Memorable Actuarial Research Conference
Leuven | June 13, 2011
Congress venue
The conference takes place in the University Hall (Naamsestraat 22), the reception and dinner in the Faculty Club (Groot Begijnhof 14).
How to get to Leuven
Leuven is about 25 km east of Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the centre of the European Union. Do not confuse Leuven (Louvain) with Louvain-la-Neuve, about 30 km south-west of Leuven.
Most intercontinental and international flights arrive at Brussels Airport (Zaventem), which is located between Brussels and Leuven. The easiest and cheapest way to get to Leuven from Brussels Airport is by train. The train station is located in the basement (level −1) of the airport terminal building itself. The trip takes about 15 minutes and costs 5.35 euro.
Moving around in Leuven
The University Hall is located in the center of Leuven, at the Naamsestraat 22. The Faculty Club is at walking distance at the Groot Begijnhof 14.
The railway station is situated at 1 km of the city centre. Most college buildings in the centre of the city are situated at an acceptable walking distance from the railway station (max. 2 km). Take the Bondgenotenlaan in front of the railway station and walk straight ahead until you reach the townhall (after about 800 meters). There you turn left into the Naamsestraat which you follow for about 150 meters until you arrive at the University Hall (nr 22).
Almost all bus connections in and around Leuven have a stop at the railway station and pass through the city centre. You can buy a ticket on the bus for 2 euro (presale 1.2 euro). There are also taxis at the station.
Hotels
Please take care of your accomodation by contacting the hotels directly or through booking.com. Other hotels, B&B or hostels in Leuven can be found on the website of the Leuven tourist office.
4-star hotels
- Martin's Klooster****, Predikherenstraat 22, 3000 Leuven
tel: +32 (16) 21 31 41; fax: +32 (16) 22 31 00; email: kh@martins-hotels.com
Walking distance to the conference site: 10min. - Begijnhof Congres Hotel****, Tervuursevest 70, 3000 Leuven
tel: +32 (16) 29 10 10; fax: +32 (16) 29 10 22; email: info@bchotel.be
Walking distance to the conference site: 15 min.
3-star hotels
- Hotel New Damshire***, Schapenstraat 1, 3000 Leuven
tel: +32 (16) 23 21 15; fax: +32 (16) 23 32 08; email: reservations@hotelnewdamshire.be
Walking distance to the conference site: 5min. - Holiday Inn Garden Court Leuven***, Alfons Smetsplein 7, 3000 Leuven
tel: +32 (16) 31 76 00; fax: +32 (16) 31 76 01; email: HIGCLeuven@Alliance-Hospitality.com
Walking distance to the conference site: 10min. - Theater Hotel Leuven***, Bondgenotenlaan 20, 3000 Leuven
tel: +32 (16) 22 28 19; fax: +32 (16) 28 49 39; email: reservations@theaterhotel.be
Walking distance to the conference site: 15min. - Hotel Binnenhof***, Maria Theresiastraat 65, 3000 Leuven
tel: +32 (16) 20 55 92; fax: +32 (16) 23 69 26; email: info@binnenhof.be
Walking distance to the conference site: 15-20min. - Hotel Malon***, Martelarenplein 15, 3000 Leuven
tel: +32 (16) 62 38 00; fax: +32 (16) 62 48 00; email: info@hotelmalon.be
Walking distance to the conference site: 20-25min. - Novotel Leuven-Centrum***, Vuurkruisenlaan 4, 3000 Leuven
tel: +32 (16) 21 32 00; fax: +32 (16) 21 32 01; email: h3153@accor.com
Walking distance to the conference site: 25-30min.
2-star hotels
- Hotel Ibis Leuven Centrum**, Brusselsestraat 52, 3000 Leuven
tel: +32 (16) 29 31 11; fax: +32 (16) 23 87 92; email: h1457@accor.com
Walking distance to the conference site: 10min. - Hotel De Biestpoort**, Brusselsestraat 110-112, 3000 Leuven
tel: +32 (16) 20 24 92; fax: +32 (16) 23 13 29; email: info@hotelbiestpoort.be
Walking distance to the conference site: 15min. - Hotel La Royale**, Martelarenplein 6, 3000 Leuven
tel: +32 (16) 22 12 52; fax: +32 (16) 29 52 52; email: hotel@laroyale.be
Walking distance to the conference site: 20-25 min.
1-star hotels
- Hotel Mille Colonnes*, Martelarenplein 5, 3000 Leuven
tel: +32 (16) 22 86 21; fax: +32 (16) 22 04 34; email: info@hotelmillecolonnes.be
Walking distance to the conference site: 20-25 min.
