CLOSED: Irish fans seeking Rugby World Cup accommodation in London could be on to a winner

**This competition is now closed**

Ireland play two of their World Cup pool matches in London.

If Joe Schmidt and his players have anything to do with it, the 2015 Six Nations winners will be back in the English capital for the semi-final and final.

As excitement and anticipation for the tournament, accommodation is fast being booked up.

However, the Croydon Park Hotel is offering a superb prize for two SportsJOE readers travelling to Ireland’s pool stage game against Italy on October 4.

The hotel is ideally located for supporters heading to the World Cup. It is 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport [by direct train], and 20 minutes, by train, to central London.

Joe Schmidt’s boys take on the Italians in the Olympic Stadium on Sunday October 4 and the iconic arena is easily accessible from the Croydon Park Hotel in less than one hour.

There are a host of travel options – bus, tram and rail – and plenty to see and do in the locale for those looking to explore their surrounds.

The hotel itself is a self-contained entertainment hub, with Oscars Brasserie Restaurant, an onsite leisure facility and Whistlers Bar & Lounge, which has satellite TV and boasts a great atmosphere for sporting events.

The prize includes a one-night bed & breakfast stay for two people in the hotel’s Executive Room, with dinner in Oscars Brasserie, where the lucky winner will (hopefully) be celebrating an Irish victory.

It also includes free access to the leisure club facilities, including indoor swimming pool, children’s pool, jacuzzi, squash court, sauna, and gym.

All you have to do to be in with a chance is answer this question.

Anticipating a busy two months, over the course of the tournament, Croydon Park Hotel has unveiled a ‘RWC Rugby Supporters’ rate.

This includes a discounted rate of £90 double room for single occupancy; £100 per room for double occupancy. There is plenty more on offer too:

• The rate includes Full English Breakfast, VAT Free Wifi throughout the stay and free use of the leisure centre
• Car parking for hotel residents is £5 per day
• Families and small groups are more than welcome
• Coach parties or mini buses chargeable at £25-per-day to park at the hotel
• Early check-in and late check-out of the hotel
• Storage of luggage whilst out at matches

To book your stay at The Croydon Hotel, at their special Rugby World Cup rates, check out their website here.

***Please note: The winner of the prize must confirm their booking for October 4 by September 27 or the room reservation will be released***