Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central
36 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G2 3HN Scotland
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Following extensive refurbishment, the 4 star Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central has transformed all 300 bedrooms to an extremely high standard. The hotel features on-site parking (chargeable), leisure club complete with 14m swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room. We have our stylish 'Cask & Clyde' bar and restaurant. The hotel is well located with Cowcaddens subway station less than 5 minutes' walk. We are situated 10 minutes' walk from Glasgow Central and Queen street mainline train stations and 5 minutes' from Buchanan street bus station. We are within a short walk to the main shopping district and in the heart of Glasgow's Theatre land. We are also a short distance by taxi to the SEC including the Hydro and Glasgow Science Centre.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Car park
Wifi
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Steam room
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Safe
Telephone
VIP room facilities
Iron
Laptop safe
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Green
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English
Location
36 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G2 3HN Scotland
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central boasts a vibrant atmosphere with live music and chic decor, although it's not immune to noise complaints due to festivities and nearby construction. Guests give the staff high marks for their friendly and efficient service, though there are occasional hiccups. The central location is popular for its accessibility to local attractions, despite some construction annoyance.
While opinions on value and noise level diverge, cleanliness and room comfort generally meet travelers' expectations. The amenities, including the pool and gym, are appreciated, but some visitors suggest they could be better managed.
Location
Central
Atmosphere
Lively
Rooms
Mixed
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Noise level
Mixed
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Satisfactory
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Absolutely love this gem of a hotel . The staff are fantastic and so friendly. We stayed 2 nights in a king room as diamond members and the bed was huge and comfy. The executive lounge is the star attraction as it’s such a lovely comfortable vibe with snacks & soft drinks all day and canapés and drinks in the evening . Raymond in the exec lounge is a fantastic asset to this hotel as he runs the lounge perfectly with great attention to detail and always on hand for topping up your drinks. He is so friendly and full of recommendations for dining out places in the city. Your breakfast is delicious what a lovely variety of delicious food. We also done an afternoon tea with Prosecco and the food was yummy . We were full and couldn’t manage to eat the lot such nice fresh offerings. Just love a city break in this delightful hotel 😍
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Lorna Reid, Other at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central
Responded 04 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your great review. Raymond and the rest of the F&B team will be delighted you enjoyed your stay and time in the exec lounge and restaurant. We hope to see you back again soon
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Stayed for two nights just before Christmas. The hotel has its own underground car park at £9 per night which is really handy. Location is great, just off Sauciehall Street with all the great shopping in Glasgow within walking distance and a subway station close by if you want to travel further afield.
We were upgraded to a king room on arrival and as the room wasn’t quite ready we were given drinks vouchers for the bar which was a nice touch. The room was lovely, spacious with a couple of chairs and a coffee table, big tv, tea/coffee making, and a safe. Bathroom was small but very nice with Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries, and a good shower over the bath. The Bath was very short though! Our room was on the 5th floor and we didn’t hear any noise from parties or functions or from the street. Staff were all lovely and friendly as well, and of corse you get the welcome cookie at check in as well. All in all, a great hotel and would recommend.
We were upgraded to a king room on arrival and as the room wasn’t quite ready we were given drinks vouchers for the bar which was a nice touch. The room was lovely, spacious with a couple of chairs and a coffee table, big tv, tea/coffee making, and a safe. Bathroom was small but very nice with Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries, and a good shower over the bath. The Bath was very short though! Our room was on the 5th floor and we didn’t hear any noise from parties or functions or from the street. Staff were all lovely and friendly as well, and of corse you get the welcome cookie at check in as well. All in all, a great hotel and would recommend.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from GaryR2707, Manager at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central
Responded 06 Jan 2020
Hello MMJM, Thank you for your excellent 5 star review following your pre-Christmas stay. I am pleased you enjoyed all aspects and we hope to welcome you back again. Kind Regards Gary
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Stayed for one night after travelling from Skye to Glasgow on route home. Arrived late into the evening and was introduced to Terry on reception. Extremely kind and accommodating, Terry offered us a room with a bathtub instead of just a shower which we were extremely grateful for after our long drive. And also grateful for the delicious cookies too! Thanks Terry!! Excellent room with two double queens. Super comfy bed and pillows. Delightful stay and parking was Fab-which we were allowed to keep our car in for the rest of the next day while we had a day out in Glasgow for only £9!! Will be back!
