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Title: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Paulie_D on June 10, 2010, 14:57:04 PM
Worth noting...

Premier Inn - Luton (http://=http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/LUTBRA/luton-airportPremier Inn - Luton)
Osbourne Road, Luton,, Beds LU1 3HJ

Distance: Half a mile
Rates: c.£29pn Single/ Double Only (No twin bed rooms)
Breakfast: See web site for details.


Days Hotel - Luton (http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=15136&brandInfo=DI)
Regent Street, Luton, LU1 5FA UK [EDITED]

Distance: Quarter of a mile
Rates: (Twin bed only - Min 2 nights)
£50 for Friday & Saturday combined
£62 for Saturday & Sunday [£12 extra for Sunday]
£87 for Friday, Saturday & Sunday [Same £12 extra for Sunday]

Hotel features:
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.


Icon Hotel (http://www.iconhotelluton.com/)
15 Stuart Street, Luton LU1 2SA (Steps from the Days Hotel)

Distance: Quarter of a mile
Rates when checked were slightly greater than Days Hotel but quality is reported to by much superior.

Small Car Park but negotiated Parking Rate at Britannia Car Park - close to Hotel.*

*although if you are driving, you can park at the G for free AFAIK and walk to the hotel.


EasyHotel - Luton (http://www.easyhotel.com/hotels/luton.html)
Guildford Street, Luton, LU1 2PA

Distance: Under Half a mile
Rates: c.£29pn Single/ Double [You get to choose whether you have a window!!]
Breakfast: None

Please note that this "hotel" charges for TVs, Housekeeping etc...these can add up!



Best Western Menzies Strathmore - Luton (http://www.menzies-hotels.co.uk/hotels/luton/hotels-in-luton.aspx) (formerly Thistle - Luton)
The Mall, Luton, LU1 2TR

Distance: Half of a mile
Rates:
c.£35 (Single) / c.£50 (Double/Twin)

Hotel features:
Free High Speed Internet
Restaurant & Bar
Parking at Arndale Central Car Park - Cost not known
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Joker161 on August 09, 2010, 10:34:46 AM
Useful stuff, Paulie!

I finally got round to booking a hotel for Luton this morning. I was about to book one of Paulie"s choices, but then had a look at a map and found that these two hotels are the other side of the train station, so the casino is between these hotels and the station.

For those of you coming by train, I"ve just booked the easyhotel which is right by the station, and probably still closer to the casino than the two that Paulie has suggested above.

It cost me £56, which seemed fine, but then I realised it was £56 for two nights! It will be pretty basic, but then I won"t be in the room much, hopefully! Everything is extra (£5 for a TV remote!), but it will be clean and very convenient.

Hope that helps!
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Paulie_D on August 09, 2010, 11:16:00 AM
Thanks...added to the list above for those that are interested.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Paulie_D on September 06, 2010, 11:33:11 AM
Added the Menzies Strathmore to the hotel list (ex-Thistle)
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Claw75 on September 07, 2010, 16:12:33 PM
I stayed at the Easyhotel once, never again.  I cannot advise strongly enough against staying there.  It might seem cheap, but all the other hotels listed are MUCH better value for money.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: sopranoltd on October 03, 2010, 15:07:20 PM
Quote from: Claw75 on September 07, 2010, 16:12:33 PM

I stayed at the Easyhotel once, never again.  I cannot advise strongly enough against staying there.  It might seem cheap, but all the other hotels listed are MUCH better value for money.


N1 , i like that >>>  better value for money , now were playin No Limit HotelEm ... lol  
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: monkeyman on October 03, 2010, 20:45:05 PM
Just booked the Strathmore at £37.40 for the saturday night including breakfast (33.15 room only).
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: chrismyatt82 on October 15, 2010, 01:39:19 AM
Hiya all

Very new here, have registered for Luton and booked into the Stockwood Hotel (not far from the Casino)... anyone else staying here?

Looking forward to my first event  :)
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Cyntaf on October 15, 2010, 13:53:32 PM
GL crissmatty, hope you enjoy your 1st Apat tourney. I"m sure you will regardless of poker results. Obviously more enjoyable with a cash, but fab guys n gals, you"ll have a blast.

Paulie you"ve let the side down....... Travelwise. Hotels, great, but what about us that have to travel?

You see we"ve become soooooo dependant on you and your suggestions, why i can"t even think my way into Rhyl town centre nowadays without consulting the Guru. So here it is, sort yourself out with the train stops etc or i"m off to speak with Judith Chalmers or even alan Whicker.

Should i take the A41? better than motorway and what with roadworks near toll road.........ooops, sorry i"m doing your, "job"......... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Paulie_D on October 15, 2010, 14:23:43 PM
Oh...so now I have to hold your bl**dy hand for you now, do I?

Sheesh...talk about unappreciated....anyway, I don"t usually provide transport information for people coming from abroad!  ;D

Finally...I DO have a suggestion for you...but I don"t think you"ll like it.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Laxie on October 15, 2010, 14:30:37 PM
If I can get there from Ireland, surely you can manage it from over there ffs!  :D
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: duke3016 on October 15, 2010, 15:54:45 PM
Quote from: Laxie on October 15, 2010, 14:30:37 PM

If I can get there from Ireland, surely you can manage it from over there ffs!  :D


Rhyl airport is closed for resurfacing so he has to drive himself. He will get lost.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Paulie_D on October 15, 2010, 16:06:42 PM
Quote from: duke3016 on October 15, 2010, 15:54:45 PM


Rhyl airport is closed for resurfacing



The guys who did my Mum"s drive are free.....and touting for business!

