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<BR>I am at Le Meridien as well. I got a similar rate. Phil is right that it is pre-pay, but I prefer the close proximity. The Board and staff are likely to be in one of two hotels, the Le Meridien being one, and sorry, I can't remember the other, but it is very close by. <BR>
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Subject: Re: [bc-gnso] Brussels - Hotel Recommendations<BR>From: mike@haven2.com<BR>Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:04:28 -0600<BR>CC: philip.sheppard@aim.be; bc-gnso@icann.org<BR>To: pcorwin@butera-andrews.com<BR><BR>i just booked into Le Meridien. #5-rated on TripAdvisor -- right across from the venue -- $160/night through Orbitz. what's not to like?
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<DIV>On Mar 12, 2010, at 9:57 AM, Phil Corwin wrote:</DIV><BR class=ecxApple-interchange-newline>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT size=2 face=tahoma>How about the Marriott (Rue Auguste Orts 3-7/Grand Place) or the Renaissance (Rue du Parnasse 19)? -- both have rates that are substantially lower than the Meridien's lowest (which requires full advance payment, non-refundable for a low rate) and that incur no penalty for cancelation or date changes prior to date of reservation -- it appears from looking at the map that they are fairly close to the meeting venue, but I would like your feedback. Thanks.</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B><SPAN class=ecxApple-converted-space> </SPAN><A href="mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org">owner-bc-gnso@icann.org</A><SPAN class=ecxApple-converted-space> </SPAN>[owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] On Behalf Of Philip Sheppard [philip.sheppard@aim.be]<BR><B>Sent:</B><SPAN class=ecxApple-converted-space> </SPAN>Friday, March 12, 2010 4:17 AM<BR><B>To:</B><SPAN class=ecxApple-converted-space> </SPAN>'bc - GNSO list'<BR><B>Subject:</B><SPAN class=ecxApple-converted-space> </SPAN>[bc-gnso] Brussels - Hotel Recommendations<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>The Square Meeting Centre is a refurbished venue in central Brussels on the Mont des Arts.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>It is very well served by many hotels in various price categories.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>In the top price category:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>Le Meridien (comfortable if a tad austere)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>A little further away but still an easy walk to the conference venue is a wonderful and pricy boutique hotel:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>Amigo</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>And the Radisson SAS is fab and reasonable close.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>Very nearby is the 4 star but comfortable</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>Royal Windsor</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>Next door to the Meridien are three cheaper Hotels:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>Novotel</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>Best Western Carrefour d L'europe</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>Ibis Grande Place (Note there are other Ibis in Brussels).</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>If these hotels book up then look at alternatives towards the centre (Grande Place / Bld Anspach)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>Avoid a postcode that is not 1000.</SPAN></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>The Brussels Hilton(s) are a bit far from the venue.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>The Sheraton and Crowne Plaza at Place Rogier are also a bit far.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>Philip</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=ecx562195708-12032010>PS Must see Tourist info will be provided nearer the date !</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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