Guests staying at Hilton hotels across London can now take advantage of Lime’s fleet of electric-assist bikes, giving them a more socially distanced and sustainable way to get around the capital.
The partnership will see 70 of Lime’s JUMP zero-emission e-bikes stationed at seven flagship Hilton properties across central London. The collaboration aims to encourage greener tourism and alleviate concerns over getting around town.
To ensure rider safety, regularly sanitised helmets will be available at reception, with 15-minute free promo codes* offered at the front desk of participating hotels.
From The Tower of London to Columbia Road Flower Market, here are some of the sights within a 15-minute cycle from participating Hilton hotels:
- Conrad London St James — Just a six-minute cycle along St. James’s Park and riders will arrive at Buckingham Palace. From there they can visit the Houses of Parliament and famous Westminster Abbey via Birdcage Walk.
- London Hilton on Park Lane — For those staying on Park Lane, it’s a nine-minute journey to Regent’s Park. Take Park Lane and you will pass Marble Arch on route.
- The Waldorf Hilton London — Heading towards Fleet Street, guests at The Waldorf Hilton can be at St Paul’s Cathedral in just five minutes on a Lime e-bike.
- Hilton London Kensington — Fancy a bit of shopping? Lime will see guests in Kensington get to Westfield Shopping Centre in only three minutes. Customers can then ride over to the Royal Albert Hall in less than a quarter of an hour.
- Hilton London Metropole — If you’re a cricket fan and staying at the Hilton London Metropole, Lime e-bikes will see you at Lords Cricket Ground in a mere eight minutes.
- Hilton London Tower Bridge — or keen foodies staying at Hilton London Tower Bridge, Borough Market is a must-visit and only a three-minute journey south. You can also visit The Shard on your way.
- Hart Shoreditch London, Curio Collection by Hilton – Columbia Road Flower Market is less than five minutes away from Hart Shoreditch, one of Hilton’s newest London hotels. Situated in one of London’s most creative neighbourhoods, the hotel is only three minutes away from Spitalfields Market and less than 10 to St. Paul’s Cathedral via the world-famous Barbican Centre.
“We are really excited that our guests now have the flexibility of jumping on one of Lime’s e-bikes as soon as they leave the lobby. With the bikes available directly outside our hotels, guests will easily be able to explore London in a more sustainable and socially distanced way.” said Julie Baker, Vice President, UK and Ireland, Hilton.
“Whether Hilton guests are looking to take a bike to an office meeting, see the sites or visit a local cafe, we’re delighted to be working with Hilton to give guests access to a more sustainable method of transportation as they rethink their rides around the capital,” commented Florence Milner, General Manager UK and Ireland at Lime. “Lime is focused on getting London moving again, and socially-distanced, open-air transport is crucial to people returning to shops and restaurants.”
Hotel guests will need to download the Lime app to unlock the bikes by scanning a QR code, before riding to their destination. The bikes can be parked in any permitted spot across the city and do not need to be returned to the hotel.
Source: Hilton
This post was published on 27 October 2020 5:21 pm