WCOAP 2014 - Travel & Accommodation

[Paulie_D]

TRAVEL TIPS MERGED

APAT will hold the sixth annual World Championship of Amateur Poker (WCOAP) at Aspers Casino in Stratford, London between April 15th and 21st, 2014.

The full schedule can be found above.

Casino Address:
Aspers Casino Westfield Stratford City
312 The Loft
Montfichet Road Olympic Park
London
E20 1ET

Transport:
Aspers have full details: Here

I suspect the majority of APATers will be staying locally but for those who wish to drive the site mentions that all visitors to the car park will pay a maximum rate of £5 for the day, from Monday to Friday and a maximum rate of £8 at the weekend.

Not great but not unreasonable.

Hotels:

It"s difficult to give entirely accurate pricing given the extensive schedule of events. Players may or may not wish to play in the Main Event or might just visit for some of the side events. As such, the prices quoted are rough estimates and players should make their own enquiries.

Budget Chain

Ibis - London Stratford
1A Romford Road
London, E15 4LJ

Rooms: c.£55 per night (twin/double) - Prepaid

Travelodge London Stratford
High Street
Stratford
London
E15 2JG

Rooms: c.£50pn (double) - Prepaid)

Consider; Travelodge - London City Airport as an alternative. Cheaper but a cab would be required. See my comments below.

Medium Chain

Premier Inn - London Stratford
International Square,
Westfield Stratford City,
Montfichet Road,
Olympic Park
London E15 1AZ

Rooms: c.£55pn (double) - Prepaid)

Holiday Inn Express - London Stratford
196 High Street
Stratford
London E15 2NE

Rooms: c.£85pn (double) - Prepaid)

OK...perhaps not so budget...that"s gone up a few quid since I last checked.

High End Chain

Holiday Inn - London Stratford City
10a Cheshunt Plaza
Westfield Stratford City
London E20 1GL

Rooms: c.£75pn (twin/double) - Prepaid)

Weird...that"s gone down a quite few quid since I last checked.

Roll Your Own

Without getting into too much detail their are numerous B&B type options basically along London Road (which is the main thoroughfare) which might offer cheap and cheerful alternatives to the standard chain hotels.

Of course, it"s impossible to go into any depth here but reasonable searches on TripAdvisor or any of the consolidator sites such as Laterooms, Hotels.co.uk, Trivago or one of my favorities, Booking.com might be worth a few minutes of your time.

Equally, if you are sharing accommodation you might consider chain hotels a little further out afield to save a few quid. Bear in mind though that transport in London after midnight can be hit and miss and cabs might eat into any potential savings.



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 or read the reviews on your chosen booking site.

This is a preliminary post

I"ll be adding additional links / resources as we get over the holidays. Please feel free to add your own recommendations, links, tips, hints and other pieces of sage advice.

Hope to see you there.

Paulie

[Paulie_D]

Discussions regarding events and travel can be had in the main thread: HERE.

[Paulie_D]

For those needing to get around London Late at night

Night Bus Map: Link

Night Bus Schedules: Link

[Paulie_D]

Hi guys thought anyone who is thinking of leaving their car in the  Westerfield car park for WCOAP may be interested in the following link..


https://expressparking.uk.westfield.com/default.aspx

Although its not a huge saving, just saves the hassle of paying at the machine on departure, and comes straight out of bank/card..

Takes a couple of weeks to come through so if you are thinking of taking advantage I would request ASAP  

[Paulie_D]

There is a double room in N22 8JQ available for duration of APAT week as well as a garden room with sofa bed if anyone needs accommodation. £55 per night for room in house and £45 for garden room.

Nice shared house and owner will playing a lot of events, so they get a lift to Aspers most days as well!

Contact JJ Hazan 07739 552013 jerainth@hotmail.com

[IrishTom]

There is a double room in N22 8JQ available for duration of APAT week as well as a garden room with sofa bed if anyone needs accommodation. £55 per night for room in house and £45 for garden room.

Nice shared house and owner will playing a lot of events, so they get a lift to Aspers most days as well!

Contact JJ Hazan 07739 552013 jerainth@hotmail.com

Now you just CANNOT beat that from a travel guru - wp Sir!

[poolace_uk]

I will be driving down from Banbury at 4.30pm (can"t get out of work any earlier) desperately trying to make the cash desk for 6.30pm for the Horse it"s going to be tight.

Do I take the M40 which would be my usual choice or would I be better off taking the M1, M25 for Stratford? Looking at the map the M40 route has be driving through London more than the M1,M25 option.

Thoughts please

[gosling67]

I will be driving down from Banbury at 4.30pm (can"t get out of work any earlier) desperately trying to make the cash desk for 6.30pm for the Horse it"s going to be tight.

Do I take the M40 which would be my usual choice or would I be better off taking the M1, M25 for Stratford? Looking at the map the M40 route has be driving through London more than the M1,M25 option.

Thoughts please

Well, I don"t drive, but I do live just off the A40 in West London and I reckon you"ll be much better off doing M1/M25 cos it"s usually chocker round here at that time of day. Anyone who drives the M25 might have a different opinion.