Irish Open details

Paddy Power Poker has announced the venue for the €2 million guaranteed Irish Poker Open 2007 – Dublin’s landmark Burlington Hotel. Players will experience 4-star luxury as they battle it out at Europe’s foremost poker tournament.

A Dublin tradition since 1972, the Hotel has played host to many international events and ceremonies. It is Dublin’s largest hotel and offers an impressive range of facilities including:300 classic rooms, 200 executive rooms, four junior suites, two presidential suites, business centre, car park, gift shop and newsagent, Club Anabel nightclub, 24- hour room service, laundry and dry-cleaning, wireless LAN (handy for early bust outs!), gym and fitness centre.

The hotel, situated on Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4, is only a short stroll to St. Stephen’s Green and the heart of Ireland’s vibrant capital city. It has two restaurants – the elegant Sussex and old-style Diplomat – as well as the popular Buck Mulligan’s bar.

Players can find details for booking rooms at http://www.jurysdoyle.com/ireland/doyle_burlington.htm. Special room rates from €120 are available for players who quote “Paddy Power Irish Open Poker” when booking by telephone (+353 1 6605222). Players can also download the booking form at www.irishpokeropen.com and send it by post or fax (+353 1 660 3172) to the Burlington.

The Hotel is easily accessible and is serviced by the aircoach from Dublin airport. There is also a taxi rank located at the front of the building as well as over 300 car parking spaces.