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Grasshoppers Hotel GlasgowvsBabbity Bowster
Grasshoppers Hotel Glasgow and Babbity Bowster are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Grasshoppers Hotel Glasgow scores slightly better than Babbity Bowster. Grasshoppers Hotel Glasgow comes in at 73 with approval from 3 sources like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Grasshoppers Hotel Glasgow
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
87 Union Street, Caledonian Chambers, Glasgow G1 3TA, Scotland
From $88/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Fodor's "Not visible from the street, this hotel occupies the sixth floor above Central Station... Guest rooms are on the small side but have expansive windows." Full review
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Look for the door marked "Caledonian Chambers" on Union Street and take the elevator.
Michelin Guide "Unusually located, on the 6th floor of the Victorian railway station building; the lounge overlooks what is the largest glass roof in Europe. Stylish, well-designed bedrooms."
The Telegraph8.0
"A stylish independent penthouse hotel hidden above Glasgow's bustling city centre." Full review
Independent "It’s handily situated right beside Glasgow Central station, and is elegantly decorated in pale greys and whites. The breakfasts are to die for too."
City guide
November 2, 2021
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Discreetly hidden atop a timeworn railway administration building right alongside Glasgow Central, this small, well-priced hotel is a modern, upbeat surprise." Full review
Babbity Bowster
Rough Guide Fodor's Lonely Planet
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
