[ALAC] Fwd: Welcome to London! - Useful information
Evan Leibovitch
evan at telly.org
Thu Jun 19 05:42:37 UTC 2014
... but Heathrow Connect, using the same tracks but 10 minutes slower and
half the price -- is claiming to be OK.
On 17 June 2014 20:03, 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>ht
>> tp://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>ht
>> tp://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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