Pros
- Cool and contemporary hotel with hip and friendly vibe
- Centrally located minutes from Buchanan Street shopping
- Walking distance from several subway and train stations
- Rooms feature bedside mini iPads and free movies
- Spacious lounges with comfy seating and use of iMacs
- Canteen-style diner open around the clock
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout
Bottom Line
Following the signature model of the Dutch chain, this upper-middle-range citizenM hotel is a chic, design-smart, and unerringly cool hotel set in the north side of central Glasgow. The location means easy access on foot to both plentiful transport links and most of the city's attractions. Interiors are inviting and hip, with plenty of space to lounge and soak up the funky surrounds. Rooms, however, approach pod-like in space with beds accessible from only one side -- though amenities are suitably high-tech. If room size isn't an issue, rates are very reasonable, although more space for your dime can be found at the Holiday Inn Glasgow City Centre Theatreland nearby.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
Scene
Hip, urban-chic chain hotel with spacious lounges
Self-anointed as city's coolest hotel, this Glasgow outpost of the Dutch citizenM hotel chain is certainly up there with the hippest. Housed in a black, boxy, and almost sinister-looking corner building, first impressions can be forbidding, however once inside the vibe is breezy, fun, and indeed undeniably cool. An efficient and high-tech self check-in reception area leads to a chic and spacious lobby lounge full of sharp 21st-century design and arty knickknacks. A spiral staircase also leads to the first-floor lounge, another open-plan space providing genuinely relaxed and inviting atmosphere for guests to chill out on comfy seating surrounded by numerous funky flourishes. Despite all its sleek contemporary trappings, staff are attentive and friendly while guests tend towards younger couples and Millennial business travelers.
Location
Set on busy junction in central Glasgow's Theatreland district
The hotel overlooks a busy junction in the Theatreland district in the center of Glasgow. As well as being surrounded by most of the city's theaters, Glasgow's main shopping hub of Buchanan Street, home to lots of high-end shops, restaurants, and bars, is also just five minutes on foot. Local transport links also include the Buchanan Street subway and Queen Street station (a five-minute walk away), and it's a 10-minute walk from two of Glasgow's main train stations -- Charing Cross and Central. The hotel is also well positioned for access to Glasgow Caledonian University, just a couple minutes on foot.
Rooms
Impressive tech and large comfy beds -- though tiny rooms
The hotel has 198 rooms, all of which are finished in minimalist contemporary styling with white walls and simple modern design furnishings. At just 150 square feet they are small by any standards, though what space there is is used efficiently and wall-to-wall windows provide plenty of natural light. Amenities are also impressive, with bedside mini iPads used to control mood lighting, music, and free movies on the large flat-screen TVs. Beds are also king-sized with quality bedclothes, though lack space around the bed might be problematic for couples. Bathrooms are also tiny with rainfall showers and basins have been placed in the sleeping area.
Features
Canteen-style dining with barista-brewed coffee and late-night bar
The hotel's main highlights are its public areas, especially designed actually be used as spaces to hang out and relax, with free use of iMacs and a TV lounge. The 24-hour CanteenM also provides chic and spacious surrounds serving a range of breakfast options in the morning with barista-brewed coffee (not included in the rate). At lunch and evening it becomes a diner offering sushi and sandwiches -- canteen style -- while the bar section serves draught beer and cocktails until late. The hotel also has a screening room for watching movies, though no health or fitness facilities on-site. Wi-Fi is free of charge throughout the property.
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Scene
Hip, urban-chic chain hotel with spacious lounges
Self-anointed as city's coolest hotel, this Glasgow outpost of the Dutch citizenM hotel chain is certainly up there with the hippest. Housed in a black, boxy, and almost sinister-looking corner building, first impressions can be forbidding, however once inside the vibe is breezy, fun, and indeed undeniably cool. An efficient and high-tech self check-in reception area leads to a chic and spacious lobby lounge full of sharp 21st-century design and arty knickknacks. A spiral staircase also leads to the first-floor lounge, another open-plan space providing genuinely relaxed and inviting atmosphere for guests to chill out on comfy seating surrounded by numerous funky flourishes. Despite all its sleek contemporary trappings, staff are attentive and friendly while guests tend towards younger couples and Millennial business travelers.
Location
Set on busy junction in central Glasgow's Theatreland district
The hotel overlooks a busy junction in the Theatreland district in the center of Glasgow. As well as being surrounded by most of the city's theaters, Glasgow's main shopping hub of Buchanan Street, home to lots of high-end shops, restaurants, and bars, is also just five minutes on foot. Local transport links also include the Buchanan Street subway and Queen Street station (a five-minute walk away), and it's a 10-minute walk from two of Glasgow's main train stations -- Charing Cross and Central. The hotel is also well positioned for access to Glasgow Caledonian University, just a couple minutes on foot.
Rooms
Impressive tech and large comfy beds -- though tiny rooms
The hotel has 198 rooms, all of which are finished in minimalist contemporary styling with white walls and simple modern design furnishings. At just 150 square feet they are small by any standards, though what space there is is used efficiently and wall-to-wall windows provide plenty of natural light. Amenities are also impressive, with bedside mini iPads used to control mood lighting, music, and free movies on the large flat-screen TVs. Beds are also king-sized with quality bedclothes, though lack space around the bed might be problematic for couples. Bathrooms are also tiny with rainfall showers and basins have been placed in the sleeping area.
Features
Canteen-style dining with barista-brewed coffee and late-night bar
The hotel's main highlights are its public areas, especially designed actually be used as spaces to hang out and relax, with free use of iMacs and a TV lounge. The 24-hour CanteenM also provides chic and spacious surrounds serving a range of breakfast options in the morning with barista-brewed coffee (not included in the rate). At lunch and evening it becomes a diner offering sushi and sandwiches -- canteen style -- while the bar section serves draught beer and cocktails until late. The hotel also has a screening room for watching movies, though no health or fitness facilities on-site. Wi-Fi is free of charge throughout the property.
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Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Basic Television
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Business Center
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Cable
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Cribs
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Poolside Drink Service
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