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We are currently trying to gauge numbers.</p> <p>We have reserved the majority of the attached hotel, Holiday Inn Messukeskus, as well as fully accessible rooms in 4 other nearby hotels for our members with mobility or access needs. The 4 nearby hotels are a short, easy and fully accessible tram or train journey away. We have done our best to ensure that members who have contacted us about access needs have a room that will meet their needs and make their stay in Helsinki enjoyable. But if you have any queries, please do get in touch with us at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170729070752/mailto:access@worldcon.fi">access@worldcon.fi</a> .</p> <p>The convention centre is a modern centre with a site begun in 1975. The current premises include seven exhibition halls and 40 meeting rooms. The building is well served with escalators and elevators, and has modern audio and visual equipment suited to varying needs. 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