EMPC23
The 24th European Microelectronics & Packaging Conference
11-14 September 2023 –
Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton
(near Cambridge), UK
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Homerton College Cambridge is located on the south side of Cambridge, but with easy access to the Cambridge railway station (10 minutes walk) and the historic University Centre (20 minutes walk). The College has an impressive Victorian façade, spacious landscaped gardens, ample car parking and ensuite single, twin and double bedrooms.
Rooms in the accommodation at Homerton College can be booked here: https://www.universityrooms.com/en-GB/city/cambridge/college/homertoncambridge. Only single rooms are currently available.
Rooms within the Genome Center can be booked here: https://booking.hinxtonhall.org/.Please use the following code to book your room: EMPC2023DEL.
Conference attendees will have the chance to be transported directly to and from the Wellcome Genome Campus through a dedicated coach service on each day, including on Monday for the short course participants. The timing of the departure from Homerton College in the morning and return journey the Wellcome Genome Campus in the afternoon/evening will be fixed in due course.
Explore Cambridge
Cambridge Green Badge Guide, Murray Jacobs, provides fun and entertaining talks and tours for people already working and living in the Cambridge area as well as for those new to Cambridge. Find out more: Cambridge | Tours | Talks | Business | Presentations | Surprise | Secret (hiddencambridge.co.uk)
You can also find further information on what to do in Cambridge under the following side: www.visitcambridge.org.
Other Transport and Accommodation Options for the Wellcome Genome Campus
In addition to the direct coach service from Homerton College to/from the Wellcome Genome Campus, there are several other options for arranging accommodation for the Conference and transportation to/from the Wellcome Genome Campus, including:
- Hotels located at Whittlesford Parkway Station to Wellcome Genome Campus – 5 km distance.
- Hotels located in the centre of Cambridge – 16 km distance
- Hotels located near to Cambridge Main station – 10 minute train journey to Whittlesford Parkway
- Hotels < 20km distance for travel by personal transport
Further Local Hotel Options
Hotels located at Whittlesford Parkway Station
Whittlesford Parkway station is located on the main railway line between Stansted Airport and Cambridge and London Liverpool Street and Cambridge, with regular services throughout the day. A shuttle service will be available to transport passengers to and from Whittlesford Parkway station and the Wellcome Genome Campus in the morning and afternoon/evening. The journey should take 10-15 minutes, depending on the traffic. Timings of the shuttle service will be made available in due course.
Hotels Options
Holiday Inn Express
42 Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL
Price Level: ££
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15 rooms at the price of £129 per night including breakfast, have been reserved for conference guests. Please use the code “EMPCSEP23” when making a reservation over the phone at: +44 01223 497070.
Red Lion Hotel
Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4NL
Price Level: ££
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Hotels located in the Centre of Cambridge
A central pick up point for a direct coach service will be arranged for those attendees wishing to stay in the historical centre of Cambridge. The coach will leave in the morning and return in the evening and will stop at Homerton College on the way to/back from the Wellcome Genome Campus. The timing of the departure from central Cambridge in the morning and return journey the Wellcome Genome Campus in the afternoon/evening will be fixed in due course.
Hotel Options
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
20 Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DT
Price Level: £££
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Regent Hotel
41 Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1AB
Price Level: ££
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Arundel House Hotel
Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3AN (pick up +15 min walk)
Price Level: ££
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Use the code “EMPC 2023” while booking over mail or phone to receive reduced room prices varying from £95-£200 per night. Email the reception under info@arundelhousehotels.co.uk or call under: +44 1223 367701.
Graduate Cambridge
Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RT
Price Level: £££
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Use the code “CAMPUS” while booking on the website to receive a 20% discount on room prices room prices of £289 per night.
University Arms Hotel
Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1AD
Price Level: £££
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Hotels located near Cambridge Main station
A regular direct train service is available between Cambridge and Whittlesford Parkway which takes about 10 minutes. Attendees can then use the shuttle service between Whittlesford Parkway and the Wellcome Genome Campus.
Hotel Options
+44 1223 320960Novatel Cambridge North Station
2, Cambridge Square, Cambridge CB4 0AE
Price Level: ££
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30 rooms at the price of £145 for single and £155 for double occupancy per night including breakfast, have been reserved for conference guests. Please use the code “EMPC 2023” when making a reservation over the phone at: +44 01223 497070.
IBIS Cambridge Central Station
2 Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA
Price Level: ££
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10 rooms at the price of £139 for single and £149 for double occupancy per night including breakfast, have been reserved for conference guests. Please use the code “EMPC 2023” when making a reservation over the phone at: +44 1223 320960.
Clayton Hotel, Cambridge
27-29 Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2FB
Price Level: £££
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Hotels less than 20 km Distance for Travel by Personal Transport
There are several hotels available for use by personal transport to arrive at the Wellcome Genome Campus. The Cambridge area can be busy at peak times and there is limited parking available at the Wellcome Genome Campus.
Hotel Options
The Lodge, Duxford
Ickleton Road, Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4RT
Price Level: ££
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Travelodge Cambridge Fourwentways
A11 Fourwentways, Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AP
Price Level: £
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Premier Inn
Thaxted Rd, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 2SG
Price Level: ££
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Travelodge Central Cambridge
Cambridge Leisure Park, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7DY
Price Level: £
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Premier Inn Cambridge East
Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB1 3EP
Price Level: ££
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Holiday Inn Express
15-17 Coldhams Business Park Norman Way , Cambridge, CB1 3LH
Price Level: ££
To visit the website, please click here.
15 rooms at the price of £129 per night including breakfast, have been reserved for conference guests. Please use the code “EMPCSEP23” when making a reservation over the phone at: +44 371 902 1605