This time last week, I was very fortunate enough to have been given the opportunity to spend the weekend in a Hilton*, to enjoy the amenities and close by attractions and pretty much have a chilled weekend away with my boyfriend.
I absolutely jumped at the opportunity, as living in London, I tend to spend my days rushing about on Tubes and catching the train home and kind of envy friends of mine that do come to stay in London for the weekend, as not having your at-home distractions and just getting away, be it just a few miles up the road really can make such a difference and although you probably still do just as much as you normally would, it is just nice to have a little break sometimes.
I was offered the chance to stay in a deluxe room, which was absolutely lovely and very fancy, and although I had lots planned, mainly shopping and a little bit of blogging, I decided that I would make the most of it and have a full on pamper weekend.
For me, three days of pampering and relaxing means one thing- a whole load of products, so I packed up all of my current go to products in one (or two) bags and made the hotel room into pretty much a dressing room, much to my boyfriends dismay! With lots of Christmas films running throughout the evenings and room service offering absolute delights, it was the perfect opportunity to blow dry my hair, pop the rollers in and relax with a face mask on, trying my upmost best to sip on the complimentary Wine without cracking!
We stayed in the Dartford Hilton in Kent, which fortunately for me, was just a few minutes drive to Bluewater. I absolutely love Bluewater anyway, but seeing as it was a special occasion, I decided to go all out and treat myself to a few bits and pieces, oh and of course have a full on Byron feast. Completely over ordering as per usual wasn't too great, as I'm never one to waste any food and with the huge buffet breakfast that I had well and truly made the most of, I ended up in a total food coma for the rest of the evening.
On my last day, having pampered myself so much to begin with, I felt it was completely necessary to enjoy the facilities further and although I should have probably made the most of the gym, I decided that floating around in the pool was so much more me.
Having a little local hotel break isn't something I ever really considered with living in London anyway, but it came in super handy for catching up with work without any distractions and of course the shopping! It really is the perfect way to spend a quiet weekend and I'm already considering a fancy little Hilton trip for when I eventually make an attempt at my Christmas shopping.
Hilton have very kindly given me a £100 voucher to give to one of my readers to make use of in 2013.
This voucher could pay for a fantastic weekend away and it really couldn't be any easier to enter.
Simply follow Belles Boutique and leave a comment below telling me what would make your perfect Hilton weekend away, along with your email for me to contact you on.
For an extra entry you could like Belles Boutique on Facebook (just leave a similar comment telling me that you have entered) or follow me on Twitter and tweet-
"I have just entered @lauraleighblogs Belles Boutique Rediscover Hilton Giveaway http://bit.ly/VZD4O4"
This giveaway will be closing on Friday 21st December at 5pm and a winner will be picked by me at random.
Unfortunately, this giveaway is UK based only.
This is amazing! I'd definitely go for a stay with my boyfriend for the perfect weekend away, we live such stressful lives and love getting away to relax and be pampered, unfortunately because we are both students we can't afford to stay away all too often! @hollyarabella :)
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I would love a little weekend away with my boyfriend, we haven't had a holiday since last April so a night or two in a fancy hotel would be perfect!
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Wow, lucky lady!
ReplyDeleteI love Hilton hotels and like to use them during city breaks although I'd love to try one abroad, I'm off to Barcelona in March and am already eyeing up the Hilton there.. a £100 voucher would make it so much sweeter! If it was to be used in the UK, it'd just give me an opporunity to book another weekend away in London, being from Newcastle its not often I get to indulge in Oxford Street shopping or a Byron treat, that would definetley be a Hilton highlight for me.. Alongside the beautifully comfy bed as standard and amazing locations so close to everything you need!
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Sounds like you had a lovely time. I would go away with my mum as a treat for as she has really supported me this last year. I would also book us some pamper treatments and just have a truly relaxing weekend together.
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I would love to treat my mum to a girly weekend away, she totally deserves it :)
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Such a lovely giveaway! I would go away for the weekend with my boyfriend to celebrate our five year anniversary! Seems like it would be the perfect way to celebrate and relax after our last year of uni too.
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It sounds like you had such a lovely time, it's so nice to get away for a bit and sometimes you don't even realise how much you need it till you are their!
ReplyDeleteI'd treat my boyfriend to a much deserved weekend away, he's just opened his own garage and works very hard 7 days a week and sometimes till the early hours!
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My perfect Hilton getaway would be with my husband, we still havent had a proper honeymoon yet so staying in a luxury hotel would be fab, I'd love to have breakfast in bed and order room service because it's something i've never done!
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I'd love to treat my mum to a lovely girly weekend away, as she works so hard and hardly ever treats herself.
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Sounds like the perfect weekend!
ReplyDeleteI think mine would be very similar, lots of food and face masks involved and just getting away with my boyfriend! We live together but have actually never managed to save up and go away, this would be perfect :)
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This would be a perfect little getaway for me and my boyf - I think we need a weekend away by ourselves and get of the West Mids for a weekend and also annoy him by making the most of the shops too :)
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I'd love for me and my mum to go away on a girly weekend!
