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

Thu Jun 19 19:43:11 UTC 2014

Heathrow Connect will not be running at all 
during the strike times. 
https://www.heathrowconnect.com/train-times/service-updates#211

It appears if you have already booked Heathrow 
Connect tickets, they will be honoured on the Heathrow Express.

Alan

>... 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 
><<mailto:alan.greenberg at mcgill.ca>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 GÃ©ry <<mailto:Glen at icann.org>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>http://london50.icann.org/en/info
>   * Venue Map: 
> <<http://london50.icann.org/en/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>http://london50.icann.org/en/schedule-full 
>
>   * London Tourist information: 
> <<http://www.visitlondon.com>http://www.visitlondon.com>http://www.visitlondon.com
><<http://tinyurl.com/knx26fg>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>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>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>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>http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/trains/heathrow-connect>Heathrow 
> Connect
>   * The most cost-effective = 
> <<http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/underground>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 Â£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>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>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>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/>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.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/gatwick-to-london/ 
>
><<http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel>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>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:
>         * CafÃ©s: 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>http://grandunionbars.com/venue/paddington/ 
> (150m)
>         * Nomad 
> Lounge:<<http://nomadbar.com/sitev2>http://nomadbar.com/sitev2>http://nomadbar.com/sitev2/ 
> (150m)
>         * PrÃªt a Manger - take away sandwiches (opposite hotel)
>         * MacDonalds (200m)
>         * Local Pubs, CafÃ©s and Restaurants 
> (move your mouse over the red dot to get the 
> name) 
> <<http://tinyurl.com/kwuxdyz>http://tinyurl.com/kwuxdyz>http://tinyurl.com/kwuxdyz
>         * Italian Restaurant, Deli and CafÃ© 
> <<http://briciole.co.uk>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/>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 GÃ©ry
>GNSO Secretariat
><mailto:gnso.secretariat at gnso.icann.org>gnso.secretariat at gnso.icann.org
>http://gnso.icann.org
>
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