WCST-2012. The World Congress on Sustainable Technologies

Travel Information

Free Post-Conference London Tour...! The magic of London full day tour is free to all registered participants. Enjoy a variety of sightseeing tours and activities in London and the surrounding area. The traditional red London bus is the best way to get you around and see the many sights in London. You should not miss the Changing of the Guard, the Crown Jewels, panoramic drive seeing the icons of London, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament and the London Eye, Harrods and much more.

Take an all-inclusive day tour to the City of London. Non-registered participants will be charged an additional fee. Please make sure you indicate that you are interested in the tour during your online conference registration.

London Tour

Visa Information and Weather

The UK visa is processed in your country of residence prior to your departure. For more information regarding UK Visa eligibility and process, please click UK Border Agency logo below.

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Hotel Information

Thistle Hotel London Heathrow
Bath Road
Longford, Heathrow
Middlesex UB7 0EQ

Tel: +44 (0) 208 624 4008
Fax:+44(0) 870 333 9208
www.thistle.com/heathrow

Discounted Rate

Discounted rate accommodation is available at the Thistle Hotel London Heathrow. The hotel discount Code is "INFONOMICS SOCIETY" (Rate: £65.00 per night including English breakfast ). This code can only be used via e-mail (Group Reservation) or telephone booking (+44 (0) 208 624 4008).

Guests should quote the booking reference when making their booking in order to guarantee they receive the group rate.

Payment

Payment is to be guaranteed on a Credit Card and all individuals can settle their respective bills on departure. If a company or individual other than the guest is paying for the accommodation, a "Credit Card" authorisation form can be fax and proof of card holder's signature is required, stating exactly what is to be charged on the credit card.

Cancellation Policy

Please note these bookings are subject to no cancellation once is confirmed by yourself.

Check in time/Check out time

From 12.00 pm on the day of arrival and by 11.00 am on the day of departure.

Room Types

All rooms (Standard and Superior) are equipped with TV, telephone, en-suite jet shower and WC unit.

Transportation

Thistle Hotel London Heathrow is:

5 minutes to Terminal 5
10 minutes to Terminal 1, 2 and 3
15 minutes to Terminal 4

There are two Hoppa buses (H-52 and H-4) and public buses 423 and 81, which operate between Heathrow Airport and Thistle Hotel London Heathrow every 15 minutes.
The Hotel Hoppa costs £4 one way, £7 return (onboard £4.50 one way, £8 return).

Heathrow terminal 1, 2 and 3 is the closest Underground Tube Station and travel time to Central London is 45 minutes.