DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in England and elsewhere in United Kingdom {GBR}
Feb 19, 2017, 7:24 am
#798
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: DCA
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond, UA Silver
Posts: 1,366
I've had a few stays at Hilton Warwick, it's ok, bit tired and old but nothing really bad from memory........alternatively you could try the doubletree Coventry, it's a 23 min drive from Warwick, it's a fairly new hotel built into the side of the Ricoh arena.......I've stayed once and it was ok....there is also Hilton Coventry a few miles further, again fairly good with pool,sauna gym.
Feb 19, 2017, 12:33 pm
#799
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Thanks Wizla! I looked into the two Coventry choices quickly- other than being newer, it doesn't sound like they're necessarily worth the extra drive. Would you agree with that? BTW: I really enjoy reading your reviews. I don't get over to the UK often, but am always hoping I'll run into you in a lounge somewhere
Feb 19, 2017, 12:38 pm
#800
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Forgot to mention, parking at Warwick castle is £10 for the day........Stratford upon Avon is a beautiful place too!, classic British town , nice river walks and parks, oh and great fish and chips!
Feb 19, 2017, 12:52 pm
#801
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 55
Hi all-
I'm in the middle of planning a family trip to England this April. We're planning to spend a few days in London and then take the train out to Stratford-upon-Avon, pick up a hire car, spend the night in the vicinity, and take the kids to Warwick Castle the next morning. I've booked the Hilton Warwick/Stratford since it is well-positioned, but from reading the reviews here and elsewhere, it doesn't sound like the nicest property. Are there any Hilton properties within a reasonable driving distance (say 30 minutes) that you would recommend as an alternative worth the drive? I'd like to stick with Hilton, as I'm a Diamond and need the stays to keep my status. Thanks in advance!
I'm in the middle of planning a family trip to England this April. We're planning to spend a few days in London and then take the train out to Stratford-upon-Avon, pick up a hire car, spend the night in the vicinity, and take the kids to Warwick Castle the next morning. I've booked the Hilton Warwick/Stratford since it is well-positioned, but from reading the reviews here and elsewhere, it doesn't sound like the nicest property. Are there any Hilton properties within a reasonable driving distance (say 30 minutes) that you would recommend as an alternative worth the drive? I'd like to stick with Hilton, as I'm a Diamond and need the stays to keep my status. Thanks in advance!
Feb 20, 2017, 5:59 am
#802
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Norwich, UK
Programs: IHG Gold
Posts: 309
Our local newspaper is reporting the planning stage of a Hampton by Hilton at Norwich Airport:
http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/bid_...aled_1_4895480
There's currently a Holiday Inn onsite.
signol
http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/bid_...aled_1_4895480
There's currently a Holiday Inn onsite.
signol
Feb 20, 2017, 6:37 am
#803
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: DCA
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond, UA Silver
Posts: 1,366
It's not the nicest property but it is functional. Additionally, it's not the most convenient for Stratford upon Avon either (it's well out of town) but useful if you are also visiting Warwick. You're staying in the only part of the UK where I don't consider staying at Hilton properties, even as a diamond member!
Feb 20, 2017, 7:47 am
#804
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Programs: BA Gold (ex-GGL, maybe future Silver), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,198
Thanks for the info! Stratford is actually just a target of opportunity-- our main goal is to get out of london, grab a hire car, and position ourselves for Warwick castle the next morning. When looking at nearby train stations with a rental car agency closeby, Stratford stuck out as having a hertz next to the train station, and also allowing us to see the place...
Feb 20, 2017, 8:18 am
#805
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Our local newspaper is reporting the planning stage of a Hampton by Hilton at Norwich Airport:
http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/bid_...aled_1_4895480
There's currently a Holiday Inn onsite.
signol
http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/bid_...aled_1_4895480
There's currently a Holiday Inn onsite.
signol
Jun 1, 2017, 4:07 am
#807
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Jun 1, 2017, 8:40 am
#808
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, TK Gold, HHonors Silver
Posts: 396
Suggestions for reward voucher in the UK
Hi guys,
I have a reward voucher to use which expires on the 9th for July. I can only go away 24th and 25th. Could you please suggest a nice hotel I can use it at which is 2 max 3hours drive from London?
I'd rather not use it in London as I live close to the west end. Thanks for your help.
I have a reward voucher to use which expires on the 9th for July. I can only go away 24th and 25th. Could you please suggest a nice hotel I can use it at which is 2 max 3hours drive from London?
I'd rather not use it in London as I live close to the west end. Thanks for your help.
Jun 1, 2017, 1:41 pm
#809
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Hi guys,
I have a reward voucher to use which expires on the 9th for July. I can only go away 24th and 25th. Could you please suggest a nice hotel I can use it at which is 2 max 3hours drive from London?
I'd rather not use it in London as I live close to the west end. Thanks for your help.
I have a reward voucher to use which expires on the 9th for July. I can only go away 24th and 25th. Could you please suggest a nice hotel I can use it at which is 2 max 3hours drive from London?
I'd rather not use it in London as I live close to the west end. Thanks for your help.
Hilton Bournemouth is nice too, gotta be a couple of hours down the M3 , again great facility's!......just some thoughts.
Jun 1, 2017, 1:55 pm
#810
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad VIP, Marriott G
Posts: 5,357
)-on the South coast so ocean nearby and great walks along the sandy beach anytime of year
-reasonably sized city so most things can be had nearby for drink/food/activity
-new hotel with some design elements so not your bog standard Hilton of old
-great design in the exec lounge, still some choices for drinks and nibbles
-very good breakfast in restaurant with big windows to get daylight at that time of day (instead of in some dark room)...
-that granola, yes, that one. (same as we have praised from some of the London Hiltons)
-decent treatment of Hilton honors members (exec room minimum, sometimes better)
-although expensive in tourist season, the rest of the year it is a damn good value for money proposition, and the Jnr. Suites are very nice and reasonably affordable for the UK
-sauna, steam room and a pool
-a great rooftop bar that is done up quite nice so good for people watching and a drink or three with friends
-great fresh breakfast items, good quality and variety and eggs cooked to order
So my favourite outside of London.
Of course it all depends on where one needs to be and I haven't yet been to the other choice wizla mentioned above (yet)...reviews seem favourable as well for that property and it is also unique in that it is a football (soccer) training base as well...
Curious to hear what others think and maybe discover a new Hilton I should hit at some point...
Safe travels