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

[Holly Raiche]

Thanks Alan

I’m about to hop on a plane so this is terrific to know

Holly
On 18 Jun 2014, at 10:03 am, Alan Greenberg <alan.greenberg at mcgill.ca> wrote:

> 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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