Hilton London Tower Bridge

To start I booked my stay (over rememberance weekend) using points and I am Hilton Honors Diamond.

Check in was quick and efficient. Our room was not ready but we were able to use the exec lounge while waiting. We did step out to have some lunch at a Thai restaurant across the street, Surchard (or similar to that name) but it was only average and slighty expensive.

When we got to the room was pleasanty surprised with a very modern looking and although slightly small room but still very modern and well appointed.

We did have lunch in the bar area one day and the service was good and price was not bad for a hotel.

Evening drinks in the lounge was nice and although busy never too full and the liquor offerings were good. Lounge breakfast was basic but did have some eggs and bacon each morning so a few hot items.

There are a few restaurants in the area, the two we dined at and liked quite a bit where http://www.dimt.co.uk/ and http://www.strada.co.uk/ which are located right behind the hotel and nice view of the tower bridge. There are also several nice looking restaurants and bars that are on the tower bridge road but we did not try any of those. Also, the HM Belfast is right behind the hotel as well and it was nice that we got to take the tour of the ship and it made it even better since it was rememberance weekend.

For transportation to the hotel we just took the tube. It took about one hour but with the oyster card it was 3.50gbp to Heathrow on the way tot he hotel and only 2.00GBP on the way back since it was off peak. I am sure there may be quicker ways to the airport but the price was right! From the airport just take the piccadilly line to the jubilee line and transfer at green park. Pretty easy. Green park does not have escalators but has elevators if you have much luggage.

In closing, definitely would like to stay at this hotel again.

This hotel is lovely, very trendy but unfortunately very pricey. It has everything you could need (apart from a little character!) and is conveniently located just along from London Bridge Underground on the South Bank. There is a small indoor shopping mall next door called Hays Galleria.

The executive room was big and comfy, the bed was maybe too comfy, the mattress was a bit on the soft side. All facilities you could possibly need were there in this luxury hotel. The bathroom is also very smart, inc. nice Crabtree & Evelyn toileteries but the toilet itself is v. boxed in for bigger/taller people which is not so good in such a top end hotel. Internet costs were a joke, L15 per day. There were some benefits to the executive rate, bigger rooms, bathrobes and slippers and access to the executive lounch. This included a free breakfast which was delicious, good service and good range. Apparently there was also an 'evening reception' - free drinks and canapes 6-9pm, we missed this as we were out in London.

Now to the bad part...the price! This is a lovely hotel but it is not really unique or incredibly charming. We paid L120 a night for B&B. This may sound not too bad for a top rated hotel but is a lot of money to your average leisure traveller plus... this rate was a 50% saving on their best flexible rate! If you can get a deal and the location suits, don't miss out, this hotel is practically brand new and the service is top notch. If you have L200+ per night burning a hole in your pocket, I'd look for something a bit different.

As a footnote, there was a large building site in operation out the back of the hotel. This fortunately didn't affect us as it was a weekend. However, it's not something the hotel mentions online or at check-in, so beware!