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Title: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: Paulie_D on March 23, 2011, 10:45:03 AM: (http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm297/PaulieDavis/APAT%20Blog/travel-tips-2.png)

The Scottish Amateur Poker Championship will be held at the Gala Casino, Merchant City - Glasgow (http://www.galacasino.co.uk/gc2/local-casinos/casino-finder/scotland/glasgow-merchant-city.html)

Date: 30th & 31st July 2011 (Saturday & Sunday)

Casino Address:
Merchant City,
16-18 Glassford Street
Glasgow G1 1UL

Can travellers please consider using the APAT LateRooms link at the top of the page as they are an APAT commercial partner and extremely competitive.

(http://images.laterooms.com/order/en/logo.gif) (http://www.laterooms.com/en/p3623/r100_hotels-in-uk.aspx)

Prices: All prices are averages based on a 3 night stay (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)...midweek prices are likely to be slightly less per night.

Merchant City Inn (http://www.laterooms.com/en/p3623/hotel-reservations/149905_the-merchant-lodge-glasgow.aspx)
52 Virginia Street , Glasgow G1 1TY

Distance: Approx: 0.1 miles (2 minutes walk)

Single Rates: c.£55 pn (Semi-Flexible)
Double Rates: c.£80 pn (Semi-Flexible)
Twin Rates: c.£70 pn (Semi-Flexible)

Breakfast: Room rates are quoted in £sterling and inclusive of Full Scottish breakfast
Parking: None

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Holiday Inn Express - Glasgow City Centre, Riverside (http://www.laterooms.com/en/p3623/hotel-reservations/231381_holiday-inn-express-glasgow-city-ctr-riverside.aspx)
122 Stockwell Street, Glasgow, G1 4LW

Distance: Approx: 0.2 miles (4 minutes walk)

Double Rates: c.£61 pn
Twin Rates: c.£61 pn

Breakfast: Continental - Included
Parking: The closest car park is diagonally opposite the hotel. 24 hours parking costs £5 (1/2011).

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Jurys Inn - Glasgow (http://www.laterooms.com/en/p3623/hotel-reservations/73764_jurys-inn-glasgow-glasgow.aspx)
80 Jamaica Street, Glasgow, G1 4QG

Distance: Approx: 0.5 miles (9 minutes walk)

Double Rates: c.£80 pn
Twin Rates: c.£80 pn

Breakfast: N/K
Parking: N/K

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The Brunswick Hotel (http://www.laterooms.com/en/p3623/hotel-reservations/218674_the-brunswick-hotel-glasgow.aspx)
106 - 108, Brunswick Street , Glasgow, G1 1TF

Distance: Approx: 0.2 miles (3 minutes walk)

Double Rates: c.£65 pn
Twin Rates: c.£65 pn

Breakfast: Included
Parking: N/K

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Premier Inn - Glasgow City Centre (George Square) (http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/GLACIT/glasgow-city-centre-george-square)
187 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1YU

Distance: Approx: 0.4 miles (7 minutes walk)

Double Rates: c.£50 pn via Hotel Site (Advance booking) / c.£70 (Semi-Flexible)

Breakfast: N/K
Parking: N/K

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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.
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: Chipaccrual on May 02, 2011, 12:57:26 PM: I"m thinking of sticking to my eco-friendly travelling for this one and catching the train again.

Virgin Trains go direct from London Euston in approx 4hrs-5hrs. The casino is a stones throw from Glasgow Central Station, so no parking/airport taxi hassles.

Tickets go on sale 12 weeks in advance (which is from next week). It might be worth sorting a group booking, if there was enough people from the South, who fancy a poker weekend in Glasgow.

Even if there"s just 2/3/4 who fancy it, might aswell book together so we could have a table and play a bit of chinese poker on the way up/back.

I was planning on catching a Friday mid/late afternoon train, and be on an early one back on the Monday.

Not sure if the Virgin Trains stop at all of these stations, but here"s the rough route if anyone wanted to join en route.

London Euston
Watford
Milton Keynes
Rugby
Tamworth
Crewe
Warrington
Wigan
Preston
Carlisle
Glasgow Central

Post up if you are interested
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: Paulie_D on May 02, 2011, 13:03:16 PM
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: Chipaccrual on May 02, 2011, 13:34:19 PM: Earlier time suits me also, and Holiday Inn Express is my hotel of choice.

I"m assuming it will be easier to book through Virgin Trains on the phone to guarantee seating arrangements ?
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: Paulie_D on May 02, 2011, 13:39:08 PM: Quote from: Chipaccrual on May 02, 2011, 13:34:19 PM

I"m assuming it will be easier to book through Virgin Trains on the phone to guarantee seating arrangements ?

