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Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
We found the London hotel with incredible views where celebs stay before events
We checked in to this popular central London hotel to see why it's so popular – with celebrities and 'regular' travellers alike – and discovered spacious rooms and amazing views First impressions when you enter London Hilton on Park Lane, on the edge of Hyde Park, are certainly grand ones, with a glitzy lobby filled with velvet sofas and human-sized bouquets of fresh flowers to greet you. Despite this clearly being a big corporate hotel (there was at least one conference going on when we stayed), the service is super friendly and personal, from the welcome at reception to the cute note from housekeeping on our pillow with the turn down. Lots of guests were obviously repeat visitors, and staff greeted them – and first-timers like us – like old friends. We're told Academy Award-winning actor Susan Sarandon recently stayed here, as did Maura Higgins to get ready before this year's TV BAFTAs. The rooms at London Hilton on Park Lane We were lucky enough to be put in the recently refurbished Executive Park Lane Suite, a huge space on the 25th floor featuring a lounge area, separate bedroom and dressing room, and incredible views out over Hyde Park, with the Serpentine twinkling in the middle. We were particularly taken by the window seat and super-comfy bed, and the large marble bathroom with two sinks, separate bath and shower, and Molton Brown toiletries. If your budget stretches to it, it's a real luxury to have so much space in the city centre, and feels like London's version of a luxury apartment in New York City, overlooking Central Park. One big perk for those staying in an Executive Room or any of the 56 suites is access to the hotel's Executive Lounge, where breakfast is served in the mornings, and drinks and snacks between 5pm-7pm in the evenings – and there's a wide selection, with no limits on the wines, beers, soft drinks and snacks. You could basically dine out here if you so wished. The food atLondon Hilton on Park Lane Instead, however, we headed downstairs for dinner at the hotel's Park Corner Brasserie, a modern British eatery serving elevated classics. Although not a huge number of options for vegetarians, we loved our cabbage and sweetcorn frittata, and there were loads of grill dishes to choose from. Our personal highlight came at the end of the meal with a trio of creme brulées, each one more delicious than the last. How much does it cost to stay atLondon Hilton on Park Lane? Rooms at London Hilton on Park Lane start from £459 for a Twin Guest Room. For a stay that costs a little less, take a look at Citizen M's four London hotels, which start from £208.80 per night, or browse hundreds of other options on
Arab News
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi ambassador to UK voted MENA diplomat of the year
LONDON: Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the UK, Prince Khalid bin Bandar, has been named 'Diplomat of the Year' for the Middle East and North Africa at a ceremony in London. Prince Khalid was voted for by fellow diplomats representing more than 180 missions accredited to the UK, Saudi Press Agency reported. The award, run by London-based 'Diplomat Magazine,' recognizes ambassadors and diplomats who have made outstanding contributions to diplomatic work in the UK. Prince Khalid was presented with the award during the magazine's annual ceremony at London Hilton on Park Lane on Tuesday. The event was attended by ambassadors and high commissioners from more than 90 countries. HRH Prince Khalid Al Saud, Saudi Ambassador to the UK, has received the prestigious Diplomat of the Year Award from Middle East & North Africa Award at #DiplomatAwards2025, voted by UK-based diplomats from 180 country, for his outstanding diplomatic contributions. — Saudi Embassy UK (@SaudiEmbassyUK) April 23, 2025
