Let us welcome you to the extraordinary city of London for the 2022 IES. No city on the planet matches London for energy, diversity, creativity and constant reinvention. Added to this is London’s incomparable heritage: we invite you to explore 2,000 years of dazzling living history, including royal palaces and parks, and world-class museums and galleries. This city of contrasts offers you the best of the old and new, with heritage and tradition sitting alongside some of the greatest new buildings and attractions in the world. You can take your pick of 8,000 restaurants, offering the best of global cuisine, a plethora of theatre and concerts, breathtaking views from staggering attractions and plenty of green space in one of London’s many parks.
London Hilton on Park Lane
22 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 1BE, UK
Phone: +44 20 7493 8000 | Hotel Website
Overlooking Hyde Park, the Hilton’s fantastic Mayfair location is close to many of London's top attractions including West End theaters, historic landmarks and famous shopping districts. Step inside the hotel and you’ll find elegant rooms with magnificent views, world-class dining, and modern facilities for business and relaxation - everything you need for a remarkable stay in London.
Reservations
Room Rate
Sleeping room rates are £349 be inclusive of taxes and full English breakfast in single occupancy, and at £374 for double occupancy.
Reserve Online
Reservations can be made online by clicking here in order to receive the special room rate.
The deadline date to make reservations is August 25, 2022. After August 25, the remaining hotel rooms will be released, but the hotel will continue to offer the quoted bedroom rate after the reservation deadline, subject to rate and space availability.
Once a room has been booked it becomes non-refundable, however, we can allow a change of name on a booked room providing an alternative valid credit card upon amendment of current reservation and written consent from the person who initially booked the room, otherwise, the first person who made the booking will be liable for the payment.
Check-in time is 3:00 p.m.; check-out time is 12:00 p.m.
Hotel Location
The London Hilton on Park Lane is located on prestigious Park Lane, in the heart of Mayfair and overlooks Hyde Park. All areas of central London are easily accessible including the main shopping districts of Knightsbridge, Bond Street and Regent Street, as well as many London attractions like Buckingham Palace which is only a 10-minute walk.
The hotel is just five minutes from Hyde Park Corner or Green Park underground stations by foot, or you can take one of the several bus routes from their doorstep. The Heathrow Express rail service runs to London's Paddington Station, where you can take a taxi directly to the London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel. The Gatwick Express rail service runs directly to London's Victoria Station, where taxis are also available for the 10-minute car journey.
Travel to London
By Air
London is one of the most accessible cities in Europe, with 6 international airports offering direct flights to more than 390 destinations. Together, they make the busiest airport system in the world by passenger numbers. London Heathrow is the largest, whilst London City airport puts you on the doorstep of east London. Gatwick and London Southend are located to the south of the city, and London Luton and Stansted airports offer flights by many low-cost carriers.
United Airlines Group Rate
United Airlines has provided Summit attendees a discount code for flights to London. Use promotion code ZKWD612922 when booking the flight online or when calling the United Meeting Reservation Desk at +1 800-426-1122. Valid for travel between September 23 to October 2. Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations. International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.
By Train
Express trains link Heathrow and Gatwick airports to London city center in less than 30 minutes, with four trains running every hour. Additional information regarding London’s train system can be found here.
Eurostar connects London to several close by cities with Paris being just under two and half hours or Brussels in less than two hours of a journey.
Public Transport
Tube
London has one of the largest urban transport networks in the world. The quickest way to get around is on the underground system known as the Tube. With color-coded lines and 272 stations, it reaches every corner of the city. For more information about the Tube or to download a map, please click here. TfL strongly recommends customers to wear face coverings on its services.
Buses
The iconic double-decker buses are a convenient and cheap way to travel around the city, with plenty of sightseeing opportunities along the way. London’s bus route network covers the entire city with a 24-hour service. TfL strongly recommends customers to wear face coverings on its services.
Paying for Public Transportation
Using an Oyster travel smartcard is the easiest way to travel around the city's public transport network. Oyster smartcards, travel cards and tickets can be purchased at stations or online and are accepted on the Tube, buses, DLR, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers river bus service, London Overground and most National Rail services in London. Have a contactless card? You can also use your contactless debit or credit card to pay for travel in London as well. It’s ideal if you don’t have or want an Oyster card. Or if you run out of pay as you go credit on your Oyster card. The main difference is that you don’t have to top-up your Oyster card with money, the fare is automatically taken from your debit card or credit card the following day.
Taxis
Complete your London experience with a ride in one of the city's black cabs. London's official taxis, black cabs can be hailed in the street or at designated areas, including many mainline rail, Tube and bus stations.
London Attractions
Don't miss the best things to do and iconic places to visit in London. Explore the city, soak up culture at museums and galleries, or choose from the many free things to do. Treat yourself to a world-class theatre show, restaurant, or bar in this historic city.
Attractions and sightseeing
With its extraordinary heritage and world-class attractions, London offers some of the best sightseeing in the world. Explore royal palaces and parks, visit blockbuster film locations, and experience sporting glory – there is something for everyone.
Museums and Galleries
London has more museums than any other city in the world – many of them offering free entry – and a host of world-class artworks.
Entertainment & Leisure
London’s shows and concerts are the world’s hottest tickets. Award-winning long-running musicals such as The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera and Wicked vie for attention alongside headline-grabbing new productions from the National Theatre and the critically acclaimed musical Hamilton. For some quiet leisure time, London’s parks and River Thames offer the best of nature in the middle of the city.
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs
London’s vibrant restaurant scene means that you can sample amazing venues from celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver, Gary Rhodes, Heston Blumenthal and Gordon Ramsay, visit the latest pop-up bars or experience British favorites too such as fish and chips, afternoon tea and traditional pubs.
The official visitor guide www.visitlondon.com has everything you need to plan your ideal London itinerary. It offers useful tips, sample itineraries, calendar of events, tickets for theatre shows and tours, restaurants and much more.
Useful websites
Visitors Guide - www.visitlondon.com
Travelling in and around London - http://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information?ref=nav
Transport for London - http://www.tfl.gov.uk/
London Tickets and Offers - http://www.visitlondon.com/tickets-and-offers?ref=nav
Restaurant Bookings - http://www.opentable.co.uk/
Trip Advisor - London 2022: Best of London, England Tourism - Tripadvisor
Visa Information
If you require a letter of invitation to obtain a visa for this conference, payment of the registration fee must first be made. If you apply and do not receive a visa, please send us a copy of the rejection letter from the consulate, and we will refund your payment in full. Please email aipnevents@aipn.org for more details.