General info
Venue
WildPhotos 2009 will once again be held at the Royal Geographical Society in London. Set in the heart of London overlooking Hyde Park and only a few minutes walk from the Natural History Museum this wonderful venue will house all WildPhotos activities.
All WildPhotos sessions will be held within the RGS’s state-of-the-art Ondaatje Theatre.
Accommodation
Accommodation is NOT included as part of your delegate registration fee; you need to make your own arrangements. However we have provided some useful contacts to help you find suitable accommodation.
Hotels in London get booked up very quickly so we recommend that you make your booking as soon as possible.
Booking services
Expedia
Search for hotels in Kensington/Knightsbridge area. Alternatively Paddington is a pleasant walk across Hyde Park.
Venere
Search for hotels in South Kensington.
lastminute.com
Search for hotels closest to the “Royal Albert Hall”. Accommodation available for all budgets.
Special rate hotel
Holiday Inn London - Kensington Forum
97 Cromwell Road, London SW7 4DN
Tel: +44 (0)870 400 9100
Web: www.ichotelsgroup.com
4 star hotel – 15/20 minute walk to the Royal Geographical Society (close proximity to Gloucester Road underground station). All rooms with ensuite bathroom. Restaurant & traditional English pub. Business centre, internet access, and parking (fee applicable). The Holiday Inn Kensington Forum is offering a limited number of specially negotiated rates for WildPhotos delegates at £99 (room only) inc VAT. English breakfast supplement £16.95 per person. Please quote code ‘WL2 ‘ (rates subject to availability).
Other hotels/hostels
Cranley Gardens Hotel
8 Cranley Gardens, South Kensington, London, SW7 3DB
Tel: +44 (0)20 7373 3232
Fax: +44 (0)20 7373 7944
Email: enq@cranleygardenshotel.com
Web: www.cranleygardenshotel.com
3 Star small hotel – 10/15 minutes walk to the Royal Geographical Society. Residents bar/coffee shop serving snacks and sandwiches. Free internet access.
Baden-Powell House Hostel
65-67 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5JS
Tel: +44 (0)20 3051 8173
Email: welcome@meininger-hostels.com
Web: www.meininger-hostels.com
Basic, but clean and modern hostel – 10 minutes walk to the Royal Geographical Society.
