[ARCHIVE to 2019] Hilton London Bankside {GBR}
Mar 15, 2017, 11:42 am
#241
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: London
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC Gold (OWE)
Posts: 204
Nothing wrong with that in my books, pay for a better room get better freebies. Its still a free mini bar!
Mar 15, 2017, 12:15 pm
#242
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Orange County and oftentimes London
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy, HH Diamond, AA EXP, VS Gold, BAEC Silver, Global Entry, UK RT
Posts: 539
I was upgraded to a king suite and can report a mini bar chock full of peanuts, gummy bears, snickers, Cadbury chocolate, and different types of drinks. Will update more on stay as it progresses.
Mar 17, 2017, 8:29 am
#243
Join Date: May 2014
Programs: HH Diamond,Virgin Gold, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 248
Back at Hilton Bankside for the weekend and what a great hotel this is.
Swiftly approached by doorman who offered to help with our luggage.
Upgraded to our preferred room at checkin without asking
I left a shirt in wardrobe last week which has already been returned to me
Guest relations manageress saw us in lobby and came over to say hello.
Executive lounge still providing personal table service with a smile
Just used Gym and had a swim in the lovely warm pool
Afternoon tea with choice of 6 styles of cakes
Only been checked in for 4 hours and already feeling very relaxed, loving it
Wish all Hiltons were run like this one
Swiftly approached by doorman who offered to help with our luggage.
Upgraded to our preferred room at checkin without asking
I left a shirt in wardrobe last week which has already been returned to me
Guest relations manageress saw us in lobby and came over to say hello.
Executive lounge still providing personal table service with a smile
Just used Gym and had a swim in the lovely warm pool
Afternoon tea with choice of 6 styles of cakes
Only been checked in for 4 hours and already feeling very relaxed, loving it
Wish all Hiltons were run like this one
Last edited by PaulH1; Mar 17, 2017 at 9:28 am
Mar 17, 2017, 11:12 am
#244
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Orange County and oftentimes London
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy, HH Diamond, AA EXP, VS Gold, BAEC Silver, Global Entry, UK RT
Posts: 539
Back at Hilton Bankside for the weekend and what a great hotel this is.
Swiftly approached by doorman who offered to help with our luggage.
Upgraded to our preferred room at checkin without asking
I left a shirt in wardrobe last week which has already been returned to me
Guest relations manageress saw us in lobby and came over to say hello.
Executive lounge still providing personal table service with a smile
Just used Gym and had a swim in the lovely warm pool
Afternoon tea with choice of 6 styles of cakes
Only been checked in for 4 hours and already feeling very relaxed, loving it
Wish all Hiltons were run like this one
Swiftly approached by doorman who offered to help with our luggage.
Upgraded to our preferred room at checkin without asking
I left a shirt in wardrobe last week which has already been returned to me
Guest relations manageress saw us in lobby and came over to say hello.
Executive lounge still providing personal table service with a smile
Just used Gym and had a swim in the lovely warm pool
Afternoon tea with choice of 6 styles of cakes
Only been checked in for 4 hours and already feeling very relaxed, loving it
Wish all Hiltons were run like this one
I had an absolutely brilliant stay. As someone who mainly uses Tower Bridge and the Conrad, I was absolutely blown away. I used to think Conrad was my favourite but am having to start to re-evaluate that hahaha. We were upgraded from a standard king to a one bedroom suite. Service was flawless from start to finish. Everyone we interacted with were fabulous. My bf made excellent use of the gym and loved it. The executive lounge is hands down the best one in London IMHO. We used the restaurant every morning for breakfast and loved it. I was pleased to see they offer the same granola they have at Conrad. We enjoyed some gin tonics at The Distillery as well. This stay was stress free, relaxing, and lovely from start to finish. Staff could not do enough for us and bent over backwards for us. This will be our new go-to property in the capital. Already missing this place. I am just sad that I had not booked a stay sooner.
