Hilton London Bankside {GBR}
Jan 29, 2022, 2:27 pm
#242
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
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Many prefer the Conrad but my choice would be be Bankside, the lounge offerings are better and the pool wins it for me….yes the Conrad is more shall we say exclusive and high end but I feel that Bankside offers better value whilst still maintaining a great level of service.
Mar 3, 2022, 1:46 am
#243
Join Date: Dec 2016
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Hi, is there any special event happening in / around Southbank in early June (June 6 onwards). Rates look really high at the Hilton Bankside on those dates, at least compared to other Hilton properties in other parts of the city.
Last edited by Mister P.; Mar 3, 2022 at 4:43 am
Mar 3, 2022, 6:29 am
#244
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 174
Queen's Platinum Jubilee is then, maybe that?
Mar 3, 2022, 11:20 pm
#245
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Many prefer the Conrad but my choice would be be Bankside, the lounge offerings are better and the pool wins it for me….yes the Conrad is more shall we say exclusive and high end but I feel that Bankside offers better value whilst still maintaining a great level of service.
Mar 4, 2022, 11:05 am
#246
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Why do you think Conrad is more exclusive and high end? Is it because of the location. Bankside is in a safe neighborhood, right? I have been looking for a hotel for a possible upcoming trip. Beside Bankside, I only found Marriott County Hall that have room that suit my need. Maybe the hotels don't list all the available rooms the website.
A few years back I deliberately stayed one night at Bankside and the next night at the Conrad, I used all the facilities to compare even the valet parking, I definitely preferred Bankside.
Mar 5, 2022, 10:18 am
#247
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Why do you think Conrad is more exclusive and high end? Is it because of the location. Bankside is in a safe neighborhood, right? I have been looking for a hotel for a possible upcoming trip. Beside Bankside, I only found Marriott County Hall that have room that suit my need. Maybe the hotels don't list all the available rooms the website.
Its just the pecking order, Conrad is supposed to be the best isn’t it, high end toiletries in rooms , posh canapés in the executive lounge, etc……. As for location yes the Conrad is more centrally located but I would consider Bankside to be in a safe area too .
A few years back I deliberately stayed one night at Bankside and the next night at the Conrad, I used all the facilities to compare even the valet parking, I definitely preferred Bankside.
A few years back I deliberately stayed one night at Bankside and the next night at the Conrad, I used all the facilities to compare even the valet parking, I definitely preferred Bankside.
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Apr 26, 2022, 7:17 am
#252
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OT very much. Next Xmas in London 23. to 26.12.2022. Which accommodation to choose? One unlondoned guest with me. Thank You.
No one?
No one?
Last edited by TTL; Apr 27, 2022 at 2:11 am
Apr 26, 2022, 1:24 pm
#253
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 174
Off-topic:
We (hope) to attend the Ceremony of Keys at the Tower of London on a Wednesday night. It ends at 22:05.
The walk back to Hilton Bankside is 1.3 miles per Google maps. We really don't have a problem with walking that, but it will be dark. Any thoughts on how advisable this is, walking at night like that? Public transportation doesn't appear to save a lot of walking. Taxi for 1.3 miles feels rude (disclaimer, I live in Southern US, with no public transport or frequent Taxi use).
Thoughts?
We (hope) to attend the Ceremony of Keys at the Tower of London on a Wednesday night. It ends at 22:05.
The walk back to Hilton Bankside is 1.3 miles per Google maps. We really don't have a problem with walking that, but it will be dark. Any thoughts on how advisable this is, walking at night like that? Public transportation doesn't appear to save a lot of walking. Taxi for 1.3 miles feels rude (disclaimer, I live in Southern US, with no public transport or frequent Taxi use).
Thoughts?
Apr 26, 2022, 1:27 pm
#254
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 284
Off-topic:
We (hope) to attend the Ceremony of Keys at the Tower of London on a Wednesday night. It ends at 22:05.
The walk back to Hilton Bankside is 1.3 miles per Google maps. We really don't have a problem with walking that, but it will be dark. Any thoughts on how advisable this is, walking at night like that? Public transportation doesn't appear to save a lot of walking. Taxi for 1.3 miles feels rude (disclaimer, I live in Southern US, with no public transport or frequent Taxi use).
Thoughts?
We (hope) to attend the Ceremony of Keys at the Tower of London on a Wednesday night. It ends at 22:05.
The walk back to Hilton Bankside is 1.3 miles per Google maps. We really don't have a problem with walking that, but it will be dark. Any thoughts on how advisable this is, walking at night like that? Public transportation doesn't appear to save a lot of walking. Taxi for 1.3 miles feels rude (disclaimer, I live in Southern US, with no public transport or frequent Taxi use).
Thoughts?
Apr 26, 2022, 1:32 pm
#255
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Hi
I have walked from the tower ( over tower bridge) back to the Bankside at around 2200 and it was perfectly fine ( take the usual precautions) as the Thames side is quite happening.
When arecyou going as ut might nit be completely dark by then during the summer
Regards
Tbs
I have walked from the tower ( over tower bridge) back to the Bankside at around 2200 and it was perfectly fine ( take the usual precautions) as the Thames side is quite happening.
When arecyou going as ut might nit be completely dark by then during the summer
Regards
Tbs