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Hilton Antwerp Old Town

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Hotelchain: Hilton
Location: Antwerp – Belgium
Classification: 4 star hotel
Official website: http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/belgium/hilton-antwerp-old-town-ANRHITW/index.html

The Hilton Antwerp old town is one of the best hotels in Antwerp I have ever stayed at. It truly has a prime location right in the center of beautiful Antwerp, on the “Groenplaats”. It offers stunning views of the Cathedral of Our Lady. The historic building itself is quite impressive and as soon as I entered the hotel, I was surprised by how modern and large this hotel is! The lobby area clearly has been renovated recently.  Check-in was very friendly, professional and accommodating!

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We stayed in an executive room and although the rooms have not been renovated, we were really pleased with the room! It had a great size and most comfortable sitting area. We actually watched a television show later that night while lounging in those cozy chairs. I also liked the oversized desk. The marble bathroom had a bath tub, single sink and great toiletries. The beds were great! The Hilton Antwerp Old town is a classic Hilton and I did appreciate the design and decoration of the rooms.

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Guests staying in one of the executive rooms can enjoy and relax in the executive lounge located on the 5th floor (actually, all the executive rooms are located on the 5th floor) and having experienced different executive lounges in many hotels, I loved the on at the Hilton Antwerp Old town. I felt like a large living room to me and I have spent many hours there. There are complimentary soft drinks, water, coffee, etc. and snacks throughout the day. At night (from 6:00pm) complimentary wine (red, white, sparkling) is offered and some light bites such as different cheeses, bread, nuts, etc. When the weather is nice, the terrace overlooking Antwerp is the place to be! I do recommend paying a little bit extra for the executive floor. It is totally worth the money!

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Before dinner, I went working out in the fitness center. The fitness center has been renovated and has up to date equipment. Towels and water are provided.

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Later that night, we had dinner in Brasserie fLO. I loved the interior of the restaurant! It is really a fancy place with a great service! We had the seasonal 3 course menu and priced at 32 EUR per person, this was a great value for money! I enjoyed the mussel soup with curry cream, fennel and North Sea shrimps and the sea bass with Mediterranean vegetables and lemon risotto as a main course. Also, the clafoutis of cherries with Amarena ice cream was so yummy, I enjoyed every bite J I highly recommend Brasserie fLO, the quality of the food is excellent and prices are fair.

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Hilton Antwerp Old town is known for its grand ballroom. I had a chance to see the ballroom and since they are still renovating the place, I couldn’t take pictures. But I can assure you that the ballroom is even more spectacular than it used to be. Up to 1200 people could easily fit in, making it the largest hotel ballroom of the Benelux. Very spectacular! The hotel also offers different meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology.

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Breakfast is served at Brasserie fLO, it is a buffet style breakfast with plenty dishes to choose from. When staying in an executive room, a buffet is offered in the executive lounge as well.

The Hilton Antwerp Old town is a great hotel with excellent service. Everyone I met was really nice and professional. Again, an upgrade to the executive floor is a bargain. You won’t be disappointed when staying here. Highly recommended!

DoubleTree by Hilton – Warsaw

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Hotelchain: DoubleTree by Hilton
Location: Warsaw – Poland
Classification: 4 star hotel
Official website: http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/poland/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-and-conference-centre-warsaw-WAWCCDI/index.html

The DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Warsaw is a four star hotel located only 20 minutes from the city center of Warsaw. It opened only 16 months ago, so everything in this hotel looked brand new! The lobby of the DoubleTree is very large and bright. It’s a very nice lobby area with comfortable sitting areas all over the place. They played lounge music throughout our stay and it had a relaxed feeling. I was surprised by the size of this hotel, they have 359 rooms and do a great job maintaining the whole place. Everywhere I looked, I can assure you it was clean… Upon arrival, every guest will receive a yummie cookie. Such a nice touch and it made me smile 🙂 What a great way to welcome your guests!

