Much like preferring a certain brand of wine, airline or clothing line, hotels can inspire deep customer loyalty, particularly for frequent travelers who've learned that it's nice to know what to expect, no matter which city is on the itinerary. For some hotel enthusiasts, Hilton tops their lists for its rewards program, breadth of locations worldwide and business-friendly amenities like conference rooms on-site.

For Hilton aficionados, getting wireless is a snap. More than 200 properties that offer Wi-Fi are part of the iPass network, with locations ranging from Austria to Turkey. In fact, a zesty jaunt might be to visit several Hiltons in one trip—that way, you could see Barcelona, Rome, Luxembourg, and Vienna.

Also in the Hilton family are smaller cities rich in history, culture and attractions that are worth a stop, if not a luxuriously long weekend. For instance, Bonn in Germany has developed into a centerpoint for discussions about sustainable development, but also has a bevy of churches, castles and museums that promise a robust stay for any visitor.

When traveling to London, pop out to the Hilton in Bath, a city famous for, not surprisingly, its historic baths, which have cleansed travelers from the Roman era, through the Elizabethan and Georgian times, to the present day. The city is founded on the only naturally occurring hot springs in the U.K.

No matter where you travel in Europe, staying connected during your stay can be as easy as raiding the minibar. Hilton is just one of many brand-name hoteliers in the iPass network, so if you're zipping off to another glamorous city and find yourself in a different hotel, just check the hotspot finder; chances are, you won't lose your connection.

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