Probably...or one person makes the booking online and we ship it between us.
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: MintTrav on May 02, 2011, 14:02:08 PM: Interested, though also considering the 11.50pm-7.20am sleeper on Fri night.

£24.50 for a reclining seat; £53.50 for a berth.
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: duke3016 on May 02, 2011, 15:11:02 PM: I"ll join the party at Warrington (probably)
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: gerry5421 on May 02, 2011, 16:12:36 PM: Will need to remind them to open the gates at the border , mind you the site of you lot comming , they will maybe padlock them lol , looking forward to a great weekend for my 40th
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: pables on May 02, 2011, 16:56:38 PM: I am flying up on friday 29th from Stanstead 8.50am, return monday 1st 1.55pm £55.98 return, hand luggage only

Easy Jet sweeeeeet!
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: technolog on May 02, 2011, 18:03:19 PM: I might let the train take the strain again. I enjoyed the trip up and back to Newcastle.
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: Paulie_D on May 02, 2011, 18:08:48 PM: I considered flying but taking everything into account (parking & Glasgow taxis etc) it usually works out about the same...so the only issue is time (for me).

A leisurely train trip suits me much better....and I don"t have to get up at OMG o"clock to travel to the airport.
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: pables on May 02, 2011, 19:12:09 PM: 1 x bus to Bothwell St 747 about £4.50
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: AAroddersAA on May 11, 2011, 10:40:48 AM: I could catch the train up and would have to change at Crewe so could join there. was going to give this one a miss to be honest but meh, maybe I will go.
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: thestinger on May 11, 2011, 18:42:22 PM: If you split your trip like this London-Manchester-Glasgow you will usually find that cheaper than a direct return, although you will be on the same train.

You can also use www.megabus.com for the train from Manchester to Glasgow and this is on the virgin trains at a fraction of the virgin fare.

eastcoast.co.uk is another rail company that do some great discounts.

Hope to see loads of you up here, and bring yer wallets and drinking heids!
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: ronaldo07 on May 26, 2011, 22:19:35 PM: Beware the Ash cloud it may linger!!!!!!
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: Chipaccrual on June 29, 2011, 22:45:44 PM: Holiday Inn Express booked, Fri, Sat & Sun.

Had to go for a later train on the Friday, so not leaving until 4:30pm from Euston, gets in around 9pm. Perfect.

Great deal on trains back on the Monday. I"m on the 10:40am from Glasgow. First Class for only £39.
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: pables on June 29, 2011, 23:03:56 PM: Premier Inn for me, Argyle St ;D Fri, Sat , Sun

See you there!
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: AJDUK on June 30, 2011, 15:28:12 PM: We"re in the Holiday Inn Fri & Sat, then it"s off to the mother in laws once our play finishes on the Sunday. Hence I"m using my Juan Tyme to go deep on the Sunday (side event or otherwise)!

Going by train 06.50 from Telford, joining the virgin service at Wolves around 07.40, arriving glasgow at 11.15. All for the stupid price of £65 total return for both of us.
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: Lankylad on July 01, 2011, 00:44:36 AM: So am i the only one who"s lazy and tight by booking the Merchant City Inn, which is the cheapest AND the closest.

40 squids innit despite being listed here at £55. Even if i don"t get into the tourney i"m coming up to go on the lash. Happy days.
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: PHIL_TC on July 01, 2011, 01:30:40 AM: Glasgow is a little bit of a massive blur from last year as it was a free bar (thank you betfair!!) so can"t actually remember where we stayed but it had a nice fly stuck to the toilet paper. So don"t stay there... where ever it was :-\

(http://212.113.204.91/images/photo.jpg)
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: pables on July 01, 2011, 17:19:02 PM: Quote from: Lankylad on July 01, 2011, 00:44:36 AM

So am i the only one who"s lazy and tight by booking the Merchant City Inn, which is the cheapest AND the closest.

40 squids innit despite being listed here at £55. Even if i don"t get into the tourney i"m coming up to go on the lash. Happy days.

Premier Inn jct of Hope St and Argyle St £37 per night paid in full may take a wander into the Riverboat Friday night am a member and used to deal there :)
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: duke3016 on July 01, 2011, 18:02:35 PM: Holiday Inn Express booked, Fri, Sat & Sun.

The train is taking the strain (Warrington) - arriving in Glasgow @ 15.17

On Leighs train on Monday £29 First Class 8)
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: Chipaccrual on July 01, 2011, 18:22:12 PM: Quote from: duke3016 on July 01, 2011, 18:02:35 PM

Holiday Inn Express booked, Fri, Sat & Sun.

