Enjoy Hilton luxury at bargain prices

Sep 20 2008 by Emma Johnson, Liverpool Daily Post

Emma Johnson invites you to make the most of a fabulous offer from one of the top hotel chains in Britain

THE summer is over and your annual fortnight in the sun probably seems like a long time ago. So, as the nights draw in, why not refresh yourself in preparation for the cold winter and the Christmas season with a mini-break?

Hilton Minibreaks could be just the ticket if you are feeling you need to get away from it all. Lazy breakfasts till 11am, late check out until 6pm, and kids under 10 stay and eat free.

And, with our special offer, you can save up to 40% on a Hilton hotel break. With more than 70 hotels included in the offer, there’s somewhere for every taste. Here we give you the lowdown on just some of them.

The London Hilton, on Park Lane, takes “room with a view” to new heights in individual lavishly decorated Luxury Suites on the 26th and 27th floors.

Designed by Lynne Hunt, of Hunt Hamilton Zuch, these suites have been designed to maximise the breathtaking views. In these rooms, you can even request your own butler so you really can enjoy a total ultimate relaxation break.

For more information, see www.hilton.co.uk/londonparklane or call 0207 493 8000.

IF YOU have an early flight from Luton or Bedfordshire Airports, start the holiday early with a nice comfy room at a Hilton Garden Inn.

The value for money 157-room Hilton Garden Inn Luton North – the first of its kind in the UK – features the Garden Sleep System bed which allows you to adjust the firmness of the bed for a good night’s sleep.

Other hotel services include complimentary Wi-Fi and the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry offering a selection of snacks, ready-made meals, beverages and sundries. Visit www.hiltongardeninn.co.uk/lutonnorth or call 01582 435300.

GET away from it all and take a break right in the heart of the breathtaking Cairngorms, at the Hilton Craigendarroch – officially the smallest Hilton hotel in the world.

A quaint property with just 45 bedrooms and a fine dining restaurant, it is situated in amongst some of Scotland’s best mountain scenery.

Not far away is Balmoral Castle, if you’re keen on trying to spot a Royal!

Boasting a gym, indoor heated swimming pool, dry ski slope and a newly refurbished spa, Hilton Craigendarroch is a true haven in the Highlands.

Visit www.hilton.co.uk/craigendarroch or phone the hotel direct on 01339 755858.

FOR an historic break in the UK, Edinburgh has it all – and one of the most historic buildings in the city is the iconic Caledonian Hilton, on Princes Street. It first opened its doors in 1903 and, a year later, opened its now famous restaurant, La Pompadour.

The favourite gathering place for high society and celebrities over the past century, it is still the Edinburgh hotel of choice for leading politicians and famous actors, such as Elizabeth Taylor and Sean Connery. Choose a suite and take advantage of some of the best views of Edinburgh Castle.

Visit www.hilton. co.uk/caledonian, or phone the hotel on 0131 222 8888.

DOUBLETREE, by Hilton Cambridge, has an exclusive riverside setting on the banks of the River Cam with numerous tree varieties in its grounds, and guests are encouraged to use the hotel as a base for exploring more of the local woodland.

Doubletree, by Hilton, is working with the Woodland Trust and offers special offers for nature lovers, where included is Exploring Woodland Guides for East Anglia & North Thames and a Woodland Trust Tree Identification Swatch Guide.

For more information, visit www.doubletreebyhilton.co.uk/Cambridge or call 01223 259988.

DUBLIN is a fantastic city break option, whether it is for shopping, a gastro experience of traditional Irish stew and Dublin’s famous Guinness, taking in the sights and sounds of Irish music and dancing, or simply chilling in one of the city’s cool cocktail bars.

The city’s iconic canalside hotel, Hilton Dublin has just completed an extensive 7.5m euro refurbish- ment, bringing stylish contempor- ary looks and cutting-edge facilities to this popular venue, just a 10-minute walk from attractions like Dublin Castle.

The new Stil bar features three specially created “zones”: a Java Republic coffee corner, an extended, comfortable lounge area and a dedicated cocktail area – the perfect place to chill out after a hard day’s shopping. The hotel is located close to the main shopping areas and next to the Charlemont Luas stop.

Visit dublin.hilton.com or call + 353 (0)1 4029988.

emmajohnson