Hilton London Metropole {GBR}
Jul 19, 2002, 8:28 am
#151
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I also had great memories of this lounge... especially the afternoon tea with scones, cakes, etc... All this gone?
Jul 19, 2002, 10:42 am
#152
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 193
Shucks--My family and I are there beginning 23 July for a 6 day award stay--I was looking forward to the lounge as well.
But I guess if we get a full English breakfast, that will be OK.
Maybe we will see you YYZFLYER.
But I guess if we get a full English breakfast, that will be OK.
Maybe we will see you YYZFLYER.
Jul 20, 2002, 4:55 pm
#153
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Edinburgh
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Canista:
IMO this “refurbishment” business is just a by-word for low season... easier to close the lounge and wait for the business traveller back in September!</font>
IMO this “refurbishment” business is just a by-word for low season... easier to close the lounge and wait for the business traveller back in September!</font>
At the GM's cocktail party they also told us that they are having problems recruiting trained staff. Closing the lounge and using its staff on the front desk will no doubt help.
Roll-on 2nd September!
Jul 20, 2002, 5:39 pm
#154
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Gaza:
According to the lounge staff they are carrying out refurbuishment and some "structural" works. They freely admit that it was closed at New Year due to the absense of business traffic. According to the GM their forward bookings for the next few months are excellent and they have a lot of conferences booked.
At the GM's cocktail party they also told us that they are having problems recruiting trained staff. Closing the lounge and using its staff on the front desk will no doubt help.
Roll-on 2nd September!</font>
According to the lounge staff they are carrying out refurbuishment and some "structural" works. They freely admit that it was closed at New Year due to the absense of business traffic. According to the GM their forward bookings for the next few months are excellent and they have a lot of conferences booked.
At the GM's cocktail party they also told us that they are having problems recruiting trained staff. Closing the lounge and using its staff on the front desk will no doubt help.
Roll-on 2nd September!</font>
Jul 25, 2002, 3:07 am
#155
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Edinburgh
Programs: Still a lowly Blue with BA but inching towards Bronze. Managed to get to KLM Silver!
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The Metropole have updated and clarified what is on offer in the letter that you get at check-in.
I suspect the clarification has come about through misuse of the open bar!!
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">This will entitle you to complimentary breakfast in the Fiamma restaurant.
During the day, you and one of your guests are entitled to complimentary soft drinks and water.
During the hours of 18:30 to 21:00, you and one of your guests are entitled to open bar.</font>
During the day, you and one of your guests are entitled to complimentary soft drinks and water.
During the hours of 18:30 to 21:00, you and one of your guests are entitled to open bar.</font>
Jul 31, 2002, 9:08 pm
#159
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Ski Ag-'82:
Shucks--My family and I are there beginning 23 July for a 6 day award stay--I was looking forward to the lounge as well.
But I guess if we get a full English breakfast, that will be OK.
Maybe we will see you YYZFLYER.</font>
Shucks--My family and I are there beginning 23 July for a 6 day award stay--I was looking forward to the lounge as well.
But I guess if we get a full English breakfast, that will be OK.
Maybe we will see you YYZFLYER.</font>
Aug 1, 2002, 4:04 pm
#160
Join Date: Feb 2000
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Ski Ag-'82:
Shucks--My family and I are there beginning 23 July for a 6 day award stay--I was looking forward to the lounge as well.
But I guess if we get a full English breakfast, that will be OK.
Maybe we will see you YYZFLYER.</font>
Shucks--My family and I are there beginning 23 July for a 6 day award stay--I was looking forward to the lounge as well.
But I guess if we get a full English breakfast, that will be OK.
Maybe we will see you YYZFLYER.</font>
Aug 2, 2002, 8:48 am
#161
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 193
We had a pleasant stay at the Metropole--only problem was that it took 3 1/2 hours to get our room ready--we arrived at 11:30 am and waited around.
We were on the 8th floor in the West wing on an GLON award, and were given a letter for the drinks and the full English breakfast in the Fiamma. That was definitely worth it as they allowed all 4 of us (my two boys included) the breakfast. The boys enjoyed the pool and we met several very nice people there--though not ft'ers. Overall, we were pleased with our experience there.
We will likely go back again for another holiday, and as my company has now stopped using a particular hotel (not to be named!!), looks like I'll get to stay at more of the London Hiltons in the future.
[This message has been edited by Ski Ag-'82 (edited 08-02-2002).]
We were on the 8th floor in the West wing on an GLON award, and were given a letter for the drinks and the full English breakfast in the Fiamma. That was definitely worth it as they allowed all 4 of us (my two boys included) the breakfast. The boys enjoyed the pool and we met several very nice people there--though not ft'ers. Overall, we were pleased with our experience there.
We will likely go back again for another holiday, and as my company has now stopped using a particular hotel (not to be named!!), looks like I'll get to stay at more of the London Hiltons in the future.
[This message has been edited by Ski Ag-'82 (edited 08-02-2002).]
Sep 11, 2002, 9:28 am
#162
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 445
Walk from Paddington Stn to Metropole?
I'll stay at Hilton Metropole in London. The access guide says it is within walking distance from Paddington Station, which I can see on the map.
The train from Heathrow would be a faster transportation but would you walk from Paddington Station to the Metropole with a suitcase at 9pm? Or would the Hotel Link bus a better solution?
Thank you for your input.
The train from Heathrow would be a faster transportation but would you walk from Paddington Station to the Metropole with a suitcase at 9pm? Or would the Hotel Link bus a better solution?
Thank you for your input.
Sep 11, 2002, 10:05 am
#163
Join Date: May 1999
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by aleph08:
would you walk from Paddington Station to the Metropole with a suitcase at 9pm?</font>
would you walk from Paddington Station to the Metropole with a suitcase at 9pm?</font>
Sep 11, 2002, 10:59 am
#165
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Edinburgh
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The alternative to walking from Paddington is to take the Hammersmith and City line to Edware Road. When you get off HEX. Do not go towards the main concorse but go back against the main flow of people i.e. towards the direction the train came in from. Ahead of you are some stairs. This will take you to the Hammersmith and City line. It is one stop. When you come out of Edgware Road station you will see the Metropole Hotel directly across the main road. A cab is slightly easier and quicker, but as GK says, expect some abuse from the Cabbie!!