turtlemichael
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Property: Hilton Prague
Date: Oct 28 - 30
Rate: Great Getaway promotion 2900 ck pn
Room Booked: Standard King
Room Received: Executive King
Hotel is located for relatively easy access to the main station but is not great for the old town. It is very much on the edge and a 30 minute walk from the Charles Bridge. Hilton Old Town is a bit closer in to the action. Hotel is large conference/corporate venue with not a lot of charm on first appearance. Water, internet, three bottles of beer and a jar or rollmops on arrival. The room was a reasonable size with a decent view (7th floor) and good bathroom. Separate shower. Good bed. Best feature was the executive lounge at least for breakfast and afternoon tea. We were told that breakfast could only be taken in the lounge, not the restaurant, but that was no hardship as the spread was excellent. There was also a comprehensive cooked items menu. Afternoon teas were cake heaven. The evening spread was, on the other hand, very poor. All it consisted of were two hot items (mini pizzas and samosas) then peanuts and crisps. Booze was generous though with spirits available 6 to 8.30 pm then wine and beer until 11.00pm. All up, good hotel but I'd think about it twice if visiting again as a tourist because of the location.
Property: Hilton Prague
Date: Oct 28 - 30
Rate: Great Getaway promotion 2900 ck pn
Room Booked: Standard King
Room Received: Executive King
Hotel is located for relatively easy access to the main station but is not great for the old town. It is very much on the edge and a 30 minute walk from the Charles Bridge. Hilton Old Town is a bit closer in to the action. Hotel is large conference/corporate venue with not a lot of charm on first appearance. Water, internet, three bottles of beer and a jar or rollmops on arrival. The room was a reasonable size with a decent view (7th floor) and good bathroom. Separate shower. Good bed. Best feature was the executive lounge at least for breakfast and afternoon tea. We were told that breakfast could only be taken in the lounge, not the restaurant, but that was no hardship as the spread was excellent. There was also a comprehensive cooked items menu. Afternoon teas were cake heaven. The evening spread was, on the other hand, very poor. All it consisted of were two hot items (mini pizzas and samosas) then peanuts and crisps. Booze was generous though with spirits available 6 to 8.30 pm then wine and beer until 11.00pm. All up, good hotel but I'd think about it twice if visiting again as a tourist because of the location.
and a bowl of fruit. These are most probably the suite benefits rather than HHD staus benefits. The suite is large, conservatively stylish and well maintained. All up, the best room I've had in the Hilton chain. We ate breakfast at the lounge (I didn't ask but I think the restaurant option may have disappeared) and it continues to be very good. Afternoon tea and evening refreshements were equally top standard. Spirits had to be requested and weren't on display or offered. The lounge was at times very busy and while I like the refurbishment, it is cramped and awkward when busy. The staff, particularly Yoda, continue to be excellent. This was the last stop on a 15 week trip and thus a great finish. It continues ti be my favourite hotel and this was the best stay at any Hilton family property.