Mar 17, 2017, 11:21 am
#245
Join Date: May 2014
Programs: HH Diamond,Virgin Gold, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 248
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay
We may try breakfast in the lounge tomorrow as we've always had breakfast in the restaurant
Staff are great here and the place is really well run
Hats off to the management
Lounge is very busy tonight, the busiest I have known it.
I think too many people are reading our posts !
A few Gin and Tonics and some prawns then off to see Omar and Courtney Pine at the Barbican.
Hard Life !
We may try breakfast in the lounge tomorrow as we've always had breakfast in the restaurant
Staff are great here and the place is really well run
Hats off to the management
Lounge is very busy tonight, the busiest I have known it.
I think too many people are reading our posts !
A few Gin and Tonics and some prawns then off to see Omar and Courtney Pine at the Barbican.
Hard Life !
Last edited by PaulH1; Mar 17, 2017 at 12:06 pm
Mar 18, 2017, 7:21 am
#246
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: London
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC Gold (OWE)
Posts: 204
Just missed you! Checked out this afternoon.
I had an absolutely brilliant stay. As someone who mainly uses Tower Bridge and the Conrad, I was absolutely blown away. I used to think Conrad was my favourite but am having to start to re-evaluate that hahaha. We were upgraded from a standard king to a one bedroom suite. Service was flawless from start to finish. Everyone we interacted with were fabulous. My bf made excellent use of the gym and loved it. The executive lounge is hands down the best one in London IMHO. We used the restaurant every morning for breakfast and loved it. I was pleased to see they offer the same granola they have at Conrad. We enjoyed some gin tonics at The Distillery as well. This stay was stress free, relaxing, and lovely from start to finish. Staff could not do enough for us and bent over backwards for us. This will be our new go-to property in the capital. Already missing this place. I am just sad that I had not booked a stay sooner.
I had an absolutely brilliant stay. As someone who mainly uses Tower Bridge and the Conrad, I was absolutely blown away. I used to think Conrad was my favourite but am having to start to re-evaluate that hahaha. We were upgraded from a standard king to a one bedroom suite. Service was flawless from start to finish. Everyone we interacted with were fabulous. My bf made excellent use of the gym and loved it. The executive lounge is hands down the best one in London IMHO. We used the restaurant every morning for breakfast and loved it. I was pleased to see they offer the same granola they have at Conrad. We enjoyed some gin tonics at The Distillery as well. This stay was stress free, relaxing, and lovely from start to finish. Staff could not do enough for us and bent over backwards for us. This will be our new go-to property in the capital. Already missing this place. I am just sad that I had not booked a stay sooner.
Mar 23, 2017, 6:28 pm
#247
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: yyz
Programs: AC50k, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Club
Posts: 287
Marvellous hotel. Great service, excellent food, lounge snacks are great. Staff, from top to bottom, were friendly. Everyone has a smile. Best pillows I've had in a hotel in ages.
Mar 29, 2017, 3:03 pm
#248
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 111
New Spa opened at Bankside Hilton
Just read that the Hilton Bankside has opened a spa... read about it here
http://www.traveldailymedia.com/2485...pa-facilities/
Also a quick Google search for the spa brings up an interesting website under construction where all treatments are currently available to buy free of charge!
http://www.shopspatoyou.com/hilton-b...es-gift-cards/
(I bought a couple of the freebies and will see what happens when I stay here in a few weeks lol...I doubt they will be honoured but you never know!!)
http://www.traveldailymedia.com/2485...pa-facilities/
Also a quick Google search for the spa brings up an interesting website under construction where all treatments are currently available to buy free of charge!
http://www.shopspatoyou.com/hilton-b...es-gift-cards/
(I bought a couple of the freebies and will see what happens when I stay here in a few weeks lol...I doubt they will be honoured but you never know!!)
