Venue & Travel
Why ExCeL London?
Vibrant, cultural and cosmopolitan, London is the largest city in Europe boasting diversity, and endless entertainment possibilities.
Book your hotel room
We've arranged some fantastic special booking rates for delegates of a4uexpo London to stay in London's Hilton Metropole, to enjoy all the excitement of 2011 a4uexpo London from the luxury of the event venue.
☞ Book your room at the Hilton Metropole before we sell out.
Be part of the a4uexpo Community, stay with us at the Hilton Metropole, and don't miss any of the action in London this October!
Local area
With an interesting mix of old and new, London's cultural scene combines tradition with modern creativity.
The capital offers a huge amount of cultural activities with theatres, galleries, something for every music connoisseur and an abundance of bars and restaurants
Whether walking the streets, strolling through one of the many parks, or experiencing new culinary delights, it is clear London is a city hailed for its ability to embrace modernity and change, but still beautifully capturing the cities vast heritage.
Stay right in the ♥ Heart of the West-End in a4uexpo London's 2011 glorious event venue
Be part of the growing a4uexpo community; join a4uexpo in heart of London’s West-End, the Hilton Metropole.
Make the most of the experience
Experience all of the conference entertainment over two days, network in the many bars onsite, take advantage of being in the conference hot spot and don't miss a thing throughout the event!
Staying on site with a4uexpo at the 2011 a4uexpo Conference venue ensures that you are at the heart of the event; you'll be in the perfect place to take advantage of all networking opportunities, make meeting arrangements with ease, as well as enjoying prime location for London's buzzing West-End!
Network, eat and drink
Relish fantastic services available at the Hilton Metropole, start the day with an invigorating few lengths in the heated pool, enjoy the hotels fully equipped 2nd Floor gym, or alternatively relax in the hotel's sauna and steam rooms.
Meet and network in one of the modern bars serving a wide range of food, snacks, hot beverages, drinks, cocktails and late-night platters for guests seeking a nightcap and a bite to eat.
Getting here
By Rail & Tube
The Heathrow Express terminates at Paddington Station, which is just 5 minutes by taxi from the hotel.
The nearest underground station to the Hilton Metropole is Edgware Road.
☞ From Paddington Station – Take the Bakerloo line towards Elephant and Castle Underground Station — Disembark at Edgware Road Underground Station
☞ From Waterloo Station – Take the Bakerloo Line towards Queen's Park Underground Station — Disembark Edgware Road Underground Station
☞ From Kings Cross – 6 minute walk to King's Cross St pancras Underground station — Take the Hammersmith and City Line towards Baker Street — Disembark at Edgware Road Underground Station
By Road
The Hilton London Metropole is located outside of London's Congestion Zone and boasts a secure car park with 170 spaces.
☞ From Central London A4204 (please note that Central London Congestion Charges Apply Mon-Fri 7am to 6pm)
☞ Follow the road right onto Nottinghill Gate – A402. Continue onto the A40 and then on to the A402
☞ Keep left and follow A4209 and then turn Left at the traffic signals onto the A5
☞ At Marylebone Flyover turn left at the traffic signals – Oxford, Wembley, Paddington A404
Turn left onto Harbet Road and arrive at the Hilton Metropole
By air
If you're flying to a4uexpo London this year, we recommend you land at Heathrow rather than at Gatwick airport.
See the 'taxi' section for further information
Taxi!
From London Heathrow Airport, taxis are available to take you directly to the Hilton London Metropole hotel.
The journey normally takes around 60 minutes from the airport to the hotel.
