Venue & travel

Venue & recommended hotel

A.ROMA lifestyle is the venue and recommended hotel for GA2024. It is located in the Valle dei Casali Nature Reserve, a few meters from the famous Villa Pamphili Historical Park, just 20-30 min. by car from the historic centre and 30 min. by car from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, depending on traffic.

A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel
Via Giorgio Zoega
59, 00164 Roma RM, Italy
Ph. +39 06 8781 2893

DOUBLE SINGLE USE ROOM: 190 EUR, including breakfast & VAT
DOUBLE ROOM: 215 EUR, including breakfast & VAT

Block booking dates: 19 May - 25 May 2024 | Note: To book nights outside of these dates, first book dates in the room block, then reply to the hotel confirmation email to ask for additional dates. The hotel will try to give you the best rate but are not obligated to do so.
Booking deadline: 5 April 2024 after this date the discount ends and availability of rooms is not guaranteed.

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Free cancellation within 21 days before the arrival, in case of late cancellation the Hotel will charge the entire stay on the credit card given upon confirmation.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

The Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport is 22 km from the hotel and, via the Grande Raccordo Anulare (GRA), the journey takes approximately 20 minutes by car.

Taxis

Unfortunately, there is a taxi strike in Rome, Tuesday, 21 May, 2024. 08:00-22:00 CET. We built contingency plans to help you as much as we can:

Getting to the A. Roma Lifestyle Hotel from Rome FCO airport on Tuesday, 21 May We have secured private shuttles (for GS1 GA participants only) to take you to the hotel A.Roma. Our shuttles will go back and forth between the Rome FCO airport and our hotel. They will be available from 08:00 CET until 18:00 CET, Terminal 1, Gate 3. Look for the GS1 desk. Shuttles will leave to go to the hotel approximately every ½ hour. A person from our event agency, Incanto, will wait for you at the information point Terminal 1, Gate 3. Look for the GS1 sign. The person is Mrs. Mara Iervasi from Incanto agency will assist you. Note: for the few people who are not staying at hotel A.Roma but in another hotel, please contact Mrs. Mara Iervasi for assistance when you arrive to the airport.
Impact to your Tuesday evening dinner plans: Because of the strike, we have several vans to take you to/from Rome city centre. These are complimentary and offered at a first come, first serve basis. Departure is 19:45 CET from the hotel lobby. Drop off points are Piazza Colonna and Piazza Trilussa. Return to A. Roma hotel trips are planned to depart 23:15 CET at point Piazza Colonna, and 23:30 CET at point Piazza Trilussa.

Room service at the A. Roma hotel is available 24 hrs a day, however it is recommended to order dinner by 22:15 CET for the best service and best menu selection.

Uber is available in Rome, or other taxi apps such as FREENOW and ITTAXI.

GS1 General Assembly Registration Desk

The GS1 General Assembly registration desk is located in the main ballroom foyer, level -1. Watch for signs in the lobby pointing you to the location. Upon arrival to the GS1 desk, go to the self-serve kiosk to print your badge. You will need to scan the QR code on your confirmation email to print the badge. If you are an MO chair, visit the desk to receive a special ribbon for your badge. The team at this desk will also assist you with changes to your programme, optional tours, organisational questions and anything else you might think of!

Onsite desk hours:

Tuesday: 08:30-13:00 and 14:00-17:30
Wednesday: 08:00-17:30
Thursday: 09:00-14:00
Friday: 08:30-09:00

Security Procedures:
All delegates, speakers and invited guests must wear their event badge at all activities of the GS1 General Assembly, except during the Gala Dinner and the Optional Networking Dinner you are only required to bring your badge with you to show upon entry to the venues.

Shuttle service at A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel

A.Roma Hotel - Musei Vaticani (Viale Vaticano): 9:30 - 11:00 - 12:30 - 14:00
Musei Vatican (Viale Vaticano) - A.Roma Hotel: 10:15 - 11:45 - 13:15 - 14:45

A.Roma Hotel - Piazza San Marco (zona shopping): 16:30 -18:00 - 19:30 - 21:00 - 22:30
Piazza San Marco (zona shopping)– A.Roma Hotel: 17:15 - 18:45 - 20:15 - 21:45 - 23:15

Shuttle Service Rate: €5 per person per way – children aged 0-12 €2.50 per child per way.

Advance booking is required. Each van has 8 seats. If you are interested in booking the service via email, please contact directly the hotel: Guest Relation A.Roma Hotel guestrelation.aroma@ldchotels.com

Dress code

For sessions and meetings: Business casual

Tuesday cocktail reception: Business casual

Wednesday Gala dinner: Formal according to the tradition of your country or culture. For example, black tie suit for men and formal long gown for women.

Thursday Optional networking dinner: Casual

Sightseeing tours: Casual with comfortable shoes

Weather

The weather in May in Rome is typically very pleasant with an average temperature of 74 °F / 23.3 °C and a moderate chance of rainfall. Nights can be a little cooler, 60.8 °F / 16 °C and during the daytime temperatures average 69.8 °F / 21°C.

Sightseeing in Rome

There are many exciting places to see and things to do in Rome. Explore the sites and activities here.

Dining recommendations

Please be advised the A. Roma hotel only offers room service until 22:30 PM.

Recommended restaurants:

ENOTECA CAPRANICA www.tavernacapranica.it

ENOTECA FERRARA Enoteca Roma Trastevere - Restaurant, Osteria, Wine bar, Brewery - Enoteca Ferrara

CASA COPPELLE Casa Coppelle – Ristorante

LA GENSOLA Osteria La Gensola - Roma - Trastevere

DUE LADRONI Ristorante Due Ladroni: la calda tradizione romana - Due Ladroni

RIONE 13 Cucina Romana A Trastevere | Rione 13 Ristorante | Roma

ROMA SPARITA Pizzeria Roma Sparita

Electric

Electricity in Italy complies to the European standard rules, so wall sockets have 220 to 240 volts alternating at 50 cycles per second output. If your gadget or appliance is not dual voltage and requires a different voltage then you'll need a power converter (or transformer) to convert to 220 to 240 volts. Italy has 3 main socket types: Type C, Type L, and Type F (aka Schuko plug).

Currency

The currency is Euro. ATMs are readily accessible and credit cards are widely accepted.

Tipping

Tipping is not obligatory in Italy, however, a tip for exceptional service is always appreciated.

Time Zone

All times shown on the Programme Central European Time (CET).