Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum

97 Cromwell Rd., London SW74DN United Kingdom (GBR)
4.0 Star Property
51.494236 -0.185216
+1-800-219-2797
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  • Airport shuttle available
  • Fitness center on property
  • 906 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • Hotel has 27 floors
  • Hotel has 4 suites
  • Check in: 15:00
  • Hotel has a green policy
  • Group friendly rating of 10.0/10
  • 17 meeting rooms in property

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Local Attractions

Kensington Gardens in the estate of Kensington Palace, the Natural History Museum, Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park and luxury shopping in Knightsbridge, home to the world famous Harrods.
3.0 out of 5. Based on 3644 guest reviews

Property Description

Welcome to Holiday Inn London - Kensington Forum Located in the heart of one of London's most iconic boroughs, The Holiday Inn® London - Kensington Forum, is a landmark hotel on Cromwell Road and within walking distance of many of the city's most notable attractions The hotel is just a two minutes' walk from three Tube lines at Gloucester Road Station, Piccadilly, Circle and District lines, allowing easy access to central London, whilst Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a 40-minute direct tube trip away or 30 minutes on the Heathrow express train. Kensington is the perfect choice for travellers interested in culture, history and architecture. Just a stone's throw away from the hotel guests can discover many of London's most well-known attractions, such as the idyllic Kensington Gardens in the estate of Kensington Palace, the Natural History Museum, Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park and luxury shopping in Knightsbridge, home to the world famous Harrods. The 906 - bedroom hotel is set over 27 floors and offers panoramic views of the City. The hotel is also home to 11 versatile, naturally lit event spaces holding up to 400 guests, plus generous break-out space for networking. There's a staffed business centre and WIFI is complimentary throughout the hotel. Guests can start the day with a full English and continental buffet breakfast at The Forum Restaurant or enjoy a Starbucks coffee in the lobby lounge. Our newly refurbished Ashburn S.W.7 Bar & restaurant, open for lunch and dinner with an all-day menu, offers a warm, inviting atmosphere to share great food and wine with friends and family. The hotel also benefits from a well- equipped gym, the traditional cost Tavern Pub, a lounge and bar area, and a designated crew lounge.

Green Sustainability

Yes. Green Engage.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 15:00
Check Out: 12:00
Year of Last Renovation: 2018
Floors: 27
Rooms: 906
Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 906
Handicap Rooms: 8
Suites: 4
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 17 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 9790 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 400 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Policies / Expenses
Nightly Parking: £44
Total Taxes: 20.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Central location
  • Charge for early check out
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Currency exchange
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Private garden grounds
  • Quiet location
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • 24 hours room service
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

London Heathrow (LHR) • Distance: 14 MI / 22.53 KM East to Hotel • Shuttle Charge (one way): £15.00 (GBP) • Taxi Charge (one way): £48.00 (GBP) • Time by taxi: 36 minutes • Train Charge (one way): £14.00 (GBP) • Time by train: 30 minutes London Gatwick (LGW) • Distance: 37.4 MI / 60.19 KM North West to Hotel • Shuttle Charge (one way): £19.00 (GBP) • Taxi Charge (one way): £65.00 (GBP) • Time by taxi: 1 hr • Train Charge (one way): £14.00 (GBP) • Time by train: 35mins London City Airport (LCY) • Distance: 12.4 MI / 19.96 KM West to Hotel • Taxi Charge (one way): £45.00 (GBP) • Time by taxi: 52 Minutes • Train Charge (one way): £10.00 (GBP) • Time by train: 1HR

Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Breakfast Information

Enjoy a fresh start to the day with our award-winning* breakfast at Holiday Inn London - Kensington Forum. You'll find a huge variety of delicious options to choose from to set you up for a great day. Choose from a wide range of cooked items at our full English buffet, with everything from sausages and bacon, to grilled tomatoes, hash browns and black pudding. Or if you fancy a lighter option, help yourself to our fully stocked cereal bar, which includes a variety of fresh fruit, yoghurt, and unlimited juice (orange, apple or cranberry). You'll also find a selection of fresh baguettes, English muffins and all-butter croissants. Kids eat free and can stack up their own pancakes with a choice of toppings - there's something for everyone.

Pet Friendly?

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Internet / WiFI

Standard Internet is free of charge for our in house guest. High speed Internet is chargeable at £16 for 24 hours.

About Holiday Inn

  • Full-service hotel offering three different experiences: Holiday Inn Express ideal for the business traveler, Holiday Inn Resorts for family fun and relaxation, and the Holiday Inn Club Vacations, suitable for family and friends with spacious accommodations
  • Offering comfort and family-oriented service, children stay and eat free at Holiday Inn properties
  • Free high-speed internet access
  • Restaurants and bars on-site with good food and drinks for all ages
  • Indoor or Outdoor swimming pools based on location
  • Great exercise facilities
  • Based on select properties, Holiday Inn's The Hub is the perfect entertainment spot and gaming area with a media lounge, fire pits, etc.

The Holiday Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, Holiday Inn London-Kensington Forum

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum.

