27 Washington Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom | (888) 616-5829
On the site of a historic rice mill with original, striking red brick exterior
Easy access from
M8 turnoff and Anderston railway station
10-minute walk
to Glasgow center
On-site leisure
center with big indoor pool and spa facilities
Apartments
include well-equipped kitchenettes and lounge areas
Rooms have flat-screen TVs
with Sky Sports channels
Free Wi-Fi
throughout
Parking on-site
(though spaces are limited)
One stop from SSE Hydro and SECC event venues
Breakfast not included in
standard rate
Unattractive
surroundings
Some bathrooms
slightly dated
The Menzies
Glasgow Hotel is an upscale, chain hotel comprising 129 rooms and 12
apartments located west of Glasgow's center. While the immediate surrounds aren't
very attractive, proximity to the motorway makes for easy car access and the
city center is easily walkable. Apartments are especially nicely finished, with
some charming period features like exposed brick walls plus kitchenettes; Sky Sports channels will certainly
appeal to some. While rates aren't too much cheaper than some more central
hotels, the on-site health club with a huge indoor pool makes this more than worth a look.
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Scene
Modern chain hotel on site of 19th-century mill with parts of original building
Built on the site of an old rice mill, the Menzies
Glasgow Hotel is part relatively dated modern block and part charming
19th-century red brick building. Stepping through its revolving door entrance,
visitors enter a spacious, low-ceilinged lobby area decorated with a blend of
the hotels signature plum tones, patterned carpet, and wood paneling. The vibe
is distinctly chain hotel with a warm, modern finish and a few
traditional touches plus black-and-white photographs that allude to the area's
history. Clientele is a mix of business travelers during the week who enjoy easy road
access and leisure guests at weekends who'd prefer to be away from the noise of
the city center. The atmosphere is pleasant and quiet.
Location
Just off the M8 motorway exit and 10 minutes' walk from Glasgow center
There's not a
great deal in the immediate surrounds of the hotel and it is not a particularly
attractive part of the city, however it's not much more than a 10-minute stroll
to the very center of Glasgow. Its proximity to the M8 motorway turnoff also
makes it very convenient for those arriving by car, while the Anderston railway
station is a five-minute walk away and is one stop to Glasgow's SSE Hydro and
SECC concert and event venues.
Rooms
Pleasant rooms plus apartments with well-equipped kitchenettes and flat-screen TVs with Sky Sports
The hotel has 129
rooms, which are located in the main modern part of the building, while its 12
apartments are situated in the period section of the hotel. Decor is smart and
modern with splashes of color and contemporary blond-wood furnishings, while
apartments make a feature of original exposed brick and wooden beams. Free
Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and electric kettles come as standard and
flat-screen TVs include Sky Sports 1 to 4 and Sky Sports F1. Apartments also
include pretty well-equipped kitchenettes and separate lounge areas with CD
players -- the Loft Manhattan Suite
offers especially chic, contemporary accommodation spread over two floors. Some of the bathrooms,
however, feel a little dated in comparison, albeit with robes and slippers
provided.
Features
Access to on-site health club with swimming pool and spa facilities
Unlike many
Glasgow hotels of this caliber, the Menzies Glasgow Hotel offers on-site spa facilities that
include a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub as well as a gym
and spa offering massage and beauty treatments. The health club is independent
of the hotel however and is open to non-guests -- some areas could also use a
refresh. A buffet breakfast is served each morning in the hotel's Brasserie
restaurant (not included in the standard rate) which is also open for lunch and
dinner with a menu of British favorites. On-site parking is available and very
reasonably priced, but spaces are limited.
