Dear All Please find hereafter some useful information for the 44th ICANN Meeting in Prague. ICANN Full Schedule & Meeting GUIDE at top of main page (PDF file - take a look!) http://prague44.icann.org/full-schedule At-Large Prague Meetings (updated with any last minute agenda/schedule changes): https://community.icann.org/x/xq7bAQ Meetings Venue Map (meeting rooms): https://prague44.icann.org/files/meetings/prague2012/ICANN44-Prague-VenueMap -1June12.jpg Good meeting venue with Guest rooms & Meeting rooms all within the main Hotel area. Elevator access to all floors and meeting areas. Washrooms plenty. Prague Maps: Available at Hotel Reception by Concierge. Prague Airport: Well sign posted terminal Quick and Easy! * Taxi Operator counters are located in arrival hall of Terminal 1 & 2. > * Taxi to Hotel 700 CZK / 27 Euros / 35 USD (including tip) > * 1.1.1. Radiocab Taxi: 20% discount on return fares (card given to you with > amount for the return which includes discount). To be given to chauffeur when > returning to airport. * Travelex Changes & Cash Machines located in arrival hall 25/30min ride to Hotel Hilton Public Transport available - please go to Information booths. Bus Service - 32.00 CZK Subway/Rail - 26.00 CZK Hotel Hilton: * Comfortable rooms with hairdryers, safe, Ironing board/iron and window that tilt open. * Supermarket opposite Hotel (Lower level exit) - 50 metres! * 10/15 minute walk to Powder Tower. Souvenir shops, Palladium Shopping Center, Restaurants and Bars. * 20/25 minutes to Astronomical Clock/Old Town * 30 minutes to Charles Bridge * Hotel Bars/Restaurants: Atrium Restaurant - Breakfast only Café Bistro (Mezzanine Level) 24h Non-Stop Service Zest Bar - UEFA Euro Cup 2012 Matches will be broadcast live (Lobby) 1pm - 2am UEFA Games: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Euro_2012_schedule Cloud 9 Sky Bar and Lounge (9th Floor) 6pm - 2am Specials on Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 690 CzK pp ( 35 USD/ Euro ) including summer cocktail and unlimited consumption of grilled specialities, salads, sides dishes and ice cream CzechHouse Grill & Rotisserie Restaurant (Lobby) Nice looking European & Czech Restaurant 6pm - 11pm * Gym - well equipped. > * 6am - 10pm (Mezzanine) * Business Centre (Mezzanine) > * Mon-Fri: 7am to 7pm > * Sat-Sun: 9am to 5pm * Cash Machine on Lobby level Restaurants in the area ... (Service was not included) Gate restaurant http://gate-restaurant.cz/en/ International and Czech cuisine 3 minutes walk from the Hilton Prague Brasserie La Gare Delicious French Restaurant http://www.lagare.cz/index.php http://www.lagare.cz/foto.php?d=1&ln=EN Menu http://www.lagare.cz/doc/degustacni_menu.jpg Degustation menu http://www.expats.cz/prague/article/restaurant-reviews/brasserie-la-gare/ review 14 minutes by walk http://g.co/maps/x9e4v Lokál Dlouhá Famous restaurant with homemade Czech cuisine, Pilsner Urquell beer draught from the tanks http://lokal-dlouha.ambi.cz/en/#index 17 minutes by walk or you can use public transport - 1 station by metro and 5 min walk or 3 stations by tram and 2 minutes walk. http://goo.gl/maps/950x Červená tabulka http://cervenatabulka.cz/o-nas/?set_lg=en 12 minutes by walk http://g.co/maps/czxm6 Restaurant Theatro http://www.cafeinfinity.cz/theatro/menu/jidelni-listek 8 minutes walk http://g.co/maps/8h5ey there is also a Music Club under the restaurant in the basement Municipal house by Powder Tower - Czech and international cuisine (beautiful - Art Nouveau Style) - Casual dress accepted even though it looks posh! Live classical Pianist http://www.francouzskarestaurace.cz/en - Pilsner Restaurant (Stube) http://www.plzenskarestaurace.cz/en 15 minutes by walk: http://g.co/maps/8vt95 or 2 tram stations from "Florenc" Czech Wines: Recommendations only! White: Mueller Thurgau (typical German dry - fruity nose) Gruener Weltliner / Vinselekt Michlovsky (dryer, slightly green - more Pinot Grigio) Red: Pinot Noir / Vinarstvi Vinohrad (typical Pinot Noir) Nernonet / Vinarstvi Biza (Languedoc, South of France type - light Cab) Cuvee Plesingr (Cab/Merlot) Local SIM Cards - please go to information at the Airport. Shopping centres around the Hotel will no doubt sell these as well. Safe travels to all those attending the meeting and looking forward to seeing you in Prague! Thank you. Kind regards, Gisella
