DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Tower of London {GBR}
Jun 28, 2017, 12:38 pm
#76
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
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Worth asking about the situation when you get back?
Jun 28, 2017, 1:30 pm
#77
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
wow, sorry to hear that, I don't remember the lounge being particularly good for food to be honest but the breakfast was decent and (admittedly a year or two ago) usually good for upgrades...hope the evening gets better for you!
Worth asking about the situation when you get back?
Worth asking about the situation when you get back?
Jun 28, 2017, 2:09 pm
#78
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 1,736
wow, sorry to hear that, I don't remember the lounge being particularly good for food to be honest but the breakfast was decent and (admittedly a year or two ago) usually good for upgrades...hope the evening gets better for you!
Worth asking about the situation when you get back?
Worth asking about the situation when you get back?
Jun 28, 2017, 2:23 pm
#79
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA, BA, Accor, Honors Diamond, IHG Diamond Elite and lots more....
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Went out - rubbish room if I'm honest.
They reckon they are fully booked - probably true.
Don't think I will be rushing to return not at £400+ or 60,000 points a night.
Have an all day meeting tomorrow talking to potential investors who I'm offering 15% return to - so hopefully it will be worth it LOL
They reckon they are fully booked - probably true.
Don't think I will be rushing to return not at £400+ or 60,000 points a night.
Have an all day meeting tomorrow talking to potential investors who I'm offering 15% return to - so hopefully it will be worth it LOL
Jun 29, 2017, 1:05 pm
#80
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 1,736
Went out - rubbish room if I'm honest.
They reckon they are fully booked - probably true.
Don't think I will be rushing to return not at £400+ or 60,000 points a night.
Have an all day meeting tomorrow talking to potential investors who I'm offering 15% return to - so hopefully it will be worth it LOL
They reckon they are fully booked - probably true.
Don't think I will be rushing to return not at £400+ or 60,000 points a night.
Have an all day meeting tomorrow talking to potential investors who I'm offering 15% return to - so hopefully it will be worth it LOL
Aug 19, 2017, 10:53 am
#81
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,546
In true Wilzla style.... Checked in this evening, booked a last minute PR11PN twin room rate. "Upgraded" to a King Bed on the 6th floor. Would have liked to have stayed in one of the new Exec rooms but it was a last minute booking.
The Executive Lounge is closed this evening due to a maintenance issue, so they have a set up in the breakfast restaurant instead. Seems to be the same offering, beers and wine. White wine is perfectly drinkable. Haven't seen anyways spirits yet but might ask later.
The Executive Lounge is closed this evening due to a maintenance issue, so they have a set up in the breakfast restaurant instead. Seems to be the same offering, beers and wine. White wine is perfectly drinkable. Haven't seen anyways spirits yet but might ask later.
Aug 19, 2017, 12:12 pm
#82
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
In true Wilzla style.... Checked in this evening, booked a last minute PR11PN twin room rate. "Upgraded" to a King Bed on the 6th floor. Would have liked to have stayed in one of the new Exec rooms but it was a last minute booking.
The Executive Lounge is closed this evening due to a maintenance issue, so they have a set up in the breakfast restaurant instead. Seems to be the same offering, beers and wine. White wine is perfectly drinkable. Haven't seen anyways spirits yet but might ask later.
The Executive Lounge is closed this evening due to a maintenance issue, so they have a set up in the breakfast restaurant instead. Seems to be the same offering, beers and wine. White wine is perfectly drinkable. Haven't seen anyways spirits yet but might ask later.
Haha, good man!......thanks for the report!
Sep 28, 2017, 1:07 pm
#83
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Posts: 215
Anyone been recently?
I have two nights booked on points based on visiting this hotel for a cocktail one day. Any updates on how they are treating Diamonds? I could decamp elsewhere.........meant to say stay is imminent (week after next).
Oct 12, 2017, 10:32 am
#84
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Posts: 215
Let me be the one that updates others.....2 night stay just completed.
Hotel was clearly very busy. Still, is it a good idea to have a trainee on the HHonors desk in those circumstances? No welcome as a Diamond. No discussion of an upgrade (none given). 2 drinks vouchers were unexpected.
Room on 8th floor was fine. A bit done in. Marks on doors and walls and “stuff” on the curtains. MAC was great. We watched Cold Feet on Catch Up! Bathroom is a bit small even for London.
Exec Lounge was great for breakfast. We went one morning at 7.45 and the other at 9.15 and on both occasions it was quiet. Not a lot of choice (hot food is scrambled egg or frittata) but perfectly adequate. Coffee was good. Went for 15 minutes in the evening. Draft Heineken and Los Romero’s wine. A few snacks. Not terribly impressive.
