Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel
Scotland · United Kingdom
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Character and identity
Set in the former Royal Scottish Automobile Club, this 113-room hotel occupies one of Glasgow's grandest Georgian addresses, facing the private gardens of Blythswood Square. The location balances seclusion with city access: Central Station and the Buchanan Street shopping run are both five minutes on foot. Rooms lean classic and comfortable with marble bathrooms (garden-facing ones are the ones to request), while the ground-floor restaurant, anchored by a striking green tiled bar, runs busy from breakfast through late drinks. The recently renovated spa is the showpiece, with a snow room, multiple saunas, steam room, hot tub and a proper-sized pool, reserved for residents twice daily.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and design-minded weekenders who want a grand-feeling city base with a serious spa attached, plus shoppers and culture visitors who value walkable access to central Glasgow without staying on a busy thoroughfare. Also a strong pick for anyone treating themselves to a Scottish city break with proper pool and sauna time built in.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers chasing contemporary boutique design or a quiet, low-key stay should look elsewhere; the public spaces hum day and night, and the room style is more classically appointed than fashion-forward. Not the obvious choice for families needing kids' programming either.
Bottom line
The spa and the building are the reasons to book here: few city hotels in Scotland combine a heritage shell on a garden square with a full thermal circuit and pool. Spring for a garden-view room, time your spa sessions for the resident-only windows, and expect lively bar and restaurant scenes rather than a hushed retreat.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Smoke-free property
- Front desk
- Concierge
