 for Sunday.
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Think Travelodge and Premier in both sold out!!
I managed to get in at the Grand Hotel, Double Suite for £80!! Bargain ::)
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Looking a roomie if anyone wants to go halvers on a twin room!!!
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Looking a roomie if anyone wants to go halvers on a twin room!!!
I will Dave, if you will.
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Looking a roomie if anyone wants to go halvers on a twin room!!!
I will Dave, if you will.
Cool John, do you want me to book it or do you want to?? Never been to Swansea have you? Never really seen the need, im not into sheep!!
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Think Travelodge and Premier in both sold out!!
Glad I booked mine yesterday just in case then. :)
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Looking a roomie if anyone wants to go halvers on a twin room!!!
I will Dave, if you will.
Cool John, do you want me to book it or do you want to?? Never been to Swansea have you? Never really seen the need, im not into sheep!!
FFS, I thought you had a room. LOL
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Ill sort one mate leave it with me.
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Think Travelodge and Premier in both sold out!!
I managed to get in at the Grand Hotel, Double Suite for £80!! Bargain ::)
Also just booked Grand Hotel.
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Looking a roomie if anyone wants to go halvers on a twin room!!!
I will Dave, if you will.
Cool John, do you want me to book it or do you want to?? Never been to Swansea have you? Never really seen the need, im not into sheep!!
FFS, I thought you had a room. LOL
Just PM"d you John
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I"m staying the Grand too. £75 direct from the hotel.
Does anyone know anything about parking near there?
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I"m staying the Grand too. £75 direct from the hotel.
Does anyone know anything about parking near there?
Booking.com says
Public parking is possible at a location nearby and costs GBP 5.00 per day.
Take a look at the satellite picture on Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=SA1+1NX&sll=51.620921,-3.914952&sspn=0.002211,0.004876&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Swansea,+W+Glam+SA1+1NX,+United+Kingdom&ll=51.624811,-3.940149&spn=0.002211,0.004876&t=h&z=18)
at the Casino, there is an NCP next to Aspers in York Street
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ty Paul
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Parking at the Grand is by way of 2 public car parks either side of the hotel! About £5.60 per 24 hours.
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I"m staying the Grand too. £75 direct from the hotel.
Does anyone know anything about parking near there?
Ah good, I"ll have a responsible adult to walk me home. :D
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I"m staying the Grand too. £75 direct from the hotel.
Does anyone know anything about parking near there?
Ah good, I"ll have a responsible adult to walk me home. :D
I was thinking the same thing :D
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SWANSEA - my earlier post referred to the Travelodge as being in the epicentre of noisy clubland but right by the casino. Sorry, I meant Premier Inn. It WILL be noisy. Still think the best value and nicest is the IBIS on Fabian Way, just 1 mile on a direct route from the casino. The IBIS still comes up as full for those dates but I phoned them and got a twin for Suz and me @ £53 per room pn. For those driving to Aspers and who are new to Swansea, the car park next door is tricky to get to due to a one-way system and a couple of litte lanes so defo use sat nav. GL
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DUBLIN PLANNING
You have to know that this will take longer than flying but if you have the time...e.g. Friday & Monday off.
The train fare (including ferries) from any station in Britain to Dublin is £30.50 or less each way via Holyhead.
See...SEAT61.com (http://www.seat61.com/Ireland.htm)
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I am sure it is on here somewhere, but where exactly is the tournament in Austria being held?
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I am sure it is on here somewhere, but where exactly is the tournament in Austria being held?
Vienna
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Vienna or vienna orange wings?!
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Vienna or vienna orange wings?!
I"m assured it will be Vienna
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Vienna or vienna orange wings?!
I"m assured it will be Vienna
Probably the Concord Card Casino (http://ccc.co.at/content/view/11/13/lang,en/) from what I"ve surmised.
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I have enemies in Vienna, will have to keep a low profile. Nice place though.
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Any suggestions for a hotel near the Vic? Cheap is good but also closer the better. If anyone is after a roomshare on a more expensive hotel then im happy to help out.
Any ideas welcome, cheers
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Any suggestions for a hotel near the Vic? Cheap is good but also closer the better. If anyone is after a roomshare on a more expensive hotel then im happy to help out.
