Jul 11, 2019, 2:42 pm
Last edit by: corporate-wage-slave
For a review of this hotel, including photos and suggested terminal routes, go to post 113:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hilton-honors/1937681-hilton-garden-inn-london-heathrow-terminal-2-gbr.html#post31272164
This hotel is near the Arrivals level 1 of Heathrow Terminal 2, the Queen's Terminal. It's a short walk via the carpark, and it is signposted. Photos in this post 55:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hilton-honors/1937681-hilton-garden-inn-london-heathrow-terminal-2-gbr.html#post31183249
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hilton-honors/1937681-hilton-garden-inn-london-heathrow-terminal-2-gbr.html#post31272164
This hotel is near the Arrivals level 1 of Heathrow Terminal 2, the Queen's Terminal. It's a short walk via the carpark, and it is signposted. Photos in this post 55:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilton-hilton-honors/1937681-hilton-garden-inn-london-heathrow-terminal-2-gbr.html#post31183249
Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminal 2 { GBR }
Jul 4, 2019, 5:12 am
#92
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Just checked out.
A few initial observations:
Pros: location, total soundproofing, cleanliness
Cons: Intermittent wifi;
bathroom design is a fail. No three prong electrical outlet for hair dryer, which has to be used at the desk in the main room. No door or curtain to the shower cubicle so that bathroom floor floods during a North American style shower. Perhaps the Brits bathe differently? Shower control located directly under the rainfall shower head, so impossible to avoid getting soaked with cold water when starting the shower. Other new hotels put shower control at the far end of the shower space from the spray.
At least the toilet and sink work ok!
Last point for those who are sensitive, there’s a significant amount of off gassing going on from the new carpet. With sealed windows and recirculated ventilation, this could trigger those who are sensitive to such volatile organic compounds. I’d wait three months before coming back on that point alone.
A few initial observations:
Pros: location, total soundproofing, cleanliness
Cons: Intermittent wifi;
bathroom design is a fail. No three prong electrical outlet for hair dryer, which has to be used at the desk in the main room. No door or curtain to the shower cubicle so that bathroom floor floods during a North American style shower. Perhaps the Brits bathe differently? Shower control located directly under the rainfall shower head, so impossible to avoid getting soaked with cold water when starting the shower. Other new hotels put shower control at the far end of the shower space from the spray.
At least the toilet and sink work ok!
Last point for those who are sensitive, there’s a significant amount of off gassing going on from the new carpet. With sealed windows and recirculated ventilation, this could trigger those who are sensitive to such volatile organic compounds. I’d wait three months before coming back on that point alone.
Last edited by transportprof; Jul 4, 2019 at 5:38 am
Jul 4, 2019, 6:51 am
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Jul 4, 2019, 7:00 am
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The shower setup is stupid and wrong. The controls are supposed to be opposite the “door” to get inside. Then you won’t get wet.
Its also funny when they place the dispensers at Hamptons near to the shower, instead at the opposite ends, so they fill with water if the shower is focussed on them.
The leaking HGI and Hampton showers is the same the world over. If it wasn’t installed at the right angle the best they can do is to put a little lip on the edge of the shower to try to control a reasonable flow. The design is such that it’s always possible to flood the bathroom if you direct a high flow of water near the edge.
Its also funny when they place the dispensers at Hamptons near to the shower, instead at the opposite ends, so they fill with water if the shower is focussed on them.
The leaking HGI and Hampton showers is the same the world over. If it wasn’t installed at the right angle the best they can do is to put a little lip on the edge of the shower to try to control a reasonable flow. The design is such that it’s always possible to flood the bathroom if you direct a high flow of water near the edge.
Jul 4, 2019, 7:43 am
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[QUOTE]..so that bathroom floor floods during a North American style shower. Perhaps the Brits bathe differently?..QUOTE]
Informative thread but....what the heck does that mean
Informative thread but....what the heck does that mean
Jul 4, 2019, 7:49 am
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[QUOTE=NoY;31268819]
Informative thread but....what the heck does that mean
Well, what the heck are those low “tubs” that’s like sitting in a flooded shower. Fixed shower heads. That’s a good start of the difference...!
..so that bathroom floor floods during a North American style shower. Perhaps the Brits bathe differently?..QUOTE]
Informative thread but....what the heck does that mean
Jul 4, 2019, 7:50 am
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Jul 4, 2019, 10:41 am
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Right now flying back to Denver. I was able to complete my HGI Heathrow Terminal 2 review on the plane. I hope that it may help some of you! As I just learned to say, "Cheerio!"
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Jul 4, 2019, 11:24 am
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Might try this property if the price is right the next time I need a place at LHR.
Thanks for the review!
Cheers!
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Jul 4, 2019, 11:55 am
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Using a hairdryer (in particular) in the bathroom isn't a good idea when mains voltage is 110v, but at 230 / 240v it is beyond foolish. The UK introduced a set of Building Regulations, initially in the 1970s, that control this issue, and in essence you are not allowed direct mains power in bathroom sockets, and there are strict rules on wiring up bathrooms. So if there is a shaver power point, this will be typically 110v, protected by RCD and insulated from the mains via the stepdown voltage transformer. Oh and a 3amp fuse just in case. It can actually be 220-240v provided it is insulated from mains, RCD and protected, often it still goes via a transformer. These Building Regulations have saved about 4,000 lives since their introduction, accidental death by electrocution in the home in the UK has almost been eliminated. Which is more than can be said for the USA. To be clear, mains electrocution at 110v when wet is still pretty serious, it can still result in death in some cases, just more slowly and painfully.
Jul 4, 2019, 11:58 am
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