Heading to Stuttgart, 9 hour layover at Heathrow tips (don't forget IOS Van)

July 15, 2006 - 3:49pm — bmann

So, I'm back from a short roadtrip vacation with Kate, and I'm just about to go to the airport to fly to Stuttgart. Only it turns out I have a 9hr layover in Heathrow tomorrow, starting 11am London time. Any tips on what do with roughly 6 hours of free time?

Also: don't forget about the Identity Open Space event here in Vancouver (check the wiki for more info), happening next week on July 20th and 21st. I am unfortunately missing it, but Colin Brumelle is attending on my behalf.

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July 15, 2006 - 8:33pm — roland tanglao@...

yeah lots

buy a jabber enabled Nokia 770 :-)
Wagamama for Japanese noodles (Heathrow Express or Tube to Leicester Square and walk)
Belgo's for Belgian food
curr\ry and chips :-)
the fantastic British Museum or Library
Tate Modern
afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason (pricey but fab)
The George in South London for some pub grub in an ancient pub and awesome british ale (london bridge tube stop)
catch an afternoon matinee of a play in the West End?
i'd buy a timeout magazine (3 pounds) and see what's happening if you don't like any of these ideas (they have restaurant, theatre, museum, etc. reviews)
Masala Zone for cheap (by London standards) Indian fod

July 15, 2006 - 7:16pm — admin@thisplayi...

Heathrow Sucks--My Only Advice Is...

From this post:

"Here’s a travel tip we discovered this morning. There’s a Hilton that is about 5 minutes walk from Terminal 4 at Heathrow. While the rates for day rooms there are exorbitant, you can use their gym for a 10 pound fee. This means that you can have a nice shower (towels and beauty products provided), wash the last flight off, and stave off deep-veined thrombosis with a light workout. If you’ve brought your bathing suit, there’s a pool as well. Plus, there’s WiFi in their lobby. I feel almost human."

July 16, 2006 - 5:03am — bmann

Awesome

Thanks guys. And shouldn't this be on Geeky Traveller, too?

I'm over in Terminal 1/2, so getting to Terminal 4 would be a bit of a trek. I've already checked out a Vodafone booth and a Dixon's for cellphone pricing. The N80 looks *really* nice (basically the N70 with WiFi)...but it's £468, or about $1000CDN.

I'm going so far as contemplating a movie or gaming device purchase...there's an HMV across from where I'm typing this. I suspect this blog will get some updates while I'm sitting here.