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BEST WESTERN Glasgow City

3 stars
27 Elmbank Street, Glasgow, G2 4PB
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.1
out of 5
15 reviews
Modern but small rooms

Super modern rooms although kinda small, but who cares! I was barely in the room at all, more... See full review

  • Taco Bell Verified Customer
  • 8 Sep 2010
Top stay. Loved it. Great location,

Top stay. Loved it. Great location, excellent customer service. Free bottles of red and white wine... See full review

  • Jared Verified Customer
  • 28 Feb 2010
The best way to discover Glasgow "Scotland with Style" is to be right there, at the heart of it all. But an exceptional central location isn't the only big attraction of the Glasgow City hotel. This stylish, contemporary property offers some of the best bedrooms in the city, at some of the best rates too. The hotel has been fully refurbished within the traditional style of the old townhouse building. The bedrooms are all en-suite, have been classically styled to a high standard and include plasma screens and DVD players in all rooms. Enjoy a welcome drink in the comfort of your room with our compliments on your arrival. With 52 modern and stylish bedrooms, you can choose from standard, superior or suite. Glasgow is one of Europe's great cities. Always buzzing, always up for a good time, it's fun, exciting and cultural too. Discover museums and galleries, go to gig after gig in the city's thriving music scene, drink and eat in stylish, bars and restaurants. And, of course, throw yourself into the best shopping of any UK city outside of London. Renowned for their unique sense of humour, the 'Gallus' Glaswegian charm will win you over every time. Whatever you're looking for in a city break, you'll find it right here in Glasgow - and it's all right outside your front door. Rooms are sold on a Room Only basis, however guests can upgrade to a full Scottish Breakfast.

BEST WESTERN Glasgow City Rooms

Standard Single Room
Room with one single bed includes alarm clock, colour TV, ensuite / private bathroom, hairdryer, heating, Internet access, iron / ironing board, non-smoking rooms, radio, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities.
Family Room
Room with one zip and link bed (king size being able to split into twin) and one sofa bed includes alarm clock, colour TV, ensuite / private bathroom, hairdryer, heating, Internet access, iron / ironing board, non-smoking rooms, radio, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities.
Standard Double Room
Room with one double bed includes alarm clock, color TV, ensuite / private bathroom, hairdryer, heating, Internet access, iron / ironing board, non-smoking rooms, radio, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities.
Deluxe Double/Twin Room
Room with one double or two twin beds includes alarm clock, color TV, ensuite / private bathroom, hairdryer, heating, Internet access, iron / ironing board, non-smoking rooms, radio, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities.

Hotel Map

27 Elmbank Street, Glasgow, G2 4PB

Area served
Glasgow.
Nearby airports
Glasgow International Airport.
Area description
With one of the most central addresses the Best Western Glasgow City Hotel is a stunning traditional townhouse conversion, retaining many of its original features. Found just minutes from the M8 Motorway at Charing Cross this certainly must be one of the easiest hotels to locate in the City. From Glasgow Airport, take M8 Motorway heading to the City Centre. Come off at Charing Cross Junction 18. Take a left at the first set of traffic lights, turn left at second set of traffic lights onto St Vincent Street. Take right at third set of traffic lights onto Elmbank Street. Arrive at your destination on the left.

Amenities

  • Internet Access
  • Room Service
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Elliot's Restaurant & Bar
Elliot's Bar Restaurant is a well thought-out bar and adjoining brasserie-type-affair, another Bath Street subterranean drinking affair. This one's aimed at the more tailored boozer, well presented in bright red details over black ash and crisp white linen. The menu spans the globe with some interesting options for a mid-price lunchtime bite.
Massimo Italian Restaurant
Massimo Glasgow opened in 1996, it is situated close to the main attractions in Glasgow city centre and being opposite the King's Theatre makes it ideal for theatregoers and thespians alike. With a warm and modern interior it makes a relaxed and informal atmosphere, perfect for a romantic dinner for two or a family night out. Courteous and friendly staff will make sure that you and your friends or family have a good time and a great meal. All food is freshly cooked to order and only the finest seasonal produce is used. The speedy service and excellent value make it an ideal dining stop prior to a show or as a night out in itself.
Bar Budda Sauchiehall Street
Bar Budda on Sauchiehall St in the bustling city of Glasgow is one of the city's busiest and best bars. For a night on the tiles they have DJ's playing most nights with some party tunes to get you in the mood and some great drinks promotions to top it off. Recently refurbished in March 2008 Budda is a well established Bar with quality and great value for money Pub food. Their menu will have something to tickle those taste buds! The Evening Times calls them one of the 'Best Bars in Glasgow' with good reason; it is the perfect pre-club location now it is open till 2am at the weekend for you to party all night. As a bonus it's FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT!! And there are some seats outside for you smokers or just some summer drinking.
Breakfast Room
Now serving the best breakfasts in town... Best Western Glasgow City Hotel have invested 50,000 in the creation of a new Breakfast Room. Beginning March 2010, our guests will be able to start their day in the best possible way with a hearty Full Scottish Breakfast in contemporary and comfortable surroundings. .... The Best just got better

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (15)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN Glasgow City