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We stayed in a standard Twin room and I was very pleased with the room! It is definitely worth its four stars. The room had a good size and was nicely appointed. It had all the amenities I would expect from a hotel of this class. The large shower in the bathroom was great and they do provide a lot of toiletries which were of a good quality. I also appreciated the large desk and cozy little couch. Oh, I do need to mention the drinks in the mini bar are reasonably priced! Some hotels charge outrageous prices for their drinks, but not at the DoubleTree Warsaw! 1,5 EUR for a coke…

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A lot of things to do here! The fitness center was one of the better ones I have seen in a hotel! The equipment is of a very good quality and it offers several treadmills, etc. You will always find something to work out, even if the hotel is full. Free headphones are provided for your convenience! After working out, I went to the wellness area. What a great place to relax and rewind after a busy day. The indoor swimming pool is fantastic! I also enjoyed the sauna and steam room which were both complimentary. They also have a kids pool. Actually, they are really child friendly here. I could imagine that families are staying here for a week since they have a kids area, kids club, etc. Even for the business traveler, a business center on the 1st floor is available with computers and printers.

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Later that night we had dinner at the restaurant. But before dinner we enjoyed a few great drinks at the bar!

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The restaurant itself is nicely and modern decorated without being over the top. Again, prices are reasonable here but maybe that’s because this is Poland? Nevertheless, we enjoyed our dinner! The food was of a good quality.
The next morning we had breakfast there and the buffet was of a good quality with many hot/cold items!

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I enjoyed my stay at the beautiful DoubleTree by Hilton Warsaw! I would even call it a luxurious hotel with great amenities. Since it is located a bit out of the center of Warsaw, one could relax and feel at ease here. The surrounding areas are green and all I heard at a sudden moment were the birds, while I was reading a book. Service was top notch, every staff member I met was friendly and it seems that everyone is enjoying their work here. Highly recommended when you are looking for a modern and upper scale hotel out of the center of Warsaw with great wellness amenities. Also, very recommendable for families with children. Lots of fun facilities!

Hilton Brussels Grand Place – Brussels

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Hotelchain: Hilton
Location: Brussels – Belgium
Classification: 4 star hotel
Official website: http://www.placeshilton.com/brussels-grand-place

Located in the heart of Brussels, the recently opened Hilton Brussels Grand Place is a beautiful 4 star hotel within walking distance of all the major attractions. The hotel is located next to the Grand Place and the central train station is right opposite which is very convenient.

The hotel used to be “Le Méridien” but it has been renovated almost completely and truly is a full 4 star hotel with excellent service. One really appreciated part of staying at the Hilton Brussels Grand Place is the lobby area. It is just beautiful… It is spacious, very clean and luxurious with comfortable sofas. Check-in went smoothly and front desk staff were very friendly. Actually, from arrival to departure the staff are pleasant and helpful. Everything was done with a smile.

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The rooms are as advertised with comfortable super kingsize (or twin) beds and feather pillows (bonus point). We didn’t hear anything from the outside and had a good night’s sleep. Furthermore, the more had a large flatscreen television, large desk and a little couch. Bathroom was very large featuring a separate (rain)shower and bath tub. The room was very clean. We stayed in an executive room and had access to the executive lounge where we enjoyed soft drinks, snacks, pastries, salads, beer, wine, etc. they are all included in the rate so you get a lot for your money!

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The bar (next to the lobby) is a cozy place where it is fun to hang out. When staying in the executive rooms, some drinks are included.

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We had dinner in the restaurant later that night and enjoyed it very much! It is really reasonably priced and we were impressed by the overall quality of the food. Service was excellent!

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Breakfast consists of juices, tea/coffee, cereals, fruit, pastries and toast. Also hot items were available. Eggs, sausages, bacon, etc. We all found this really great way to start the day. Oh, and if you are into working out when you wake up, a full fitness center is available for guests at no additional cost.

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The Hilton Brussels Grand Place is one of the top hotels in Brussels and you can’t go wrong when booking a nice room in this excellent hotel!