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

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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:

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 to Central London

The quickest = Heathrow Express.

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

The most cost-effective = 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
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:

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
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 (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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http://gnso.icann.org