Review: DoubleTree by Hilton Kensington

Review: DoubleTree by Hilton Kensington

This year, I organised a booking a Hilton hotel in London for my friend who came to London from Japan in September. It was the DoubleTree by Hilton London Kensington in the Kensington district. Contents AccessLocation and RoomRestaurantBreakfastUseful Information < Book Early 2025 Deals on stays worldwide before 1 April 2025 Access I was able to book my flight back from my business trip to coincide with the arrival time of my friend’s ANA flight at Heathrow Airport. The flight from my business trip was delayed, so I was wondering what would happen, but I was able to meet my friend while waiting for my baggage at the baggage claim...

Review: Hilton Garden Inn Vilnius City Centre

Review: Hilton Garden Inn Vilnius City Centre

Recently, I’ve been on business trips to continental Europe. This time, my destination is Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. From London, the full-service carrier LOT Polish Airlines flies direct from London City Airport (but please note that it doesn’t operate daily). If you want to stick to Oneworld, you’ll need to transfer – in which case, I’d recommend via Helsinki with Finnair. Low-cost airlines from Stansted, Luton and other airports also operate direct flights. Contents AccessLocationRoomRestaurant and Rooftop BarBreakfatUseful Informatin Access If you take bus number 3G from the airport, you can get to the front of the hotel without having to transfer, so it’s very convenient. If you are…

Hotel Review: Hilton Vienna Plaza – Complimentary Upgrade to a Penthouse Room! Executive Lounge and Breakfast Review

Hotel Review: Hilton Vienna Plaza – Complimentary Upgrade to a Penthouse Room! Executive Lounge and Breakfast Review

I often find myself longing for Vienna every autumn. The last time I visited was in 2010, and after 14 years, I finally had the chance to return—this time in the very season I had always hoped to experience it, thanks to a work trip. During this visit, I stayed at two of Vienna’s most iconic Hilton hotels, and I’m sharing both stays in a series of reviews. In my previous post, I wrote about Hilton Vienna Park (you can read that review here), and in this article, I’ll take you through my stay at Hilton Vienna Plaza, including the complimentary upgrade experience, room details, Executive Lounge, and breakfast. Contents…

Unforgettable Scenery and Wine Delights in Vienna’s Suburbs This Autumn

Unforgettable Scenery and Wine Delights in Vienna’s Suburbs This Autumn

During my stay in Vienna, I was also able to meet up with an old friend. We started by catching up on our lives while having lunch at a cafe near Naschmarkt. After chatting for a bit, we started talking about where to go after lunch. Since the weather was nice, we decided to go up into the mountains first, enjoy the view, then go down the mountain and return to the city centre, and have dinner at a Heuriger. We visited Am Himmel, then Kahlenberg, and finally Grinzing in that order. It was a great itinerary for touring the outskirts of Vienna on an autumn day, so I recommend…

Returning to Vienna to visit cafes and see Klimt’s works

Returning to Vienna to visit cafes and see Klimt’s works

It was my first visit to Vienna in 14 years. Just walking around the city was fun, but there were two things I especially wanted to do: to visit a cafe and to view Klimt’s paintings. I felt truly fulfilled after accomplishing these two things. I also had planned to enjoy wine at a Heuriger, a unique autumn pastime, but I have written about this in a separate article here. Contents Cafés in Vienna Cafe Prückel: Try the daily specials at lunchtime Cafe Landtmann: A long-established restaurant on the Ringstrasse Explore Klimt’s works See “The Kiss” at Belvedere Palace Take your time to appreciate masterpieces at the Vienna Secession The…

Hotel Review: Hilton Vienna Park – Great Location, Renovated Rooms, Lounge & Breakfast Guide

Hotel Review: Hilton Vienna Park – Great Location, Renovated Rooms, Lounge & Breakfast Guide

I often find myself missing Vienna every autumn. The last time I visited was in 2010, and after 14 years, I finally had the opportunity to return—this time in the beautiful autumn season I had always hoped to experience, thanks to a work trip. During this visit, I stayed at two of Vienna’s most iconic Hilton hotels. In this article, I’ll share a detailed review of my stay at the popular Hilton Vienna Park, including the guest room, Executive Lounge, and breakfast. You can also read my separate review of Hilton Vienna Plaza for comparison. Contents Access｜Recommended routes from the airport to the hotelRoom｜Newly renovated and more comfortable than everExecutive Lounge｜Impressively spacious with…