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Ambassador Hotelvsvoco Grand Central Glasgow, an IHG Hotel
Both Ambassador Hotel and Grand Central Hotel are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Grand Central Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Ambassador Hotel. Grand Central Hotel comes in at #6 in Glasgow with endorsements from 6 sources including Star Service, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Ambassador Hotel
Fodor's
Frommer's
7 Kelvin Drive, Glasgow G20 8QG, Scotland
From $38/night
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Breakfast buffet
- Fax / photocopying
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
"Opposite the West End's peaceful Botanic Gardens, the Ambassador is part of a string of elegant town houses on the banks of the river Kelvin." Full review
"Across from the Botanic Gardens, this small Edwardian townhouse offers fairly standard-looking rooms (white duvets with red throws, industrial red rugs, mass-produced furniture)" Full review
voco Grand Central Glasgow, an IHG Hotel
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
99 Gordon Street, Glasgow G1 3SF, Scotland
From $62/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"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
"Renowned hotel built into the main station; the first W signal broadcast from London was to this hotel. Smart bedrooms aimed at corporate market."
"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.
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
7.0
"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
"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."
Best hotels in Glasgow for location and style
April 19, 2022
"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