vatraveler

Any restrictions on US residents buying these?

Roger

I think you need a UK address and probably a credit card linked to a UK address.

However, I have bought at foreign Groupon websites without a local address by using PayPal. In my case, it linked to my UK AmEx. If you have a PayPal account, this could work for you.

mtkeller

Discussion is moot, as the HEX Groupon sold out.

smat

I successfully bought with my Am Ex, and I have a US address. Received my vouchers successfully via email. This was a great deal, and they must run it periodically, as I only signed up for the London Groupon deals since I saw this deal listed here on Flyer Talk late last year.

LongingForORD

I am sort of in the same boat as you, but with no good outcome.

I saw the last deal for the HEX and signed up for London Groupon. Got the email yesterday for the 7.5 tickets, signed in, bought them (I thought), but got no email. Today when I tried to sign in, they said my email is not valid. I emailed customer service, and am awaiting a reply.

Kind of frustrated

LongingForORD

Ok, good outcome now. I actually bought 5 one way tickets on Groupon for 7.5 each. Yeah.....saves me a bunch of $$'s.

Thanks, OP!

awcrounse

Here is the latest deal for the HEX:
Terms & Conditions:
1.Offer valid until 11.59pm 2nd May 2011.
2.Offer valid for Express Class single and return tickets purchased online only.
3.Offer is 50% off total ticket price.
4.Tickets are valid for outward travel until 2nd May 2011. Return journey valid for one month from outward travel date.
5.To redeem this offer customers must book via www.heathrowexpress.com/royal-wedding.
6.This online offer is not available at Heathrow Express Paddington ticket offices, on board the train, at our station ticket machines, or via the mobile application.
7.Children must be accompanied by one or more adults.

QF WP

I suppose I'll just have to wait and see if they have any future good deals for when I arrive with my family (24 May). At least subscribing to this thread and registering at Groupon gives me a chance. The cost for a family of 4 - thankful that the AUD is so strong at the moment .

east_of_the_sun

If there are no HEX Groupons available you might want to consider the Heathrow Connect from LHR to Paddington ( and the reverse .) The journey takes approximately 25 minutes.

The regular price for an adult single ticket on the Heathrow Connect is £8.50, a child's (5-15) ticket is £4.20

The train calls at T1 & 3, T4, and T5.

Edited to add>>
Something else to consider: if your hotel is not within easy walking distance of Paddington Station, then you'll probably need to get a taxi from the station to the hotel.
A pre-arranged car service to take you directly from LHR to your hotel may be a better deal than 4 HEX or Connect tickets + the taxi fare from Paddington to your hotel.

LilZeppelin

Try the link in post 144, it's for sale till 2nd May, but seems like the trip can start later

flyfaraway

Incorrect:

4.Tickets are valid for outward travel until 2nd May 2011. Return journey valid for one month from outward travel date.

You must actually travel 5/2/2011 or earlier :-(

I'm traveling 5/12/11 and hope something will pop up.

QF WP

Thanks east_of_the_sun, wasn't aware of Connect previously, so it looks a decent option (7 GBP cheaper per adult and only 10 minutes slower). Both of our kids are under 5, so free on both Connect and HEx. I'd say that with those savings, it'll be worthwhile for us to take Connect rather than a private car. We'll have all been travelling for 24 hours by that stage(BNE/SYD/HKG/LHR - admittedy in J), so by then we'll all want to get to the Hotel, have something to eat and sleep.

We'll get a black cab from Paddington Station to the HI Mayfair, as my daughter hasn't travelled in one so we're happy to spend on that, what we saved on Connect.

LilZeppelin

Yourself:
"Why not have a break this Easter with bmi

Start your short break to London in only 15 mins! Take advantage of this spectacular 2 for 1 offer in joint partnership with Heathrow Express.

Heathrow Express is giving bmi customers a 2 for 1 offer on Express Class and First Class single or return tickets booked between 21st March and 2nd May 2011.

Travel in comfort on modern air-conditioned trains, with plenty of baggage space, free onboard Wi-Fi, full mobile phone coverage throughout your journey and Express TV for up-to-date Sky news and weather.

Simply choose a minimum of 2 adult tickets from the drop down menu on the booking engine located to the top right of this page and only pay for 1.

This offer is exclusive to online bookings only. Terms and conditions apply.
Terms & Conditions:

Offer valid for bookings made between 00.01am 21st March 2011 and 11.59pm 2nd May 2011.
Offer valid for Express Class and First Class single or return tickets purchased online only.
Bookings must be made before 11:59pm 2nd May 2011, with return journey valid one month from outward journey.
Offer not available at Heathrow Express ticket offices, onboard the train or at our station ticket machines.
Children must be accompanied by one or more adults.
We will not share your data with Third Parties.
This offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer and is non-refundable"
The website actually sells tickets through August with promotional pricing. Bookings are non-refundable though.

Of course the half-off offer mentioned in post 157 is for travel starting May 2.

Raffles

Connect + taxi will probably be slower than the tube, which drops you (Green Park) about 45 seconds from the HI Mayfair, and more expensive.

HI Mayfair has really depressing standard rooms, by the way. Upgrade to an Executive, which have been redone recently. The other rooms are untouched in 30 years. They are big, though - the biggest standard rooms I've seen in London.

flyfaraway

Clearly I need to read numbers better My apologies! I am going to try and book this promo now!

ETA: Booked without a problem. Thanks again for correcting me...helped save me almost $50!!!