[ARCHIVE 2016 to 2019] DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in or near London {GBR}
Apr 22, 2019, 9:11 am
#556
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: TPA
Programs: UA Global Services 3MM, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 2,927
Hi fellow forumers,
I would appreciate your opinion on the each of three properties that I've narrowed down and intend on booking
1. Hilton on the Park Lane
2. Conrad London St. James
3. The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection.
It's for a leisure stay and I'd like to be centrally located to do the touristy things. The stay will be in late May-early June.
I would appreciate your opinion on the each of three properties that I've narrowed down and intend on booking
1. Hilton on the Park Lane
2. Conrad London St. James
3. The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection.
It's for a leisure stay and I'd like to be centrally located to do the touristy things. The stay will be in late May-early June.
Apr 22, 2019, 9:39 am
#557
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
Posts: 15,399
I know it's not on the list but I love the Waldorf Hilton. I'm assuming you're flying and the hotel is on the underground line from Heathrow and a very quick walk from the Covent Garden station. Near plenty of theater (a couple theaters are literally only a one minute walk), nice lounge (love the Clotted cream and scones in the afternoon), nice breakfast and I usually get upgraded. Easy walk to at least two other underbground stations.
Apr 22, 2019, 10:35 am
#558
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: DCA
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond, UA Silver
Posts: 1,366
Have you read through the thread on London hilton properties:
DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in or near London, United Kingdom {GBR}
your question (and very similar ones) gets asked very often, and there is lots of discussion in the thread comparing details of the various properties that you're considering. I personally like the Conrad if you'll have lounge access.
DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in or near London, United Kingdom {GBR}
your question (and very similar ones) gets asked very often, and there is lots of discussion in the thread comparing details of the various properties that you're considering. I personally like the Conrad if you'll have lounge access.
Apr 22, 2019, 11:01 am
#559
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: HIlton Diamond, Delta , Southwest, Amex Corp Plat, AA
Posts: 184
I just got back from London and spent endless hours deciding where to stay. I originally had booked at Trafalgar but moved to the Conrad before we left It was lovely and in a fabulous area. Literally a block or so from Westminster Abbey and Parliament, easy walk to Buckingham Palace, across the street from a tube station and not in a high tourist area. The executive lounge was very nice. We used points and did the 5 nights for 4 with Hilton points - but we also had to get 2 rooms. I walked past Waldorf and I like the location of the Conrad much more so. Another interesting tidbit, the bar/restaurant at the Conrad is a hangout for Parliament. They have a bell in the bar that rings if Parliament goes back in session!
Apr 22, 2019, 10:52 pm
#560
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Asia
Programs: Krisflyer, Enrich, Marco Polo, Accor, HHonors, IHG
Posts: 610
Thanks for the replies. I think these 3 properties are close to each other, and the rates are pretty similar. The reason I mentioned Hilton Park Lane, is its huge room inventory which might make upgrade for a Gold member easier? What's your experience in upgrades in these properties?
I've never stayed in a Curio Collection property, so am a bit tempted given its very central location but I admit Conrad is a very good and safe choice but could lack a bit of character.
As for Waldorf Hilton, not doing theaters this time around as it's a short stay, must have been 20 years ago that I did "Chicago" in London. But good to know it's near to Heathrow-link tube station, will definitely consider it next time around.
I've never stayed in a Curio Collection property, so am a bit tempted given its very central location but I admit Conrad is a very good and safe choice but could lack a bit of character.
As for Waldorf Hilton, not doing theaters this time around as it's a short stay, must have been 20 years ago that I did "Chicago" in London. But good to know it's near to Heathrow-link tube station, will definitely consider it next time around.
Apr 23, 2019, 11:18 am
#561
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: TPA
Programs: UA Global Services 3MM, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 2,927
Thanks for the replies. I think these 3 properties are close to each other, and the rates are pretty similar. The reason I mentioned Hilton Park Lane, is its huge room inventory which might make upgrade for a Gold member easier? What's your experience in upgrades in these properties?
I've never stayed in a Curio Collection property, so am a bit tempted given its very central location but I admit Conrad is a very good and safe choice but could lack a bit of character.
As for Waldorf Hilton, not doing theaters this time around as it's a short stay, must have been 20 years ago that I did "Chicago" in London. But good to know it's near to Heathrow-link tube station, will definitely consider it next time around.
I've never stayed in a Curio Collection property, so am a bit tempted given its very central location but I admit Conrad is a very good and safe choice but could lack a bit of character.
As for Waldorf Hilton, not doing theaters this time around as it's a short stay, must have been 20 years ago that I did "Chicago" in London. But good to know it's near to Heathrow-link tube station, will definitely consider it next time around.
