CitizenM GlasgowvsBabbity Bowster
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, citizenM Glasgow ranks significantly better than Babbity Bowster. citizenM Glasgow has a TripExpert Score of 86 with accolades from 5 sources such as The Telegraph, oyster.com and Jetsetter.
CitizenM Glasgow
60 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3BW, Scotland
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Business Center
- Meeting Rooms
Fodor's
"With pops of color here and there, the streamlined rooms are smartly designed." Full review
Jetsetter
"Modernist glass cube hotel with buzzy lounges and futuristic rooms in Scotland's coolest city." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Following the signature model of the Dutch chain, this upper-middle-range citizenM hotel is a chic, design-smart, and unerringly cool hotel set in the north side of central Glasgow." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"citizenM is a new Dutch kid on the Glasgow block - an ũbercool showroom of ultra-modern styling and facilities that contrives to make travellers feel at home with relaxed living and dining spaces." Full review
Independent
"It’s hard to find fault, with self-service check-in/check-out terminals, an open-plan canteen, sociable hangout zone with pop culture and coffee table books, and free in-room movies on demand."
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The smart move is to pick one away from the Renfrew Street traffic.
Lonely Planet
"The idea is that guests make liberal use of the public areas, and why wouldn't you, with upbeat, super-comfortable designer furniture, a 24-hour cafe and iMacs?" 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