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@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@gnso.icann.org>gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org