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[ARCHIVE to 2015] DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in or near London {GBR}
Nov 11, 2013, 3:17 pm
#4426
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Location: somewhere north of London, UK
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What about the Trafalgar, especially if you can get a room overlooking the Square?
Nov 12, 2013, 12:47 am
#4427
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: KUO
Programs: HH Diam, AY/AX/KQ/IHG/VISA Plat, SK/Bonvoy/Melia/Strawberry Gold, Radisson Prem, PP Prest
Posts: 2,266
Sofitel St James 
or Mandarin Oriental .
or Mandarin Oriental .
Nov 12, 2013, 1:47 am
#4428
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Nov 23, 2013, 11:37 am
#4429
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 380
Doubletree Tower of London or Hilton Canary Wharf
I need to stay in London for approximately three weeks. I'm looking at the Doubletree Tower of London or Hilton Canary Wharf as they are both in proximity to places I will need to work during the period. I've stayed many times at Hilton Canary Wharf and have never been disappointed. I have never stayed at the Doubletree. HCW is about ten pounds more. I am inclined to stay there because of my previous experiences but would be interested in hearing from others particularly regarding a long-term stay.
Doubletree seems a little less inconvenient. The closest laundrette seems to be 1.5 miles away). HCW doesn't have fridges in the room but, on my last long-term stay there, they hooked me up with one.
Any thoughts?! thanks in advance
Doubletree seems a little less inconvenient. The closest laundrette seems to be 1.5 miles away). HCW doesn't have fridges in the room but, on my last long-term stay there, they hooked me up with one.
Any thoughts?! thanks in advance
Nov 23, 2013, 2:30 pm
#4430
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad VIP, Marriott G
Posts: 5,359
Hilton Canary Wharf
The lounge is far nicer than the DT and for a long 3 week stay I would personally find the Canary Wharf area better for variety of restaurants in the nearby area.
As a Hilton you should get better range or services and staffing and as you mention the wash facilities are closer then this seems to tie in nicely.
Both are quite good but if it was me, HCW.
Enjoy your time in London and do let us know afterwards how you found the choice you made please!
The lounge is far nicer than the DT and for a long 3 week stay I would personally find the Canary Wharf area better for variety of restaurants in the nearby area.
As a Hilton you should get better range or services and staffing and as you mention the wash facilities are closer then this seems to tie in nicely.
Both are quite good but if it was me, HCW.
Enjoy your time in London and do let us know afterwards how you found the choice you made please!
Nov 23, 2013, 3:03 pm
#4431
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Edinburgh
Programs: BA Silver, HHonors Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 41
I second BotB's opinion. I have stayed in both 10+ times and whilst DT TofL rooms are new and fresh and Natural Kitchen is one of the best hotel restaurants in London, the service is irratic and many of the rooms are small compared to HCW and face inward over an atrium. I'd choose HCW any day based on rooms, facilities and service.
If similar price, you may want to consider Hilton Tower Bridge as well. 7 minutes from CW on the Jubilee Line and a swift walk across London Bridge from the City. It's very similar to HCW.
Enjoy your stay in London and clocking up all those HHonors points.
If similar price, you may want to consider Hilton Tower Bridge as well. 7 minutes from CW on the Jubilee Line and a swift walk across London Bridge from the City. It's very similar to HCW.
Enjoy your stay in London and clocking up all those HHonors points.
Nov 23, 2013, 5:44 pm
#4432
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,643
Were it me, I would stay a week at DT and follow with 2 weeks at HCW. I don't mind moving and this way you would get to sample the DT. If you like it, see if they will continue the rate and cancel the HCW reservation.
Nov 24, 2013, 12:42 am
#4433
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: KUO
Programs: HH Diam, AY/AX/KQ/IHG/VISA Plat, SK/Bonvoy/Melia/Strawberry Gold, Radisson Prem, PP Prest
Posts: 2,266
I would split that to 21 stays, in case short of a Diamond card . You can´t go much wrong with either one of the triplet mentioned above. A week at each venue?
. You can´t go much wrong with either one of the triplet mentioned above. A week at each venue?
Nov 24, 2013, 8:11 am
#4434
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,643
Yes, if you wanted to hotel hop to increase the number of stays to reach Gold/Diamond, this would be the time to do it. Canary Wharf is a few stops on the DLR though hauling luggage from the hotel to the DLR stop is a challenge.
Last edited by xooz; Nov 24, 2013 at 2:51 pm
Nov 24, 2013, 9:24 am
#4435
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Ive not stayed at the DT but Hilton canary wharf is my favourite hotel in the uk!!!!!
Nov 26, 2013, 9:10 am
#4436
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, HHonors Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 125
I would generally echo the sentiments though would add there is a nice size fridge already in the room at the DT.
Taking the DLR to canary wharf is super simple so I wouldn't be concerned about the distance.
Generally I find the Hilton CW to be higher end in finishes, services, etc - the rooms feel cleaner and quieter.
Is it just me though or are both hotels constantly freezing in the rooms? I have had to request space heaters twice in the Hilton CW because it is so cold even after turning the temperature all the way up on the thermostat (which I am suspicious does nothing)
Taking the DLR to canary wharf is super simple so I wouldn't be concerned about the distance.
Generally I find the Hilton CW to be higher end in finishes, services, etc - the rooms feel cleaner and quieter.
Is it just me though or are both hotels constantly freezing in the rooms? I have had to request space heaters twice in the Hilton CW because it is so cold even after turning the temperature all the way up on the thermostat (which I am suspicious does nothing)
Nov 26, 2013, 4:48 pm
#4437
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
I would generally echo the sentiments though would add there is a nice size fridge already in the room at the DT.
Taking the DLR to canary wharf is super simple so I wouldn't be concerned about the distance.
Generally I find the Hilton CW to be higher end in finishes, services, etc - the rooms feel cleaner and quieter.
Is it just me though or are both hotels constantly freezing in the rooms? I have had to request space heaters twice in the Hilton CW because it is so cold even after turning the temperature all the way up on the thermostat (which I am suspicious does nothing)
Taking the DLR to canary wharf is super simple so I wouldn't be concerned about the distance.
Generally I find the Hilton CW to be higher end in finishes, services, etc - the rooms feel cleaner and quieter.
Is it just me though or are both hotels constantly freezing in the rooms? I have had to request space heaters twice in the Hilton CW because it is so cold even after turning the temperature all the way up on the thermostat (which I am suspicious does nothing)
Dec 13, 2013, 4:13 pm
#4438
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 35
Best Hilton in London
Hi All. Any advice for best Hilton property to stay in London as tourist?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Dec 13, 2013, 4:29 pm
#4439
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And look at this thread for ideas of places not to stay:
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Dec 13, 2013, 6:53 pm
#4440
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Charlotte, NC USA
Programs: Hilton Gold
Posts: 118
Hilton just made a number of Doubletree hotels available in London. They bought another chain and rebranded them. There's one near Victoria station, one near the Tower and one in Westminster.
I suggest you reead a lot of reviews and pick a location you that suits your price point.