Pros

  • Two-minute walk from shopping, cafes, and restaurants in Glasgow's Golden Z
  • Easy access to public transport -- walk to Cowcaddens SPT Subway station in four minuts
  • Modern, spacious rooms with air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs
  • Free guest access to the on-site pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and gym
  • Spa with services including manicures and massages
  • On-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, plus a bar
  • On-site parking (for a fee)
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
  • 18 meeting rooms plus a ballroom
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Cons

  • Chain-like, uninspired room decor
  • Some guests have complained of street noise
  • Parking is not free
  • Breakfast not included with room rate
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Bottom Line

Right in the middle of Glasgow city center, the 300-room the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central is a four-pearl chain hotel that's a two-minute walk from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the city's Golden Z pedestrian mall loaded with shops and restaurants. Rooms are spacious and modern, though some are far more contemporary than others, and include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has several stand-out perks like an on-site indoor pool, spa, and fitness center, that stack up well against its more stylish, similarly priced neighbor, the citizenM hotel Glasgow.

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Amenities

  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Pool
  • Spa

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Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central

Scene

Large chain hotel with a mix of contemporary and rustic elements

Guests, who include a mix of business travelers and tourists, are greeted by a bright and contemporary lobby, with a long curved reception counter, chartreuse and scarlet velvet seating, and a glittering light fixture dangling next to the mezzanine lounge. The on-site bar has a rustic, pub-like atmosphere, with wooden beams and wall panels plus white metro tiling. Some of the furniture could use an update -- it's not nearly as modern as the lobby or lounge -- but it's a fine place for a nightcap. The Annlann Restaurant is also comparably outdated, with slate tiles, wooden floorboards, large windows, and white linen table cloths. There are plenty of other on-site spots to keep guests occupied including the hotel's elaborately tiled indoor swimming pool, a small fitness center, and spa, setting it apart from other similar properties in the area.

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Location

A two-minute stroll to the pedestrianized retail haven, known locally as the Golden Z

Located in Glasgow's city center, this accommodation is not suited to guests looking for a quiet, relaxing retreat. It's a busy part of town and the hotel is a two-minute walk from the buzzing area known by locals as the Golden Z. Made-up of Buchanan, Sauchiehall, and Argyle Streets, this is a pedestrianized retail haven, heaving with shops, cafes, and restaurants. Guests are a four-minute walk to Cowcaddens SPT Subway Station, and a 14-minute drive to Glasgow Airport. The Center for Contemporary Arts -- a performance venue, cinema, cafe, and art exhibition space -- is a six-minute walk from the hotel. Guests with an appreciation for the highland bagpipes are a five-minute walk to the historical National Piping Center. The Glasgow Film Theater, which plays art-house and European films is a three-minute walk, and the Theater Royal, is a five-minute walk from the hotel. 

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Rooms

Modern, chain-like rooms with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi

There are multiple room configurations, from Standard Rooms to Suites with living rooms, kitchenettes, and dining tables for self-catering. Room decor is a bit of a mixed bag, as some have a more contemporary ambiance, while others look dated. In either case, design is simple and chain-like, though perfectly suitable for a comfortable mid-city stay. Some rooms have fresh striped carpets, stylish black-and-white wall art, and contemporary dark wood furniture, while others have heavy curtains, pleather semi-circular chairs, and outdated oak furniture. Rooms are spacious, and have a small seating area near the windows with a table and chairs. Beds have duvets and sharp red bed runners and throw pillows, and rooms include desks, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs (but no satellite channels), electric kettles, safes, and ironing facilities. Bathrooms are clean and contemporary, with classic black-and-white tile or more modern gray-tiled floors, toiletries, and shower/tub combos. A few guests have reported that street noise is audible in some guest rooms.

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Features

On-site indoor pool, fitness center, and spa, plus free Wi-Fi

The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central offers plenty of perks that it's similarly rated neighbors lack, including free guest access to the indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, and fitness center. The latter is a bit drab and has outdated machines, though the pool is tiled and bright, with accents like a dolphin mosaic that do feel lifted from an earlier decade in the Caribbean -- the effect, though, is more quaint than off-putting. The hotel also offers spa services and beauty treatments, including manicures. There are 18 meeting rooms available on-site, and weddings and events are regularly hosted in the hotel's ballroom, with a seated capacity of 1500 people. There is a large car-park available on-site for a fee. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, but breakfast is not included with room rates. On-site Annlann Restaurant and the adjacent bar serve contemporary Scottish pub food plus cocktails and beers, and room service is available around the clock. The hotel's front desk is staffed around the clock. 

