Ambassador HotelvsMalmaison Glasgow
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Malmaison Hotel ranks significantly higher than Ambassador Hotel. Malmaison Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 88 with praise from 8 reviewers including Frommer's, Star Service and Fodor's.
Ambassador Hotel
7 Kelvin Drive, Glasgow G20 8QG, Scotland
From $38/night
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Breakfast buffet
- Fax / photocopying
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Fodor's
"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
Frommer's
"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
Malmaison Glasgow
278 West George Street, Glasgow G2 4LL, Scotland
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"This hotel is housed in a handsome 19th-century deconsecrated Greek Orthodox church in the business district and near the city center."
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Ask for the Big Yin suite... which has a tartan stand-alone bath in the living area.
Fodor's
"Housed in a converted church, this modern boutique hotel prides itself on personal service and outstanding amenities like plasma televisions and high-end stereo systems." Full review
Rough Guide
"Glasgow's version of the sleek, chic mini-chain, an austere Grecian-temple frontage masking a superbly comfortable designer hotel.£121-150."
Michelin Guide
"lmpressive-looking, former Episcopal church, with moody, masculine decor. Stylish, boldly coloured bedrooms offer good facilities; some are duplex."
Star Service
"Public areas are generally well-maintained. The designers created small but theatrical spaces for socializing. The austere stone walls and classic design are the perfect backdrop for a cocktail. " Full review
Frommer's
"Units vary in size from quite cozy to average, but all are chic and well-appointed with a neo-Art Deco appeal." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A former Greek Orthodox Church transformed into a stylish modern boutique hotel in a city centre location with a lively lounge bar, excellent dining supervised by a celebrity chef, and meeting and event spaces." Full review
Time Out
"This hotel has been regarded as one of the best places to stay in Glasgow for a couple of decades...the premises meanwhile date to the 1830s and were originally a church, built in Greek Revival style." Full review
Fodor's
"British brand Malmaison has brought life to a dilapidated but much-loved Dundee landmark, and done so with style." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Heavenly Malmaison is the ultimate in seductive urban accommodation." Full review