Feel free to use the Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in London event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Meters)
Size
(sqm.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Studio Suite 30 x 9 x 2 294 --/220 172 165 0 0 0 15/-- 330 400 --
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Studio Suite

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
3164.6 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
30 x 9 x 2 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
10
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Dylan Suite 10 x 9 x 2 99 --/50 60 50 30 30 28 4/-- 100 100 --
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Dylan Suite

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1065.6 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
10 x 9 x 2 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
1
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Holiday Suite
6 x 9 x 2 62 --/48 28 36 24 18 20 --/-- 50 50 --
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Holiday Suite

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
667.4 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
6 x 9 x 2 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Hendrix Suite 6 x 9 x 2 62 --/48 24 36 24 20 22 --/-- 50 50 --
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Hendrix Suite

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
667.4 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
6 x 9 x 2 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Madonna Suite
5 x 9 x 2 56.5 --/40 24 25 18 18 18 --/-- 40 50 --
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Madonna Suite

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
608.2 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
5 x 9 x 2 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Lennon Suite - Hendrix & Holliday Suites together 12 x 9 x 2 2 --/70 48 50 40 40 30 --/-- 110 130 2
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Lennon Suite - Hendrix & Holliday Suites together

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
21.5 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
12 x 9 x 2 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
1
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Lennon Suite - Hendrix & Holliday Suites together
Dali Suite 10 x 8 x 2 88 --/100 40 46 30 30 28 5/-- 100 150 2
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Dali Suite

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
947.2 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
10 x 8 x 2 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
1
Columns:
2
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
Yes
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Dali Suite
Pallette Suite - Warhol & Hockney Suite Together 19 x 7 x 2 2 --/80 40 55 35 35 30 --/-- 80 120 2
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Pallette Suite - Warhol & Hockney Suite Together

Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
21.5 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
19 x 7 x 2 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
1
Columns:
2
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
Yes
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Photo of Pallette Suite - Warhol & Hockney Suite Together
Warhol Suite
10 x 7 x 2 74 --/-- 12 15 15 15 -- --/-- 40 -- --
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Warhol Suite

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
796.5 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
10 x 7 x 2 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
2
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Hockney Suite
10 x 7 x 2 74 --/-- 12 15 15 15 16 --/-- 40 -- --
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Hockney Suite

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
796.5 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
10 x 7 x 2 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
2
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Powell Suite 9 x 6 x 2 63.31 --/40 30 20 20 24 20 --/-- 40 -- 1
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Powell Suite

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
681.5 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
9 x 6 x 2 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
M2 Suite 5 x 5 x 2 25 --/-- -- 8 -- 9 10 --/-- 15 -- --
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M2 Suite

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
269.1 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
5 x 5 x 2 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Gibson Suite 7 x 5 x 2 35 --/-- -- -- -- -- 12 --/-- 30 -- --
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Gibson Suite

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
376.7 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
7 x 5 x 2 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Executive Boardroom 6 x 4 x 2 27 --/-- -- -- -- -- 12 --/-- -- -- --
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Executive Boardroom

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
290.6 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
6 x 4 x 2 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Pallette Suite 20 x 7 x 3 140 --/-- -- 55 35 35 30 --/-- 80 120 --
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Pallette Suite

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1506.9 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
20 x 7 x 3 M.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
    Holliday Suite 6 x 9 x 3 54 --/-- -- 36 24 18 20 --/-- 50 50 --
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    Holliday Suite

    Room Type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total Size:
    581.3 Sq. Mi
    Dimensions:
    6 x 9 x 3 M.
    Floor Level:
    Natural Light?:
    No
    Obstructions?
    No
    Built In Screens?
    No
    Built In Stage?
    No
    Built In A/V?
    No
    Amenities Available
      Pop up meeting room 5 x 4 x 2 17.6 --/-- -- -- -- -- 6 --/-- -- -- --
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      Pop up meeting room

      Room Type:
      General Meeting Room
      Total Size:
      189.4 Sq. Mi
      Dimensions:
      5 x 4 x 2 M.
      Floor Level:
      Ground Level
      Windows:
      0
      Natural Light?:
      No
      Obstructions?
      No
      Built In Screens?
      Yes
      Built In Stage?
      No
      Built In A/V?
      Yes
      Amenities Available
      • Coffee/Tea Setup
      • Food/Beverage
      • TV/VCR/DVD
      • WIFI Internet
      • LAN Internet
      • White Board
      • Flip Chart
      • Air Conditioning
      • Simultaneous Interpretation
      Photo of Pop up meeting room

      FAQs about Holiday Inn Kensington Forum

      What time is check in?

      Check in time is 15:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

      What time is check out?

      Check out time is 12:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

      How many rooms does Holiday Inn Kensington Forum have?

      There are 906 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

      Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Kensington Forum?

      Yes, they have 17 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

      What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn Kensington Forum?

      Enjoy a fresh start to the day with our award-winning* breakfast at Holiday Inn London - Kensington Forum. You'll find a huge variety of delicious options to choose from to set you up for a great day. Choose from a wide range of cooked items at our full English buffet, with everything from sausages and bacon, to grilled tomatoes, hash browns and black pudding. Or if you fancy a lighter option, help yourself to our fully stocked cereal bar, which includes a variety of fresh fruit, yoghurt, and unlimited juice (orange, apple or cranberry). You'll also find a selection of fresh baguettes, English muffins and all-butter croissants. Kids eat free and can stack up their own pancakes with a choice of toppings - there's something for everyone.

      How much does internet cost?

      Standard Internet is free of charge for our in house guest. High speed Internet is chargeable at £16 for 24 hours.

      Is there a gym at Holiday Inn Kensington Forum?

      Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

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