Are you planning to stay in the wonderful country of Scotland? Then it’s a great decision to stay in Glasgow and have a look at Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Glasgow. Why? First of all, because of the Scottish city itself. Not only is Glasgow filled with history and cultural activities. You will also find wonderful nature, as there are many lochs, parks, and nature reserves between Glasgow and Coatbridge. We highly recommend visiting the Seven Lochs, Wetland Park. So Glasgow is more than a vibrant city.
The biggest reasons why you probably like Glasgow most, are probably because of its outstanding architecture, world-class galleries and museums, and historical landmarks. Furthermore, Glasgow is a very walkable city. So on foot, you can explore the beautiful buildings and architecture – especially in the city centre.
But you need a place to stay to enjoy the area. And the more pleasant this stay can be, the better. Therefore, we’re going to review the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Glasgow and see if it's value for money.
About Doubletree Hotel by Hilton
Doubletree is known worldwide, as they have more than 600 hotels around the globe! As Doubletree says: ‘’Our priority is creating meaningful moments that make you feel special.’’ Moreover, they are known for their typical DoubleTree cookies: warm cookies with pieces of chocolate, which is a tradition at check-in. It symbolizes their warm and welcoming stay. Originally, these were only given to VIPs but now everyone can enjoy these. Doubletree by Hilton knows that the smallest things are extremely important.
When you’re planning to stay in a Doubletree Hotel, you will be sure of a higher-quality stay. Doubletree is a brand that lets you pay for what you get. So the Doubletree hotel also comes with a higher price than regular hotels. Doubletree is known for its great different amenities that will contribute to a pleasant experience. Think about:
- An indoor pool
- A steam room
- A sauna
- A fitness centre
- A car park
- Business centre with internet access
- And of course: a DoubleTree cookie at check-in!
Doubletree makes use of small touches to let the hotel stand out. They have an eye for detail, that's for sure. As said before, they know the smallest things are very important. You can tell the atmosphere is already warm and welcoming when you just look at the pictures. The areas within the hotel are spacious, with lots of places to sit and relax during your holiday.
Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Glasgow has a lounge, a bar, and the so-called ‘’Brisket’’ restaurant. The restaurant delivers great food, including fine beef and other Scottish fares with a twist. There are also delicious local craft beers, hot drinks, and pastries. The staff shows kindness, is experienced and is very attentive.
Location and history
The location of Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Glasgow is excellent if you want to get the most out of Glasgow. Within a few minutes of walking, you'll be at the popular Buchanan Street and Bath street with its good restaurants. Besides, the Kelvingrove art Gallery and the West End are only half a mile away. You can easily reach this hotel from the Cowcaddens subway station too, as this is a less than 5-minutes walk.
The very first DoubleTree hotel opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 1969. Most Doubletree by Hilton hotels are privately owned, but some are owned and operated by Hilton (Worldwide): an American company that operates multiple hotel brands. Conrad Hilton is the founder of the Hilton hotel chain and purchased his first hotel in 1919. Besides,
The rooms at Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Glasgow
How are the rooms? Because without a comfortable bed and a good night's sleep, it's hard to enjoy all the good that this hotel and Glasgow have to offer. First of all, finally, it’s a hotel with black-out curtains. That’s worth a celebration. I don’t know what it is about many hotels these days, but they still don’t have black-out curtains or something to make the bedroom dark. So in case you highly prefer to sleep in the dark, then Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Glasgow got you covered.
At Doubletree Hotel there’s no option such as simple, cheap hotel rooms. The ‘’cheapest’’ rooms are already very good and quite modern. Besides, all rooms have a clean look, perfect soft lighting, and lovely modern decoration. So if you like these modern touches, you’ll love the rooms. Besides, the rooms are known to be quiet too. Let’s go over them now.
Within all rooms, you can make use of
- Complementary WiFi
- A 40-inch HDTV
- Sweet Dreams beds
- A work desk
- An ergonomic chair
- Air conditioning
- A laptop safe
Twin guest room
Are you planning to stay with 2 or 3 people? And do you want a separate bed? Then the twin guest room is your best choice. This bedroom has room for 3 people to sleep. A twin bed means it’s wider in size compared to a normal bed. This gives you a feeling of luxury.
Costs: from £113.00 per night.
Queen guest room
Do you want a double bed for 2 people? Then you could go for the queen guest room. The difference between the king room is that the bed is about 16 inches smaller. Still, a queen bed is larger than a double bed. So it gives you that little bit of an extra luxury feel.
Costs: from £113.00 per night.
King guest room
Well, there seems no difference between the queen guest room and the king quest room. However, there’s a difference in the bed: the king guest room is perfect for 2 persons who seek the widest bed. Also, you don’t need to pay extra for the more space that you’ll get from a king deluxe room.
This doesn't mean the king guest room isn't spacious. It still has the benefits that every room has, such as an ergonomic chair and a work desk. Remember?
Costs: from £121.00 per night.
King deluxe room
The king deluxe also has room for 2 people. What’s the difference between the king deluxe room and the king guest room? The deluxe room has an extra seating area with a sofa sleeper. It’s hard to see on the pictures on their website, but these rooms come with an extra door that leads to this seating area. So if you want a little more space, and the feeling you got a room extra, choose the king deluxe room.
Costs: from £145.00 per night.
Two queen bed deluxe room
Are you planning to stay with 4 people? Then this is the biggest room that you can get: the two queen bed deluxe room. It also has a separate seating area with a sofa sleeper and of course all the other benefits that all these rooms have in common. You don't see this area in the picture above, but trust me: it's there.
Costs: from £145.00 per night.
Final verdict of Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Glasgow
Is Doubletree Hotel by Hilton good value for money? It truly is when you look at the quality of the rooms combined with all the amenities this hotel has to offer. The bedrooms have blackout curtains, are known to be quiet, and all have a work desk and an extra comfortable sofa. So if you want a good night's sleep, chances are high you'll get it at Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Glasgow – even though you're within the city. The beds are all known to be ''Sweet dreams'' beds. This means the beds are made by award-winning British bed manufacturers. Besides, you can eat delicious food and typical Scottish dishes (with a nice twist).
In short: if you’re willing to pay a little extra, you’ll have a great time ad Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Glasgow. You will get a quality room, and many amenities such as an indoor pool, a steam room, a sauna, a fitness centre, a business centre with internet access, and of course the chance to experience the well-known DoubleTree cookies! All with all, 4,5 stars out of 5 seems appropriate.
After Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Glasgow
Did these cookies and all the amenities convince you? Fantastic, I believe you won’t be disappointed. However, if you’re still looking for more inspiration about where to stay in Scotland, have a look at these other articles:
