2 Best Hotels in Glasgow, Scotland

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Since new or revamped grand hotels such as the Blythswood Square (2009) and Grand Central (2010) opened, a fresh generation of hotels has appeared around the city, from basic budget options to stylish boutique properties. Glasgow's City Centre never sleeps, so downtown hotels may be noisier than those in the leafy and genteel West End or in fashionable Finnieston. Downtown hotels are within walking distance of all the main sights, while West End lodgings are more convenient for museums and art galleries.

Although big hotels are spread out all around the city, B&Bs are definitely a more popular, personal, and cheaper option. For country-house luxury you should look beyond the city—try Mar Hall, near Paisley. Regardless of the neighborhood, hotels are about the same in price. Some B&Bs as well as the smaller properties may also offer discounts for longer stays. Make your reservations in advance, especially when there's a big concert, sporting event, or holiday (New Year's Eve is popular). Glasgow is busiest in summer, but it can fill up when something special is going on. If you arrive in town without a place to stay, contact the Glasgow Tourist Information Centre.

Dakota Deluxe Glasgow

$$$ | 179 W. Regent St., Glasgow, G2 4DP, Scotland Fodor's Choice

At this extremely stylish addition to Glasgow's hotel scene, the textured, neutral decor creates a restful, subdued atmosphere. That feeling continues in guest rooms that are beautifully decorated in soft browns and white. Bathrooms merit special mention for their comfort and size. The downstairs bar and grill have a sophisticated, very modern air, but the lighting allows intimacy, too. Although the location is toward the outer edge of the City Centre, it's close to Blythswood Square and a few minutes' walk from the center's amenities. It's a popular spot with celebrities when they visit the city. 

Pros

  • Relaxing public rooms
  • Spacious, well-appointed bedrooms
  • Lovely bathrooms

Cons

  • Unexciting views from hotel
  • Not right in the middle of the action
  • Slightly corporate feel
179 W. Regent St., Glasgow, G2 4DP, Scotland
0141-404--3680
Hotel Details
83 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Mar Hall

$$$ | Mar Hall Dr., Bishopton, PA7 5NW, Scotland

This imposing baronial house, now a luxurious golf and spa resort, sits amid formal gardens and overlooks the River Clyde and verdant woodlands. Clad in dark stone, the building itself is slightly forbidding, but the interior has been redesigned to reflect the luxurious style of its original mid-19th-century construction. The Grand Hall, hung with tapestries, looks out onto greenery and is a restful place for afternoon tea or evening cocktails. The guest rooms vary in size, but many have grand four-poster beds draped in silk and satin. The elegant restaurant has a menu that emphasizes local ingredients in dishes like venison and lamb three ways. The Decleor Spa offers a wide range of treatments, and the swimming pool is a great place to rest after a round on the riverbank golf course.

Pros

  • Spacious rooms
  • Fantastic pool
  • Wonderful country setting but also near airport

Cons

  • Quite remote
  • Very expensive
  • Not ideal for families
Mar Hall Dr., Bishopton, PA7 5NW, Scotland
0141-812–9999
Hotel Details
53 rooms
Free Breakfast

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