London Hilton on Park Lane {GBR}
Oct 14, 01, 7:50 pm
#31
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If one stays at the Kensington, remember that the rooms are miniscule. A hint: use the back stairs to enter the Executive Lounge; during a week's stay, no one ever questioned if I was supposed to be there (I was).
Also, I am a big fan of the Hilton Park Lane.
Also, I am a big fan of the Hilton Park Lane.
Oct 15, 01, 1:19 pm
#32
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Forget this over-priced over-blown place. The Front Desk staff (incl the very bored concierge, FD manager, the HH manager etc) constitute the most concentrated group of snotty, snooty stuck-up B*ASRDRDS I have ever seen in hotel employment. They love saying "No", "We dont do that", "No upgrades for Diamonds" etc. They always managed to over charge me requiring mucho extra trips-n-time to have my bill corrected.
As for the bar.........it really reeks of heavy cigar and cigarette smoke, and faces a noisy side street allowing diesel exhaust to enter every time the door opens from the idling nearby taxis and trucks. The cheapest martini was about GBP12 (ie US$22 incl VAT).
The Kensington Hilton is quite nice and the Metropole Hilton is even nicer (and both upgrade HH Golds and Diamonds........with a smile).
MisterNice
As for the bar.........it really reeks of heavy cigar and cigarette smoke, and faces a noisy side street allowing diesel exhaust to enter every time the door opens from the idling nearby taxis and trucks. The cheapest martini was about GBP12 (ie US$22 incl VAT).
The Kensington Hilton is quite nice and the Metropole Hilton is even nicer (and both upgrade HH Golds and Diamonds........with a smile).
MisterNice
Oct 15, 01, 6:44 pm
#33
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I stayed at the Langham in August and I did enjoy my stay after 24 hours of intensive negotiating to have my rights honoured and being provided with a "Concierge Club" room and lounge access.
Now, the thing is, I heard a lot better things about The Langham Hilton than I did about Park Lane, so... I wouldn't stay there.
Now, the thing is, I heard a lot better things about The Langham Hilton than I did about Park Lane, so... I wouldn't stay there.
Feb 19, 02, 5:11 pm
#35
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Dont bother. You will be wasting your time. When I checked in I tried to point out the HH Diamond upgrade T&C to (1) the check-in clerk, (2) the FD manager, (3) the bored concierge etc. They all yawned, said "Sorry we dont do that...." etc.
MisterNice
MisterNice
Aug 27, 02, 9:22 am
#36
Join Date: May 2002
Location: If you want to sit up front THEN PAY FOR IT!
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URGENT HELP REQUIRED in getting best rate for Hilton London
Hi All I need some help in getting the best rate available for a room at the Hilton Park Lane this Friday 30th August. Any advice or facts i.e hilton.com priceline etc etc.
Any helo welcome as I want to take the mistress away and not get caught by the wife
Any helo welcome as I want to take the mistress away and not get caught by the wife
Aug 28, 02, 9:54 am
#40
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Maybe I am old fashoned??? When I want info like this I call or go online.
Is this what FT is supposed to be here for?
Is this what FT is supposed to be here for?
Aug 28, 02, 1:12 pm
#41
Join Date: May 2002
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by mikey1003:
Maybe I am old fashoned??? When I want info like this I call or go online.
Is this what FT is supposed to be here for?</font>
Maybe I am old fashoned??? When I want info like this I call or go online.
Is this what FT is supposed to be here for?</font>
What is FT for in your opinion? I think it as about giving and ASKING for help. Look at all the RTW questions as most of them are about where you can get the best price for a trip.
CT
Aug 28, 02, 1:32 pm
#42
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Hi ! not to cause any bad feelings or start anything .... but this is my observation. I lurked for a long time before posting, since I didn't have as much knowledge as others on FT. But I have noticed one thing lately. There has been a large increase of people just asking for information that is readily available from other (easy) sources. Not to necessarily place your request in that category.
Since you know the specific date and hotel you are interested in, perhaps you could have asked something like this: "can anyone tell me how I can get a rate cheaper than xxx for the hotel xxx on date xxx?" People here would be happy to help out !
Just my two cents and to give everyone the benefit of the doubt .....
Since you know the specific date and hotel you are interested in, perhaps you could have asked something like this: "can anyone tell me how I can get a rate cheaper than xxx for the hotel xxx on date xxx?" People here would be happy to help out !
Just my two cents and to give everyone the benefit of the doubt .....
Aug 29, 02, 4:55 pm
#43
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JKD:
Hi ! not to cause any bad feelings or start anything .... but this is my observation. I lurked for a long time before posting, since I didn't have as much knowledge as others on FT. But I have noticed one thing lately. There has been a large increase of people just asking for information that is readily available from other (easy) sources. Not to necessarily place your request in that category.
Since you know the specific date and hotel you are interested in, perhaps you could have asked something like this: "can anyone tell me how I can get a rate cheaper than xxx for the hotel xxx on date xxx?" People here would be happy to help out !
Just my two cents and to give everyone the benefit of the doubt ..... </font>
Hi ! not to cause any bad feelings or start anything .... but this is my observation. I lurked for a long time before posting, since I didn't have as much knowledge as others on FT. But I have noticed one thing lately. There has been a large increase of people just asking for information that is readily available from other (easy) sources. Not to necessarily place your request in that category.
Since you know the specific date and hotel you are interested in, perhaps you could have asked something like this: "can anyone tell me how I can get a rate cheaper than xxx for the hotel xxx on date xxx?" People here would be happy to help out !
Just my two cents and to give everyone the benefit of the doubt ..... </font>
Nov 19, 02, 11:11 am
#44
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RECENT Park Lane experiences?
I did a search on this property and cme up with 'rude, uninformed about ug benefits' staff an 'ugly high rise'. But most of these comments were old. Anyone stay there lately?
