Hilton Glasgow

Hilton Glasgow

Hilton Glasgow
Hilton Glasgow
Location within Scotland
Hotel chain Hilton Hotels & Resorts
General information
Type Hotel
Address 1 William Street
Town or city Glasgow
Country Scotland
Opening 1992
Owner Hilton Worldwide
Technical details
Floor count 20
Other information
Number of rooms 319
Number of suites 2
Number of restaurants 2
Parking Available, Parking is chargeable
Website
Official website

The Hilton Glasgow is a 20-storey hotel in Glasgow, Scotland. It is one of Glasgow's five-star hotels and is located in Anderston, eight miles from Glasgow International Airport, three blocks away from Glasgow city centre, and close to the M8 Motorway. It opened on November 30, 1992.

Background and construction

Construction of the hotel began in 1990. It stands on a site within the Anderston Commercial Zone, an area cleared during the 1960s and designated by the then Glasgow Corporation for "comprehensive development". Originally the land was earmarked for the second phase of the Anderston Centre complex (early plans show that a public housing tower was planned for the spot where the hotel stands); however, this was abandoned, and the site lay derelict until the late 1980s.

As well as being Hilton's first foray into Glasgow (it later took over the prestigious Stakis Grosvenor in the city's West End, and a third hotel was added to the portfolio in Finnieston), the hotel was notable for being the first high-rise building over 20 storeys to be constructed in Glasgow since its tower block building boom of the 1960s and early 1970s. The hotel has the largest banqueting hall in the city.

Famous guests

The hotel is notable for having accommodated many celebrities, including the former United States President Bill Clinton.[1] The local actor and comedian Billy Connolly is also a regular guest, and was born a few streets away in the (now demolished) tenements of Anderston.

When American boxer Mike Tyson had a match at nearby Hampden Park, he booked 150 rooms for himself and his entourage.[2] Hollywood actor Robert Duvall also stayed in one of the hotel's luxury suites for several weeks during filming of the movie A Shot at Glory, which was shot in and around the city.

Award ceremonies

The Hilton Glasgow has hosted many award ceremonies. Some notable events include:

References

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