PP blog gets practical

We're all abuzz with excitement as the prospect of our Season 3 finale looms but while it's the €125,000 Guaranteed poker, players' party and Greek sunshine we're eager to arrive for, there's always a few need-to-knows to be addressed.

That's why the PP blog is taking just a minute to take the trip to Thessaloniki seriously. During this minute we will provide all the information you'll need... before promptly getting back to child-like delerium! Here goes.

Welcome reception

There will be a welcome reception in the hotel Wednesday evening where players can come and meet ParadisePoker staff, have a drink and ask any questions. This will be at 9pm local time.

Hotel

Players will be booked into the hotel in advance and will just have to provide ID when they arrive

Check-in time is 14:00 but the hotel will more than likely be able to accommodate early check-ins

The hotel booking includes the following:

BREAKFAST: American buffet breakfast in Ambrosia restaurant. The breakfast in Room Service is not included.

CLUB OLYMPUS: free use of the fully equipped Fitness Center which included heated 17 meter-long indoor pool with whirlpool bath or 1,200 square meter free-form outdoor swimming pool with separate kids pool, Jacuzzi, Hamam, Steam room, gym, tennis and squash courts.

INTERNET: wireless internet connection (WiFi) is available in rooms, the public areas and the conference centre and Two-line telephone with voicemail & modem points  is free of charge for the hotel guests.

REGENCY CASINO THESSALONIKI: free entrance to our hotel guest and free transfer any time.

ASIAN SPA: 10% discount in Asian spa, for all body treatments that are booked from Monday to Friday.

Tournament registration

There will be a special desk at the casino lobby for online qualifiers and online buy-ins and players will receive instructions about their registration and check into the casino at this point.  The desk will be very easy to find.

Transport from the airport

Free airport transfers from Makedonia (Thessaloniki International Airport parking lot P5) to Hyatt Regency Hotel will be available, according to the local time schedule below:

Wed 30/5/2012: 10:00 | 12:00 | 17:00 | 19:00

Thu 31/5/2012:  10:00 | 12:00

Fri 1/6/2012: 10:00 | 12:00

Regency Casino buses will leave parking lot P5 at the above times. Parking lot P5 is located to the right of the arrivals area airport exit. In the event that players arrive at times that are not close to the times listed above then a taxi will cost no more than €15

Players’ Party

The players party will be on Saturday night at W Club Thessaloniki located within walking distance of the casino. Have a look at the pictures in the post below! There will be a VIP area with host and bottle service and all qualifiers are invited along with one guest. 

Transport from the hotel to the casino

The casino is around a 5 minute drive from the hotel. Players can speak to the concierge service to arrange a free taxi to the casino.  The hotel are very keen to send players to the casino so there should be no shortage.

Right, enough of that. Thessaloniki - here we come! Woo!