Accommodation Utrecht University

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The four star Park Plaza Utrecht occupies a spectacular glass fronted building in central Utrecht, within walking distance of the central station and the Jaarbeurs. The hotel is close to the heart of the city’s business district, with many leading companies headquartered nearby, and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is only 30 minutes away by train. All 120 air-conditioned guestrooms feature a minibar or small refrigerator, flatscreen TV with cable channels and safety deposit box, as well as a generous work desk and direct-dial phone with loudspeaker. At this hotel, it is possible to rent a bicycle during your stay. Does Park Plaza seem like a nice place to stay? – 4 stars

Eye Hotel offers accommodation in Utrecht, 1.2 km from Utrecht city centre and has free WiFi throughout the whole building. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat screen TV with cable channels. All rooms have a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. A TV is also available in the hotel room. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Bike hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Railway Museum is 1 km from Eye Hotel, while Stadsschouwburg Utrecht is 400 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 34 km from Eye Hotel. Does the Eye hotel seem like a nice place to stay? – 4 stars

Grand Hotel Karel V – A hidden treasure in the heart of Utrecht. Picture yourself in the empire of Charles V on which the sun never sets. From monastery to military hospital to a 5 star luxury hotel. Its monumental Napoleonic- and modern Roman wing together house 121 classic-styled rooms and suites with the best comfort, restaurants, bar lounge and a private Wellness and Fitness centre. At this hotel, it is possible to rent a bicycle during your stay. Does the Grand Hotel Karel V seem like a nice place to stay? – 5 stars

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Sustainable Travel Ideas for the EAIR Cork Forum

Travelling from Europe

Visitors from Europe can travel via Eurostar from Paris to London and from there by train to Wales and by boat to Dublin. Travellers can then take the train or bus to Cork. Alternatively, there is a daily boat connection from Roscoff or Calais (in Northern France) directly to Ringaskiddy, Cork.  

Link for Direct Ferries: https://www.directferries.ie/

Travelling from the UK

There are ways to travel to and from Ireland without flying, as there are train and bus services that link with ferry services across the Irish Sea which connect several ports in England, Wales and Scotland with Irish ferry ports of Rosslare, Dublin or Belfast with ongoing travel by car, bus or train. 

Cross County Rail Services

Where taking a flight is necessary, attendees are encouraged to consider direct flights to Ireland (Cork, Dublin) airports and to use cross country rail services where a direct flight to Cork is not possible.

Link for Irish rail: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/

Travel options in Cork

Cork is a city where active travel options are both available and encouraged – walking and cycling.  Visitors to Cork City can get a 3 day TFI bike subscription.

Link to TFI Bike Subscription: https://www.bikeshare.ie/pricing-and-subscriptions.html

All accommodation options and EAIR Forum venues in Cork can be accessed easily by foot. 

Offsetting Travel Emissions

Forum attendees are invited to offset the unfavourable impact of air travel by combining attendance at the Cork forum with other meetings in Ireland, the UK and Europe. 

Forum attendees who wish to consider sustainable travel options may also wish to combine their attendance at the Cork EAIR Forum with their annual holiday and by so doing minimise the number of air flights taken in 2024.