Hilton Ageas Bowl Southampton - a good pre-cruise hotel?

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  • After many years of staying in pre-cruise hotels in Southampton UK, we finally spent a night at the Hilton Ageas Bowl. It's 5 miles from the cruise terminals which is probably why we avoided it in the past but we didn't bargain on such a great experience from our room with balcony and Ageas Bowl views, the food (dinner and breakfast reviewed), the outdoor seating, the amazing spa and fantastic service. In this vlog I show you all the above, plus other rooms on offer, menus (including afternoon tea, kid's menus and also a dog's menu!!), facilities at the spa, info about the golf course and cruise and stay information. What do you think? Could you be tempted away from Southampton central? Let me know below!
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  • @VisualApproach
    @VisualApproach 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's wholesome to watch you review a hotel room like it's a cruise cabin. Thank you Jesu.. I mean Jamie!

  • @TravelBlogJamie
    @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We are just back from the Hilton Ageas Bowl Southampton to see whether this is a good choice for a pre or post cruise! Well, we got a LOT more than we expected. Come and find out why! :)

  • @Throngowman
    @Throngowman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks like a great pre-cruise stay, but also a great weekend away to watch the cricket from your balcony and use the golfcourse. Then relax with the spa and some evening drinks and/or meal. 😁👍🍺
    My dad was especially impressed too since he's a big cricket fan.

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a great all-rounder for sure!

  • @BChecker56
    @BChecker56 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😀😀😀 happy video

  • @pathutchinson1632
    @pathutchinson1632 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve stayed in that hotel for a couple of nights pre cruise. I loved it. Thank you for reminding me how nice it was. Fabulous vlog as usual x

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh I’d happily do a couple nights Pat!

  • @chrispnw2547
    @chrispnw2547 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @2:41 - When he gets on a roll, he is unstoppable. 🙌🙌 It would be hard for me to believe Jamie has not done some sort of stand-up comedy with Matthew playing the 'straight man'. TYJ

  • @Debbylou
    @Debbylou ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fab vlog as always, one hotel to consider staying at prior to our cruise

  • @dimplestraveldiary8954
    @dimplestraveldiary8954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Jamie!!! Love that view!

  • @clairepapadatos1116
    @clairepapadatos1116 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello my darlings!
    I just wanted to thank you so much for your vlogs!
    I'm now, unfortunately, only a 'sofa traveller', but many decades ago, I did totally bonkers things like travelling to Greece on the so-called 'Magic Bus', and exploring Europe in my Mini van, on the way to and from Zakynthos, Greece!
    It's now well known, with international flights, but in those days getting there was a bloody problem!😊😂

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! It sounds like you’ve had some wonderful experiences!!

  • @jenpoole100
    @jenpoole100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We have stayed there twice before our cruise, the first time view of the golf course and car park, the second time we had a view of the cricket ground. We also left our car parked there while we were on our cruise. Lovely hotel.

  • @Alanw80
    @Alanw80 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks absolutely beautiful hotel. Not a cricket or golf person here but I'd gladly sit on the balcony and pass a few hours relaxing there and would make full use of the spa.

  • @DomPetesTravels
    @DomPetesTravels ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vlog guys 👍🏻 Hotel and spa looks like a great break away for a long weekend. Just up the road from Bournemouth.

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a great place for a break ❤️❤️❤️

  • @TheSpanishChannel
    @TheSpanishChannel ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ❤❤❤

  • @geanninesmith796
    @geanninesmith796 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do make me laugh 😂 thank you for your blogs they are so helpful xx

  • @jikjakjoyo
    @jikjakjoyo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stayed there a few weeks ago using the ‘cruise package’ which included the car park and taxi to/from the ship. Great value and breakfast was excellent 😊

  • @lizdyson3627
    @lizdyson3627 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video Jamie. might have to get interested in cricket now.

  • @suefisher773
    @suefisher773 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been trying to persuade hubby to go here for our next cruise - I’m sure this video will help 😉☺️

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha! If not, send him my way and I’ll try my best 😉

  • @Bessie66
    @Bessie66 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scones: jam on one side, cream on the other, sandwich together - everyone is happy 😂

  • @FraserAtSea
    @FraserAtSea ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah, I've wondered about this hotel for a while actually! The rooms look beautiful - really not sure about the glass dividers separating the balconies - no privacy, however maybe that's the cruiser in me...!!

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeh that’s not something that bothers me 😂

  • @herenow6953
    @herenow6953 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats a good looking hotel! I'm a golfer so am interested in what looks a great option to stay and play - it's not too far from me either. The food looked very good and all in all a quality hotel - thanks for the review

  • @margaretbond21
    @margaretbond21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🤣🤣 love the jam cream comment, but it’s more important butter or no?? Lol. Staying here before our cruise in September. No cricket until the Sunday, blooming shame. Loving your vlogs. Have a great summer.

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you - enjoy your summer too ❤️

  • @Merritt7278
    @Merritt7278 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Might try this for next September. It's a great review.
    Booked our 1st fly cruise yesterday for a cheeky week in the canaries in December for a week on P&O Azura.

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh I love a cheeky cruise 🚢

    • @Merritt7278
      @Merritt7278 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Did decide to book this one in the end, booked a 1 bedroom king suite for September.

  • @angelaellis964
    @angelaellis964 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks amazing, we are deciding where to stay in March when we do the carribean cruise on Arvia. If we had the afternoon tea, it would have to be jam first!! 😂

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I admit it’s jam first for us lol

    • @angelaellis964
      @angelaellis964 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TravelBlogJamie you're both welcome to visit Cornwall for an afternoon tea 😊

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@angelaellis964 thank you 🙏

  • @Bessie66
    @Bessie66 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bloomin good value for money!

  • @charlotted9157
    @charlotted9157 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We always stay here the night before our cruises, that was a good price. Dont eat in the restaurant for dinner any more as ithe standards and service are quite varied and agree, not cheap. We tend to go out and eat as i dont mind driving. Do love their rooms and the breakfast is always good. Just one little niggle: my car has a golf ball mark indented in the door ! They have signs saying that you park at your own risk! Fair enough, wouldn't leave it there longer than overnight!

  • @RyanFord-13
    @RyanFord-13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I went to a Hilton hotel before at pre cruise day a few years ago

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว

      Which one?

    • @RyanFord-13
      @RyanFord-13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TravelBlogJamie Newbury North Doubletree Hotel

  • @akajasonbourne
    @akajasonbourne ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watched a fair few matches at the bowl.
    Never stayed in the hotel but may well do 1 day.

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wouldn’t mind watching from my balcony

    • @akajasonbourne
      @akajasonbourne ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TravelBlogJamie That would be bliss for me.

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@akajasonbourne well maybe you could try it out?

  • @KirstyG64
    @KirstyG64 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice m&s food hall just a 10 min walk away if u fancy your own nibbles and booze on the balcony!

  • @lizdyson3627
    @lizdyson3627 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely hotel.

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @lizdyson3627
      @lizdyson3627 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TravelBlogJamie Sorry didn't realise i'd posted twice. If i could pick this hotel up and plop it inplace of the harbour hotel and have the boats/yachts/ships to look at as well that might just be my idea of perfect.

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lizdyson3627 ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Gillycruise
    @Gillycruise ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crabtree and Evelyn are very posh!

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh are they now?! Get me using posh stuff 😂

  • @cad6095
    @cad6095 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You don’t have to pay for the spa do you? It’s not included in your room rate, or if you’re a Hilton’s honour member?

    • @TravelBlogJamie
      @TravelBlogJamie  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes you have to pay for the spa