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  1. Andy McLEOD Andy McLEOD is offline

    Adelaide
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    Sep 22nd, 2008 (9/22/2008 5:34am)

    Been pretty slack and haven't booked accom yet, where are the most convenient places to stay - closeness to both venues etc (can you walk to and from both?) Or just where is everyone staying? Nicest places, etc. Also where do the pokerstars packages send you to?

    Any input appreciated, thanks
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  2. bhitman bhitman is offline

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    Sep 22nd, 2008 (9/22/2008 6:27am) in reply to Andy McLEOD

    I stayed at the Hilton Hotel in Trafalgar last year, was pretty awesome and its like a 10 minute walk to the casino. Its in a sweet part of the city too, would def recommend it:

    The Hilton Trafalgar
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  3. number1pen number1pen is offline

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    Sep 22nd, 2008 (9/22/2008 6:37am) in reply to bhitman

    same question too lazy to make a thread about it, was kinda hoping someone booked a hotel for me, meh ill find a park to live in
     
  4. Froad Froad is offline

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    Sep 22nd, 2008 (9/22/2008 6:38am) in reply to Andy McLEOD

    I travel to London frequently on business. I prefer to rent an apartment, you get much more room and they are about half the price of a hotel. They are called serviced apartments and you get daily cleaning. The service I use is: http://www.londonservicedapartments.co.uk/. They have apartments available in most sections of the city.
  5. AJKHoosier1 AJKHoosier1 is offline

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    Sep 22nd, 2008 (9/22/2008 7:13am) in reply to Andy McLEOD

    Personally I'm staying at the Intercontinental. It looks very nice and very close to the EPT location and all the major tourist attractions around London (apparently in view of Buckingham Palace). Judging by my poor usage of maps and such, it's a bit of a ride to the WSOPE venue, but nothing too bad.
    http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/interco...overview/LONHB

    I'm paying about L2500 for the week. Not too cheap, but everything is expensive in London, and obv you're far ballerer than I am, so don't worry about it.
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  6. YoungSupremacy YoungSupremacy is offline

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    Sep 22nd, 2008 (9/22/2008 7:33am) in reply to AJKHoosier1

    EPT London package winners get accomodation at the Mariott.. here's the link
    http://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/tra...l-marble-arch/
    see you guys there :)
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  7. gershenator1 gershenator1 is offline

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    Sep 22nd, 2008 (9/22/2008 4:45pm) in reply to AJKHoosier1

     
    Originally Posted by AJKHoosier1 View Post

    Personally I'm staying at the Intercontinental. It looks very nice and very close to the EPT location and all the major tourist attractions around London (apparently in view of Buckingham Palace). Judging by my poor usage of maps and such, it's a bit of a ride to the WSOPE venue, but nothing too bad.
    http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/interco...overview/LONHB

    I'm paying about L2500 for the week. Not too cheap, but everything is expensive in London, and obv you're far ballerer than I am, so don't worry about it.

    2 biggest online ballers imo
     
  8. evry evry is offline

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    Sep 22nd, 2008 (9/22/2008 5:06pm) in reply to gershenator1

    No matter where you stay, the way to get to the EPT London at the Victoria casino is by the Underground (the Tube) and get off at the Marble Arch Station. That's right across the street from Hyde Park. From there, you walk on the other side of the park a block and a half and get on Edgware Road. You go up Edgware Road for 4-5 blocks and the casino is on your right. Edgware Road is the Arab part of town and has many Lebanese restaurants. It also has cafes where people smoke water pipes. (not hashish).

    I have also stayed at Hilton at Paddington Station which is from the other side of Edgware Road and it took me a 15 minute walk to get to the casino. Probably not advisable if you are carrying mucho dineros with you.

    Take a taxi.

    I am lucky because I'll be in town for business and will drop by to see the EPT on Thursday night. Maybe meet some of you there. If you want, I could suggest a great Italian Restaurant where I go every time I'm in town. I won't play because I leave on Friday, but if they still have cash games going, I will definitely play some.
  9. DKLA DKLA is offline

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    Sep 22nd, 2008 (9/22/2008 5:56pm) in reply to evry

    St Martins Lane in Covent Garden. Its quite new, trendy and full of mad chicks. The bar is sick too.
     
  10. sexyprussia sexyprussia is offline

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    Sep 22nd, 2008 (9/22/2008 6:43pm) in reply to Andy McLEOD

    See you guys at the Marriott, though no one knows me and I know no one. I wouldn't mind making friends. :-)
  11. elendil elendil is offline

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    Sep 22nd, 2008 (9/22/2008 8:59pm) in reply to sexyprussia

    You so balla Andy, just roll into to old london town, jump into a taxi, flash some cash and say take me somewhere nice & close to where U are playing at. ***** OBV
  12. truesyalose truesyalose is offline

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    Sep 22nd, 2008 (9/22/2008 11:26pm) in reply to Andy McLEOD

    I'm at the Marriott through stars but going solo, if anyone I know needs a place to stay give me a shout. I'll probably leave London a day or two after I bust and head to Amsterdam/Berlin
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  13. supa_donk supa_donk is offline

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    Sep 22nd, 2008 (9/22/2008 11:31pm) in reply to truesyalose

     
    Originally Posted by truesyalose View Post

    I'm at the Marriott through stars but going solo, if anyone I know needs a place to stay give me a shout. I'll probably leave London a day or two after I bust and head to Amsterdam/Berlin

    grey area FTW
     
  14. jagz7 jagz7 is offline

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    Sep 22nd, 2008 (9/22/2008 11:37pm) in reply to supa_donk

    there a hilton on edware road which is jst across the road from the vic (where ept is held) and theres a radisson jst across the empire for the wsope, but sik hotels, There both like a couple of stops from each other or a 10-15 cab journey im from london y0
     
  15. Nickc011 Nickc011 is online now The Law

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    Sep 22nd, 2008 (9/22/2008 11:41pm) in reply to number1pen

     
    Originally Posted by number1pen View Post

    same question too lazy to make a thread about it, was kinda hoping someone booked a hotel for me, meh ill find a park to live in

    hyde (?) park is v nice, Id reccomend.
     
  16. Mr_BigQueso Mr_BigQueso is offline

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    Sep 23rd, 2008 (9/23/2008 1:06am) in reply to Andy McLEOD

    'ello gov'nah!
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  17. ch0ppy ch0ppy is offline

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    Sep 23rd, 2008 (9/23/2008 1:08am) in reply to Andy McLEOD

    Doesn't Matter where...

    Subway is very convenient and cheap.
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  18. Mr_BigQueso Mr_BigQueso is offline

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    Sep 23rd, 2008 (9/23/2008 1:11am) in reply to ch0ppy

    wow i didn't know canadians knew about subway. can't imagine jared saying "eh"
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  19. DntCaltACmBk DntCaltACmBk is offline

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    Sep 23rd, 2008 (9/23/2008 1:26am) in reply to Mr_BigQueso

     
    Originally Posted by Mr_BigQueso View Post

    wow i didn't know canadians knew about subway. can't imagine jared saying "eh"

    And they say Americans are ignorant.

    Edit: perhaps I shouldn't rib you because a hundred P5s flamers are ready to wipe your bum for ya - but you gotta feel sorry for me, I live in an igloo eh.
  20. Andy McLEOD Andy McLEOD is offline

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    Sep 23rd, 2008 (9/23/2008 2:39am) in reply to Andy McLEOD

    thx guys, especially to queso for his invaluable contribution

    will book tonight so any other opinions welcome, doesn't have to be super balla heh going with a mate from home so just comfy and convenient is best
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