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Me and my sister are going to see Justin Bieber in March and we're having to travel to the arena and travel back in the same night and it's going to be hectic! So I'd use it so we could go to Birmingham and have a nice sisterly weekend without having to rush around :)
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It sounds like you had a lovely couple of days! My perfect break would be staying at a hilton in a big city as I live in the middle of the countryside so I could get lots of Christmas shopping (or sales shopping!) done somewhere I wouldn't normally have chance to go :) x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic prize! I would love to go away to a different for a weekend of relaxing & pampering. :) Email - slushy at gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would love to treat my family to a nice weekend away as everyone has been a tough few weeks.
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Your weekend sounded perfect!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make my mum's birthday in January extra special. She's been my rock these past 2 years and used most of her annual leave on my hospital appointments, so i'd love to surprise her with a girly weekend and just completely spoil her! :-)
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I'd love to treat my mum as its her birthday soon, would be the perfect surprise!
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I would definitely give this to my mum and dad as a perfect gift. After a pretty crappy year they never got to celebrate their 20 year wedding anniversary and I'm sure this would more than make up for it!
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Ahhh this looks amazing! Would love to go to something like this, you are so lucky and look gorgeous in that last photo
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Would love a weekend away!
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Wow this is amazing! I would loveee a weekend away - me and the hubby haven't had a holiday for 18months and we are very much in need of a break!!
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aw Laura, your weekend away pampering yourself sounds like heavan! what a lovely giveaway too! I think If I won I would go to the Hilton in Bath, where i lived for 4 years, take my boyfriend and have a pamper/wine and dine weekend, perfect :) xx
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I'd love a weekend away to relax and spend time with my Mum. My idea of the perfect time would be watching box set dvds, ordering room service and blogging in bed.
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ReplyDeleteI would love a weekend away in the prestigious Hilton Hotel. It will be the ultimate birthday gift for myself and that I would share my stay with my bestie.
Trying out numerous spa treatments, sampling food delights and good tasting drinks.
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hello i love your giveaway i hope i win it so i can go with my boyfriend
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I'd definitely use it on in May for mine and my fiance's 3 year anniversary :) It'd make it rather perfect I think!
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Oh lovely! I'd love to win as I got engaged in Manchester at the weekend and would love to go back to celebrate again in the Manchester Hilton.
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Amazing site!! Great reviews! Amazing give away! I would give to my mum to use and get her all pampered!!
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That sounds perfect! Such a lovely weekend! Love that your boyfriend was dismayed, mine is exactly the same when I do that haha!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win as my boyfriend is in the army and we're constantly apart, and as we rarely have weekends together it would be lovely to spend one in the luxury of a Hilton! :)
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My idea of a perfect weekend would be exactly what you have described! Some pampering, a feast and a relaxing evening sound like heaven!
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I would love to be chosen as the winner for this giveaway. What an amazing prize and perfect way to treat my brother and his girlfriend who work incredibly hard and haven't had a holiday or even a weekend away for 2 years. A little bird tells me there may be a baby on the way, so what could be better than to give them a perfect relaxing weekend away together in 2013 before the sound of pattering feet arrive!
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I am dying for a little get away, maybe up the West End after a show (really want to see The Spice Girl theatre production)
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I've never had chance to stay at a hilton so this would be a real treat.I love to go to the theatre in London, and instead of dashing back home on the train, it would be great to have a relaxing indulgent stay over, followed by a tasty cooked breakfast. What a treat!
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I have never stayed at a Hilton but plan on dining in the Marco Pierre White restruarant attached to the Chester one very soon so it would be made extra special to stay at the hotel too.
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I would love to win the voucher to treat one of my friends who's been having a bit of a rough time lately, would really cheer her up :)
ReplyDeleteWow, your weekend sounds just perfect. Although I don't think my boyfriend would be excited about a pamper weekend, I'd love to get away with him, discover a new area and enjoy nice meals out.
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I would love the opportunity to go away and have a second honeymoon with my husband as our first honeymoon this summer was a disaster and we havn't been able to afford to do anything else :(
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Sounds like you had a great time :) I already follow you on Twitter, I tweete and liked and commented on FB and I follow via GFC :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win as being a mum of three is hard work and I could do with the break :)
Sounds like you had a fab weekend! I only really get to stay in hotels when I'm off out with friends, so there's never much time for doing any relaxing (usually rushing to get ready and then trying not to vom the next morning...). I'd love to win and get to spend some time actually relaxing in a lovely Hilton hotel!
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Would love to treat my mum to a girly weekend away for a bit of pampering!
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Your pictures of the weekend are great and it sounds like you had an amazing time! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win as I have been so stressed out with university work It would be great to have a few days away to relax and de-stress! :) I also live in Essex and love shopping at bluewater!
Great giveaway! :)
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What a lovely giveaway and everything looks so gorgeous in your photos!
ReplyDeleteMy perfect weekend away would be catching up with wonderful friends who I haven't seen for nearly year as we live so far away and I miss them.
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Glad you enjoyed yourself! My perfect Hilton weekend away would definitely include my best girlfriends, we have all split up and are at different uni's so we find it hard to keep in contact with eachother! I have liked your facebook page as Megan Burrows, my email is megan.wsburrows@gmail.com x
ReplyDeleteLooks fab! Glad you had a great time:-) I would love to win this! As me and my boyfriend live apart outside of Uni we never really get a lot of time on our own and as we're students we don't have the money to treat ourselves very often! Would love a little getaway! :-)
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