Grasshoppers Hotel Glasgowvsvoco Grand Central Glasgow, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Grand Central Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Grasshoppers Hotel Glasgow. Grand Central Hotel comes in at #6 in Glasgow with positive reviews from 6 publications including Star Service, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Grasshoppers Hotel Glasgow
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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 Planet
Top 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
voco Grand Central Glasgow, an IHG Hotel
99 Gordon Street, Glasgow G1 3SF, Scotland
From $62/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"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
Michelin Guide
"Renowned hotel built into the main station; the first W signal broadcast from London was to this hotel. Smart bedrooms aimed at corporate market."
Star Service
"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.
Oyster
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
The Telegraph
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
Independent
"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
Lonely Planet
"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