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The Regency Hotel |
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London, UK:England |
1 night
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MV Explorer |
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mv Explorer - At Sea, USA |
22 nights
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| The Regency Hotel |
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Hotel |
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Description: |
The Regency Hotel is the largest independent hotel in London with 199 air conditioned rooms and 10 conference rooms, and reflects the refined splendour of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. The traditional Regency Style architecture compliments the relaxed town house atmosphere, combined with the highest levels of service, and an attention to detail make it a perfect choice for both leisure and business travellers.
The very best of what London has to offer can be found not far from the marble doorsteps of the Regency Hotel. South Kensington & Gloucester Rd tube stations are a mere 5 minute walk away, and Earls Court is a 10 minute stroll. Heathrow International airport is 14 miles from the Regency Hotel and has fast & frequent connections to the centre of London. |
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Contact
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100 Queen's Gate
South Kensington
London, SW7 5AG UK:England
phone: +020 7373 7878
web: www.londonregency.com/index1.asp
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Room amenities: |
Independently controlled air conditioning; Private bathroom; Flat screen TV; Satellite channels; Trouser press; Hairdryer; Direct dial telephone; Modem point; WiFi; Tea & coffee making facilities |
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Facility amenities: |
Afternoon Tea; Terrace; Restaurant; Cocktail Bar; 24 hour Room Service; Gym |
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Smoking allowed: |
No |
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Elevators available: |
Yes |
| MV Explorer |
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Cruise Ship |
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Description: |
MV Explorer, built in 2002 for the now-defunct Royal Olympic Cruises, is used most of the year for the non-profit Institute for Shipboard Education’s “Semester at Sea” program. Acquired by the Institute after Royal Olympic's bankruptcy in 2004, the ship has the distinction of being one of the fastest seagoing passenger vessels in the world, able to maintain a speed of 30 knots. Despite its modern architecture, the ship enjoys classic lines and has a following among enthusiasts who will be pleased that a new partnership with has opened the ship to the cruising public during semester breaks.
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Ship
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Tonnage: 25,000 tons
Length: 590 ft. (180 m)
Beam: 84 ft. (26 m)
Length: 590 ft. (180 m)
Beam: 84 ft. (26 m)
Draft: 24 ft. (7 m)
Maximum Cruising Speed: 28 knots
Stabilizers: yes
Air Conditioning Throughout: yes
Outside Deck Space: 30,000 sq. ft. (2.800 m2)
Passenger Decks: 6
Pool Area: 7,500 sq. ft. (700 m2)
Swimming Pool: 1
Classrooms: 9
Passenger Capacity (double basis): 836
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Contact
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PO Box 400885
Charlottesville, VA 22904 USA
phone: 800-854-0195
web: www.semesteratsea.org
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Room amenities: |
All staterooms are equipped with a refrigerator, safe, phone, closed circuit tv with movies and music and a hair dryer. |
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Facility amenities: |
CLINIC
The Medical Team is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating total patient care for the students, faculty, staff and assisting with the officers and crew aboard the MV Explorer. The Physician is assisted by a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner and one Registered Nurse, as well as, a Crew Doctor and a Crew Nurse.
DINING HALLS
The dining halls are located on decks 5 and 6. The Aquamarine Dining Hall, on Deck 5, is the ship's formal dining room.
GYM
A fitness room with treadmills, elliptical machines, and stairmasters is located on Deck 7.
UNION
This space is used as a large classroom and for ship wide events such as pre-ports, lectures, shows, movies, and more. Events can be videotaped and broadcast to all classrooms and cabins.
LIBRARY
The library contains about 9,000 volumes specifically tailored to international study and travel, and to the curriculum of each voyage. There is an extensive map collection containing physical, political, topographical and historical maps. Also onboard is a significant collection of videos for educational and recreational purposes.
HUDSON COMPUTER LAB
The Computer Lab is available for academic use on a 24-hour basis. Each computer is configured with Windows XP, Microsoft Office XP, and USB ports. The lab is also equipped with several high volume Laser printers that are accessible from any of the computers inside the lab, as well as from individual laptops via wireless connection.
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Smoking allowed: |
Yes |
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Elevators available: |
Yes |
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Additional nights after: |
The ship does not offer pre night arrival |
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