141 West Nile Street, St Andrew House, Glasgow, United Kingdom | (888) 616-5829
Modern, budget accommodation in the
heart of the city's retail hub
Clean, modern
rooms, some with great views
Extra-comfy beds and well-insulated rooms
All-you-can-eat
buffet breakfast (not included) and Costa Coffee
Free Wi-Fi
throughout (fee for upgrade)
Extra secure
property requires key cards
Special perks for business travelers with Premium Inn business accounts's
Good Night's Sleep guarantee
Fee for breakfast
Free Wi-Fi can be
slow
Lobby not on ground floor
No on-site parking
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.
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Scene
Typical, functional Premier Inn housed in strikingly modern tower
Certainly the
most striking feature of this popular budget chain hotel is its sleek, super-modern
architecture that towers over its surroundings. Inside, however, its business
as usual with all the efficient functionality and signature interiors that distinguish the Premier Inn brand. Opened in 2012, the Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre Buchanan Galleries is the newest of the
four Premier Inn's in Glasgow city center, and consequently, the most fresh-looking and
polished within the budget chain. The second-floor lobby is particularly
streamlined, with a small one-person reception desk, while a trio of
interactive screens allow for quick and easy self check-in. Clientele leans largely
toward the leisure end of the market -- particularly couples and families --
but the hotel draws a share of business travelers, especially during the week.
Location
Set right in the bustling heart of central Glasgow's retail hub
Surrounded by the
Buchanan Quarter retail district, the hotel could hardly be more centrally located to Glasgow's main shopping hub. In addition to the numerous shops,
restaurants, and bars in the immediate area, the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall sits opposite the property, and the Pavillion Theatre is right behind it.
Local transportation links also include the Buchanan Street subway and Queen Street
station, which are within a five-minute walk of the property. The hotel is also within a 10-minute walk of Glasgow Caledonian University.
Rooms
Clean, quiet, modern rooms with adequate amenities, and some have great views
The hotel's 200 rooms are spread over 15 floors, all of which follow the familiar
formula of clean and simple decor in a palette of white and purple with basic
wooden furnishings. The air-conditioned rooms are generally spacious and
well-maintained, with the chain's signature comfy beds and sofas
that convert into extra (though not as comfortable) beds. Rooms are no-frills, but amenities include free (though generally weak) basic Wi-Fi, flat-screen
TVs, hairdryers, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Basic Wi-Fi can be upgraded for a
fee. Bathrooms are clean and modern, with shower/tub combos and wall-mounted
soap and shampoo -- but towels can be scarce. Despite its busy location, street noise is rarely a problem, especially in higher-floor rooms, which also
offer great views over the city.
Features
Signature all-you-can-eat breakfast, extremely tight security
The chain's
signature all-you-can-eat cooked and continental breakfast is available each
morning in the hotel's lobby-level restaurant (breakfast is not included in the room rate). The
restaurant is also a cafe-bar, serving a range of alcoholic drinks and Costa Coffee
products. Prices aren't particularly budget-friendly, and there are abundant bars and
restaurants in the immediate area. There is no on-site parking or
drop-off point available, though there is discounted parking at the Buchanan
Galleries car park nearby. Security is extremely tight here, with key cards required for elevators and corridors, which while reassuring, some guests find annoying. Business travelers with Premium Inn accounts get such perks as faster booking with less paperwork, and easily reserved meeting rooms.
