The Waldorf Hilton, London {GBR}
Nov 15, 2019, 12:48 pm
#271
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,391
We are half way through happy hour and Lounge is very busy mostly standing room only, a few tables appear as folk leave but they are soon taken, that said there is a great vibe in here tonight , great service and nothing has run out , much fun!......will report back!
Nov 15, 2019, 1:02 pm
#272
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,086
If I remember in the morning I will ask.
We are half way through happy hour and Lounge is very busy mostly standing room only, a few tables appear as folk leave but they are soon taken, that said there is a great vibe in here tonight , great service and nothing has run out , much fun!......will report back!
We are half way through happy hour and Lounge is very busy mostly standing room only, a few tables appear as folk leave but they are soon taken, that said there is a great vibe in here tonight , great service and nothing has run out , much fun!......will report back!
Nov 15, 2019, 1:29 pm
#273
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Portugal
Programs: *G, VS Silver, HH Diamond
Posts: 631
If I remember in the morning I will ask.
We are half way through happy hour and Lounge is very busy mostly standing room only, a few tables appear as folk leave but they are soon taken, that said there is a great vibe in here tonight , great service and nothing has run out , much fun!......will report back!
We are half way through happy hour and Lounge is very busy mostly standing room only, a few tables appear as folk leave but they are soon taken, that said there is a great vibe in here tonight , great service and nothing has run out , much fun!......will report back!
Have fun!
Nov 16, 2019, 1:32 am
#275
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,391
Gym/ pool opens at 9 am which is a little late for a morning workout.....we will probably take breakfast around 10am........ will report back!
Last edited by wizla; Nov 16, 2019 at 1:33 am Reason: Typo
Nov 16, 2019, 8:09 am
#276
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,391
Went to gym at 9am, very quiet....... this is a full service gym here and is very good run by the DW group, sweat towels provided and bath towels too for the pool.
Sauna and pool was quiet too, just me and one other guy......did try the steam room briefly, plenty hot enough.
BREAKFAST - we queued for about 6 mins to get in restaurant at 10am, nothing’s changed much since I last stayed but it does feel as if they have cut back a little, however food was tasty, particularly the burcher musli.
Finishing with coffee in the lounge it was only half full but this was @ 10-45, spread looked reasonable.
Checked out at 11-30 swiftly and my car is fetched and we are on our way.
CONCLUSION - it’s a busy buzzing hotel but I like it, it has a unique atmosphere that kind of works, Jackson in the Executive lounge was particularly helpful, I will definitely return and happy to recommend.
The renovations should be completed by mid February I’m told .
NEXT PLANNED STAY - Hilton Maidstone ( 25/11/19 )
ROOM NO - 734 ( twin deluxe room )
Sauna and pool was quiet too, just me and one other guy......did try the steam room briefly, plenty hot enough.
BREAKFAST - we queued for about 6 mins to get in restaurant at 10am, nothing’s changed much since I last stayed but it does feel as if they have cut back a little, however food was tasty, particularly the burcher musli.
Finishing with coffee in the lounge it was only half full but this was @ 10-45, spread looked reasonable.
Checked out at 11-30 swiftly and my car is fetched and we are on our way.
CONCLUSION - it’s a busy buzzing hotel but I like it, it has a unique atmosphere that kind of works, Jackson in the Executive lounge was particularly helpful, I will definitely return and happy to recommend.
The renovations should be completed by mid February I’m told .
NEXT PLANNED STAY - Hilton Maidstone ( 25/11/19 )
ROOM NO - 734 ( twin deluxe room )
Last edited by wizla; Nov 16, 2019 at 8:10 am Reason: Additional information added
Nov 16, 2019, 8:12 am
#277
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,086
Went to gym at 9am, very quiet....... this is a full service gym here and is very good run by the DW group, sweat towels provided and bath towels too for the pool.
Sauna and pool was quiet too, just me and one other guy......did try the steam room briefly, plenty hot enough.
BREAKFAST - we queued for about 6 mins to get in restaurant at 10am, nothing’s changed much since I last stayed but it does feel as if they have cut back a little, however food was tasty, particularly the burcher musli.
Finishing with coffee in the lounge it was only half full but this was @ 10-45, spread looked reasonable.
Checked out at 11-30 swiftly and my car is fetched and we are on our way.
CONCLUSION - it’s a busy buzzing hotel but I like it, it has a unique atmosphere that kind of works, Jackson in the Executive lounge was particularly helpful, I will definitely return and happy to recommend.
The renovations should be completed by mid February I’m told .
NEXT PLANNED STAY - Hilton Maidstone ( 25/11/19 )
ROOM NO - 734 ( twin deluxe room )
Sauna and pool was quiet too, just me and one other guy......did try the steam room briefly, plenty hot enough.
