[ARCHIVE 2016 to 2019] DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in or near London {GBR}
Sep 29, 2018, 7:41 am
#406
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
To add to wizla's advice, It may not be as comprehensive as Canary Wharf, but the range of drinks in the lounge at Hilton Tower Bridge is better than average - including spirits and I think a cava too (sorry, I don't pay attention to the detail of this as a non-drinker) ... You could call them if you want specific details...
TB has a really good lounge overall, with great views and quality food in the evenings until 9pm...not far from CW either so might suit you in terms of location too ... and it looks like reasonable value at Ł190/night for your dates.
Enjoy your trip!
TB has a really good lounge overall, with great views and quality food in the evenings until 9pm...not far from CW either so might suit you in terms of location too ... and it looks like reasonable value at Ł190/night for your dates.
Enjoy your trip!
Sep 30, 2018, 2:13 am
#407
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Newton Centre, MA, USA
Programs: DL 2MM Gold, AA Plat Pro; Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium (via SPG), IHG Plat
Posts: 2,192
Oh, I would stay in the T4 Hilton over the Doubletree any day. The DT is very basic. And I would consider Heathrow Express / Connect or Tube over Taxi / Bus any day. Taxi is likely to be expensive and the Heathrow Express / Connect shouldn't be that hard.
Sep 30, 2018, 5:11 am
#408
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 500
Got a Ł155-rate for a room at Canary Wharf next weekend. Flying out from LCY. Great deal? And also wounder how the lounge food is? Thanks
Last edited by criced; Sep 30, 2018 at 5:25 am
Sep 30, 2018, 6:04 am
#409
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
To be fair it's not always like this at weekends but definitely happens sometimes......... my last 5 weekend stays have been rowdy on 3 occasions.
It's a shame as this was once a great lounge, I only stay during the week nowadays as I got fed up with it.
Oct 13, 2018, 2:03 pm
#410
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PlatMM, BA and Alaska Emerald, HHonors DIA, Accor, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat Amb, UA Silver, AA
Posts: 4,513
advice on a one night at LGW?
Hhonors Gold here.
I arrive LGW on this coming Thursday about 14:00, depart the next morning at 08:25.
Just one night in London, but will be going into town for dinner/drinks with friends in the evening.
I've got a booking for GBP104 at Hilton LGW.
I like that it's in the terminal and I'd have time for breakfast before going to the flight. I won't have LGW lounge access.
Other options:
Hilton Croydon GBP58
Hilton Olympia (Kensington) GBP106.
Am I right to just stay at the Hilton Gatwick and take train to visit friends in the city and come back late evening on the train?
Thanks for any advice.
I arrive LGW on this coming Thursday about 14:00, depart the next morning at 08:25.
Just one night in London, but will be going into town for dinner/drinks with friends in the evening.
I've got a booking for GBP104 at Hilton LGW.
I like that it's in the terminal and I'd have time for breakfast before going to the flight. I won't have LGW lounge access.
Other options:
Hilton Croydon GBP58
Hilton Olympia (Kensington) GBP106.
Am I right to just stay at the Hilton Gatwick and take train to visit friends in the city and come back late evening on the train?
Thanks for any advice.
Last edited by kyushuman; Oct 13, 2018 at 2:09 pm
Oct 13, 2018, 7:09 pm
#411
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,265
I would stick with Hilton LGW - it would be easier to be already at LGW and be getting up just a little later.
Neither Kensington nor Croydon make sense from the LGW morning flight perspective. The only one from the Hilton chain I would consider is the DT Victoria for convenience (just a short walk for the Gatwick trains).
Neither Kensington nor Croydon make sense from the LGW morning flight perspective. The only one from the Hilton chain I would consider is the DT Victoria for convenience (just a short walk for the Gatwick trains).
Oct 13, 2018, 7:47 pm
#412
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 1,107
Looking for a rec in London for December (HH Gold.) Had booked IC O2 (Spire AMB) to take advantage of a free night, but really no point in staying that far out.
Will be hitting Hyde Park, Selfridges, Harrods, the Tower, Wembley Park, and some other central locations over a 4 night stay.
Was thinking Tower Bridge (no-change tune access to Kings Cross, and no more than 1 change anywhere else), or maybe Bankside (one change access to most places). Also considered others around Hyde Park.
