DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - West End {GBR}
Oct 18, 2010, 10:07 pm
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - West End {GBR}
Has anyone have anymore info on this new property? Due to open in December 2010. It was formerly the Park Inn Boddington Hotel. I wonder what Cat. group this will fall into?
92 Southampton Row
London, United Kingdom, WC1B 4BH
44-207-2422828
Website says:
Our Hotel
With it's beautiful Edwardian façade, the newly- removated Doubletree by Hilton, West End is ideally located in London's historic district of Bloomsbury, between Holborn and Russell Square tube stations. The hotel is a stone's throw from the British Museum and walking distance to top attractions such as Covent Garden, the West End and the shops of Oxford Street. With it's beautiful Edwardian façade, the newly- removated Doubletree by Hilton, West End is ideally located in London's historic district of Bloomsbury, between Holborn and Russell Square tube stations. The hotel is a stone's throw from the British Museum and walking distance to top attractions such as Covent Garden, the West End and the shops of Oxford Street.
92 Southampton Row
London, United Kingdom, WC1B 4BH
44-207-2422828
Website says:
Our Hotel
With it's beautiful Edwardian façade, the newly- removated Doubletree by Hilton, West End is ideally located in London's historic district of Bloomsbury, between Holborn and Russell Square tube stations. The hotel is a stone's throw from the British Museum and walking distance to top attractions such as Covent Garden, the West End and the shops of Oxford Street. With it's beautiful Edwardian façade, the newly- removated Doubletree by Hilton, West End is ideally located in London's historic district of Bloomsbury, between Holborn and Russell Square tube stations. The hotel is a stone's throw from the British Museum and walking distance to top attractions such as Covent Garden, the West End and the shops of Oxford Street.
Oct 23, 2010, 12:02 pm
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The area has quite a few large tourist class hotels that are mostly block booked by coach tours. Interesting area, with the British Museum nearby, pleasant walk to the city centre: covent garden - 4 mins, Leicester Sq just a little more.
But bit surprised it's going to be a Doubletree. It looks very 3 star, in keeping with the other area hotels. I'm confused as the other London Doubletree was previously a Kempinski and has much better quality accomodation.
I live nearby and walk past it occasionaly. Will check to see if there is much improvement. It was trading as normal last month. Doubt it will have been closed for the work.
But bit surprised it's going to be a Doubletree. It looks very 3 star, in keeping with the other area hotels. I'm confused as the other London Doubletree was previously a Kempinski and has much better quality accomodation.
I live nearby and walk past it occasionaly. Will check to see if there is much improvement. It was trading as normal last month. Doubt it will have been closed for the work.
Oct 23, 2010, 3:15 pm
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Looks like it had been a the Park Inn Russell Sq, and before that The Bonnington Hotel. Trip Advisor comments from the last few months indicate it has been undergoing renovations, so that's possible a good sign...
Oct 24, 2010, 5:57 pm
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Walked past today. There is some scaffolding outside, but this appears to be for new signage/canopy. The building is quite old and has some character.
Looking inside I noticed that most of the reception area is walled off for redevelopment, so it looks like there is money being spent on it, rather than just a new sign. It may be worth a try especially if opening rates are reasonable. I notice that it is graded 4 star at the moment by AA. Still trading as a Park Inn.
Looking inside I noticed that most of the reception area is walled off for redevelopment, so it looks like there is money being spent on it, rather than just a new sign. It may be worth a try especially if opening rates are reasonable. I notice that it is graded 4 star at the moment by AA. Still trading as a Park Inn.
Oct 25, 2010, 1:38 pm
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Oct 26, 2010, 1:04 am
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very true....i really like the property in london....i've also had a bunch of good stays at the doubletree in ny....in december i'll be staying at the brand new doubletree in kuala lumpur....looking forward to that....
Nov 10, 2010, 12:02 pm
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I've noticed that this hotel is no longer listed on hilton.com.
Previously it was an 'opening shortly', but now no mention, even for February dates. Anyone know what happened? Did Hilton decide it no longer made the grade? I can see the Doubletree Courthouse may have objected.
Previously it was an 'opening shortly', but now no mention, even for February dates. Anyone know what happened? Did Hilton decide it no longer made the grade? I can see the Doubletree Courthouse may have objected.
Nov 11, 2010, 1:55 am
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Availability of Exec rooms does not always mean that there is a lounge, some properties have rooms described as Exec but have no lounge, The Hilton Whistler for instance but I can think of others here in the UK.