(http://www.renotex.co.uk/images/large/IMG_5040_4.jpg)

Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Quasar on October 19, 2010, 20:16:43 PM


ok guys - need some help please. I just tried to book a room at Days Inn and it is now full (my own fault for leaving it till the last minute)

I"ve had a look at the list of hotels above and wondered if anyone has any experience of any of the others. I"m only wanting a room for Saturday night so I don"t want to stay in a hovel! However I also don"t want to be miles from the casino as I"ll have to find my way back on my own late Saturday night.

This is my first apat event and I"m nervous enough already. Help me please  :(
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Laxie on October 19, 2010, 20:19:57 PM
Strathmore is grand and doesn"t cost a fortune for taxis.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Quasar on October 19, 2010, 20:58:17 PM
Quote from: Laxie on October 19, 2010, 20:19:57 PM

Strathmore is grand and doesn"t cost a fortune for taxis.



thanks, I"ll have a look  ;D
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Quasar on October 19, 2010, 21:05:03 PM

Strathmore is also full  :"(
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Claw75 on October 19, 2010, 21:10:28 PM
Quote from: Laxie on October 19, 2010, 20:19:57 PM

Strathmore is grand and doesn"t cost a fortune for taxis.


it doesn"t cost anything in taxis if  you don"t mind an 8 minute walk!
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Laxie on October 19, 2010, 21:19:39 PM
Quote from: Claw75 on October 19, 2010, 21:10:28 PM

Quote from: Laxie on October 19, 2010, 20:19:57 PM

Strathmore is grand and doesn"t cost a fortune for taxis.


it doesn"t cost anything in taxis if  you don"t mind an 8 minute walk!


But she"s on her own so not recommended when she doesn"t know the area.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Claw75 on October 19, 2010, 21:30:08 PM
Quote from: Laxie on October 19, 2010, 21:19:39 PM

Quote from: Claw75 on October 19, 2010, 21:10:28 PM

Quote from: Laxie on October 19, 2010, 20:19:57 PM

Strathmore is grand and doesn"t cost a fortune for taxis.


it doesn"t cost anything in taxis if  you don"t mind an 8 minute walk!


But she"s on her own so not recommended when she doesn"t know the area.


fair dos - didn"t read the posts properly and presumed it was your bog standard burly poker player dude!  

We"ll look after you anyway :)
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: CincinnatiKid on October 19, 2010, 21:30:38 PM
Stay also at Strathmore, anyone there?
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: technolog on October 19, 2010, 21:34:03 PM
Quote from: Claw75 on October 19, 2010, 21:30:08 PM

We"ll look after you anyway :)


Please, for the sake of your liver, take this with a pinch of salt, a slice of lime and a slug of tequila.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Quasar on October 19, 2010, 21:40:46 PM
Quote from: technolog on October 19, 2010, 21:34:03 PM

Quote from: Claw75 on October 19, 2010, 21:30:08 PM

We"ll look after you anyway :)


Please, for the sake of your liver, take this with a pinch of salt, a slice of lime and a slug of tequila.



haha, I"m not much of a drinker, so think my liver will be safe - if I ever find somewhere to stay that is!
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Laxie on October 19, 2010, 21:41:18 PM
Quote from: Quasar on October 19, 2010, 21:40:46 PM

Quote from: technolog on October 19, 2010, 21:34:03 PM

Quote from: Claw75 on October 19, 2010, 21:30:08 PM

We"ll look after you anyway :)


Please, for the sake of your liver, take this with a pinch of salt, a slice of lime and a slug of tequila.



haha, I"m not much of a drinker, so think my liver will be safe - if I ever find somewhere to stay that is!


Check yer private messages.   ;)
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Laxie on October 19, 2010, 22:02:00 PM
Any luck?
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: HaworthBantam on October 22, 2010, 07:49:57 AM

Amanda and I are at the Hilton Garden Hotel - booked last month at £49 a night.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: AAroddersAA on October 22, 2010, 15:33:12 PM
Why does this thread say Osborn Road but the confirmation email I have says Regent Street? Trying to ring the to confirm but getting no luck as it seems to be the same one?
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: Paulie_D on October 22, 2010, 15:42:11 PM
Quote from: AAroddersAA on October 22, 2010, 15:33:12 PM

Why does this thread say Osborn Road but the confirmation email I have says Regent Street? Trying to ring the to confirm but getting no luck as it seems to be the same one?


Oops...cut and paste error...sorry.

Days Hotel Luton
Regent Street
Luton, LU1 5FA UK

Paulie.
Title: Re: Season 4 Travel tips. [LUTON]
Post by: AAroddersAA on October 22, 2010, 16:03:29 PM
Quote from: Paulie_D on October 22, 2010, 15:42:11 PM

Quote from: AAroddersAA on October 22, 2010, 15:33:12 PM

Why does this thread say Osborn Road but the confirmation email I have says Regent Street? Trying to ring the to confirm but getting no luck as it seems to be the same one?


Oops...cut and paste error...sorry.

Days Hotel Luton
Regent Street
Luton, LU1 5FA UK

Paulie.

Cheers mate was confused for a second