tango_echo

To be honest my main concern in asking about corner rooms was to identify one or more room series which are bigger / better furnished than a standard executive room but not a suite. Like the x32 series at the Conrad. It can be a useful fallback to ask for if a suite upgrade isn't possible, especially as FD staff themselves don't always know the ins and outs of the floor plan.

S_W_S

I'll be honest I couldn't tell you if it was nicer as that has been my only visit to date (cost now + experience last time has put me off rushing back).
I've attached some photos, hopefully they'll help!

andimilk

Every time I've stayed in a Deluxe King (I've never stayed in a base-level room as they have always upgraded me) it has been one of the very standard (x01-x14, x20-x42) rooms. The only difference between a Deluxe room and a normal King however is the added complimentary minibar. The x54 is an interesting one. Up to the 4th floor, these rooms are standard size and shape king/deluxe rooms. From floor 5 they have a lot more extra space which makes me think they are probably executive rooms or above from that level, although I have never stayed in one that shape to confirm.

Once you get to executive rooms, I've found a number of different layouts and shapes. I have never stayed in an x24 room which looks like it has a bit more extra space - does anyone know if these a re standard/deluxe rooms or executive?

4th floor - including standard 454 layout (next to the penthouse suite)

Winniesbestfriend

Second hotel in my London week, the first being Curio 100 Queens Gate and last Canary Wharf. Really excellent stay, welcomed back as an old friend by concierge, receptionists and even GM. Lots of new staff. Upgraded from king guest to king deluxe as fully booked due to a big banqueting event with 500 people.

Executive lounge open as previously mentioned, but still no afternoon tea, only evening drinks and food.
Breakfast was served at Oxbo. I have to admit I loved being in an exec loung again, just being able to relax with a coffee in the afternoon and drink in the evening, having a little chat. Food offerings were excellent on the 3 nights I was here. Seems to be the same as others have mentioned before, gyoza, chicken, rice, stir fry veg, fish cakes, quiche and a selection of breads and cold cuts.
Breakfast was still amazing, warm welcome back from the chefs. Staff seems to be very new and inexperienced, they will have to learn quick though as managers always on the floor with hawk eyes.
Can’t wait to return.

wizla

I’m here Friday night with a friend, booked Twin guest room and was upgraded yesterday to a twin deluxe.
Should arrive early lunchtime so not expecting room to be ready, plan is to simply relax and catch up over a drink in the lounge in the evening ( if anyone else happens to be staying you are welcome to join us ) .
Looking forward to staying here as it’s been a while, March 2020……Will do the usual live reporting

andimilk

Ah I'm just missing you wizla - I'll be back here on Sunday in preparation for some meetings next week. Looking forward to your reporting and hoping it's a good experience or I might have to do a last minute switch! Last Christmas they had a a huge gingerbread village in the foyer and I'm wondering if they've got the Christmas decorations up yet for this year...

TTL

Expecting July and ABBA show... Here or Paddington? 4 night stay (Thu-Mon) with a newcomer friend to London. Points used and perhaps wasted 256 pounds and 200k points (in Paddington)...

andimilk

I've stayed at both a couple of times this year (and many times before but recent experience is always key). I would say Bankside is miles better than Hilton Paddington, in terms of lounge, rooms, facilities and breakfast. Paddington is quite dated. In terms of location, I believe the ABBA show's are at the Olympic park, and Bankside is close to Southwark station (on the Jubilee Line), which would get you directly to Stratford station, although it's only 1 change from Paddington too. I'd also say If flying into LHR, Paddington is the most convenient but Bankside is much more walkable to the tourist hub (of Westminster etc) by walking along Southbank.

residentx

There is absolutely no comparison. Hilton Paddington is old fashioned, in a pretty poor area unless you are taking a train to Heathrow and doesn’t treat diamonds that well.

Bankside is modern, always upgrades and has a brilliant lounge. It’s in a cool area for walking the river or into the city for dinner.

NoY

My experience too except regarding upgrades - I have never had a suite at Bankside - often just getting the room as booked. As a Diamond too....plus I would never stay at Paddington unless in GWR Tower room...

residentx

Without proper crunching of the figure I think I have a one bedroom suite (a wall between a lounge and bedroom area) 80% of time and 15% of the time an executive and 5% a proper suite with a dining table.

NoY

Congrats! I have a stay in early January - lets see!

wizla

Arrived 11-30am, room not ready but suitcase stored and off we go , returned just now @ 4pm.....swift check in although lobby is somewhat busy, up I go to my upgraded room on floor 3 .
The room is a twin deluxe, no point me reviewing it as it’s the same one I was in back in March 2020 and reviewed and photos a few posts back, still complimentary mini bar with 2 juices and 2 sodas.
Plan is to go for a swim and then lounge later ....not a lot to report really, everything appears as pre covid here......will report back!

wizla

POOL - no changes here, was busy when I arrived at 5pm but soon cleared and a pleasant swim was had, there is now bottled water in the gym if needed.....pool was quite warm but the showers have an ice function which is handy.

EXECUTIVE LOUNGE - got to lounge at 6-15pm, it was probably half full , it’s now almost full , it doesn’t feel like the lounge I used to know, drinks are now served and there are long queues, there are children running around too and a mildly rowdy atmosphere.

Canapés - steamed gyozas, veg quiche, ratatouille and rice, cheese and bread rolls and a carrot salad.

Beers - peroni

Spirits - johnie Walker, beefeater gin , Bacardi and Finland vodka.

Wine - red, white and a nice prosseco.

Let’s see where the evening goes.......will report back!

wizla

Now most of the way through evening service, it’s thinned out a little, I sampled the cheeseboard and there are some crackers but in plastic wrappers, it’s pretty poor, the cheese is definitely not cheddar as it’s too crumbly and the crackers taste cheap...... it’s not a relaxed atmosphere in here , I have some drunken lady’s to my left and delightful little children doing cartwheels by the fireplace......I’m thinking back to the Waldorf next time I’m in London...... will repo back!