[ALAC] Fwd: Welcome to London! - Useful information

[Alan Greenberg]

NOTE Heathrow Express will be on Strike for 24 hours ending noon on Friday.

Perhaps should be forwarded to ATLAS participants.

Alan

>From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen at icann.org>
>
>Dear All,
>
>Some useful tips on your way to and in London.
>Looking forward to seeing everyone this week!
>
>Thank you.
>Kind regards,
>Glen
>***************
>
>Please read the London ICANN 50th Website for the following:
>    * General Information: 
> <http://london50.icann.org/en/info>http://london50.icann.org/en/info
>    * Venue Map: 
> <http://london50.icann.org/en/venue-map>http://london50.icann.org/en/venue-map
>    * Full Meeting Schedule: 
> <http://london50.icann.org/en/schedule-full>http://london50.icann.org/en/schedule-full 
>
>    * London Tourist information: 
> <http://www.visitlondon.com>http://www.visitlondon.com
><http://tinyurl.com/knx26fg>Weather:
>We are expecting a warm start to the summit with 
>sunshine and then gradually heading towards 
>showers from Wednesday 25th onwards. NOTE: 
>Evenings are likely to be cool at 12 degrees / 53 Fahrenheit
>
>Logistics
>    * 
> <http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london>Getting 
> from Heathrow Airport to Central London
>        * The quickest = 
> <https://www.heathrowexpress.com/?tid=WINTHEX>Heathrow Express.
>            * Ticket information: 
> <https://www.heathrowexpress.com/tickets-deals/prices-fares>https://www.heathrowexpress.com/tickets-deals/prices-fares 
>
>NOTE Strike Action on Heathrow Express: The 
>strikes will take place from midday on June 
>Thursday 19 until midday on Friday June 20, and 
>again for 24 hours on Sunday June 22.
>    * A good alternative to the Heathrow Express 
> during strike time = 
> <http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/trains/heathrow-connect>Heathrow 
> Connect
>    * The most cost-effective = 
> <http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/underground>London 
> Underground (metro/tube):
>        * Underground tickets are available at 
> all stations. The single fare to central London (Zone 1) is £5.70.
>        * Route: Heathrow Terminals (Piccadilly 
> Line) to Edgware Road (Bakerloo or Circle line) 
> - see map: 
> <http://www.tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/standard-tube-map.pdf>http://www.tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/standard-tube-map.pdf 
>
>        * Edgware Road Tube/Metro/Underground is situated opposite the Hotel
>    * All other options are listed here: 
> <http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london>http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london 
>
>    * London Gatwick Airport to Central London:
>        * Gatwick Express: 
> <http://www.gatwickexpress.com>http://www.gatwickexpress.com/
>            * Prices: 
> <http://www.gatwickexpress.com/en/tickets-and-fares/buy-online-and-save/>http://www.gatwickexpress.com/en/tickets-and-fares/buy-online-and-save/ 
>
>        * Other transport: 
> <http://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/gatwick-to-london>http://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/gatwick-to-london/ 
>
><http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel>Hotel Hilton Metropole:
>The hotel is conveniently situated on Edgware 
>Road where you can find a variety of eateries, 
>banks, mobile phone shops and supermarkets.
>    * Cash withdrawal & Banks:
>        * ATM (cash machine) in the Hotel Lobby
>        * Several banks down Edgware Road (Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC ...)
>    * Food and Beverage:
>        * At the Hotel: 
> <http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel/hotel_dinning>http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel/hotel_dinning 
>
>            * Restaurant La Fiamma (Italian)
>            * Minako Restaurant (Asian Fusion) (Beautiful view over London !)
>            * Sports Bar with screens for the World Cup
>            * Whiskey bar
>            * Lobby bar
>        * Around the hotel:
>            * Cafés: Costa Coffee (opposite), 
> Patisserie Valerie (Opposite), Starbucks (70m)
>            * Grand Union - bar/restaurant with 
> well priced food: 
> <http://grandunionbars.com/venue/paddington>http://grandunionbars.com/venue/paddington/ 
> (150m)
>            * Nomad 
> Lounge:<http://nomadbar.com/sitev2>http://nomadbar.com/sitev2/ (150m)
>            * Prêt a Manger - take away sandwiches (opposite hotel)
>            * MacDonalds (200m)
>            * Local Pubs, Cafés and Restaurants 
> (move your mouse over the red dot to get the 
> name) <http://tinyurl.com/kwuxdyz>http://tinyurl.com/kwuxdyz
>            * Italian Restaurant, Deli and Café 
> <http://briciole.co.uk>http://briciole.co.uk/ (450m)
>    * Supermarkets:
>        * Marks and Spencer (opposite)
>        * Waitrose (200m)
>    * Local SIM cards (mobile phones):
>        * Many shops selling SIM cards within a few metres of the Hotel
>        * Mobile phone shop - <http://www.vodafone.co.uk/>Vodafone (200m)
>    * Chemist/Pharmacy:
>        * Devonshire Pharmacy (next to Hotel)
>        * Boots (200m)
>        * Wednesday 25 June 2014: 19:30 - 23:45: 
> ICANN 50th Gala Evening, Old Billingsgate
>            * Coach shuttle pick-up from 18:30 
> to 19:30 at Hilton Metropole Hotel Lobby
>            * Shuttles returning every 20 minutes from 21:30 to 00:15
>            * Invitation required for coach and venue entry
>        * Thursday 26 June 2014: 19:00 - 21:00: 
> ICANN 50 Wrap-Up Cocktail, Sandringham room
>Safe travels.
>Kind regards,
>  Glen
>
>Glen de Saint Géry
>GNSO Secretariat
><mailto:gnso.secretariat at gnso.icann.org>gnso.secretariat at gnso.icann.org
>http://gnso.icann.org
>
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