The train is taking the strain (Warrington) - arriving in Glasgow @ 15.17

On Leighs train on Monday £29 First Class 8)

It"s a deal, it"s a steal, it"s the sale of the century. Will have to check my coach and seat number now. :D
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: duke3016 on July 01, 2011, 18:26:18 PM: Quote from: Chipaccrual on July 01, 2011, 18:22:12 PM

Quote from: duke3016 on July 01, 2011, 18:02:35 PM

Holiday Inn Express booked, Fri, Sat & Sun.

The train is taking the strain (Warrington) - arriving in Glasgow @ 15.17

On Leighs train on Monday £29 First Class 8)

It"s a deal, it"s a steal, it"s the sale of the century. Will have to check my coach and seat number now. :D

J 20
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: Chipaccrual on July 01, 2011, 18:41:18 PM: Quote from: duke3016 on July 01, 2011, 18:26:18 PM

Quote from: Chipaccrual on July 01, 2011, 18:22:12 PM

Quote from: duke3016 on July 01, 2011, 18:02:35 PM

Holiday Inn Express booked, Fri, Sat & Sun.

The train is taking the strain (Warrington) - arriving in Glasgow @ 15.17

On Leighs train on Monday £29 First Class 8)

It"s a deal, it"s a steal, it"s the sale of the century. Will have to check my coach and seat number now. :D

J 20

G 02

You must be in the proper posh carriage ;D

Luxury all the way with lots of legroom, your own table, reclining seat and overhead reading light. Relax; it"s your space.

With complimentary Wi-Fi, you can work, play, download, unload, twitter or tweet to your heart"s content.

We put the pleasure into business. Every seat has its own power point and enhanced mobile connectivity. Want to hold an informal meeting? Just spread out on the spacious table.
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: AJDUK on July 01, 2011, 20:49:25 PM: Quote from: Chipaccrual on July 01, 2011, 18:41:18 PM

Quote from: duke3016 on July 01, 2011, 18:26:18 PM

Quote from: Chipaccrual on July 01, 2011, 18:22:12 PM

Quote from: duke3016 on July 01, 2011, 18:02:35 PM

Holiday Inn Express booked, Fri, Sat & Sun.

The train is taking the strain (Warrington) - arriving in Glasgow @ 15.17

On Leighs train on Monday £29 First Class 8)

It"s a deal, it"s a steal, it"s the sale of the century. Will have to check my coach and seat number now. :D

J 20

G 02

You must be in the proper posh carriage ;D

Luxury all the way with lots of legroom, your own table, reclining seat and overhead reading light. Relax; it"s your space.

With complimentary Wi-Fi, you can work, play, download, unload, twitter or tweet to your heart"s content.

We put the pleasure into business. Every seat has its own power point and enhanced mobile connectivity. Want to hold an informal meeting? Just spread out on the spacious table.

Last time I travelled virgin first class to London I didn"t notice the difference TBH. I was sat on my own single berth seat, but someone was directly opposite so hardly on my own. The only difference to 2nd class was a scrawny dry butty served by the most miserable woman you could ever imagine who could pour a cup of coffee in one second and be gone before you could say "scuse me you missed the effing cup". Sigh.
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: Joker161 on July 04, 2011, 20:00:06 PM: Anyway, back to the hotel issue, I went for the Premier Inn. 2 nights for £112. Tripadvisor seemed to suggest it was quite good, and that the one really near the casino (the Merchant Inn) was very noisy.

Flying from Gatwick Saturday morning and back Monday. BA for about £80 return.
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: Donka on July 08, 2011, 15:48:25 PM: Glasgow Airport Info:

Bus Info:

http://www.glasgowairport.com/portal/page/Glasgow%5EGeneral%5ETo+and+from+the+airport%5EBuses+and+coaches/82b9da55f2a6b110VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/

Trains:

http://www.glasgowairport.com/portal/page/Glasgow%5EGeneral%5ETo+and+from+the+airport%5ETrains/dd5d1573befba110VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/

Taxis:

http://www.glasgowairport.com/portal/page/Glasgow%5EGeneral%5ETo+and+from+the+airport%5ETaxis/9565cda58f4ca110VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/
Title: Re: Season 5 Travel Tips. [GLASGOW]
Post by: suzanne on July 10, 2011, 00:14:43 AM: Quote from: Joker161 on July 04, 2011, 20:00:06 PM

Anyway, back to the hotel issue, I went for the Premier Inn. 2 nights for £112. Tripadvisor seemed to suggest it was quite good, and that the one really near the casino (the Merchant Inn) was very noisy.

Flying from Gatwick Saturday morning and back Monday. BA for about £80 return.

I am in the Merchant along with my sister and nephew. If it was noisy before its going to be a whole lot worse when we get back :)