Hampton by Hilton Glasgow Central {GBR}
Feb 14, 2016, 5:18 pm
#20
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I did think this myself when I posted that this afternoon. It's category five.
From a quick look there are some dates in September it is 40k per night whilst the Hilton which is a short walk away is still 50k which has lounge and possibility of an upgrade plus a better breakfast.
Liverpool City Centre and both the Brum ones are 20k. The only other Hamptons I can think of that are 30k are Luton, Gatwick and Oxford plus Waterloo which is something ridiculous like 60k.
Still worth a look when it opens though but it definitely explains why the HGI and regular Hilton went up a category last year.
From a quick look there are some dates in September it is 40k per night whilst the Hilton which is a short walk away is still 50k which has lounge and possibility of an upgrade plus a better breakfast.
Liverpool City Centre and both the Brum ones are 20k. The only other Hamptons I can think of that are 30k are Luton, Gatwick and Oxford plus Waterloo which is something ridiculous like 60k.
Still worth a look when it opens though but it definitely explains why the HGI and regular Hilton went up a category last year.
Feb 15, 2016, 2:06 am
#21
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Ye... that doesn't seem overly attractive for a cookie cutter Hampton, which I'm sure will be nice (as the other new ones I've been to have been), but still.
Cash prices are also higher than I had thought they would be, regularly north of £100. It will be the same/very similar price as Hilton Glasgow on many nights...
They must think the location allows it.
Cash prices are also higher than I had thought they would be, regularly north of £100. It will be the same/very similar price as Hilton Glasgow on many nights...
They must think the location allows it.
Feb 15, 2016, 2:09 am
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Ye... that doesn't seem overly attractive for a cookie cutter Hampton, which I'm sure will be nice (as the other new ones I've been to have been), but still.
Cash prices are also higher than I had thought they would be, regularly north of £100. It will be the same/very similar price as Hilton Glasgow on many nights...
They must think the location allows it.
Cash prices are also higher than I had thought they would be, regularly north of £100. It will be the same/very similar price as Hilton Glasgow on many nights...
They must think the location allows it.
Feb 15, 2016, 3:04 am
#23
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Looking at the cash prices there doesn't look a lot of value there on some dates, maybe I'm stingy but I can't see any value in a 30/40k Hampton room when the cash rate is below £120. Interestingly Accor opened an Ibis Styles in Glasgow last year which is probably a comparable brand to Hampton. Rates looked really high there when it first opened and I'd say they are now on average £30-£50 a night lower than they were when it opened. It will be interesting to see if the Hampton follows a similar trend.
Feb 15, 2016, 3:58 am
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I think in general most UK redemptions are very poor value. 50k for one night at Hilton Glasgow is silly. That hotel is really poor...
With a few P+C exceptions I only redeem outside the UK.
The good thing is that Hilton have created a situation where their properties will compete amongst each other for business. It shows how different things are on a franchise vs corporate owned.
They will have to go some way to beat the Park Inn in terms of location, room quality and breakfast.
With a few P+C exceptions I only redeem outside the UK.
The good thing is that Hilton have created a situation where their properties will compete amongst each other for business. It shows how different things are on a franchise vs corporate owned.
They will have to go some way to beat the Park Inn in terms of location, room quality and breakfast.
Jun 18, 2016, 2:52 am
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Staying here at the moment.
I checked in online, the keys were all in an envelope waiting for me. Reception wanted rid asap for whatever reason.
Hotel is an old office block. It has been refurbished to a very high standard. Everything is new and spotless. Rooms are nice, maybe on the small side. Think Hampton Newcastle - it's very, very similar.
Someone mentioned noise - can confirm noise insulation is not fantastic to say the least. We're on the top floor and could hear the night club down the street thumping till the early hours fairly loudly. This morning I was awoken by a passing band, it was like the drummer was in the room with me.
Will put up a full report shortly.
I checked in online, the keys were all in an envelope waiting for me. Reception wanted rid asap for whatever reason.
Hotel is an old office block. It has been refurbished to a very high standard. Everything is new and spotless. Rooms are nice, maybe on the small side. Think Hampton Newcastle - it's very, very similar.
Someone mentioned noise - can confirm noise insulation is not fantastic to say the least. We're on the top floor and could hear the night club down the street thumping till the early hours fairly loudly. This morning I was awoken by a passing band, it was like the drummer was in the room with me.
Will put up a full report shortly.
Jun 18, 2016, 3:23 pm
#26
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Staying here at the moment.
I checked in online, the keys were all in an envelope waiting for me. Reception wanted rid asap for whatever reason.
Hotel is an old office block. It has been refurbished to a very high standard. Everything is new and spotless. Rooms are nice, maybe on the small side. Think Hampton Newcastle - it's very, very similar.
Someone mentioned noise - can confirm noise insulation is not fantastic to say the least. We're on the top floor and could hear the night club down the street thumping till the early hours fairly loudly. This morning I was awoken by a passing band, it was like the drummer was in the room with me.
Will put up a full report shortly.
I checked in online, the keys were all in an envelope waiting for me. Reception wanted rid asap for whatever reason.
Hotel is an old office block. It has been refurbished to a very high standard. Everything is new and spotless. Rooms are nice, maybe on the small side. Think Hampton Newcastle - it's very, very similar.
Someone mentioned noise - can confirm noise insulation is not fantastic to say the least. We're on the top floor and could hear the night club down the street thumping till the early hours fairly loudly. This morning I was awoken by a passing band, it was like the drummer was in the room with me.
Will put up a full report shortly.
Do you happen to know if they have any discount offers at nearby car parks?
Jun 20, 2016, 6:48 am
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Yeah it was my who mentioned the noise. A diamond had posted a review on TripAdvisor and mentioned that it was pretty bad. Shame as these things really should be taken into consideration when converting and fitting the place. Newcastle Hampton is exactly the same at the weekend.
Do you happen to know if they have any discount offers at nearby car parks?
Do you happen to know if they have any discount offers at nearby car parks?
I would say this was worse than Newcastle with the noise, but I haven't been in NCL for a while so maybe I'm just forgetting!
On parking - we got the train so no direct experience. I think I overhead front desk advising another guest that the parking was around £18 per 24hrs across the road at the ugly NCP car park which houses Pure Gym on the bottom floors. Pricy, but handy.
Jun 21, 2016, 9:04 am
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Sorry chrism20, I thought it was you but couldn't remember the thread we discussed in on to check.
I would say this was worse than Newcastle with the noise, but I haven't been in NCL for a while so maybe I'm just forgetting!
On parking - we got the train so no direct experience. I think I overhead front desk advising another guest that the parking was around £18 per 24hrs across the road at the ugly NCP car park which houses Pure Gym on the bottom floors. Pricy, but handy.
I would say this was worse than Newcastle with the noise, but I haven't been in NCL for a while so maybe I'm just forgetting!
On parking - we got the train so no direct experience. I think I overhead front desk advising another guest that the parking was around £18 per 24hrs across the road at the ugly NCP car park which houses Pure Gym on the bottom floors. Pricy, but handy.
Worse than Newcastle? I think I'll give it a miss then. I spent a Saturday night in Hampton NCL not long after it opened and I felt like I was camping on the Bigg Market. Maybe I'm just getting old
Yeah £18 is eyewatering and can't be much of a discount, I'm sure the regular charge is something like £21 for 24hrs in there.
Jun 21, 2016, 4:08 pm
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I think it was something like a 20% off discount. Makes Hilton Glasgow's £12 seem like a bargain.