lifetimeblue

I notice a new review on TA with some shots of the new rooms. Full refurb by the looks of things as per the mockups.

Shamelessly stole from REVIEW1992 on Tripadvisor:
"We have stayed at this hotel many times, it is well located, friendly and helpful team and has an underground car park. During this stay my Diamond status was recognised with an upgrade to a newly refurbished Executive Room - wow ! Room and in particular, the bathroom is superb. When it first opened this hotel was a 5* and the place to stay in Glasgow - it has lost that rating and reputation over the years, but at the point when the refurbishment is complete and the public areas and bedrooms are all upgraded - it will truly be No.1 again. With thanks to Alex and the team for a great stay."

strayersong

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DELee

What is the graphic on the wall?

David

chrism20

Well that is definitely a marked improvement. I quite like the lamps by the bed.

pazza2000

Looks nice, if they would waive their parking charge they could pull some Diamonds across back from the Doubletree

adobbing

Doubletree no longer comp the parking for Diamonds apparently, but it is still less than here!

pazza2000

Oh I know! It gave them an edge. I wonder why they’ve rescinded that benefit.

adobbing

From Tripadvisor…..

lifetimeblue

I was looking to book a room in a couple of weeks and notice Exec room are for sale at a £150 premium over the standard king.

Still no lounge open, and no immediate plan to do so from what I was told on the last visit. So a £150 premium for a slightly nicer room on a higher floor, a Nespresso machine and 2 x free drink vouchers at a platter I'd value at <£15 combined? That feels like they are asking for trouble complaints/reviews wise.

:D!

I have a potential trip to Glasgow in October and tried to book this property on the semi-flex rate, but it wanted me to pay in full immediately! Tried the Honors Discount and it also wanted full prepayment.

When I pressed book in the Hilton app, I was unexpectedly redirected to the 2FA authentication page for my card - it's new to me that the Hilton app can do this, I thought this only happened in the US? If my card didn't enforce 2FA for all online purchases (which only started a few weeks ago) I may have been charged without expecting it.

The rate description in the Hilton app says nothing about wanting a full deposit. Suffice to say that I'm not going to book here again, unless it's one or two days before the stay.

Everywhere else except the Hampton and Grosvenor is ridiculously priced, so I booked those two on semi-flex and the bookings went through without trying to charge me. Will decide between them once the trip is confirmed to be going ahead...

The _Banking_Scot

Hi,

What dates are you looking for? I had a quick look in mid october and the last weekend in oct and the flexible rare was 1 day with no deposit needed
I suspect with COP26 starting at the end of October glasgow hotel prices will be high ( or sold out) for a few days before the conference.

Regards

TBS

:D!

Thanks, I forgot about COP26.

I was searching for 25 Oct which is not that close to the conference though, and the rate was only £87 which didn't make me think there was a big event going on.

Meanwhile on 30/31 Oct most hotels are sold out or £200+ as would be expected.

adobbing

Maybe they only want definite bookings in the run up so that they can security check in advance, to ensure nobody intentionally “leaves” anything behind.

cjd

Had a one night stay here on Monday and given a newly refurbished room on the 14th floor. Room very similar to the pictures posted previously with very comfortable bed. Unfortunately there was problems with hot water in the morning and shower was only luke warm. Hotel apologised and gave us a reduction on the room rate and didn't charge us for car parking which was appreciated. The newly refurbished Executive Lounge only opened on Monday evening and was serving beers, wines and spirits from 6pm to 8pm. Canapes were also available to order. Erin in the lounge was very friendly and helpful and let us order from the restaurant and eat in the lounge. Full breakfast available in the morning. Other than the water problem, we enjoyed the stay

chrism20

25th & 26th was supposed to be Bon Iver at the Hydro but it’s been postponed. I’ve seen them put the prepay restriction on in the past when there have been events on at the Hydro so its possible they haven’t lifted the restriction when lowering the rates when it was cancelled.