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Mar 30, 2019, 9:16 am

#136

truptravels

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Stayed here and booked a suite at a paid rate of about $300USD a night. For traveling from the US, this property was perfect for us. Easy to get to from the airport with luggage for 4. Easy to get to around then city being 30 seconds from our room to the tube. Plenty of restaurants that kids are welcomed to nearby. Close to Parks. Suite was large with a roll away bed and pullout sofa. We slept GREAT here which was huge as jetlag didn't really affect us.. Our room was showing a lil wear and tear and the hotel free spaces were on par with most other Hiltons. Service was great and was able to checkin early. I hope to come back here with the family again in the future.
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Mar 30, 2019, 3:46 pm

#137

wizla

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GUYS- just to mention the tower lounge is no more!......guests who book GWR tower rooms have to share the downstairs executive lounge instead.
I heard a rumour it had shut and emailed the hotel, they confirmed this in an email to me tonight......just a heads up as website still claims tower lounge is available.....this is not true.

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Mar 31, 2019, 5:32 am

#138

teemuflyer

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Originally Posted by wizla

Interesting development. I never had a chance to partake. I imagine the EL is going to become somewhat of a zoo now with lounge capacity being reduced so dramatically. Thanks for sharing though wizla!

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Mar 31, 2019, 1:21 pm

#139

greg5

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Originally Posted by wizla

I'm not exactly surprised. While the lounge was pretty nice, there wasn't any sort of view from there, and not really any windows. We thought it was way more interesting hanging out in the EL downstairs as you could look out the windows into the train station. When we were in the lounge we really didn't see many other people in it.

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Mar 31, 2019, 1:46 pm

#140

wizla

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Originally Posted by teemuflyer

Yeah no worries mate....... I got chatting to another diamond in the executive lounge at tower bridge the other Friday and he told me this....I actually forgot but looking for a hotel in London for next week I saw Hilton Paddington and it reminded me.
I never got the chance to partake too although I planned to just to tick the box.
Yes I agree this will crowd the downstairs executive lounge, apparently it gets very busy regardless of the tower lounge closure .

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Apr 3, 2019, 7:15 am

#141

JetAway

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Location: Virginia, USA

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The location of this hotel is very appealing to me coming in from IAD for a two night stay. As a Diamond staying on points can I expect any kind of upgrade. If not, are the basic rooms "nice enough?" I'm not looking for luxury-just comfort and quiet.

Apr 3, 2019, 7:45 am

#142

wizla

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Originally Posted by JetAway

Yes it’s a nice hotel, I got upgraded to an executive room from a basic double on my last stay...... I quite liked it, lounge was quiet when I stayed but apparently it does get very busy.

Apr 3, 2019, 8:04 am

#143

teemuflyer

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Originally Posted by JetAway

I've always been upgraded as a DIA to at least an Exec Room, a couple of times to a suite. The location is ideal for a short stay due to the easiest possible connection to Heathrow.

Couple of quick pointers. You can buy the HEX tickets online at a deepening discount the further out you make your purchase. The other is that as a DIA, you can check in at the EL desk, which is not usually crowded like the main reception. If arriving via the HEX, you'll see a back entrance to the Hilton on top of the escalators. Once you enter the hotel proper, the EL desk is on your far left.

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Apr 3, 2019, 9:20 am

#144

pauleeepaul

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I was there for a couple of days in Jan and the EL desk was never manned, FWIW.

While I had passed through Paddington dozens of times since my last stay in 2007 I hadn't really focused on how much of the original reception area was lost to the incursion of the shopping mall.

May 16, 2019, 10:01 am

#145

NoY

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Booked a standard room & was upgraded to a GWR Tower room (was initially offered a Deluxe King but I politely rejected this & asked for a refurbished/more modern option & was offered GWR Tower). Have stayed in these rooms previously & I am reminded how very tastefully (& quite expensively) these rooms have been appointed. Not your typical Hilton. My particular room is certainly not a huge space but beautifully done. I am only here for one night, so am more than pleased ^
I will not be attempting an @wizla style trip report....they are unique & I cannot (& do not want to) compete with them

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May 17, 2019, 1:40 am

#146

wizla

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Originally Posted by NoY

Brilliant!......that’s a good upgrade, it’s a shame they have closed the tower lounge I was always curious as to what is was like and was itching for an excuse to stay and report on my findings, of course this never actually happened in the end ......... enjoy your stay!

May 17, 2019, 7:02 am

#147

simonsmith

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I stay here regularly .The tower lounge was very pleasant , never crowded but there there was not much seating . A bit conradesque in feel feather than Hilton. No windows to see out of though but very calm . Slightly upgraded drinks and food

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May 17, 2019, 8:42 am

#148

NoY

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Originally Posted by wizla

Thanks, yes I would always take a newer/more luxurious room than a suite thats dated, thats for sure!
I had previously booked/paid for GWR Tower rooms, partly because of the lounge being (theoretically, at least) set at a higher level of quality & quiter but TBH it was too quiet & totally lacked any atmosphere whenever we visited - it was beautifully appointed though.

Funnily enough I visited the main Exec Lounge last night & it was dead between 6pm-6.45pm too (it must be me

). Food was excellent & drinks standard issue but certainly decent enough. All very nice.
Tonight T4 Hilton at Heathrow.

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May 19, 2019, 9:01 am

#149

Cheetah_SA

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Originally Posted by wizla

Aaaargggghh!!

I booked a GWR Tower room specially for this lounge as we have a show and an early train so planned on evening snacks and breakfast in the very nice Tower lounge. It was really good and very quiet (probably why they closed it!) when I was there last. Now we have to schlep down to the ground floor and probably fight the crowds. Grrr.