Pacific Quay, Glasgow, United Kingdom | (618) 248-8274
A five-minute walk from Scottish
Hydro and SECC
Clean and modern
rooms with comfy beds and big TVs
Large restaurant with
buffet breakfast and decent bar
Two meeting rooms with river views
Free Wi-Fi
throughout
Free on-site parking
Far from city
center
Fee for breakfast
Windows in rooms don't
open
No telephones in
rooms
The Premier Inn Glasgow Pacific Quay is
a sleek and modern budget hotel set on the south bank of the River
Clyde, with easy access to local BBC offices, SSE Hydro arena, and the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC). Its 180 rooms are clean and contemporary, with comfortable beds and large flat-screen TVs, though they lack telephones, and the windows don't open. The large restaurant has a decent menu and good bar, and Wi-Fi and parking are both free of charge.
All in all, it's an excellent no-frills base for those with business -- or leisure
-- in the area, but it's a bit far from the city center. Travelers looking for something closer to town may want to check out the chain's George Square location.
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Scene
Sleek budget chain hotel with modern and efficient ambience
This Premier Inn was the sixth location of the popular chain to open in Glasgow, launching in 2014, just in time for the
Commonwealth Games. The result of a £12 million development, this chain property is particularly sleek and contemporary, with a handsome black and white
facade skirted with manicured lawns and views out onto the River Clyde. The simple, no-frills interiors are decorated in the chain's familiar palate of purple and yellow. The vibe is efficient and modern, with a trio of
touch-screen check-in stations and a pair of elevators that connect to the
property's five floors. The clientele is largely dictated by its location, with a
mix of business travelers needing easy access to the nearby BBC offices or the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), as
well as visitors in town for a concert or sporting event at the SSE Hydro arena.
Location
On south bank of River Clyde, with easy access to Scottish Hydro and SECC
In the Finnieston area of western Glasgow, this hotel is
located on the south bank of the River Clyde. Over the last 10 years or so the area has gone through a huge
regeneration and now features a number of important venues -- including the SSE Hydro arena and the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) -- both just across the river, about five minutes away on foot. The BBC, Film
City Glasgow, and STV media companies are also within a few minutes' walk away, while it's
a five-minute drive from the nearest M8 motorway exit. However, the property is not particularly convenient for exploring Glasgow city center, which is around a 15-minute drive away. But the airport takes about 10 minutes or so to reach by car.
Rooms
Smart, clean, and modern rooms with large TVs but no telephones
The hotel has 180
rooms, all decorated in smart and simple styling with modern furnishings,
colorful contemporary wall art, and the chain's signature purple accents. In-room
amenities include 40-inch flat-screen TVs, kettles,
and free Wi-Fi along with large and comfortable Hypnos beds. Bathrooms
are clean and modern -- most with shower/tub combos -- and all have
wall-mounted soap dispensers. Rooms lack telephones -- so calling
reception can be tricky -- and the windows don't open.
Features
Restaurant with generous buffet, two meeting rooms with river views, and free Wi-Fi and parking
The hotel's ThymeRestaurant is the largest branch in Scotland and offers a plentiful
breakfast buffet (for a fee) and Costa coffee in a big space overlooking the river. A lunch and dinner menu of standard British fare is also available -- along with a kids' menu -- and there's a decent bar. However, there
have been complaints about the restaurant's booking system. Wi-Fi is free throughout
the property, as is on-site parking. The hotel also has two meetingrooms with views over the Clyde.
