DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central is in a fantastic location, bang in the middle of…read moreGlasgow city centre on Cambridge Street, the city's shops and attractions are within walking distance.
I stayed at the hotel for two nights in February 2024, my stay was mostly enjoyable. As a Hilton Honors Diamond member, I was upgraded to a Two Queen Bed Deluxe Room. I originally booked a twin room, as it was cheaper than a room with one bed, while I did not need two beds, I appreciate how the hotel specifically upgraded me to a room with two beds as it shows they paid care and attention when making upgrades.
My room was very spacious, modern and comfortable. The room was also really well-lit, which is often an issue with hotel rooms, it also had a nice number of plug sockets throughout the room more importantly at the desk and beside the beds. USB charging was also available.
Facilities inside the room remained good but not outstanding, it had everything I needed but nothing more. There weren't robes, slippers or a coffee machine, but there was a kettle to make instant coffee and tea. The drinking cups were very small, and I had to borrow one from the Executive Lounge. The rooms don't have fridges but they do have some which you can request, it looks as if they don't get used often as my fridge was very dusty and felt like it had been in storage for some time. It was also a little noisy, so I wouldn't want to keep it turned on while sleeping, as I am a very light sleeper.
I wasn't impressed with the bathroom though - while there was a standalone bath and shower which I love the idea of, I couldn't use the shower as the temperature dial was stuck to cold, and would come off in my hand whenever I tried to turn it. Like pretty much all Hiltons in the UK now, they've switched to wall-mounted soaps however there were no soaps for the bath. I was told they don't have any soaps anymore to provide, but they did end up bringing a shower gel. Again, a big improvement would be to provide little soaps or have some in the bath as well.
This property also has an Executive Lounge which is very good. Alcoholic Drinks are served in the evening including a selection of beer, wine and spirits, while this is not self-service, like most other Lounges, the staff are always on hand to assist and are friendly. After letting them know I was gluten-free, they arranged for the chefs to make me my own canapes. My favourite was the butter chicken which was excellent, and a dessert made from chocolate, strawberries and cream. Other dishes prepared included avocado toast and a butternut squash dish.
The staff throughout the hotel were friendly and happy to help. I was also able to get a late check-out easily.
The room was fairly quiet, there was a little bit of noise from the corridors and outside, but it was no worse than any other hotel. The air-conditioning was fairly noisy though, and would make some noise even when turned off, but not constantly.
I very much enjoyed my stay at this hotel, and while there are some improvements to be made, for the value I paid and the overall experience, I had a really enjoyable stay where I felt truly valued as a Diamond member.
4*
