Hello,

some useful and practical information for those who will attend London
meeting.

Best,

Rafik


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From: Glen de Saint Géry <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 2014-06-18 7:45 GMT+09:00
Subject: [liaison6c] Welcome to London! - Useful information
To: liaison6c <[log in to unmask]>






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
   - Venue Map: http://london50.icann.org/en/venue-map
   - Full Meeting Schedule: http://london50.icann.org/en/schedule-full
   - London Tourist information: http://www.visitlondon.com

Weather: <http://tinyurl.com/knx26fg>

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

   - Getting from Heathrow Airport
   <http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/getting-into-london>
to
   Central London


   - The quickest = Heathrow Express
      <https://www.heathrowexpress.com/?tid=WINTHEX>.


   - Ticket information:
         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 = Heathrow
      Connect
      <http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/trains/heathrow-connect>


   - The most cost-effective = London Underground
      <http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/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
         - *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


   - London Gatwick Airport to Central London:


   - Gatwick Express: http://www.gatwickexpress.com/


   - Prices:
         http://www.gatwickexpress.com/en/tickets-and-fares/buy-online-and-save/


   - Other transport:
      http://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/gatwick-to-london/

*Hotel Hilton Metropole: <http://www.hiltonlondonmet.com/hotel>*

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


   - 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/ (150m)
         - Nomad Lounge: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/ (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 - Vodafone <http://www.vodafone.co.uk/> (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
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