Apr 23, 2019, 11:45 am
#562
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 2
Another vote for the Conrad. One thing not mentioned above is ease of movement around town. When traveling to London on Holiday use the Tube and Bus system extensively and there is a bus stop very close to the hotel and the Tube station is literally across the street. Can’t beat it for ease of getting around town. Also hotel while centrally located is in a quiet area that give you respite in the evening.
Lounge also very nice although they have started charging for special order egg dishes in the morning.
Lounge also very nice although they have started charging for special order egg dishes in the morning.
Apr 24, 2019, 2:13 am
#563
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Asia
Programs: Krisflyer, Enrich, Marco Polo, Accor, HHonors, IHG
Posts: 610
Apr 24, 2019, 12:41 pm
#564
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: TPA
Programs: UA Global Services 3MM, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 2,927
Apr 25, 2019, 3:06 pm
#565
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: JFK/LGA
Programs: AA EXP/5 MM, BA Blue Bayou, HH LT Diamond
Posts: 5,828
Two stays this year at the Park Lane. I booked a deluxe room each time, once i got a Mayfair suite and once a Mayfair view room, both on high floors (eg over 20th.) For the moment this is my go to property. Back next month.
Last edited by pauleeepaul; Apr 25, 2019 at 3:26 pm
Apr 27, 2019, 8:42 am
#566
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 92
Conrad has the best location. I would highly recommend it
Apr 27, 2019, 10:51 am
#567
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: JFK/LGA
Programs: AA EXP/5 MM, BA Blue Bayou, HH LT Diamond
Posts: 5,828
WADR the Conrad is a good hotel but the immediate surrounding area is a little sleepy, particularly on the weekend. The Waldorf, Trafalgar, and Park Lane are all in better locations.
RE point above about being intrigued by a Curio I would temper your expectations. It doesn't really mean anything across the portfolio, not even a cookie like DT or the duck motif like HS (my kids refer to HS as the duckie hotel
)
RE point above about being intrigued by a Curio I would temper your expectations. It doesn't really mean anything across the portfolio, not even a cookie like DT or the duck motif like HS (my kids refer to HS as the duckie hotel
)
^
May 1, 2019, 5:06 am
#569
Join Date: May 2014
Programs: HH Diamond,Virgin Gold, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 248
Another vote for Hilton Bankside
service is great, nice lounge, indoor pool, lovely breakfast, good value at weekends
downside is it's location for sightseeing London compared to Conrad St James and Hilton Park Lane
Hilton Park Lane is quite old and Conrad St James lets itself down with poor service and noisy street view rooms
if you decide on Conrad ask for courtyard facing room which are much quieter
service is great, nice lounge, indoor pool, lovely breakfast, good value at weekends
downside is it's location for sightseeing London compared to Conrad St James and Hilton Park Lane
Hilton Park Lane is quite old and Conrad St James lets itself down with poor service and noisy street view rooms
if you decide on Conrad ask for courtyard facing room which are much quieter
May 1, 2019, 8:39 pm
#570
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Scotland
Programs: BA Gold, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 2,447
My 10 pence worth:-
I haven't tried the Conrad - we don't seem to have a company rate.
Park Lane is OK, but nothing special, it feels very corporate and a bit tired. I have had some decent upgrades and the views out of the front are good. However, they also pissed me off on a couple of occasions by asking for my passport to photocopy at check-in. As a Brit, I don't need a passport with me to travel around the UK, but the check-in staff couldn't grasp that concept.
I like the Waldorf, but historically they've been very stingy with upgrades for a Diamond and some of the rooms can be quite dark and lack views.
I prefer the Trafalgar as they've always looked after me and it has much more of a boutique hotel feel. Also if you can get one of the rooms with a Trafalgar Square view, it makes the place very special.
Tower Bridge is a decent alternative, handy for my office, but potentially a bit out of the way if you don't need to be at that end of town.
I haven't tried the Conrad - we don't seem to have a company rate.
Park Lane is OK, but nothing special, it feels very corporate and a bit tired. I have had some decent upgrades and the views out of the front are good. However, they also pissed me off on a couple of occasions by asking for my passport to photocopy at check-in. As a Brit, I don't need a passport with me to travel around the UK, but the check-in staff couldn't grasp that concept.
I like the Waldorf, but historically they've been very stingy with upgrades for a Diamond and some of the rooms can be quite dark and lack views.
I prefer the Trafalgar as they've always looked after me and it has much more of a boutique hotel feel. Also if you can get one of the rooms with a Trafalgar Square view, it makes the place very special.
Tower Bridge is a decent alternative, handy for my office, but potentially a bit out of the way if you don't need to be at that end of town.