The view from the bar on the top is one of the best in London.
Can’t see myself rushing back unless I really need to be in that area.
Hotel was clearly very busy. Still, is it a good idea to have a trainee on the HHonors desk in those circumstances? No welcome as a Diamond. No discussion of an upgrade (none given). 2 drinks vouchers were unexpected.
Room on 8th floor was fine. A bit done in. Marks on doors and walls and “stuff” on the curtains. MAC was great. We watched Cold Feet on Catch Up! Bathroom is a bit small even for London.
Exec Lounge was great for breakfast. We went one morning at 7.45 and the other at 9.15 and on both occasions it was quiet. Not a lot of choice (hot food is scrambled egg or frittata) but perfectly adequate. Coffee was good. Went for 15 minutes in the evening. Draft Heineken and Los Romero’s wine. A few snacks. Not terribly impressive.
The view from the bar on the top is one of the best in London.
Can’t see myself rushing back unless I really need to be in that area.
Jan 21, 2018, 4:24 am
#85
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Switzerland
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Posts: 6,530
Very pleasant stay!
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London
7 Pepys Street London, GB EC3N 4AF
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London
I stayed there from 19th to 20th January. I was travelling with my OH and booked a very last minute sale rate for £89. We arrived quite early and wanted to drop the luggage off but were immediately offered an early check in and an upgrade to a newly refurbished Queen Executive Room on the 10th floor. The check in agent was very friendly and the process was efficient. As we were so early the check in agent said that we could go have breakfast in the executive lounge. This was a very nice gesture. The room is newly refurbished and very stylish and quiet. The view was fantastic. We had a very pleasant stay. The location is great and the design very nice.
Check In
Quick and efficient check in, friendly staff.
Room
Great views, soundproof and fairly large. Bathroom a bit small. Enugh power ports (including USB ports by the bed). Large TV.
Location
2 minute walk to Tower Hill tube station. Bus stops nearby too.
Jan 21, 2018, 5:18 am
#86
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: UK - BHD
Programs: BMI Diamond Club refugee: BA-Br; HH-D
Posts: 912
Checking into this hotel myself tomorrow. If I remember correctly, they let me have breakfast in the restaurant instead of the lounge - so benefited from a lot more choice. I'll confirm that this is the case after my stay.
UPDATE: Yes, breakfast in restaurant instead of lounge no problem - also told I could order anything from the restaurant menu too!
UPDATE: Yes, breakfast in restaurant instead of lounge no problem - also told I could order anything from the restaurant menu too!
Last edited by diamond club freeloader; Jan 23, 2018 at 4:09 pm Reason: UPDATED breakfast detail
Jan 21, 2018, 8:43 am
#87
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Location: Switzerland
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Apr 9, 2019, 1:24 am
#88
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: norwich, uk
Programs: hhonors diamond
Posts: 5,397
I’m here Thursday night, gig to do in Camden and this is convenient for Liverpool Street for my train home in the morning, booked queen guest room , let’s see what happens upgrade wise....... I’ve only stayed here once before and I remember it being quite nice........ will report back!
Apr 9, 2019, 7:30 am
#89
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I’m here Thursday night, gig to do in Camden and this is convenient for Liverpool Street for my train home in the morning, booked queen guest room , let’s see what happens upgrade wise....... I’ve only stayed here once before and I remember it being quite nice........ will report back!
Despite often being the cheapest of the Hilton's with City proximity I avoid this place like the plague.
Apr 9, 2019, 8:42 am
#90
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: It's hot here
Posts: 4,285
I was there about a month ago after not staying in this property for about 6 years, not much has changed. I think it's time for a refresh. I chose it because it was cheap and easy and I was in the city for all of 12 hours. I mean, I've definitely stayed in much worse, I wasn't bothered by it, but it's time for some new paint and carpet. The lobby looks nice, still, but the rooms could use a more stylish grey instead of the stark white. The old Apple tvs are gone having been replaced by wall-mounted flat screens.
For me, it's a cheap, easy place to stay when in the city for a short time with only need for a place to sleep. I wouldn't do multiple nights there. I know the area, can get there easily, it's not really great for a tourist stay where you want to get comfortable and spread out for a few days.
For me, it's a cheap, easy place to stay when in the city for a short time with only need for a place to sleep. I wouldn't do multiple nights there. I know the area, can get there easily, it's not really great for a tourist stay where you want to get comfortable and spread out for a few days.