 Check in could have warned us about Central London being closed for a cycle event It was a chance to show expertise A non smoking room isn t a preference it s a deal breaker Not sure if this is down to Booking com or the Hilton 
 It has the nice period feel I d hoped for without being excessively swanky Staff responded well to initial mistake of giving us a a smoking room skilfully and warmly fixed us a room move and a reconfiguration to twin The pool is a pleasing bonus