Hilton London Canary Wharf {GBR}
Jul 18, 2022, 11:17 pm
#646
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
I was supposed to stay here last night but had to cancel because the current heatwave in the uk makes it dangerous to do a 10mile Thames walk in 40c heat.
My point is that I’ve now unfortunately had to cancel 3 times due to the weather, however each time I’ve cancelled I’ve noticed I’ve been preupgraded to a junior suite.
I guess with the negativity going on currently about this hotel at least they are still doing suite upgrades here and that’s a positive.
I’ve re booked for 8th August and noticed the prices are not as crazy high as they were…… fingers crossed for good weather.
My point is that I’ve now unfortunately had to cancel 3 times due to the weather, however each time I’ve cancelled I’ve noticed I’ve been preupgraded to a junior suite.
I guess with the negativity going on currently about this hotel at least they are still doing suite upgrades here and that’s a positive.
I’ve re booked for 8th August and noticed the prices are not as crazy high as they were…… fingers crossed for good weather.
Last edited by wizla; Jul 18, 2022 at 11:17 pm Reason: Typo
Jul 19, 2022, 2:40 am
#647
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: NW London and NW Sydney
Programs: BA Diamond, Hilton Bronze, A3 Diamond, IHG *G
Posts: 6,347
You just need to get up early 
doesn't get too hot until about 9, so start at 5am (when it's already very bright) and you'll be back before breakfast is over 
doesn't get too hot until about 9, so start at 5am (when it's already very bright) and you'll be back before breakfast is over
Jul 19, 2022, 1:25 pm
#648
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
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Posts: 5,397
Seriously though it’s the social aspect as much as the walk, I meet a bunch of friends ( who I only get to see once or twice a year ) at the anchor and hope near the flood barrier and another bunch up the road at the rose of Denmark….. by the time I get back kinda makes the executive lounge a bit pointless. 😂
Jul 26, 2022, 12:34 pm
#649
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: UK, Scotland
Programs: HH Lifetime Diamond; UA/*A
Posts: 278
I guess we have to wait for the bubble on London hotels to burst and spend longer seeking value.
Jul 26, 2022, 3:53 pm
#650
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Somewhere in Europe
Posts: 3,362
I am shocked how expensive Hilton properties which could be charitably called “adequate” are this summer. Obviously someone is paying the rates but £354 for that property is absurd.
I guess we have to wait for the bubble on London hotels to burst and spend longer seeking value.
I guess we have to wait for the bubble on London hotels to burst and spend longer seeking value.
Jul 26, 2022, 10:11 pm
#651
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Notts UK
Programs: HH Diamond BA Blue
Posts: 185
I'm not sure if this also applies to some Hilton properties however there are quite a few IHG branded properties currently housing refugees, no doubt other hotels are also participating in this scheme and this combined with leisure travel rebounding strongly is undoubtedly pushing up rates across the city.
Definitley applies to Hilton Olympia. They have housed refugees since last year. The old executive lounge is used as a communal area for them.
Aug 1, 2022, 7:11 am
#652
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: Air Miles
Posts: 27
Does anyone have a recent experience of being Gold and upgraded to Executive Room, and if so, were you allowed to have breakfast in the main restaurant (as opposed to the lounge)?
Had a recent experience with Hilton Malta where I had booked an Executive Room but was told by several members of staff that I couldn't have brekkie in the main restaurant only to find out the next day from a third staff member that it was fine...
thanks!
Had a recent experience with Hilton Malta where I had booked an Executive Room but was told by several members of staff that I couldn't have brekkie in the main restaurant only to find out the next day from a third staff member that it was fine...
thanks!
Aug 1, 2022, 10:46 am
#653
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Does anyone have a recent experience of being Gold and upgraded to Executive Room, and if so, were you allowed to have breakfast in the main restaurant (as opposed to the lounge)?
Had a recent experience with Hilton Malta where I had booked an Executive Room but was told by several members of staff that I couldn't have brekkie in the main restaurant only to find out the next day from a third staff member that it was fine...
thanks!
Had a recent experience with Hilton Malta where I had booked an Executive Room but was told by several members of staff that I couldn't have brekkie in the main restaurant only to find out the next day from a third staff member that it was fine...
thanks!
I will do a live review so feel free to remind me Monday night.
Aug 3, 2022, 2:06 am
#656
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
Thanks, it’s nice to be appreciated…. I review every Hilton I stay at and it’s nice to know folk read and appreciate my efforts….. I look forward to your comments, I should be there from 7am Monday morning.
Aug 3, 2022, 2:46 pm
#657
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: UK, Scotland
Programs: HH Lifetime Diamond; UA/*A
Posts: 278
+1 from me. I love reading your posts Wizla and look forward to them. Great blogger!! Thank you
Aug 5, 2022, 6:05 am
#659
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: Air Miles
Posts: 27
Have checked in and was upgraded to King Executive Room. I am a Gold member. When I enquired about Lounge access, I was told that because I didn't originally book an Executive Room, but rather was upgraded to it, I wouldn't be granted lounge access. It's been a while since I frequented Hilton but is that consistent with their policy? It's not how I've understood it in the past. This is from their website:
If you are an Hilton Honors guest with Gold status, you and up to one additional registered guest in the same room will be granted complimentary access to the Executive Floor Lounge only if you receive a room upgrade to the Executive Floor or an upgrade to a room type that confers Executive Floor Lounge access benefits.
If you are an Hilton Honors guest with Gold status, you and up to one additional registered guest in the same room will be granted complimentary access to the Executive Floor Lounge only if you receive a room upgrade to the Executive Floor or an upgrade to a room type that confers Executive Floor Lounge access benefits.
Aug 5, 2022, 6:26 am
#660
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Have checked in and was upgraded to King Executive Room. I am a Gold member. When I enquired about Lounge access, I was told that because I didn't originally book an Executive Room, but rather was upgraded to it, I wouldn't be granted lounge access. It's been a while since I frequented Hilton but is that consistent with their policy? It's not how I've understood it in the past. This is from their website:
If you are an Hilton Honors guest with Gold status, you and up to one additional registered guest in the same room will be granted complimentary access to the Executive Floor Lounge only if you receive a room upgrade to the Executive Floor or an upgrade to a room type that confers Executive Floor Lounge access benefits.
If you are an Hilton Honors guest with Gold status, you and up to one additional registered guest in the same room will be granted complimentary access to the Executive Floor Lounge only if you receive a room upgrade to the Executive Floor or an upgrade to a room type that confers Executive Floor Lounge access benefits.
Hi,
The hotel's comment seems wrong to me and your understanding is correct ( ie if you were upgraded to a EL room then EL access should be granted) . I might ask again politely referring them to the website comments
Regards
TBS