Pros

  • Glasgow city center location, walking distance to attractions
  • Good value for the money, especially given the location
  • Clean and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs
  • Comfy beds with choice of pillows
  • Restaurant with decent buffet breakfast and pleasant bar
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout (fee for high-speed Wi-Fi)
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Cons

  • Road-facing rooms can be noisy
  • Rooms are basic and no-frills
  • Fee for breakfast
  • No fitness facilities
  • Wi-Fi can be patchy
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Bottom Line

A modern, 239-room value hotel set in the center of Glasgow, this property has the typical Premier Inn chain look and feel. The location is excellent for exploring the city center on foot, and it's near public transportation for those who want to venture farther afield. Simple rooms have comfy beds with a variety of pillow options, though some suffer from traffic noise and the Wi-Fi can be patchy. The buffet breakfast service is decent but costs extra, and the bar provides a pleasant place to unwind. Overall, it's a basic but clean and comfortable place to stay in the center of the city with rates that won't break the bank. While there are a few other Premier Inns throughout Glasgow, all with similar rate structures, this location is arguably the most convenient. 

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet

Oyster Hotel Review

Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre (George Square) Hotel

Scene

A modern no-frills chain hotel typical of the Premier Inn brand

Housed in a corner building overlooking a busy junction, this hotel could be mistaken for a George Square office (aside from the obvious Premier Inn signage). The small and modern lobby area has an emphasis on efficiency, and there's little beyond a couple of reception desks and a trio of touch-screen check-in stations -- it certainly doesn't encourage lingering. Decor is typical of the chain, with swathes of purple and branded signage throughout, while a pair of elevators service the hotel's 239 rooms, which are spread across seven floors. Most guests are budget-conscious couples and families in town for a couple days, although the hotel does get the occasional business guest. 

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Location

On a busy junction on the edge of George Square in central Glasgow

Located in central Glasgow, the hotel occupies a busy intersection on the edge of George Square. This location is excellent for exploring the city, with plenty of bars, shops, and restaurants within easy walking distance. Glasgow Queen Street train station is a five-minute walk away, while Buchanan Street subway and shopping is just a little farther. The hotel is positioned just a few minutes' drive from the nearest M8 motorway exit, and there's a parking lot just across the street. 

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Rooms

Simple, clean, modern rooms with comfy beds, but some traffic noise

The hotel has 239 rooms, all decorated with the chain's typical simple wood furnishings and white walls, accented with the signature purple carpets, wall art, and bed throws. In-room amenities include kettles, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- though it can be patchy, even with a paid upgrade to high-speed. Signature Hypnos beds are particularly comfortable and offer a choice of pillows. Bathrooms are clean, though they feel a little dated; all have wall-mounted hairdryers, soap dispensers, and most have shower/tub combos. Some traffic noise can be heard in street-facing rooms, and it's especially audible on the lower floors. 

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Features

Good buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi throughout -- though the connection can be erratic

The hotel's Thyme Restaurant offers a decent breakfast buffet (for a fee) with a mixture of hot dishes -- including sausages, hash browns, and eggs -- and cold dishes such as cereals and croissants. A lunch and dinner menu is also available and features a few kid-friendly options. There is also a  pleasant bar area and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property -- though guests have to pay for a high-speed upgrade and even then the connection can be patchy. There's neither a fitness center nor a parking lot, although there is a privately owned parking lot across the street. 

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Oyster Hotel Review

Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre (George Square) Hotel

Scene

A modern no-frills chain hotel typical of the Premier Inn brand

Housed in a corner building overlooking a busy junction, this hotel could be mistaken for a George Square office (aside from the obvious Premier Inn signage). The small and modern lobby area has an emphasis on efficiency, and there's little beyond a couple of reception desks and a trio of touch-screen check-in stations -- it certainly doesn't encourage lingering. Decor is typical of the chain, with swathes of purple and branded signage throughout, while a pair of elevators service the hotel's 239 rooms, which are spread across seven floors. Most guests are budget-conscious couples and families in town for a couple days, although the hotel does get the occasional business guest. 

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Location

On a busy junction on the edge of George Square in central Glasgow

Located in central Glasgow, the hotel occupies a busy intersection on the edge of George Square. This location is excellent for exploring the city, with plenty of bars, shops, and restaurants within easy walking distance. Glasgow Queen Street train station is a five-minute walk away, while Buchanan Street subway and shopping is just a little farther. The hotel is positioned just a few minutes' drive from the nearest M8 motorway exit, and there's a parking lot just across the street. 

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Rooms

Simple, clean, modern rooms with comfy beds, but some traffic noise

The hotel has 239 rooms, all decorated with the chain's typical simple wood furnishings and white walls, accented with the signature purple carpets, wall art, and bed throws. In-room amenities include kettles, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi -- though it can be patchy, even with a paid upgrade to high-speed. Signature Hypnos beds are particularly comfortable and offer a choice of pillows. Bathrooms are clean, though they feel a little dated; all have wall-mounted hairdryers, soap dispensers, and most have shower/tub combos. Some traffic noise can be heard in street-facing rooms, and it's especially audible on the lower floors. 

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Features

Good buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi throughout -- though the connection can be erratic

The hotel's Thyme Restaurant offers a decent breakfast buffet (for a fee) with a mixture of hot dishes -- including sausages, hash browns, and eggs -- and cold dishes such as cereals and croissants. A lunch and dinner menu is also available and features a few kid-friendly options. There is also a  pleasant bar area and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property -- though guests have to pay for a high-speed upgrade and even then the connection can be patchy. There's neither a fitness center nor a parking lot, although there is a privately owned parking lot across the street. 

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Best Rates

Amenities

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Poolside Drink Service

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