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Craig Munro, General Manager at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central
Responded 28 Aug 2020
Hi Claire, Thank you so much for such a nice review I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and of course the cookies! We all look forward to welcoming you back and some point in the near future. Kindest Regards, Craig
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Originally booked for a treat for my daughter's 18th in January but due to new restrictions announced had to cancel, so rebooked for April when restrictions were eased again. Staff are very cheery and helpful and check in was very reassuring seeing all Covid procedures in place, arrived at room and seal on door informing us the room had been sanitizied, and QR code on bedroom mirror to scan for welcome information, which included details regarding extra cleaning especially for areas that are constantly touched. Then entered bathroom and immediately noticed both mirrors were dirty especially the extendable mirror from the wall, and also graffiti scrawled at the top of bathroom door, So decided to take clinical wipes all over surfaces, lights and switches etc myself, as I wasn't confident about any cleaning procedures I had assumed were done, very disappointing not at all Hilton's usual standards.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Gary Rice, Other at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central
Responded 30 Apr 2021
Hello Pisces044, Thank you for your detailed review and constructive comments. I am very sorry about the lack of attention to detail in the bathroom mirrors your feedback has been shared with our housekeeping team. I am pleased you found the staff helpful and the Health and Safety related to Covid reassuring. Kind Regards Gary
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Stayed here last week for work.
The hotel is very modern with nice big rooms and one of the most comfortable beds I have every slept in!
It was appreciated to have a hot breakfast in the morning( something which a lot of hotels just now don’t seem to be doing) served by a very chatty and friendly waiter.
Overall I found this hotel to be clean, safe and well managed with all the staff I came into contact with being very professional and friendly.
There is an under ground car park at the hotel which is £10 for 24 hours stay and was easy to get in and out of.
I would stay here again when I’m next in Glasgow and hope that once they are allowed to open the pool, to use this too!
Well done DoubleTree Glasgow
The hotel is very modern with nice big rooms and one of the most comfortable beds I have every slept in!
It was appreciated to have a hot breakfast in the morning( something which a lot of hotels just now don’t seem to be doing) served by a very chatty and friendly waiter.
Overall I found this hotel to be clean, safe and well managed with all the staff I came into contact with being very professional and friendly.
There is an under ground car park at the hotel which is £10 for 24 hours stay and was easy to get in and out of.
I would stay here again when I’m next in Glasgow and hope that once they are allowed to open the pool, to use this too!
Well done DoubleTree Glasgow
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Craig Munro, General Manager at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central
Responded 19 Jan 2021
Hi Travellingnurse42, Many thanks for writing such a lovely review. It was a pleasure for us to look after you during the current circumstances and I'm glad the bed made your day a little easier! We look forward to you staying with us again soon. Regards, Craig
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On Monday 2nd March I took my 87 year old mother, with some family members, to the Doubletree Hilton for afternoon Tea as a birthday treat.
It was a very enjoyable experience.
We had made the reservation prior and informed them that it was my mothers birthday. A nice table was allocated and her tier plate decorated with a birthday greeting. A small but nice and welcomed touch.
The staff we made contact with were all very nice, courteous and professional.
Parking within the hotel complex made access for my disabled mother much more straight forward than some places.
So whilst I cannot comment on the hotel in terms of accommodation, I am more than happy to give it a positive endorsement for the attitude and service provided by the staff we encountered and the quality and value of the Afternoon Tea. Hope this helps.
It was a very enjoyable experience.
We had made the reservation prior and informed them that it was my mothers birthday. A nice table was allocated and her tier plate decorated with a birthday greeting. A small but nice and welcomed touch.
The staff we made contact with were all very nice, courteous and professional.
Parking within the hotel complex made access for my disabled mother much more straight forward than some places.
So whilst I cannot comment on the hotel in terms of accommodation, I am more than happy to give it a positive endorsement for the attitude and service provided by the staff we encountered and the quality and value of the Afternoon Tea. Hope this helps.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from GaryR2707, Manager at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central
Responded 12 Mar 2020
Hello James M, Thank you for your positive review of your afternoon tea experience recently for your mother's birthday. We are pleased you enjoyed and found the staff to be positive and helpful. We hope to see you again. Kind Regards, Gary
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We booked late in the afternoon for check-in the same day. Location is perfect for Glasgow city centre and parking on site charged at £9 was easy to use and fairly priced.
Two large beds and plenty of space for a family of 4.
Two large beds and plenty of space for a family of 4.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Craig Munro, General Manager at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central
Responded 25 Sept 2020
Hi hayleyb646, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us and especially for giving us a 5 star review. In these times, more than ever, we all appreciate positive comments for which I do hope that we see you back with us at some point soon. Kindest Regards, Craig
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Stayed here 26th July for 1 night. Nice hotel with friendly staff. We were expecting changes with COVID-19 but to be honest the breakfast in the morning was a shambles. Myself and my daughter waited at a buffet table with no food or plates on it for 20 minutes eventually to get 1 coissaint each and a small carton of orange juice. The young lad running around seating people and trying to get food out by himself even admitted it was a shambles.
We expected teething problems but you still have to keep up some kind of service for your customers.
Worst breakfast experience I’ve had in a hotel ever.
We expected teething problems but you still have to keep up some kind of service for your customers.