BREAKFAST - we queued for about 6 mins to get in restaurant at 10am, nothing’s changed much since I last stayed but it does feel as if they have cut back a little, however food was tasty, particularly the burcher musli.
Finishing with coffee in the lounge it was only half full but this was @ 10-45, spread looked reasonable.
Checked out at 11-30 swiftly and my car is fetched and we are on our way.
CONCLUSION - it’s a busy buzzing hotel but I like it, it has a unique atmosphere that kind of works, Jackson in the Executive lounge was particularly helpful, I will definitely return and happy to recommend.
The renovations should be completed by mid February I’m told .
NEXT PLANNED STAY - Hilton Maidstone ( 25/11/19 )
ROOM NO - 734 ( twin deluxe room )
Nov 16, 2019, 12:20 pm
#279
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: DCA
Programs: AA Gold, HH Diamond, UA Silver
Posts: 1,366
BREAKFAST - we queued for about 6 mins to get in restaurant at 10am, nothing’s changed much since I last stayed but it does feel as if they have cut back a little, however food was tasty, particularly the burcher musli.
Finishing with coffee in the lounge it was only half full but this was @ 10-45, spread looked reasonable.
Checked out at 11-30 swiftly and my car is fetched and we are on our way.
Finishing with coffee in the lounge it was only half full but this was @ 10-45, spread looked reasonable.
Checked out at 11-30 swiftly and my car is fetched and we are on our way.
Nov 16, 2019, 2:32 pm
#280
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,391
They did but it was Quaker oat and raisin type , it’s fine and a reasonable granola, I sometimes have this at home plus I’ve been spoilt by the legendary “ Bankside honey nut granola “ so I started with Burcher musli which I’ve not had for a while.......... I then had two poached eggs on toast and some fruit to finish...... it was all very nice!
Nov 17, 2019, 3:25 pm
#282
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tyrone,EU
Programs: Avios Hunter
Posts: 2,811
Wizla,
You were there the same time as us. We were also in the exec lounge for afternoon tea whilst waiting for the room to be ready. we only stayed in the exec lounge from around 6-6:30pm that evening, as we needed to get to Jools Holland in the Royal Albert Hall.
"deluxe" room was fine, looked like it had been recently remodeled. Same prints on the wall as per your photos.
Breakfast room had no wait on Saturday morning, but we didn't go down til around 10:30am. We had a 5 min wait this morning @ 9:15am, and coming out about 30 mins later, there was a queue of about a dozen waiting.
Weirdly our room was not serviced at all on saturday, we left around 11am, and got back around 6pm. Phoned to order some water/milk etc, was offered someone to come to the room immedately to clean it, but declined. Went up to the lounge but it was too busy. Went back around 7:30pm and a few tables were available.
At the bar, Large Beefeater Gin, Large JD, 2 mixers, £31
You were there the same time as us. We were also in the exec lounge for afternoon tea whilst waiting for the room to be ready. we only stayed in the exec lounge from around 6-6:30pm that evening, as we needed to get to Jools Holland in the Royal Albert Hall.
"deluxe" room was fine, looked like it had been recently remodeled. Same prints on the wall as per your photos.
Breakfast room had no wait on Saturday morning, but we didn't go down til around 10:30am. We had a 5 min wait this morning @ 9:15am, and coming out about 30 mins later, there was a queue of about a dozen waiting.
Weirdly our room was not serviced at all on saturday, we left around 11am, and got back around 6pm. Phoned to order some water/milk etc, was offered someone to come to the room immedately to clean it, but declined. Went up to the lounge but it was too busy. Went back around 7:30pm and a few tables were available.
At the bar, Large Beefeater Gin, Large JD, 2 mixers, £31
Last edited by tangey; Nov 17, 2019 at 3:31 pm
Nov 18, 2019, 8:19 am
#283
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: BA Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,257
Those pics dont look encouraging. Looks like there is one tiny window - limited natural light(if at all the sun shows up in london)
Personally, I'd like more windows in a hotel room. I was planning to stay here instead of Park Lane for my next stay.
Personally, I'd like more windows in a hotel room. I was planning to stay here instead of Park Lane for my next stay.
Nov 18, 2019, 8:22 am
#284
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Portugal
Programs: *G, VS Silver, HH Diamond
Posts: 631
Thanks. Might change my reservation tbh... this doesn't look as good as other places I can stay for the same amount of points... and tbh, lounge perks aren't always worth it if it's going to be so crowded.
Nov 18, 2019, 8:52 am
#285
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
Posts: 15,397
I'm not seeing the points and $ option when I try to book here. Is that option only available for certain dates?