RE: [openhealth] OSHCA Hotel

2007-04-11 Thread Klaus D Veil
Agrees with my experience. For incoming travellers: - Avoid the taxi divers or hotel reps in the arrival hall offering you transport/accommodation - take the lift down and get the KLIA Express train to Sentral (RM35) - prepay the taxi at the official taxi counter (~20RM) to get you to your hote

Re: [openhealth] OSHCA Hotel

2007-04-11 Thread Molly Cheah
There is only one taxi counter, after you pass the exit after disembarking the train and going up the escalator or taking the lift. I'll check the exact coupon price and let you know. The logistics chair (from KL City Hall) is arranging with the taxi association (useful networking) to facilita

Re: [openhealth] OSHCA Hotel

2007-04-11 Thread Molly Cheah
Dee Knapp wrote: >I'll not be able to make the meeting but here is a definition of "tout"..Dee > > > Thanx Dee. I was looking forward to see you in KL. Molly

RE: [openhealth] OSHCA Hotel

2007-04-11 Thread Dee Knapp
I'll not be able to make the meeting but here is a definition of "tout"..Dee Tout >From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search In British

Re: [openhealth] OSHCA Hotel

2007-04-11 Thread Mark Ellis
On Thursday 12 April 2007 8:54:15 am K.S. Bhaskar wrote: > Molly -- > > Presumably there are regular metered taxis at taxi stands in Kuala > Lumpur, and those are the best bet to get around once we take the train > from the airport to KL Sentral? > > Are there types of taxis to be avoided (like the

Re: [openhealth] OSHCA Hotel

2007-04-11 Thread K.S. Bhaskar
Molly -- Presumably there are regular metered taxis at taxi stands in Kuala Lumpur, and those are the best bet to get around once we take the train from the airport to KL Sentral? Are there types of taxis to be avoided (like the green taxis in Mexico City)? -- Bhaskar Molly Cheah wrote, On 0

Re: [openhealth] OSHCA Hotel

2007-04-11 Thread Will Ross
... and how is it pronounced? (rhymes with tote? about? taught?) - - - - - - - - On Apr 11, 2007, at 3:17 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Beware of touts. They're everywhere. > > Dare I ask what a "tout is? > > Ron > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [wr] - - - - - - - - will ross chief in

Re: [openhealth] OSHCA Hotel

2007-04-11 Thread Molly Cheah
A Malaysian friend who arrived at Newark Airport was charged USD350 for a ride from the airport to his hotel. He thought that was the rate. Similarly, you may be asked to pay RM100 from KLIA to your hotel in Cititel in MidValley but by Mercedes that cost RM35+RM20 (KLIA express RM35 and taxi by

Re: [openhealth] OSHCA Hotel

2007-04-11 Thread ron
> Beware of touts. They're everywhere. Dare I ask what a "tout" is? Ron

Re: [openhealth] OSHCA Hotel

2007-04-11 Thread ron
> Beware of touts. They're everywhere. Dare I ask what a "tout is? Ron

Re: [openhealth] OSHCA Hotel

2007-04-11 Thread Molly Cheah
Yes. There is negotiated rates (its in the conf registration form) > Hotel Accommodation : *Superior Room *@ *RM180.00 nett per room per > night * > > * Deluxe Room @ RM230.00 nett per room per night * > > * Deluxe Studio @ RM300.00 nett per room per night* > > * (rates inclusive of breakfast)* >

[openhealth] OSHCA Hotel

2007-04-11 Thread K.S. Bhaskar
Can someone please confirm that the OSHCA hotel is: The Federal 35, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel : (603) 2148 9166 Fax: (603) 2148 2877 http://www.federal.com.my/ Also, is there a special rate negotiated for OSHCA participants or should we just contact the hotel and ask