citizenM Glasgowvsvoco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Grand Central Hotel ranks slightly better than citizenM Glasgow. Grand Central Hotel scores 85 with praise from 6 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Star Service.
citizenM Glasgow
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Oyster
Tablet
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
60 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3BW, Scotland
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Business Center
- Meeting Rooms
Fodor's "With pops of color here and there, the streamlined rooms are smartly designed." Full review
Jetsetter "Modernist glass cube hotel with buzzy lounges and futuristic rooms in Scotland's coolest city." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"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." Full review
Tablet18.4
"It’s easy enough to get wrapped up in Scotland’s past, especially in the countryside: many visitors opt for a bed and breakfast, a village guesthouse or a classic golf resort. The cities..." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"citizenM is a new Dutch kid on the Glasgow block - an ũbercool showroom of ultra-modern styling and facilities that contrives to make travellers feel at home with relaxed living and dining spaces." Full review
Independent "It’s hard to find fault, with self-service check-in/check-out terminals, an open-plan canteen, sociable hangout zone with pop culture and coffee table books, and free in-room movies on demand."
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The smart move is to pick one away from the Renfrew Street traffic.
Lonely Planet "The idea is that guests make liberal use of the public areas, and why wouldn't you, with upbeat, super-comfortable designer furniture, a 24-hour cafe and iMacs?" Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"It’s easy enough to get wrapped up in Scotland’s past, especially in the countryside: many visitors opt for a bed and breakfast, a village guesthouse or a classic golf resort. The cities..." Full review
voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG Fodor's Michelin Guide
Star Service Oyster The Telegraph Independent Lonely Planet Tablet Michelin Guide
99 Gordon Street, Glasgow G1 3SF, Scotland
From $62/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "This hotel certainly deserves its name, as everything about it, from the magnificant marble-floor champagne bar to the ballroom fully restored to its original glory, is grand." Full review
Michelin Guide "Renowned hotel built into the main station; the first W signal broadcast from London was to this hotel. Smart bedrooms aimed at corporate market."
Star Service "This is one of Glasgow's quirky and modern hotels that gives the Malmaison a run for its money." Full review
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Avoid the cramped singles, even if traveling alone, unless on a budget.
Oyster Upscale
"The 226-room Grand Central Hotel is an upscale, landmark property integrated into Glasgow Central station dating back to the late 19th century." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"The star-crossed lovers of Brief Encounter would feel at home in this landmark Victorian railway hotel that forms part of Glasgow Central Station." Full review
Independent "The Victorian-era sparkle is still in place, although the rooms now channel a more modern aesthetic, with a livery of blue, white and taupe; contemporary artwork; and grey-tiled bathrooms."
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Lonely Planet "After a recent rejuvenation, this handsome Victorian hotel is back to its former glory. It's part of the central railway station, and some rooms even overlook the platforms." Full review
Tablet "Voco Grand Central Glasgow is indeed both grand and central, occupying as it does a landmark Victorian building adjacent to Glasgow Central Station. Inside, though, you’ll find little in..." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Voco Grand Central Glasgow is indeed both grand and central, occupying as it does a landmark Victorian building adjacent to Glasgow Central Station. Inside, though, you’ll find little in..." Full review
