Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian {GBR}
Nov 3, 2005, 3:17 pm
#33
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Fareham UK
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Originally Posted by Alinlondon
HH status upgrades in the Uk are a joke (as are most UK Hiltons).
Sharp contrast to london. I now always use the Hilton Metropole. I was there last week. Golds are always given access to the executive lounge, and can even check in at the lounge. Free breakfast in the lounge, which was Continental but very good. I have also always got an upgraded room. So you can get some recognition in the UK if you know where to go.
Nov 4, 2005, 12:21 am
#34
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Scotland
Programs: BA Gold, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,447
I'd agree with obs.
Cally (and for that matter Edinburgh Hilton Grosvenor which is a dump) don't offer Diamond recognition. However other UK Hiltons such as Metropole & Kensington in london & Glasgow do offer something.
Although not in th UK, both Dublin Hiltons (city & airport) are good as well.
Cally (and for that matter Edinburgh Hilton Grosvenor which is a dump) don't offer Diamond recognition. However other UK Hiltons such as Metropole & Kensington in london & Glasgow do offer something.
Although not in th UK, both Dublin Hiltons (city & airport) are good as well.
Nov 4, 2005, 5:55 am
#36
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: MCI
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Originally Posted by SFW13
He made a call, mumbled an apology, and half an hour later four cookies in a plastic bag were sent to my room.
We stayed there on a Reward stay last April, with Gold status. Our room was huge (had 2 entrances) and a king-size bed, with steps leading down from the desk area to the sleeping area. We got a complimentary bottle of wine and some Scottish fudge as a welcome gift. I don't know if they've gone downhill that fast or the OP just hit them on a bad day.
Last edited by Athena53; Nov 4, 2005 at 7:29 pm
Nov 4, 2005, 11:49 am
#37
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: CHS
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We stayed there last summer and were underwhelmed. Although it is in an excellent location, I thought the property was just 'OK'.
No acknowledgement as to status. Also, we were put in a western facing (away from the castle) room that got very hot in the afternoon/evening. It took two days of trying to get a room that stayed cool. So much for Diamond status.
They installed A/C in some of the rooms last fall. I would make sure that I got a room with A/C if I were to stay there in the warmer months.
Apparently, no A/C in European Hilton properties is not uncommon. Can you say? "Hello Marriott".
No acknowledgement as to status. Also, we were put in a western facing (away from the castle) room that got very hot in the afternoon/evening. It took two days of trying to get a room that stayed cool. So much for Diamond status.
They installed A/C in some of the rooms last fall. I would make sure that I got a room with A/C if I were to stay there in the warmer months.
Apparently, no A/C in European Hilton properties is not uncommon. Can you say? "Hello Marriott".
Nov 4, 2005, 12:17 pm
#38
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Location: Falkirk, Scotland,VS Red, BA Gold, HH Diamond,UK Amex Plat
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Hi,
I have stayed at the Caley a few times and have been upgraded often ( to different types of rooms). The rooms have come with a bottle of wine and fruit or fudge. Breakfast has been free.
One of the rooms was warm but with the fan it made it bearable.
The breakfast is very good and the Living Well fitness center is good.
Regards
TBS
I have stayed at the Caley a few times and have been upgraded often ( to different types of rooms). The rooms have come with a bottle of wine and fruit or fudge. Breakfast has been free.
One of the rooms was warm but with the fan it made it bearable.
The breakfast is very good and the Living Well fitness center is good.
Regards
TBS
Nov 4, 2005, 5:26 pm
#39
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: MCI
Programs: AA LT Gold; BA Silver; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,081
Originally Posted by BillMorrow
Apparently, no A/C in European Hilton properties is not uncommon. Can you say? "Hello Marriott".
We usually travel in October and April, so never notice the lack of AC.
Nov 4, 2005, 7:56 pm
#40
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: CLT
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Originally Posted by The _Banking_Scot
Hi,
I have stayed at the Caley a few times and have been upgraded often ( to different types of rooms). The rooms have come with a bottle of wine and fruit or fudge. Breakfast has been free.
I have stayed at the Caley a few times and have been upgraded often ( to different types of rooms). The rooms have come with a bottle of wine and fruit or fudge. Breakfast has been free.
The bad thing is that castle view rooms seem to get alot of street noise.
Nov 9, 2005, 9:26 am
#41
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SAN
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The bad thing is that castle view rooms seem to get alot of street noise
Nov 9, 2005, 10:43 am
#42
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Scotland & PHX
Posts: 534
Originally Posted by BillMorrow
They installed A/C in some of the rooms last fall. I would make sure that I got a room with A/C if I were to stay there in the warmer months.
Nov 9, 2005, 11:37 am
#43
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Sydney
Posts: 5,769
Terrible noise
Originally Posted by Stefferdoos
Word. I had a great corner room once on the top level with a castle view and the street noise late at night was pretty bad. If I recall there is a club across the way. I remember hearing people out there well into the wee hours of the night.
I also had drunk screaming people across the road for about an hour constantly around 3am.
Its a long time since I have had that in any city in the world.
are they all drunks up there?
Nov 9, 2005, 8:13 pm
#45
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Been there when it is cold.. I agree about the heater!
Until I figured out how the heater worked, I thought I might freeze to death.
