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Decent business class ex UK flights and more
There are a few deals around on flights that are worth mentioning:
- London to
- Seoul – £1738 (Finnair) weekdays until March
- Bangkok £1920 (Finnair) best availability from May 2025, scattered before then
- New Delhi £1565 (Finnair) weekdays except December
- Dubai £1126 (Swiss)
- Paris to
- Maldives £1774 (Sri Lankan – oneworld) Sundaqys Jan 25 onwards
- Colombo £1549 Etihad
- Bangkok £1632 (Finnair)
- Seoul £1368 (Finnair) Monday to Wednesday
- Hong Kong £1519 (Royal Jordanian/Cathay with 2 stops)
- Singapore £1749 (Sri Lankan – oneworld)
- Amsterdam to
- Bangkok £1444 (Finnair)
- Seoul – £1484 (Finnair) weekdays until March
- Kuala Lumpur £1781 (Etihad)
- Dublin to
- Toronto £1278 (Aer Lingus)
- Vancouver £1590 (British Airways)
Park Hyatt London River Thames taking bookings
It’s been a long time coming, but it looks like Park Hyatt London River Thames is finally close to opening. It was originally due to open in 2022, but now the luxury hotel is taking bookings from 1 November 2024. Obviously, things could still slip as they have not formally announced an opening date, but the end is definitely in sight. Hyatt also just announced the senior management team for the hotel, which gives me confidence that we are getting there.
I am a big fan of Park Hyatts – you can read my review of the Dubai Park Hyatt here.
The new hotel is in Nine Elms, close to the new U.S. Embassy and not far from Waterloo. The hotel is between Nine Elms and Vauxhall tubes, each around 8 minutes walk. The area next to the hotel has plenty of restaurants and bars if you don’t want to venture far.
The good news is that I can see rooms from £490 which is very cheap for a 5* hotel in London. Prices in points start from 25,000 which is also not bad. If you want to get free extra perks with Hyatt Prive, our luxury travel partners GTC can help.
Hyatt Privé Exclusive Benefits Include:
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Complimentary room upgrade, if available (confirmed within 24 hours of booking)
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$25 – $100 USD or USD equivalent property credit per stay (conversion rate is determined by the hotel – credit amount varies by property)
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Daily complimentary breakfast for 2 guests per day
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Welcome amenity & letter
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Priority for early check-in and late check-out, (subject to forecasted occupancy)
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Priority for connecting rooms, if available (subject to forecasted occupancy)
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Free WIFI
Hotel deals
If you enjoyed our review of Ikos Odisia, there is an offer with British Airways holidays for 20% off the hotel when you book a holiday. Prices start from £3129pp, travelling on selected dates between 29 August – 7 September 2024 inclusive. The price includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, 1 checked bag at 23kg per person and accommodation on an All Inclusive board basis. Book by 27 August 2024.
You can check dates and availability here.
I recently wrote about the Nomad hotel group now being available for booking via Hilton, and it is also now part of Hilton Impressario, which gives extra perks when you book through an official agent such as our partners GTC.
The hotel is now confirmed to be taking part in the Hilton Impressario free night promotion, which applies to most Conrad, LXR, and Waldorf Astoria hotels worldwide. The number of nights you need to stay to get the free one varies between 2 and 4 nights. The Nomad offer is for stay 4, pay 3.
Hilton Impresario Exclusive Benefits Include:
- Complimentary room upgrade, if available (at check-in)
- $100 USD or USD equivalent property credit, once per stay (conversion rate is determined by the hotel)
- Daily complimentary breakfast for 2 guests per day
- Priority for early check-in and late check-out, if available
- Double Hilton Honors Points
