Alexander Thomson Hotel

Seltsames Hotel. Entweder sehr kaltes oder sehr heißes Wasser in der Dusche. Keine Bürste zum Reinigen der Toilette, Wasser im Waschbecken ging nicht unter. Im Badezimmer war der Boden klebrig, als wäre er eine Weile nicht gereinigt worden. Beim nächsten Mal würde ich mehr für ein besseres Hotel ausgeben.

Ok so I was very dubious about staying here and only chose it because there weren't many choices for just a Friday night in Glasgow that weren't ridiculously expensive. The reviews made it sound like a homeless hostel and to be frank, I was rather dreading it. However, the wing and room I was in was hard to fault - it had obviously been refurbished and the room was very comfortable indeed, well appointed and had an excellent shower and a very comfortable bed. The hotel is on the rougher end of Argyle Street and the reception is a little "institutional" but apart from that I couldn't fault the room. I was surprised to get breakfast included and while the food was fine (although the smallest fried eggs I have ever seen!) I did rather get the impression I was the only person in the room paying my own bill! However, it was ok and certainly a lot better than I had feared from the reviews.

I booked here as I was going to an engagement party at Yotel and didn't want to pay there prices, with it being somewhat cheaper I wasn't sure what to expect, read some reviews and was a bit sceptical, but needn't have worried, yes when you first go in its not the most inviting of places, very small reception area that needs freshening up and better lighting, as do corridors leading to rooms, but when I got to room it wasn't as abd as I thought it was going to be, bathroom looked and felt modern, had two single beds (only needed the one), wasn't the biggest room but it did me fine, couple of chairs to sit if needed, but TBF I was only there to sleep once I had come back from party. Sleep wise beds were comfy enough, pillows lacked substance but as they were plenty on each bed, not an issue, only downside is noise, I got back to hotel around 1.30 - 2am, I could still hear music being played, when that stopped the shouting started followed by the sirens, but once shut windows it was better, however had it been a warmer night I am guessing this could have been a problem. Had a kettle with coffee and Tea available, I didn't use, breakfast was buffet style, and fair play it was nice, had cold or hot options, also fruit and continental style pastries, so plenty options, the hot food was fine, maybe could have done with being a little warmer, but it was good enough. Overall if I was tomcome to Glasgow again would I come back...maybe