Doubletree (was Hilton), Bath City {GBR}
Jul 25, 2008, 9:31 pm
#62
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I stayed at the Bath Hilton for 4 nights in April, in one of the renovated rooms. As a diamond, I was treated fairly well (chocolates, wine, sparkling and still water every day), room was much nicer than the room I had 2 years ago. They were still renovating, but i was lucky to get one of the updated rooms. I believe this is one of the Hiltons that is now owned by Hilton anymore, just managed by them.
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Jul 26, 2008, 9:16 am
#63
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Hopefully the introduction of other Hilton Family brands to the UK will help set some expectations to travellers, particularly from North America. Hiltons can be relabelled as other brands more in line with the levels of service provided.
I'm a Brit now living in the US and when I'm 'home' I rarely need to stay in a hotel but Hiltons would never really be on my list, unless like last weekend I had a night stop at LGW and needed something convenient. Hilton LGW fitted the bill nicely; put in one of the new rooms, Executive Lounge access with free booze (during happy hour) and free internet. And for £79+VAT ^
I'm a Brit now living in the US and when I'm 'home' I rarely need to stay in a hotel but Hiltons would never really be on my list, unless like last weekend I had a night stop at LGW and needed something convenient. Hilton LGW fitted the bill nicely; put in one of the new rooms, Executive Lounge access with free booze (during happy hour) and free internet. And for £79+VAT ^
Jul 27, 2008, 2:00 am
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I stayed at the Bath Hilton for 4 nights in April, in one of the renovated rooms. As a diamond, I was treated fairly well (chocolates, wine, sparkling and still water every day), room was much nicer than the room I had 2 years ago. They were still renovating, but i was lucky to get one of the updated rooms. I believe this is one of the Hiltons that is now owned by Hilton anymore, just managed by them.
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There a world of difference between the Hilton Manchester Deansgate or the London Hilton/Park Lane (both rather good) and the Hilton Bristol (
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Jul 27, 2008, 11:20 am
#65
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I stayed in the Hilton Hyde Park last year, which was shocking. The reasons are far too numerous to mention. I contacted Hilton, who just passed the buck to the local manager. I got the usual platitudinous reply.......... "When you next come to stay with us..............". Fat chance.
The Hilton Bath sounds poisonous.
Jul 27, 2008, 10:03 pm
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Stayed at the Bath Hilton a few years ago, pre-renovations obviously and it was one of the worst Hiltons I ever experienced.
Jan 8, 2009, 10:06 am
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Bump. Can anyone else chime in with recent post-renovation specifics on this hotel?
May 8, 2010, 4:49 am
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Wondering if anyone has a view. Tripadvisor isn't very complimentary at all, considering using a diamond force for a reward stay on the upcoming bank holiday for a single Saturday night. Not ideal but as we're leaving it last minute there isn't too much availability around Bath that is reasonably priced.
Alternatives are Hiltons/Marriotts in Bristol, or just commuting from Hilton/Marriott Swindon (a bit far out but rooms available @£50)
Thanks for any views (currently leaning towards staying so we can enjoy Bath, hotel isn't hugely important as we won't spend much time there apart from breakfast and sleep!).
Wondering if anyone has a view. Tripadvisor isn't very complimentary at all, considering using a diamond force for a reward stay on the upcoming bank holiday for a single Saturday night. Not ideal but as we're leaving it last minute there isn't too much availability around Bath that is reasonably priced.
Alternatives are Hiltons/Marriotts in Bristol, or just commuting from Hilton/Marriott Swindon (a bit far out but rooms available @£50)
Thanks for any views (currently leaning towards staying so we can enjoy Bath, hotel isn't hugely important as we won't spend much time there apart from breakfast and sleep!).
May 8, 2010, 5:34 am
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Nearly all the former Hilton National properties seem to be moderately venomous or worse, even the renovated ones. With rebranding maybe they'll invent a new low-end brand for all those awful places. Marriott should do the same. When they were Stakis one knew they were awful and expected it; when they're hilton we expect a little better. The Swallows were the same story and Marriott has not helped.
May 8, 2010, 9:15 am
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Wondering if anyone has a view. Tripadvisor isn't very complimentary at all, considering using a diamond force for a reward stay on the upcoming bank holiday for a single Saturday night. Not ideal but as we're leaving it last minute there isn't too much availability around Bath that is reasonably priced.
Alternatives are Hiltons/Marriotts in Bristol, or just commuting from Hilton/Marriott Swindon (a bit far out but rooms available @£50)
Thanks for any views (currently leaning towards staying so we can enjoy Bath, hotel isn't hugely important as we won't spend much time there apart from breakfast and sleep!).
Wondering if anyone has a view. Tripadvisor isn't very complimentary at all, considering using a diamond force for a reward stay on the upcoming bank holiday for a single Saturday night. Not ideal but as we're leaving it last minute there isn't too much availability around Bath that is reasonably priced.
Alternatives are Hiltons/Marriotts in Bristol, or just commuting from Hilton/Marriott Swindon (a bit far out but rooms available @£50)
Thanks for any views (currently leaning towards staying so we can enjoy Bath, hotel isn't hugely important as we won't spend much time there apart from breakfast and sleep!).
May 8, 2010, 10:15 am
#72
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[QUOTE] Alternatives are Hiltons/Marriotts in Bristol, or just commuting from Hilton/Marriott Swindon (a bit far out but rooms available @£50)[QUOTE]
The Bristol Hilton (on a motorway junct some way out of the centre) is dire..a local B&B would offer more comfort and better value.
The Bristol Hilton (on a motorway junct some way out of the centre) is dire..a local B&B would offer more comfort and better value.
May 8, 2010, 10:17 am
#73
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The Bristol Hilton (on a motorway junct some way out of the centre) is dire, a local B&B would offer more comfort and better value.
Last edited by Alinlondon; May 9, 2010 at 2:47 am
May 8, 2010, 4:09 pm
#74
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+1
Wondering if anyone has a view. Tripadvisor isn't very complimentary at all, considering using a diamond force for a reward stay on the upcoming bank holiday for a single Saturday night. Not ideal but as we're leaving it last minute there isn't too much availability around Bath that is reasonably priced.
Alternatives are Hiltons/Marriotts in Bristol, or just commuting from Hilton/Marriott Swindon (a bit far out but rooms available @£50)
Thanks for any views (currently leaning towards staying so we can enjoy Bath, hotel isn't hugely important as we won't spend much time there apart from breakfast and sleep!).
Wondering if anyone has a view. Tripadvisor isn't very complimentary at all, considering using a diamond force for a reward stay on the upcoming bank holiday for a single Saturday night. Not ideal but as we're leaving it last minute there isn't too much availability around Bath that is reasonably priced.
Alternatives are Hiltons/Marriotts in Bristol, or just commuting from Hilton/Marriott Swindon (a bit far out but rooms available @£50)
Thanks for any views (currently leaning towards staying so we can enjoy Bath, hotel isn't hugely important as we won't spend much time there apart from breakfast and sleep!).
http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/...MJDYCSGBIVMVCQ
Jan 26, 2012, 11:17 am
#75
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Updated Information on this property?
Has anyone been to the Hilton in Bath recently and can provide updated information on the rooms, service, etc.? It's now a Category 6, which seems inflated, if it is still in the poor condition as reported in this thread. Also, is there still no air conditioning in the rooms? The room description on their website does not mention any.