While following the familiar cookie-cutter pattern of the Premier Inn mid-range hotel chain, the Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre Buchanan Galleries stands out for its sleek, contemporary architecture and prime location smack in middle of Glasgow's retail hub. The 200 rooms are clean and modern, with the chain's signature comfortable beds and purple accents; despite the hotel's busy location, rooms are surprisingly quiet, and upper-floor rooms offer great cityscape views. The on-site restaurant does not stand out, especially with so many other restaurants in the area to choose from, but of the four Premier Inns in Glasgow's city center, this is the best of the bunch.
While following the familiar cookie-cutter pattern of the Premier Inn mid-range hotel chain, the Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre Buchanan Galleries stands out for its sleek, contemporary architecture and prime location smack in middle of Glasgow's retail hub. The 200 rooms are clean and modern, with the chain's signature comfortable beds and purple accents; despite the hotel's busy location, rooms are surprisingly quiet, and upper-floor rooms offer great cityscape views. The on-site restaurant does not stand out, especially with so many other restaurants in the area to choose from, but of the four Premier Inns in Glasgow's city center, this is the best of the bunch.
The Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre South is a better-than-average example of the popular chain. Rooms are simple and spacious with modern, clean bathrooms, though those facing the road get some traffic noise. While the surroundings are far from attractive, Glasgow city center is a 15-minute walk away. Budget travelers may want to check rates with the Holiday Inn just across the river, although most will find that this Premier Inn represents a better all-round value for the money.
The Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre South is a better-than-average example of the popular chain. Rooms are simple and spacious with modern, clean bathrooms, though those facing the road get some traffic noise. While the surroundings are far from attractive, Glasgow city center is a 15-minute walk away. Budget travelers may want to check rates with the Holiday Inn just across the river, although most will find that this Premier Inn represents a better all-round value for the money.
The Premium Inn Glasgow City Centre - Argyle Street is a mid-range hotel bearing all the hallmarks of the Premier Inn chain. The hotel is located right in the city center, and while much is within walking distance, the hotel is somewhat removed from the city's more boisterous nightlife, although some street and traffic noise is inevitable. The 124 rooms are bright and clean with the chain's iconic purple accents, and the extra-comfy signature beds come with a choice of pillows, although some rooms are small. One of four Premier Inn hotels in Glasgow, this hotel is a good no-frills option for a few nights. For a slicker version of the chain, check out the Premium Inn Buchanan Galleries, which is also closer to shopping.
The Premium Inn Glasgow City Centre - Argyle Street is a mid-range hotel bearing all the hallmarks of the Premier Inn chain. The hotel is located right in the city center, and while much is within walking distance, the hotel is somewhat removed from the city's more boisterous nightlife, although some street and traffic noise is inevitable. The 124 rooms are bright and clean with the chain's iconic purple accents, and the extra-comfy signature beds come with a choice of pillows, although some rooms are small. One of four Premier Inn hotels in Glasgow, this hotel is a good no-frills option for a few nights. For a slicker version of the chain, check out the Premium Inn Buchanan Galleries, which is also closer to shopping.
The 52-room BEST WESTERN Glasgow City Hotel is a mid-range chain property located in the center of Glasgow city, a two-minute walk from Charing Cross Station. Housed in a historic Georgian-style building, simple rooms feature Victorian ceiling moldings and masculine black, grey, and brown tones with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, though bathrooms are compact. The hotel has a modern breakfast room with wood floors where a breakfast buffet is served daily (for a fee). Guests that don't pack light should request first floor rooms as there is no hotel elevator available. For a more artsy stay in an equally historic building, guests should consider ABode Glasgow, though rates will be higher.
The 52-room BEST WESTERN Glasgow City Hotel is a mid-range chain property located in the center of Glasgow city, a two-minute walk from Charing Cross Station. Housed in a historic Georgian-style building, simple rooms feature Victorian ceiling moldings and masculine black, grey, and brown tones with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, though bathrooms are compact. The hotel has a modern breakfast room with wood floors where a breakfast buffet is served daily (for a fee). Guests that don't pack light should request first floor rooms as there is no hotel elevator available. For a more artsy stay in an equally historic building, guests should consider ABode Glasgow, though rates will be higher.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Clifton Hotel is average property for one in its range, with a smattering of Victorian architectural details that give it some character. Most of its 26 guest rooms are serviceable, with flat-screen TVs and electric kettles, but the decor is old, and some units needs renovating. Also, some rooms have shared bathrooms. It's a basic guesthouse with nothing more than a breakfast room -- not to discount the rich, free Scottish breakfast. It's far from central Glasgow, though there's an underground station nearby and plenty of dining and shopping within walking distance on Byres Road. Travelers who prefer being more central should compare with the Travelodge Glasgow Central.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Clifton Hotel is average property for one in its range, with a smattering of Victorian architectural details that give it some character. Most of its 26 guest rooms are serviceable, with flat-screen TVs and electric kettles, but the decor is old, and some units needs renovating. Also, some rooms have shared bathrooms. It's a basic guesthouse with nothing more than a breakfast room -- not to discount the rich, free Scottish breakfast. It's far from central Glasgow, though there's an underground station nearby and plenty of dining and shopping within walking distance on Byres Road. Travelers who prefer being more central should compare with the Travelodge Glasgow Central.
The four-pearl Glasgow Marriott Hotel is a 302-room property that's located within walking distance of the historic city center. It offers a pretty standard selection of features for a mega-chain hotel: an indoor heated pool, gym, and restaurant. The spa, for massages and beauty treatments, is a nice extra. Room decor has a touch of traditional style and amenities include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and kettles. Unless they're Marriott Rewards Members, guests should be prepared to pay a fee for Wi-Fi. Business amenities are plentiful here and the location makes it easy to reach the nearby convention center. For an upscale hotel with more modern and elegant style, Hotel Indigo Glasgow could be a better fit, and offers free Wi-Fi and minibars.
The four-pearl Glasgow Marriott Hotel is a 302-room property that's located within walking distance of the historic city center. It offers a pretty standard selection of features for a mega-chain hotel: an indoor heated pool, gym, and restaurant. The spa, for massages and beauty treatments, is a nice extra. Room decor has a touch of traditional style and amenities include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and kettles. Unless they're Marriott Rewards Members, guests should be prepared to pay a fee for Wi-Fi. Business amenities are plentiful here and the location makes it easy to reach the nearby convention center. For an upscale hotel with more modern and elegant style, Hotel Indigo Glasgow could be a better fit, and offers free Wi-Fi and minibars.
