£10m hotel opens at Hamilton Park races

Hamilton’s newest hotel opened its doors last week.

Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park opened up their £10m, 118room hotel at the Bothwell Road racecourse last Thursday, August 1.

The property, owned by Hamilton Park Racecourse and managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts, will be the first hotel to adjoin the racecourse in its 90-year history.

It will also be the latest addition to the growing Hampton by Hilton global portfolio in nearly 30 countries and territories.

Hamilton Park Racecourse, guests can watch over the excitement on the racetrack below in comfort and style.

“Following a £10 million investment, Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park opens its doors today, joining six existing Hampton by Hilton properties in Scotland,” said Simon Vincent, Executive Vice President and President, EMEA, Hilton.

“We are delighted to offer visitors to Hamilton Park Racecourse a quality accommodation option on-site, becoming the first hotel to adjoin the racecourse in its 90year history.”

The property’s 24-hour bar and restaurant offers open views of the racecourse.

The hotel includes 57 “flex rooms” which are suitable for either three adults, or two adults with children.

The hotel provides complimentary parking and 18 fully equipped function rooms within the racecourse.

Vivien Currie, Chief Executive at Hamilton Park Racecourse, who can be seen right cutting the ribbon, said: “We are delighted to be delivering this landmark project at Hamilton Park Racecourse.

“We are are certain it will deliver substantial benefits to the wider economy as well as enhance the racecourse’s reputation as a worldclass sporting and hospitality attraction.

“The project has been driven by both public demand, largely from our local customer base, not only for our 18 race days but for weddings and other events, and from our racing personnel.”