Worst breakfast experience I’ve had in a hotel ever.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Gary Rice, Other at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central
Responded 29 Jul 2020
Hello M3125BMkevinc, Thank you for your honest feedback. I am sorry the breakfast experience fell short for you. We are working with the Covid19 guidelines to try and allow guests an option to have breakfast out of their room and appreciate that your experience could have been better, we are working every day to improve as we are in new ground around managing safety of our staff and customers. I can only apologise we did not meet your personal expectations. We thank you for your feedback. Regards Gary
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I was meeting a friend at this hotel and dropped in around 3pm on 11 January 2020. I was on my own and very wary of that, when suddenly a man who worked at the hotel reception introduced himself as Aiden McPherson. He said he'd noted I was looking around for someone, and looked a bit lost . He offered to help and took me to a seating area, where I could sit and wait for my friend. He was very chatty and clearly loves his job. If this is the calibre of your staff, I applaud you. This young man was very presentable and so helpful, to the point that when he saw my friend come in to meet me, he came across to us and and offered more assistance to make sure we knew where we were going.
All your staff were friendly and helpful, but this young man went over and above what was required. Thank you Aidan. We will be back.
All your staff were friendly and helpful, but this young man went over and above what was required. Thank you Aidan. We will be back.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from GaryR2707, Manager at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central
Responded 25 Jan 2020
Hello Excursion795139, Thank you for your fantastic and personal feedback about Aiden and your experience at the hotel. We have shared the feedback with him and his manager, we hope to welcome you back again at a future date. Kind Regards, Gary
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My husband and I booked here for 3 nights as part of our anniversary and we were attending country to country at the hydro. I searched for the hotel initially on booking.com and it advises in the description section that the hotel is minutes from the hydro, so we thought perfect and booked it. Found out it is infact not minutes from the hydro its a 30 minute walk or 10-15 minute drive. I messaged the hotel before arrival and was told I must be looking at the wrong hotel they don’t advise that. It’s literally still their description on booking.com but whatever. So in terms of the service before arrival we were not best pleased and the extras costs /travel time we incurred because of the misleading description was annoying.
The hotel itself was beautiful however, the staff when we arrived were very friendly and welcoming. Our room was beautiful, spacious with the most amazing shower I’ve ever had at a hotel ( we are frequent travellers ) the bed was a disaster for us it was rock solid and so uncomfortable. I phoned reception and they kindly sent up two thick duvet covers to put underneath to help us sleep better which did help. The room was set up for single occupancy for some reason so only one towel and one cup but the staff promptly brought up more towels. This might seem like a stupid part but the window in the hotel opened right up, which to me was a great thing we like to sleep with an open window and most hotels have a latch that barely lets it open.
The pool area we were gutted we never got to use it was always really busy and a lot smaller than the photo suggests ( cannot stress enough how much the photo is misleading ).
Overall it was good, in terms of location of hotel for other things in Glasgow it’s great, the hotel itself beautiful our weekend was just ruined because we booked it solely thinking it was close to hydro and it wasn’t.
The hotel itself was beautiful however, the staff when we arrived were very friendly and welcoming. Our room was beautiful, spacious with the most amazing shower I’ve ever had at a hotel ( we are frequent travellers ) the bed was a disaster for us it was rock solid and so uncomfortable. I phoned reception and they kindly sent up two thick duvet covers to put underneath to help us sleep better which did help. The room was set up for single occupancy for some reason so only one towel and one cup but the staff promptly brought up more towels. This might seem like a stupid part but the window in the hotel opened right up, which to me was a great thing we like to sleep with an open window and most hotels have a latch that barely lets it open.
The pool area we were gutted we never got to use it was always really busy and a lot smaller than the photo suggests ( cannot stress enough how much the photo is misleading ).
Overall it was good, in terms of location of hotel for other things in Glasgow it’s great, the hotel itself beautiful our weekend was just ruined because we booked it solely thinking it was close to hydro and it wasn’t.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Gary Rice, Other at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central
Responded 15 Mar 2022
Hello Calisedalryp, Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry you felt misled by the 3rd party site that you booked through for the hotel we will review this with them, I am pleased you had an overall good stay and had a warm welcome on arrival. Kind Regards Gary
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Hi. , sorry for delay. Booking advised but speak to staff if it is quiet they wil allways try to help .
But if specific times neddef book . Enjoy
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PRICE RANGE
R 1,984 - R 2,781 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Thistle Glasgow
LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
304
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Frequently Asked Questions about Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central
Which popular attractions are close to Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central?
Nearby attractions include Riddle Rooms Glasgow (0.4 km), The Glasgow School of Art (0.3 km), and Gin71 Glasgow (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and paid public parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central?
Conveniently located restaurants include Glassy Central, Meat Joint Scottish Steakhouse, and Mackintosh At The Willow.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and locker rooms available in the fitness centre during their stay.
Is Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of Glasgow.
Are any cleaning services offered at Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow Central?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Mackintosh House (2.0 km), The Tenement House (0.6 km), and House for an Art Lover (4.0 km).