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Hilton Honors Diamond member benefits and the differences from Gold membership

2025-07-222025-11-25

It’s been about a year and a half since I went from Gold to Diamond membership at the end of 2022. I’ve summarised what I like about becoming a Diamond member and what I think are the differences between Gold and Diamond. I hope this will be helpful for those who are considering becoming a Diamond member. Contents 1. Being allowed to enter the Executive Lounge, even before check-in2. Points keep accumulating quickly3. Generous upgrades4. Free breakfast5. Late check-out6. Lucky benefit7. How not to be disappointed 1. Being allowed to enter the Executive Lounge, even before check-in Even if you arrive at the airport early in the morning after a…

Review: Hilton Tokyo Bay

2022-11-242025-04-02

This Japan trip was intense every day, as we tried to make up for not being able to visit for the past three years. I can’t help but think that the reason why I was able to endure such a busy trip in such a good mood from start to finish was largely due to the comfort of my accommodation. At the end of the trip, my wish came true and I was able to stay at the Hilton Tokyo Bay. When you transfer to the Disney Resort Line at Maihama Station, you will already feel like you’re in the world of Disney. After checking in, I headed straight to…

Review: Conrad Tokyo (2022)

2022-11-182025-04-02

Many of Tokyo’s famous hotels are adjacent to Japanese gardens. Prince Hotel and New Otani are famous places for those in the know. The Hamarikyu Gardens is in front of the Conrad Tokyo, where I finally had the opportunity to stay. I have visited the garden several times before, but this was the first time I saw the garden from the hotel. Our guest room was stylish and sophisticated, and although the room was on a high floor, the atmosphere was surprisingly quiet and calm. When you go to the pool at the spa after the sun goes down, the skyscrapers of Shiodome can be seen shining in the darkness,…

Review: Hilton Tokyo Odaiba (2022)

2022-11-162025-04-02

It’s been three years since I last landed at Haneda Airport. By mid-November, London is already in the middle of winter, whereas Tokyo still has plenty of light. The immigration procedures, which were heightened due to the pandemic, were surprisingly easy. My regular hotel in Tokyo is the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba. While waiting for check-in, I was captivated by the wonderful view of the Rainbow Bridge directly in front of the lobby; I gradually felt that I was finally back in Tokyo! When I arrived at the room, I felt tired from the long trip, but after going out to the balcony and looking at Tokyo Bay at night and…

Review: Hilton Paris Opera (2022)

2022-07-172025-04-03

We’ve been visiting Paris twice a year recently, and the Hilton Paris Opera has become like a home away from home. As soon as you step inside the building from the bustling surroundings of Saint-Lazare Station, you will be instantly enveloped by a calm air. The hotel has a long history, but has had a sensitive refurbishment, the centrepiece of which is the radiant Grand Salon. Even when arriving late at night, relaxing on the deep, spacious sofas of the Grand Salon with a glass of your favourite beverage will dissolve any tiredness from a long trip. As expected in the heart of a historic city, the guest rooms are…

Review: DoubleTree Brighton Metropole

2022-05-202025-04-03

We made a spontaneous decision to go to Brighton for the first time in a while and, of course, we chose to stay at the Hilton Brighton Metropole! This was our second time to stay at the DoubleTree in Brighton and, as we were told at check-in, the recently refurbished rooms are very different from the previous style. I’m grateful to the front desk staff for guiding us to one of their newest rooms. I always feel that hotels in the UK have really innovative interior design. Of course, there are many wonderful hotels across Europe, but what I feel sets UK design apart is the way in which classic…