Introduction

My friend and fellow blog author Mr. Muellair and I had found a great deal departing from LUX, which meant we needed to sleep “somewhere” the night before. We landed on the DoubleTree by Hilton.

Location

There isn’t a great selection of hotels right at the airport (or at least none that appealed to us). We took a taxi, which cost around €25 and didn’t take particularly long. That said, there isn’t much else immediately around the hotel. It’s a walkable distance into the city, which we were happy to do.

Check-In

Check-in was quick and smooth. We were briefly informed about the complimentary breakfast, but otherwise it was fairly uneventful. Armed with the DoubleTree cookie and our room key, we headed to the lift.

Hotel lobby with seating furniture and modern lighting

Hotel lobby with modern lighting and seating furniture

Room

I had already noticed before arrival that I’d received an upgrade. We made our way to the room on the 13th floor. As has become the norm lately, the rooms were sealed.

Just inside the entrance, the room features a separate toilet. Beyond that opened up a large living area.

The living area has a large table with chairs as well as a comfortable seating corner.

Next came the bedroom, which connected directly to the main bathroom. There was also a wardrobe with a safe and an ironing board.

The room also had its own kitchenette — though not particularly well-equipped, to be honest.

Hotel room door with keycard and room number

Hotel room with shower and desk in background

Hotel bathroom with towel rack and toilet

Hotel room with dining area and couch in neutral colors

Hotel room with couch and armchair in subdued lighting

Hotel room with double bed and grey curtains

Hotel room with double bed and grey curtain

Modern bathroom setup with mirror and sink

Bathroom with bathtub and mirrored cabinet

Black countertop with built-in sink and towels

Hotel room with double bed and grey wardrobe

Nightstand with lamp and remote control in hotel room

Closet with hangers and iron in hotel room

Hotel kitchen with microwave and kettle on countertop

Business center with desk and computer under maintenance sign

Wooden door with emergency signal and red stripes

Door with signs for fitness room at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Amenities / Recreation

Next to the reception there’s a small business center, which was closed. The pool and sauna were also only very… let’s say difficult to access, or simply closed. I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Unfortunately, none of this was mentioned at check-in.

Breakfast

This genuinely surprised me in a positive way. The selection was really good and fresh egg dishes were available on request (though I had to wait quite a long time for them). Other than that, the service was attentive and there was plenty of space. Again, I’ll let the photos do the talking.

Kids' corner with coffee machine and snacks

Breakfast buffet with drinks and fruit in the hotel

Breakfast buffet in the hotel with various foods and drinks

Buffet with various dishes and vegetables on grey cabinets

Breakfast buffet with various pastries and cookies

Breakfast buffet in the hotel with fruit, pastries, and drinks

Breakfast buffet with various foods and drinks

Breakfast buffet with various dishes and pastries on a long table

Check-Out

Check-out was quick, and I received the invoice by email shortly afterwards.

Verdict

Solid Hilton quality overall, but with the odd shortcoming. The water in the other room was of a rather questionable quality (though in fairness, part of the room rate was refunded for that). The night was good, the room clean. Given the lack of alternatives — at least among my preferred hotel chains — I’d come back, but it didn’t fully convince me. Still, it earns a second chance.