Dear All Please find hereafter some useful information for the 45th ICANN Meeting in Toronto: ICANN Full Schedule & Meeting GUIDE at top of main page (PDF file - take a look!) http://toronto45.icann.org/full-schedule At-Large Toronto Meetings (updated with any last minute agenda/schedule changes): http://tinyurl.com/9pal3a7 Meetings Venue Map (meeting rooms): http://toronto45.icann.org/files/meetings/dakar2011/westin-toronto.jpg Good meeting venue with Guest rooms & Meeting rooms all within the main Hotel area except for a few in the convention centre - walk way access. Elevator access to all floors and meeting areas. Washrooms plenty. Toronto Maps: Available at Hotel Reception and Concierge. Transport from Toronto Airport: OPTION 1: TAXIS/LIMOS are available 24/7 just outside of baggage claim upon arrival in all terminals. Reservations are not required, and cars are available 24/7 just outside baggage claim. Cost: Taxi/$55, Limo/$65 Payment Methods: USD/CAD and all major Credit Cards (always confirm method of payment with driver before entering a car) Travel Time: Approx. 30 Minutes More info: http://www.torontopearson.com/en/toandfrom/taxilimo/# OPTION 2: AIRPORT EXPRESS SHUTTLE Purchase tickets from the driver or at the ticket window located inside every terminal. Return tickets are available at the concierge desk in the hotel. Daily Hours of Operation: 5:20 00:50 Cost: $26.95 CAD (One Way) / $40.00 CAD (Round Trip) Payment Methods: USD/CAD and all major Credit Cards Travel Time: Approx. 30 Minutes More info: http://www.torontoairportexpress.com/ HOTEL Westin Harbour Castle: Map: http://tinyurl.com/9pfauvt Local Area Overview: http://tinyurl.com/8pgbftd * Situated on the lake * Comfortable rooms with good hairdryers (for the ladies), safe, Ironing board/iron. However NO windows that open ... There are a few rooms with 3 inch air holes across one of the windows. * Hairdresser, Beauty Salon <http://tinyurl.com/98kyc2y> , Pool and Gym on 5th floor * Business Centre (lower Lobby) * * Cash machine by North Block Elevators * Supermarket opposite main entrance: Kitchen Table Supermarket <http://www.thekitchentable.ca/queens.html> * Fast Food & Sushi opposite main entrance Hotel Bars/Restaurants: Mizzen <http://tinyurl.com/9ds6yfd> Restaurant <http://tinyurl.com/9ds6yfd> (main lobby) Breakfast and Lunch 06h30 - 14h30 The Chartroom Bar <http://tinyurl.com/8ofdpck> (main lobby) Food served as well 14h30 - 01h00 Toula Restaurant and Bar <http://tinyurl.com/8nfy9m7> (Italian - Scenic View 38th Floor, via South Block Elevators) Lunch and Dinner 12h00 - midnight Restaurants in the area ... (P.S: ... add 13% Tax & Gratuity) * Fast Food & Sushi opposite the Hotel * Chinese: Pearl Harbour front <http://www.pearlharbourfront.ca/> (5min walk) * No1 Food Market in the world: St Lawrence Market <http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/> - any food you could wish for! (10minute walk) * Canadian: Restaurant Lucien <http://www.lucienrestaurant.com/> (15minute walk) - Freshly sourced ingredients (Simon, the Proprietor will look after you ... And just say you are here with ICANN) * Canadian: Canoe <http://www.oliverbonacini.com/canoe.aspx> - Critically acclaimed to be among Canada¹s best restaurants, Canoe¹s unique location high atop the TD Bank Tower affords a breathtaking view of the city (15min walk) * Grill: Oliver and Bonacini Grill <http://www.oliverbonacini.com/Yonge-Front.aspx> * No1 Food Market in the world: St Lawrence Market <http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/> - any food you could wish for! (10min walk) * Italian: Obika <http://obika.ca/toronto/> (10min walk - same location as the Food Market) * Restaurant Lucien <http://www.lucienrestaurant.com/> (12minute walk)- Canadian, Freshly sourced ingredients (Simon, the Proprietor, will look after you and please say you are with the ICANN Conference ... 10min walk up Yonge street and you will have many, many Restaurant options! Safe travels to all those attending the meeting and looking forward to seeing you in Toronto! We look forward to receiving many great tips from our local host, Evan! Thank you. Kind regards, Gisella ------------------------- Gisella Gruber ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Email: gisella.gruber@icann.org Tel: +44 7545 334 360 Skype ID: gisella.gw
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