Hilton Bournemouth {GBR}
Mar 24, 2016, 4:18 am
#46
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Herts, UK
Programs: BAEC GGL, HH Diamond.
Posts: 3,180
Mar 24, 2016, 10:38 am
#47
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Ps - the chocolate torte in the lounge at afternoon tea is a MUST!
Mar 26, 2016, 12:42 pm
#50
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA Silver, IHG Diamond, Hilton Gold,
Posts: 558
We are back but didn't get the massive upgrade. The hotel breakfast's are still superb. A mango theme this morning on the themed counter, cubed, granola and smoothy. There is improvement needed in clearing and turning tables around, the queues were extremely large after 9.
Lounge great.
This is still one of the best Hilton's.
Lounge great.
This is still one of the best Hilton's.
Mar 26, 2016, 2:20 pm
#51
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Unfortunately I've had to cancel my stay here for Sunday/Monday night, there is currently bad weather on the south coast at the minute and is supposed to get worse before it gets better, no point going if we can't walk along the prom.....may reschedule for next weekend prices permitting, or may swap for Hilton Canary Wharf...will see.
Mar 26, 2016, 2:30 pm
#52
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA Silver, IHG Diamond, Hilton Gold,
Posts: 558
Unfortunately I've had to cancel my stay here for Sunday/Monday night, there is currently bad weather on the south coast at the minute and is supposed to get worse before it gets better, no point going if we can't walk along the prom.....may reschedule for next weekend prices permitting, or may swap for Hilton Canary Wharf...will see.
Compared to out last visit when it was difficult to walk against the wind it is positively Spring weather😃
Mar 27, 2016, 2:22 am
#53
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
The weather has got worse. Friday was wonderful - we had lunch in. Portsmouth looking over the sea and it was hot - only needed a t-shirt to feel OK. Today was windy, but we had a nice walk down the beach into Poole.
Compared to out last visit when it was difficult to walk against the wind it is positively Spring weather😃
Compared to out last visit when it was difficult to walk against the wind it is positively Spring weather😃
I'm now gonna stay at Hilton Canary Wharf Monday eve instead.
May 29, 2016, 9:57 am
#54
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Programs: MyWaitrose, IC Spire Ambassador, Hilton Diamond & BAEC Gold
Posts: 2,685
Just back from a lovely stay here. Upgraded to a King Executive room with a sea view. Room on the 8th floor, but no noise heard from the bar. Quiet air con too, which even new hotels seem to have a problem with, but ok here!
Lounge was never too crowded. Had breakfast in the restaurant. My only negative comment would be about the sausages. They could do with a nicer banger, just tasted cheap, if you know what I mean!
Slept very well, so I'll certainly be back next time I'm down there.
A taxi is about £6-7 to/from the station.
Hilton Bournemouth executive lounge afternoon tea by chistery, on Flickr
Sea view from the Executive King room by chistery, on Flickr
Lounge was never too crowded. Had breakfast in the restaurant. My only negative comment would be about the sausages. They could do with a nicer banger, just tasted cheap, if you know what I mean!
Slept very well, so I'll certainly be back next time I'm down there.
A taxi is about £6-7 to/from the station.
Hilton Bournemouth executive lounge afternoon tea by chistery, on FlickrSea view from the Executive King room by chistery, on Flickr
May 29, 2016, 11:12 am
#55
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Just back from a lovely stay here. Upgraded to a King Executive room with a sea view. Room on the 8th floor, but no noise heard from the bar. Quiet air con too, which even new hotels seem to have a problem with, but ok here!
Lounge was never too crowded. Had breakfast in the restaurant. My only negative comment would be about the sausages. They could do with a nicer banger, just tasted cheap, if you know what I mean!
Slept very well, so I'll certainly be back next time I'm down there.
A taxi is about £6-7 to/from the station.
Hilton Bournemouth executive lounge afternoon tea by chistery, on Flickr
Sea view from the Executive King room by chistery, on Flickr
Lounge was never too crowded. Had breakfast in the restaurant. My only negative comment would be about the sausages. They could do with a nicer banger, just tasted cheap, if you know what I mean!
Slept very well, so I'll certainly be back next time I'm down there.
A taxi is about £6-7 to/from the station.
Hilton Bournemouth executive lounge afternoon tea by chistery, on FlickrSea view from the Executive King room by chistery, on Flickr
May 31, 2016, 8:24 am
#56
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Manchester, UK
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, HH Diamond
Posts: 948
Just checked in for 2 night paid stay. Given no upgrade by receptionist despite Hilton website having all room categories. Went back and asked to speak to Front Desk manager.
She held the line on being full , they clearly aren't but said I could have a junior suite if we wait until 6pm.
Was upgraded twice to the big suites before. Dont know if times are changing here
EDIT : we've gone from Asahi 330ml beer in the fridge in the Exec lounge available all day on New Years Day to 275ml bottles of Carlsberg available 6-7.30
She held the line on being full , they clearly aren't but said I could have a junior suite if we wait until 6pm.
Was upgraded twice to the big suites before. Dont know if times are changing here
EDIT : we've gone from Asahi 330ml beer in the fridge in the Exec lounge available all day on New Years Day to 275ml bottles of Carlsberg available 6-7.30
Last edited by Geoggy; May 31, 2016 at 11:18 am
Jun 1, 2016, 3:00 am
#57
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Just checked in for 2 night paid stay. Given no upgrade by receptionist despite Hilton website having all room categories. Went back and asked to speak to Front Desk manager.
She held the line on being full , they clearly aren't but said I could have a junior suite if we wait until 6pm.
Was upgraded twice to the big suites before. Dont know if times are changing here
EDIT : we've gone from Asahi 330ml beer in the fridge in the Exec lounge available all day on New Years Day to 275ml bottles of Carlsberg available 6-7.30
She held the line on being full , they clearly aren't but said I could have a junior suite if we wait until 6pm.
Was upgraded twice to the big suites before. Dont know if times are changing here
EDIT : we've gone from Asahi 330ml beer in the fridge in the Exec lounge available all day on New Years Day to 275ml bottles of Carlsberg available 6-7.30
Jun 12, 2016, 11:32 am
#58
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad VIP, Marriott G
Posts: 5,359
Here tomorrow, checked-in online via app after being upgraded to King exec from basic room this evening (earlier was still showing basic King room).
Had proactive email asking if I needed anything arranged beforehand and some offer on that one gets 500 points if you eat in restaurant/bar.
As wizla says 'I'll report back'
Had proactive email asking if I needed anything arranged beforehand and some offer on that one gets 500 points if you eat in restaurant/bar.
As wizla says 'I'll report back'
Jun 12, 2016, 11:53 am
#59
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Here tomorrow, checked-in online via app after being upgraded to King exec from basic room this evening (earlier was still showing basic King room).
Had proactive email asking if I needed anything arranged beforehand and some offer on that one gets 500 points if you eat in restaurant/bar.
As wizla says 'I'll report back'
Had proactive email asking if I needed anything arranged beforehand and some offer on that one gets 500 points if you eat in restaurant/bar.
As wizla says 'I'll report back'
Jun 13, 2016, 1:37 pm
#60
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad VIP, Marriott G
Posts: 5,359
Checked in @ 20:00 no further upgrade but at least quick efficient check in to get key. Exec room as in pictures on first page with bath on 6th floor. Key didn't work for exec lounge so had to go back down to get it sorted, no big deal but a detail they could have sorted first time around. Arrived in exec lounge after 8 so no food or alcohol out, just two groups in lounge still and soft drinks or water only. Will try breakfast in restaurant tomorrow.