Hilton London Canary Wharf {GBR}
Aug 30, 2019, 6:35 am
#467
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Dante's 6th Circle
Programs: British Airways, Hilton Hhonors, Avis, Hertz
Posts: 80
Aug 30, 2019, 10:35 am
#469
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Aug 30, 2019, 12:34 pm
#470
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Hilton Honors diamond
Posts: 403
Another evening, another absolutely full lounge. Very loud. Quite a bit of familiar faces. Apart from that a wide mix of people, some think they’re in Benidorm others obviously for the boxing tomorrow at the O2. Food: chicken thighs in peri-peri sauce and mushroom arancini ( they are very good ).
Sep 18, 2019, 7:32 am
#471
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
I’m here Friday night, I plan to walk over the top of the o2 ( millennium dome ) Friday lunchtime with an old friend of mine.
Booked twin guest room .......... no upgrade yet but it’s early days....... should arrive mid morning so hopefully get an early check in .
We probably won’t be back for afternoon tea but will be relaxing ( hopefully) in the lounge from 6pm..... will do the customary online ground breaking reports!
Booked twin guest room .......... no upgrade yet but it’s early days....... should arrive mid morning so hopefully get an early check in .
We probably won’t be back for afternoon tea but will be relaxing ( hopefully) in the lounge from 6pm..... will do the customary online ground breaking reports!
Last edited by wizla; Sep 18, 2019 at 7:33 am Reason: Typo
Sep 19, 2019, 5:20 am
#472
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
I’m here Friday night, I plan to walk over the top of the o2 ( millennium dome ) Friday lunchtime with an old friend of mine.
Booked twin guest room .......... no upgrade yet but it’s early days....... should arrive mid morning so hopefully get an early check in .
We probably won’t be back for afternoon tea but will be relaxing ( hopefully) in the lounge from 6pm..... will do the customary online ground breaking reports!
Booked twin guest room .......... no upgrade yet but it’s early days....... should arrive mid morning so hopefully get an early check in .
We probably won’t be back for afternoon tea but will be relaxing ( hopefully) in the lounge from 6pm..... will do the customary online ground breaking reports!
I decided to message them via the “ message hotel “ button on the app........ within an hour I got a message back saying they have adjusted my reservation to a twin Executive room , I checked, they have.
TIP - I normally make bookings for one adult, if my lady is traveling with me I would simply say I’m using the second guest stays free benefit ( not that this has ever been questioned), however what I would recommend and do on future bookings if it’s a friend or colleague is use the additional guest box and add their name assured the hotel will notice that two are in room who’s relationship is platonic..... just a thought.
Last edited by wizla; Sep 19, 2019 at 5:24 am Reason: Typo
Sep 20, 2019, 6:59 am
#473
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: London
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC Gold (OWE)
Posts: 204
Pre upgraded last night to junior suite which would be great if I was there with my lady, however I’m there with a mate. ( hence the twin room booking).
I decided to message them via the “ message hotel “ button on the app........ within an hour I got a message back saying they have adjusted my reservation to a twin Executive room , I checked, they have.
TIP - I normally make bookings for one adult, if my lady is traveling with me I would simply say I’m using the second guest stays free benefit ( not that this has ever been questioned), however what I would recommend and do on future bookings if it’s a friend or colleague is use the additional guest box and add their name assured the hotel will notice that two are in room who’s relationship is platonic..... just a thought.
I decided to message them via the “ message hotel “ button on the app........ within an hour I got a message back saying they have adjusted my reservation to a twin Executive room , I checked, they have.
TIP - I normally make bookings for one adult, if my lady is traveling with me I would simply say I’m using the second guest stays free benefit ( not that this has ever been questioned), however what I would recommend and do on future bookings if it’s a friend or colleague is use the additional guest box and add their name assured the hotel will notice that two are in room who’s relationship is platonic..... just a thought.
Sep 20, 2019, 9:53 am
#475
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Arrived 10-15am, checked in via the lounge ( very quiet, maybe 4 people) room was just about ready but required signing off, this took10 mins and we are in.
ROOM - twin Executive room, 12th floor, not really had the chance to inspect as had Togo out but seems okay, noticed two robes and slipper sets, new style safe.
Went to o2 and climbed over the top ( this was big fun! ) , got back at 4-30pm....... now I’m lounge taking afternoon tea, there is just us and one other guy, very quiet..... the hostess just offered us a. Cocktail, grapefruit and prosseco I think....nice touch.
SANDWICHES- ham and cheese , salmon on rye, and veggie.
CAKES- lemon drizzle and scones /jam/ cream.
Plan is to relax in sauna and be back in the lounge around 6pm...... will report back!
FORGOT TO MENTION- bottle of cava and chocolate strawberries in room on return and a happy birthday card....... great but not my birthday until next month?
ROOM - twin Executive room, 12th floor, not really had the chance to inspect as had Togo out but seems okay, noticed two robes and slipper sets, new style safe.
Went to o2 and climbed over the top ( this was big fun! ) , got back at 4-30pm....... now I’m lounge taking afternoon tea, there is just us and one other guy, very quiet..... the hostess just offered us a. Cocktail, grapefruit and prosseco I think....nice touch.
SANDWICHES- ham and cheese , salmon on rye, and veggie.
CAKES- lemon drizzle and scones /jam/ cream.
Plan is to relax in sauna and be back in the lounge around 6pm...... will report back!
FORGOT TO MENTION- bottle of cava and chocolate strawberries in room on return and a happy birthday card....... great but not my birthday until next month?
Sep 20, 2019, 10:06 am
#476
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Silver, HH Diamond, Radisson Gold, IHG Gold, Marriott Gold, Shangri La Jade
Posts: 264
Sep 20, 2019, 10:17 am
#478
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Hilton Honors diamond
Posts: 403
Sep 20, 2019, 12:00 pm
#479
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Sauna was empty as usual for here, steam room was actually very hot this time!....... Now in lounge, I got here at 6-15pm, very quiet, just a few city types present which is unusual for a Friday night....... it’s now approaching 7pm, a few more folk appeared but not even half full, however there is a nice relaxing vibe and very well behaved professional environment, I’m liking this!
BEER - Asahi, Heineken and peroni
SPIRITS - same as last report.
WINE - red , white and cava.
CANAPÉS - poor cheeseboard, no crackers!...... lamb kofta, onion tartlets, potato cakes....salads and crudités.
Plan is to relax in here for a couple of hours then off for a few drinks around the Wharf......will report back!
Sep 20, 2019, 12:33 pm
#480
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Now coming to the end of happy hour, I would say it’s maybe just over half full, food and drink never ran out....it’s all good!...will report back!