Getting to London
We are pleased to announce American Airlines as an official carrier for the World Congress of History Producers. The following discount, valid November 13-22, 2006 for travel to London, England, will apply for our delegates:- 5% discount off Coach and First Class fares.
- After the ticket is purchased, but prior to outbound flight departure date, the name may be changed for a service fee.
The Coach Class discount applies to most applicable fares available for your date and time of travel. Some restrictions will apply. For complete information, fare and schedules, and to make your reservations, please call the American Airlines Meeting Services at 1-800-433-1790 (hours of operation are 5 AM to 12 midnight Central Time, daily) and provide the discount code A78N6AO. A minimum $10 per ticket service fee will be collected at time of ticket purchase.
You may review fare and schedule information and make reservations at American Airlines website: http://www.aa.com
Getting to the Host Hotel and around London
Location, location, location! The Radisson SAS Portman Hotel, the venue for the World Congress of History Producers, is conveniently centrally located - theatre, shopping, tourist attractions, the Tube, all within easy reach.
Address:
22 Portman Square
London W1H7BG
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7208 6000
Fax: +44 (0)20 7208 6001
- Heathrow Airport (terminal 1) is 29 kilometres/18 miles; 30-minute drive
www.heathrowexpress.com - Gatwick Airport is 57.8 kilometres/35.9 miles; 45-minute drive
www.gatwickexpress.com - Stanstead Airport is 61.8 kilometres/38.4 miles; 1-hour drive
www.stanstedexpress.com - City Airport is 18.5 kilometres/11.5 miles; 37-minute drive
- Luton Airport is 54.6 kilometres/33.9 miles; 47-minute drive
Driving
The Radisson SAS Portman Hotel is 100 meters north of Oxford Street, and 300 meters east of Edgware Road. The A40 Motorway lies 1 kilometre north of the hotel with easy access from the M40, M1 and M25. Click here (http://www.mapquest.co.uk/mq/directions/mapbydirection.do) for explicit driving directions and a map.
Underground Train
“The Tube”: Underground Routes/ London Transport Information http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tube
The Radisson SAS Portman Hotel is located in zone one and the closest tube stations are Marble Arch (Central Line) and Bond Street (Central Line/Jubilee Line).
Rental Cars
All the major rental car agencies operate from the airports. Here is a link for your assistance. http://www.bnm.com/london.htm
Taxis
Also known as the London Black Cab (http://www.londonblackcabs.co.uk), these vehicles, and their drivers, have earned the reputation for providing the best taxi service in the world. Every driver is required to undergo a rigorous test of his/her knowledge of London which can take up to four years to learn before the coveted badge is awarded. Each individual's character is tested and checks are made. Only traditional London Taxis (black cabs) are licensed by the Public Carriage Office to ply for hire in London. All taxis can carry FIVE people ("Metrocabs" can carry SIX people) plus luggage, are wheelchair accessible and child seats are also available.
Other forms of transport in London such as minicabs, limousine and chauffeur services and private hire are not allowed to ply for hire or be hailed in the street - they must be booked through their office or, of course, via the Internet.
