Review: Waldorf Astoria Berlin

Review: Waldorf Astoria Berlin

I had a great time visiting Berlin in March last year, but my stay was too short, so when I came back to London, I couldn’t help but feel there were lots of places I wished I’d visited. To get rid of that feeling, I made a plan to visit Berlin again during the long weekend at the beginning of May. Hoping it would be warmer this time, I looked forward to walking around the city comfortably. I flew out of London City Airport on Friday evening and arrived at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, and headed to the city centre by train, just like last time. The nearest station to my…

Review: The Caledonian Edinburgh (2023)

Review: The Caledonian Edinburgh (2023)

I decided to spend the weekend visiting a friend living in Edinburgh and, when I searched for a last-minute hotel room, I was lucky enough to be able to reserve a room at the Waldorf Astoria (Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh, the Caledonian was rebranded to The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton in 2024). In Scotland the number of tourists greatly increases in the summer, so walking along Princes Street from the station to the hotel was already very crowded. From the window of our upgraded guest room, we could see the impressive Edinburgh Castle up close. Princes Street Gardens lies at the foot of Castle Rock, whose trees have grown…

Review: The Caledonian Edinburgh (2023)

Review: The Caledonian Edinburgh (2023)

From London, it takes four and a half hours by Azuma train to arrive in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. As if coming out of nowhere, the sound of bagpipes seems to constantly drift through the hustle and bustle of the city, stirring feels of travel and discovery! I’ve been to Edinburgh many times, but it’s a city so full of charm that I always want to visit again. This time, I stayed at the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh again (Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh, the Caledonian was rebranded to The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton in 2024). During my stay, I spent most of my time at the hotel’s ‘Peacock Alley’….

Review: Waldorf Astoria Versailles

Review: Waldorf Astoria Versailles

Versailles is a 40-minute train ride from Saint-Lazare Station, which is adjacent to the Hilton Paris Opera, and from there it is a 15-minute walk along the lime tree promenade to arrive at the Waldorf Astoria Versailles Trianon Palace.  The stately appearance is exactly why it is called a palace; the polished marble floor shines like a mirror, and the lobby makes one feel more like arriving at a grand social gathering than at a hotel. The rooms overlook the expansive grounds of the adjacent Palace of Versailles. Away from the hustle and bustle of Paris, you can relax and gaze out on the idyllic scenery, with the sounds of…

Review: Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria

Review: Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria

Fifteen years after I threw a coin into the Trevi Fountain and asked for a return to Rome, I was able to visit the Eternal City again. This time we were excited to stay at the Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria.  Contents AccessRoomView of the eternal citySpaBreakfast Useful Information Access The aircraft we boarded at London Heathrow Airport landed on time at Rome Fiumicino Airport. There are several ways to get from the airport to the hotel, but since there were three of us traveling, we decided to take a taxi. It took just under an hour and cost approximately 50 euros. There is also a limited express train called the…