The Brunswick HotelvsBabbity Bowster
Both Brunswick Hotel and Babbity Bowster are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Brunswick Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Babbity Bowster. Brunswick Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 75 with praise from 5 reviewers including Frommer's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
The Brunswick Hotel
106 -108 Brunswick Street, Merchant City, Glasgow G1 1TF, Scotland
From $56/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
Concierge
"If you don't mind the cramped conditions in the smaller rooms, the Brunswick offers one of the best deals in town."
Rough Guide
"A small, independent and individual designer hotel in the heart of the Merchant City; fashionable but good value with minimalist furniture and a smart bar and restaurant."
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Ask for a room on one of the higher levels to avoid traffic noise.
Fodor's
"This modest but comfortable six-story hotel sits at the heart of Glasgow's nightlife."
Frommer's
"The price is (usually) right here, the location good and the on-site restaurant a gem." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Every now and then converts the whole hotel into a party venue, with DJs in the lifts and art installations in the rooms." Full review
Babbity Bowster
16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow G1 1PE, Scotland
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Rough Guide
"Best known as a pub, Babbity Bowster also features six plain but serviceable rooms."
Fodor's
"Essentially a pub with rooms, it has simple, no-frills rooms on its second floor. The vibe is friendly, particularly in winter when there is an open fire in the grate." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Smack bang in the heart of the trendy Merchant City, this lively, pleasant pub has simple rooms with sleek furnishings and a minimalist design." Full review