Apr 1, 2017, 6:30 am
#249
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: DL, HH Gold, Amex Plat
Posts: 20
Agree with all of the rave reviews for this hotel as a top contender for London. Recent stay as Gold. Warm welcome by doorman when we arrived at 10am from USA flight. Check-In staff was great. They indicated upgrade from basic to Executive room with Lounge access. However room wasn't available. After a few minutes of searching, found another similar room available for immediate checkin. Gave me a card with her name and said to call once we entered the room if not 100% satisfied and she would find another room and send bellman up to help move our luggage. Lounge and Breakfast staff were very good. Wish we had a longer stay!
Apr 1, 2017, 10:26 am
#250
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posts: 2,379
Just read that the Hilton Bankside has opened a spa... read about it here
http://www.traveldailymedia.com/2485...pa-facilities/
Also a quick Google search for the spa brings up an interesting website under construction where all treatments are currently available to buy free of charge!
http://www.shopspatoyou.com/hilton-b...es-gift-cards/
(I bought a couple of the freebies and will see what happens when I stay here in a few weeks lol...I doubt they will be honoured but you never know!!)
http://www.traveldailymedia.com/2485...pa-facilities/
Also a quick Google search for the spa brings up an interesting website under construction where all treatments are currently available to buy free of charge!
http://www.shopspatoyou.com/hilton-b...es-gift-cards/
(I bought a couple of the freebies and will see what happens when I stay here in a few weeks lol...I doubt they will be honoured but you never know!!)
Apr 3, 2017, 12:21 pm
#251
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: DCA
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond, UA Silver
Posts: 1,366
Favorite restaurants near the Bankside
Hi all-
I'll be staying at the Bankside this coming weekend with my family. After all of the very positive comments recently about the property, I'm very excited to check it out. When travelling with kids, it can be helpful to have some dining options close to the hotel. I've never stayed in this part of London before, so am unfamiliar with the food options (except for Borough Market). I'd appreciate hearing about favorite eating spots within a reasonable (~15 min) walk of the Bankside. Thanks in advance!
I'll be staying at the Bankside this coming weekend with my family. After all of the very positive comments recently about the property, I'm very excited to check it out. When travelling with kids, it can be helpful to have some dining options close to the hotel. I've never stayed in this part of London before, so am unfamiliar with the food options (except for Borough Market). I'd appreciate hearing about favorite eating spots within a reasonable (~15 min) walk of the Bankside. Thanks in advance!
Apr 3, 2017, 1:16 pm
#252
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Hi all-
I'll be staying at the Bankside this coming weekend with my family. After all of the very positive comments recently about the property, I'm very excited to check it out. When travelling with kids, it can be helpful to have some dining options close to the hotel. I've never stayed in this part of London before, so am unfamiliar with the food options (except for Borough Market). I'd appreciate hearing about favorite eating spots within a reasonable (~15 min) walk of the Bankside. Thanks in advance!
I'll be staying at the Bankside this coming weekend with my family. After all of the very positive comments recently about the property, I'm very excited to check it out. When travelling with kids, it can be helpful to have some dining options close to the hotel. I've never stayed in this part of London before, so am unfamiliar with the food options (except for Borough Market). I'd appreciate hearing about favorite eating spots within a reasonable (~15 min) walk of the Bankside. Thanks in advance!
Apr 3, 2017, 1:22 pm
#253
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Actually thinking about it there are some places near the globe theatre ( 10 min walk ) towards the river, have a look on google maps, I swear by this when traveling to unfamiliar places.
Apr 3, 2017, 2:18 pm
#254
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Somewhere in Europe
Posts: 3,362
Oxbo on Great Suffolk St is nice, especially for Sunday lunch and Camino on Canvey St is also nice.
Agree with Wizla - avoid MPW in the Mercure round the corner. In fact avoid the Mercure full stop- nice hotel and refurbished to a high standard but let down by management.
Agree with Wizla - avoid MPW in the Mercure round the corner. In fact avoid the Mercure full stop- nice hotel and refurbished to a high standard but let down by management.
Apr 3, 2017, 5:02 pm
#255
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: Hhonors Diamond, IHG Platinum, BA Silver
Posts: 260