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Things You Should Know About Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central

Also Known As

  • Thistle Glasgow
  • The Glasgow City Hotel

Address

36 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G2 3HN, United Kingdom

Website

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Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central

Scene

Large chain hotel with a mix of contemporary and rustic elements

Guests, who include a mix of business travelers and tourists, are greeted by a bright and contemporary lobby, with a long curved reception counter, chartreuse and scarlet velvet seating, and a glittering light fixture dangling next to the mezzanine lounge. The on-site bar has a rustic, pub-like atmosphere, with wooden beams and wall panels plus white metro tiling. Some of the furniture could use an update -- it's not nearly as modern as the lobby or lounge -- but it's a fine place for a nightcap. The Annlann Restaurant is also comparably outdated, with slate tiles, wooden floorboards, large windows, and white linen table cloths. There are plenty of other on-site spots to keep guests occupied including the hotel's elaborately tiled indoor swimming pool, a small fitness center, and spa, setting it apart from other similar properties in the area.

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Location

A two-minute stroll to the pedestrianized retail haven, known locally as the Golden Z

Located in Glasgow's city center, this accommodation is not suited to guests looking for a quiet, relaxing retreat. It's a busy part of town and the hotel is a two-minute walk from the buzzing area known by locals as the Golden Z. Made-up of Buchanan, Sauchiehall, and Argyle Streets, this is a pedestrianized retail haven, heaving with shops, cafes, and restaurants. Guests are a four-minute walk to Cowcaddens SPT Subway Station, and a 14-minute drive to Glasgow Airport. The Center for Contemporary Arts -- a performance venue, cinema, cafe, and art exhibition space -- is a six-minute walk from the hotel. Guests with an appreciation for the highland bagpipes are a five-minute walk to the historical National Piping Center. The Glasgow Film Theater, which plays art-house and European films is a three-minute walk, and the Theater Royal, is a five-minute walk from the hotel. 

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Rooms

Modern, chain-like rooms with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi

There are multiple room configurations, from Standard Rooms to Suites with living rooms, kitchenettes, and dining tables for self-catering. Room decor is a bit of a mixed bag, as some have a more contemporary ambiance, while others look dated. In either case, design is simple and chain-like, though perfectly suitable for a comfortable mid-city stay. Some rooms have fresh striped carpets, stylish black-and-white wall art, and contemporary dark wood furniture, while others have heavy curtains, pleather semi-circular chairs, and outdated oak furniture. Rooms are spacious, and have a small seating area near the windows with a table and chairs. Beds have duvets and sharp red bed runners and throw pillows, and rooms include desks, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs (but no satellite channels), electric kettles, safes, and ironing facilities. Bathrooms are clean and contemporary, with classic black-and-white tile or more modern gray-tiled floors, toiletries, and shower/tub combos. A few guests have reported that street noise is audible in some guest rooms.

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Features

On-site indoor pool, fitness center, and spa, plus free Wi-Fi

The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central offers plenty of perks that it's similarly rated neighbors lack, including free guest access to the indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, and fitness center. The latter is a bit drab and has outdated machines, though the pool is tiled and bright, with accents like a dolphin mosaic that do feel lifted from an earlier decade in the Caribbean -- the effect, though, is more quaint than off-putting. The hotel also offers spa services and beauty treatments, including manicures. There are 18 meeting rooms available on-site, and weddings and events are regularly hosted in the hotel's ballroom, with a seated capacity of 1500 people. There is a large car-park available on-site for a fee. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, but breakfast is not included with room rates. On-site Annlann Restaurant and the adjacent bar serve contemporary Scottish pub food plus cocktails and beers, and room service is available around the clock. The hotel's front desk is staffed around the clock. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Beauty / Hair Salon

  • Business Center

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

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