Overall score

4.1 / 5
15 out of 15
Amenities:
3.2
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
2.7
Location:
4.2
Value:
4

87% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
Verified Customer Tricia12345
London
15 Nov 2011

Disaster

Do not stay at this hotel no hot water boiler was broken when i checked in they didn't tell me. Staff totally unhelpful . Bedroon next to reception very noisy fan going all the time

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Review of BEST WESTERN Glasgow City

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Taco Bell
Washington, DC
8 Sep 2010

Modern but small rooms

Super modern rooms although kinda small, but who cares! I was barely in the room at all, more interested in sightseeing. Even though they were small they're still pretty comfortable. For the rate I got this was an incredible deal. I would stay here again for shizza.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Long walk from hotel

Go to King's Court just shy of Glasgow Green. There's a pub/cafe there called Mono and a vintage clothing boutique called Mr. Ben. It's just past all the Buchanan Street shops and pretty hip.

Review of BEST WESTERN Glasgow City

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer Jared
Not Provided
28 Feb 2010

Top stay. Loved it. Great location,

Top stay. Loved it. Great location, excellent customer service. Free bottles of red and white wine plus water and Pringles in room. Well turned out. Staff very polite and helpful. Free breakfast, even though we booked Room Only (toast, muffins, coffee, orange juice). Only downside was that Wifi wasn't working in room. However, would certainly stay again - superb.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
Room cleanliness:
5
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5
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No rating
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5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Glasgow City

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Anonymous
Not Provided
12 Feb 2010

Everything is fine, just the room

Everything is fine, just the room (double bed room) is too small

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3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
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No rating
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4
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3
Review of BEST WESTERN Glasgow City

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Alan
Not Provided
29 Jan 2010

Surprisingly modern rooms in a

Surprisingly modern rooms in a hotel that looks past its best from outside. The plumbing is absolutely excellent although bathroom size is miniscule. Excellent value and a great short stay.

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2
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3
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4
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3
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Glasgow City

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer Carmel
Not Provided
27 Jan 2010

Well-located, nicely appointed

Well-located, nicely appointed and good value!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
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5
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4
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5
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4
Review of BEST WESTERN Glasgow City

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5
Verified Customer Anonymous
Not Provided
20 Nov 2009

Hotel was very nice. Only few

Hotel was very nice. Only few things I didnt like too much - towels smelled stronly bleach and in the basement, we could smell the smoke from the cigarettes. Otherwise it was very nice experience.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
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No rating
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5
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN Glasgow City

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer Mairi
Not Provided
18 Nov 2009

A very pleasant stay in this city

A very pleasant stay in this city centre hotel which is close to all attractions, particularly the King's Theatre. There's no restaurant onsite, but plenty to choose from nearby. Would def stay here again...

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
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No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Glasgow City

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Anonymous
Not Provided
15 Nov 2009

Nice hotel near Sauchiehall. No

Nice hotel near Sauchiehall. No lift, so be prepared for some extra excercise :-) Overall we were satisfied with our stay, but there was a couple of minor issues, like the internet not working (wifi with strong signal, but no internet access!?) for the entire stay. The included breakfast was really at a minimum. However, very nice staff and we would have no problems staying there again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Glasgow City

Reviewer score

3
Verified Customer butterfly
Pittsburgh, PA
2 Sep 2009

Budget Hotel with Potential

Quite simply this hotel did not meet my expectations. I had to LIFT my heavy luggage up the stairs to merely enter the building. Granted, I am not a novice traveller & have had to concede to a lot of differences between U.S. & European hotels, yet having to tow my luggage up a SECOND flight of stairs to get to my room only to be met by the stench of what seemed like roach spray was a bit much for me. I soon was under the impression that this hotel had been perhaps an apartment building or boarding house given the layout of my room, which was small, tastefully decorated yet had no room temperature controls; there were two windows which I could open (one of which had already been opened). There was no view to speak of, only a brick wall, window to another room, & questionable apparati that seemed a cross between a fire escape & conduit for miscreants to enter my room (needless to note that my windows were locked most of the time, leaving my room rather stuffy). The wireless internet did not work in my room so I was forced to sit in the lounge area where the television sometimes blared & the wireless signal was sporadic at best. Despite my chagrin over having to come to the lounge every time I wanted to get online (there were a handful of other patrons who begrudgingly came to the lounge as well), I did especially like the espresso machine in the lounge as well as 24hr access to the lounge should I have a late night hankering to visit it. In short, I would note that this hotel was a "good enough" hotel for one who could deal with the noise of the slamming doors (there were two heavy doors that lead to my room; both slammed each time someone entered or left). Likewise, the lack of room temperature control, sporadic wireless service in the lounge only, and quaint reception & lounge areas were pluses while having to manually reset my alarm clock after leaving the room each time (forget visible digital clocks built into the television or automated wake-up calls, this room key-powered electricity only had an older style alarm) and having to take my luggage two flights of stairs were glaring minuses.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

The Best Western is about a 10-15 minute walk to the city centre proper where you'll find George's Square, the tourist office (do visit that FIRST for great information on events & tours), a panoply of stores, restaurants, pubs & the like. Even closer are a number of restaurants & shops (there is a Tesco Express just two blocks away). Bus stops abound as well.

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