APAT Season 8 - Travel Tips [Bristol]

[Paulie_D]

The APAT Welsh Amateur Poker Championship will be played at the  Rainbow Casino, Bristol Harbourside over 5th - 6th July 2014.

Cardroom Address:
Rainbow Casino (formerly Gala Harbourside)
Explore Lane
Bristol
BS1 5TY

Google Map link

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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 or read the reviews on your chosen booking site.

Paulie

[Paulie_D]

Just received an email blast from the folks at Premier Inn.

Although Bristol remains "uncheap" you could get:

Bristol City Centre (Haymarket) - Friday: £69 / Saturday: £86
Bristol City Centre (King Street) - Friday: £55 / Saturday: £84
Bristol Filton - Friday: £49 / Saturday: £61

The latter is somewhat out of town but could prove to be a saver even if taxis are factored in.

[s4ooter]

Thank the lord its only a 30/40 drive.....

[Chris_Austin]

60/70 mins for us which isn"t too bad but i"d prefer to stay. Debating whether or not to take one of the last beds in the Bristol YHA place. The building is a short walk from the casino and is pretty good for £25. Travelling up sounds ok but doing an hour drive at whatever time of night, going to sleep then waking up, having breakfast and doing it again  

[BOINGBLITZ]

My daughter has just returned to Bristol from Australia today.....she informs me it is St Paul`s Carnival on July 5th so this may well disrupt travel plans so factor this in for your journey times  

[Chris_Austin]

It"s also the Bristol 10K (Saturday) and 5K (Sunday) and that will definitely affect your travel plans. I went up for a tournament once before on this day and driving to the casino was a near impossibility due to the start/finish line of the race.

[Chris_Austin]

That might explain lack of places to stay! I"ll give it all a google and try to find out which roads are closed and from what time.

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It"s not as bad as I thought, the races are taking place on the Downs and the carnival is mostly over by Portland Square which is all slightly north of the casino but I imagine parking might be hard to come by (as normal anyway!) so fair warning if you"re coming from that side of Bristol!

[Sugar_Free]

According to Google, the Bristol 10K was on May 11th.

[Chris_Austin]

Sorry, missed out the Race For Life part.

[Fluence]

My intention is to 100% drive down Sat morning, (and 5% Sunday morning.)

Does anyone know if the casino has any parking of its own or arrangements with any nearby NCP"s?

[Sugar_Free]

My intention is to 100% drive down Sat morning, (and 5% Sunday morning.)

Does anyone know if the casino has any parking of its own or arrangements with any nearby NCP"s?

The Player Briefing states that free parking is available. Is there any chance of getting clarification as to what or where that is?

[Paulie_D]

My intention is to 100% drive down Sat morning, (and 5% Sunday morning.)

Does anyone know if the casino has any parking of its own or arrangements with any nearby NCP"s?

The Player Briefing states that free parking is available. Is there any chance of getting clarification as to what or where that is?

From what I understand you get your parking validated in the casino...I know there is an NCP quite close so they may have an arrangement...I"ll keep looking.

[Matt D]

My intention is to 100% drive down Sat morning, (and 5% Sunday morning.)

Does anyone know if the casino has any parking of its own or arrangements with any nearby NCP"s?

The Player Briefing states that free parking is available. Is there any chance of getting clarification as to what or where that is?

There is a car park adjoining the casino. You get your ticket validated at the cash desk.

[Sugar_Free]

My intention is to 100% drive down Sat morning, (and 5% Sunday morning.)

Does anyone know if the casino has any parking of its own or arrangements with any nearby NCP"s?

The Player Briefing states that free parking is available. Is there any chance of getting clarification as to what or where that is?

There is a car park adjoining the casino. You get your ticket validated at the cash desk.

Thanks Matt

[Fluence]

My intention is to 100% drive down Sat morning, (and 5% Sunday morning.)

Does anyone know if the casino has any parking of its own or arrangements with any nearby NCP"s?

The Player Briefing states that free parking is available. Is there any chance of getting clarification as to what or where that is?

There is a car park adjoining the casino. You get your ticket validated at the cash desk.

Thanks Matt

Thank you.