Any ideas welcome, cheers
Hi Charles.A lot of small hotels in Sussex gardens & Paddington. £50 per single room. Within 10 minute walk from casino.Keep up the good play on Sky. All the best, Frank (cormach).
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ok peeps get working I will check some hotels in Vienna as well - can u post one here preferences
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Any suggestions for a hotel near the Vic? Cheap is good but also closer the better. If anyone is after a roomshare on a more expensive hotel then im happy to help out.
Any ideas welcome, cheers
These few are all in Sussex gardens, a short walk to the Vic. I"d advise you check them out before booking though,
on here> http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/)
http://www.pavilionhoteluk.com/ (http://www.pavilionhoteluk.com/)
http://hamiltonshotel.co.uk/ (http://hamiltonshotel.co.uk/)
http://www.hotelclub.com/Four-Stars-Hotel-London/ (http://www.hotelclub.com/Four-Stars-Hotel-London/)
http://www.winrosehotel.co.uk/ (http://www.winrosehotel.co.uk/)
http://www.camelot-house.co.uk/ (http://www.camelot-house.co.uk/)
http://www.ventureshotel.co.uk/ (http://www.ventureshotel.co.uk/)
http://www.tipped.co.uk/listings/11734/the-cameron-hotel (http://www.tipped.co.uk/listings/11734/the-cameron-hotel)
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I have another question regarding travelling :-)
What is everyone"s plan on transport for the UK Champs who lives outside of London? I just entered without thinking about it, now after going onto google maps it has dawned on me I have to drive through London :S. As I live in a small town in the Cotswolds driving somewhere like that is very daunting. Are most of you going to park and ride? Or drive straight in through the congestion charge?
Cheers Charlie
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I have another question regarding travelling :-)
What is everyone"s plan on transport for the UK Champs who lives outside of London? I just entered without thinking about it, now after going onto google maps it has dawned on me I have to drive through London :S. As I live in a small town in the Cotswolds driving somewhere like that is very daunting. Are most of you going to park and ride? Or drive straight in through the congestion charge?
Cheers Charlie
Park and Ride is, I suppose, an option but not really a practical one. What you would save by avoiding the congestion charge would easily be eaten up by the cost of public transport.
BTW...There is no Congestion Charge on Saturday/Sunday or weekdays after 6pm.
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This does not bode well for Tallinn. ;D
Speaking of which, I also heard the conversation in Swansea he had with the Betfair rep.
Tighty: "Do you have any contacts in Tallinn?" ;D
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Travelling sorted now for London. I noticed the vic was only 0.5miles from paddington station, so to avoid driving in I am going to drive to didcot, get the train and walk. Then taxi to the hotel in the evening. sorted!! ad1 ac
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Travelling sorted now for London. I noticed the vic was only 0.5miles from paddington station, so to avoid driving in I am going to drive to didcot, get the train and walk. Then taxi to the hotel in the evening. sorted!! ad1 ac
Sounds a good plan to me.
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Charles, if you"re gonna drive to Didcot you might as well just jump on the M40, go straight down it and it takes you pretty much direct to the Vic.
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Charles, if you"re gonna drive to Didcot you might as well just jump on the M40, go straight down it and it takes you pretty much direct to the Vic.
Tickets all booked now. The M40 is still a bit of a distance the otherside of Didcot. Remember I don"t live in Bristol thats just the casino I go to ;) . Taking the train solves all the problems of driving through London when I have no idea where I am and also where to park + it only cost £23 return. Just think it will be alot less stressful and will be more relaxed.
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I"m wondering whether we should have separate threads/topics for each separate events to keep things neater and make ideas and suggestions easier to find.
Any thoughts? I"d be happy to set this up.
Paulie.
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I"m wondering whether we should have separate threads/topics for each separate events to keep things neater and make ideas and suggestions easier to find.
Any thoughts? I"d be happy to set this up.
Paulie.
Good Idea
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ryanair is a cheap airline,from the airport i would advise you to get the 16a not the 746,747,748 as these cost 6 euro per jurney,the 16a would cost 1.60. All 4 busses go to o"connell street the main street in dublin.
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Aer lingus > ryanair
It may be a touch more expensive but its only a touch and the whole online booking / checking in / boarding / seat colour package makes for so much better an experience.
