Hilton Garden Inn recently announced its debut in Central Scotland with the opening of its latest UK hotel in Glasgow City Centre. The former Mint Hotel has been converted to Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre and is one of the eight Mint Hotels across the UK and the Netherlands to join the Hilton Worldwide portfolio under the Hilton Garden Inn and DoubleTree by Hilton brand names.Situated on the banks of the River Clyde next to the Clyde Arc Bridge, Hilton Worldwide has invested £1 million in the new Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre. The hotel offers 164 stylish and fully refreshed bedrooms, all featuring new fixtures and fittings including a spacious desk and an ergonomic chair.
Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre features a contemporary design lobby, 24-hour business centre, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access throughout the hotel, as well as the Hilton Garden Inn 24-hour Pavilion Pantry which provides a selection of food and beverage options. The City Café restaurant serves contemporary, locally-sourced food from an enviable riverside location and Head Chef Ian Hale has already built up a fantastic reputation in the city for offering the very best in casual dining for the discerning customer. Guests can choose to dine indoors or al fresco on the stunning outdoor terrace space which can accommodate up to 180 covers. Overlooking the Clyde, it offers spectacular views of the nearby SECC, Armadillo, Glasgow Science Centre and the Finnieston Crane.
A new hi-tec Precor gym has been introduced to the property, doubling the size of the previous facility, offering the very latest in state of the art equipment for gym users. A guest laundry has also been introduced to allow guests the convenience of freshening up during longer stays at the hotel.
For meetings, conferences and special events, including weddings, the Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre has some of the finest space in the city. The online event planning tools give meeting organisers complete control over their events, including choosing the desired space, and the option to download and print guest reservations as well as creating seating styles and personalised web pages specifically for an event. The meeting space is versatile and functional, accommodating up to 60 guests theatre-style and up to 100 for receptions.