Just having a wallop of a time making my mind up since I decided to switch.
Thanks.
Will be hitting Hyde Park, Selfridges, Harrods, the Tower, Wembley Park, and some other central locations over a 4 night stay.
Was thinking Tower Bridge (no-change tune access to Kings Cross, and no more than 1 change anywhere else), or maybe Bankside (one change access to most places). Also considered others around Hyde Park.
Just having a wallop of a time making my mind up since I decided to switch.
Thanks.
Oct 14, 2018, 12:49 am
#413
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 13,041
I would stick with Hilton LGW - it would be easier to be already at LGW and be getting up just a little later.
Neither Kensington nor Croydon make sense from the LGW morning flight perspective. The only one from the Hilton chain I would consider is the DT Victoria for convenience (just a short walk for the Gatwick trains).
Neither Kensington nor Croydon make sense from the LGW morning flight perspective. The only one from the Hilton chain I would consider is the DT Victoria for convenience (just a short walk for the Gatwick trains).
Otherwise I would just stay at LGW as well.
Oct 14, 2018, 9:26 am
#414
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 500
Ł155 is a reasonable rate, I wouldn't say a bargain for at weekends but still good , to be honest the lounge food is probably the best lounge food in London, they usually have a great selection of food during happy hour , however this leads to another problem........ it becomes popular with families and folk who pig out on the " free meal " and in turn makes the lounge unpleasant and somewhat rowdy.
To be fair it's not always like this at weekends but definitely happens sometimes......... my last 5 weekend stays have been rowdy on 3 occasions.
It's a shame as this was once a great lounge, I only stay during the week nowadays as I got fed up with it.
To be fair it's not always like this at weekends but definitely happens sometimes......... my last 5 weekend stays have been rowdy on 3 occasions.
It's a shame as this was once a great lounge, I only stay during the week nowadays as I got fed up with it.
Oct 14, 2018, 9:35 am
#415
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PlatMM, BA and Alaska Emerald, HHonors DIA, Accor, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat Amb, UA Silver, AA
Posts: 4,513
Wish the Hilton Croydon was more convenient to the airport, since it's only GBP58 as of now for this Thursday!
Oct 30, 2018, 10:27 am
#416
Join Date: May 2003
Location: EDI
Programs: KL, BD, BA, CO
Posts: 358
Avoid the London Metropole unless that early morning escape to LHR is a must. …. one night on a very hard mattress and emergency vehicles running around all hours on Edgeware Road. I was awoken multiple times and longest continuous sleep was no more than an hour. cranky morning as a result!!
Nov 13, 2018, 9:13 am
#417
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Nashville, TN
Programs: Southwest, Hilton
Posts: 896
Best London Hilton Hotels with diamond perks
I would like to return to London on Diamond points and was wondering if there were any recent travelers that would recommend one Hilton over another. I love a good view. It's nice to have an executive lounge with a view. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you.
Nov 13, 2018, 9:21 am
#418
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Hilton Canary Wharf is an old favourite of mine too, if you get a window seat in the executive lounge you can see some of London and the river Thames from there too, however be aware this lounge can get rowdy at weekends .
Whilst there is arguably some better Hilton's these ones win when it comes to views hands down.
Nov 13, 2018, 9:31 am
#419
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: JFK/LGA
Programs: AA EXP/5 MM, BA Blue Bayou, HH LT Diamond
Posts: 5,827
I'll add the Park Lane and Conrad to the list- both have good lounges and sometimes upgrade Diamonds.
Nov 13, 2018, 10:24 am
#420
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: UK
Programs: BA Blue, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 303
The lounge at Wembley has an ever-reducing view of Wembley Stadium as a high rise building is being built in between the hotel and stadium.
Look at the concrete pillar on the left for a guide to how high this will go (and may be by now, this was in May)
At least the spirits had moved to self serve last time I was there, rather than requiring you to be 'in the know' and ask the lounge staff for a G&T.
While there is no view, London Bankside is a fabulous hotel with a great lounge.
Look at the concrete pillar on the left for a guide to how high this will go (and may be by now, this was in May)
At least the spirits had moved to self serve last time I was there, rather than requiring you to be 'in the know' and ask the lounge staff for a G&T.
While there is no view, London Bankside is a fabulous hotel with a great lounge.