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i have my flights booked for the worlds in nottingham with ryayair it cost me 55 euros it includes flights fees and insurance,it would cost 30euros more for baggage of which l"m not paying,with aer lingus it would cost around 75euros thats before the extras are added on.
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i have my flights booked for the worlds in nottingham with ryayair it cost me 55 euros it includes flights fees and insurance,it would cost 30euros more for baggage of which l"m not paying,with aer lingus it would cost around 75euros thats before the extras are added on.
Insurance??? You"re kidding.
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seeing as i live in ireland you never know what could happen it"s so easy to hurt yourself.
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David...do yerself a favour. Go to your local health board offices and apply for the FREE European Union Medical Insurance card. Good for travel anywhere in the EU and they can have it ready for you in no time. Only need travel insurance when yer heading to the States imo.
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thanks dawn will look into it
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Any ideas on which cardroom this will be using and any decent hotels near the likely cardroom ??
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Any ideas on which cardroom this will be using and any decent hotels near the likely cardroom ??
Without knowing anything for certain, I feel it 90% likely that APAT will be back at the Fitzwilliam Card Club (http://www.fitzwilliamcardclub.com/).
Address is: Clifton Hall
Lower Fitzwilliam Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
I"m sure you can find some hotels on your own now that you have that.
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Just booked me flight from Brum and was surprised that Air Lingus are cheaper than Ryanair now. Ryanair have more add-ons now than a PokerStars satellite !!
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I mentioned this to a couple of the lads in Vienna over the weekend so I thought it was worth re-posting in view of possible ash-clouds etc.
DUBLIN PLANNING
You have to know that this will take longer than flying but if you have the time...e.g. Friday & Monday off.
The train fare (including ferries) from any station in Britain to Dublin is £30.50 or less each way via Holyhead.
See...SEAT61.com (http://www.seat61.com/Ireland.htm)
Since the post, I"ve discovered that Virgin Trains (http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/) will show this deal (obviously as they run from London to Holyhead) but, from elsewhere, you might have to check your local operators.
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I noticed that there was a special offer running for this hotel, so I just booked a room...
Normally £50 per room if booking this early... But they are doing a 2 for one, so got charged £50 for 2 nights, making it £25.00 per night.. BARGAIN..!!! It is a cancellable rate too.. Luton Days Inn by the way...
Cheers
Carl..
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Which Hotel???
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It"s a Shogun secret LOL
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I noticed that there was a special offer running for this hotel, so I just booked a room...
Normally £50 per room if booking this early... But they are doing a 2 for one, so got charged £50 for 2 nights, making it £25.00 per night.. BARGAIN..!!! It is a cancellable rate too..
Cheers
Carl..
lol i s this a brag post or are you going to share it
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Its the Days Inn
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Its the Days Inn
Booked -- Bargain -- thks Carl
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I noticed that there was a special offer running for this hotel, so I just booked a room...
Normally £50 per room if booking this early... But they are doing a 2 for one, so got charged £50 for 2 nights, making it £25.00 per night.. BARGAIN..!!! It is a cancellable rate too..
Cheers
Carl..
lol i s this a brag post or are you going to share it
Hands off Tony, he"s my room mate.
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Moved to "Championships" board.
Offer appears to be 2 nights for the price of one and is for a twin room only.
£50 for Friday & Saturday
£62 for Saturday & Sunday [£12 extra for Sunday]
£87 for Friday, Saturday & Sunday [Same £12 extra for Sunday]
Still, find a bunkie and it"s even cheaper.
Hotel features:
- Free High Speed Internet
- Restaurant
- Bar Open until 2am.
- Negotiated Parking Rate at Britannia Car Park - Next to Hotel.*
*although if you are driving, you can park at the G for free AFAIK and walk to the hotel.
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This almost makes up for the rat infested hell hole he booked us in London.
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This almost makes up for the rat infested hell hole he booked us in London.
Ah, London...being local-ish means I don"t research those quite as well as many other locations.
In fact, Luton is pretty close for me as I can drive it in under 40 minutes..but at those prices I might consider it and I can get properly lubricated with no worries.
Then again, there"s a 75%+ chance I"ll be in Vegas then staying for free, courtesy of the Harrahs" Group.
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Booked, nice deal thanks for the heads up ;D