Hotel Blythswood Square

Hotel description Blythswood Square

The historic building has been transformed into a luxury hotel and spa, retaining some original architectural features, such as marble fireplaces, wood panelling and lofty, ornate ceilings, and against this aristocratic backdrop a sympathetic, rich, textural design has been applied. The building dates from 1823 and was previously the home of the Royal Scottish Automobile Club. In addition to a reception area with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe and lift access, facilities available to guests at this 93-room spa complex include a bar, restaurant, conference facilities and WLAN Internet access. Guests can also take advantage of room and laundry services for an additional fee.

Room description

The design and layout of all hotel rooms has been carefully planned to ensure guests have a pleasant stay. Each room provides guests with a unique accommodation experience with many of the in-room features being the first to be found in Glasgow. Guests can expect to find anything from four-poster beds to hand-crafted Italian marble baths and showers, not forgetting the latest in-room mobile technology, such as a direct dial telephone and Internet access. In addition to a private bathroom with a bathtub/shower and a hairdryer, other in-room amenities available to guests include a satellite/cable TV, radio, hifi system, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Furthermore, accommodation units come with an iron and ironing board, individually regulated air conditioning and heating units and a safe. A balcony or terrace is an additional standard feature.

Sport activities description

The spa covers an area of 10,000 square feet and incorporates 9 luxury treatment rooms, a thermal suite with a range of experiences, including a hot tub and sauna. Other facilities include two relaxation pools, a rasul mud chamber, a relaxing lounge and café area, as well as several additional relaxation areas. It is a calming and understated space with wellness as the key focus. Guests can also take advantage of relaxing massage treatments and rejuvenating spa packages.

Meal service description

A continental breakfast buffet is served each morning. Lunch and dinner can be enjoyed à la carte or selected from menu options.

Hotel location description Blythswood Square

This landmark property commands one side of Blythswood Square, a quiet, green space in the centre of Glasgow city. The tourist centre of Glasgow is approximately a 5-minute walk from the establishment.

Payment methods description

The hotel accepts American Express, MasterCard and VISA payments.

How to get there

Travelling from Glasgow Airport, head north toward St. Andrew's Drive. Continue straight onto White Cart Road. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sanderling Road. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit toward Edinburgh/M8/Glasgow. Turn right at St Andrew's Drive West. Take a slight right to merge onto M8. Take the exit toward Clydebank/A198/Anderston. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Pitt Street. Turn left at Pitt Street. Turn right at West George Street. Turn left at Blythswood Square.

Description Blythswood Square

• » Year of construction: 1823
• » Suites: 3
• » Number of floors (main building): 8
• » Last renovated: 2009
• » Junior Suites: 4
• » Double / twin rooms: 93

Hotel type

• » SPA hotel

Methods of payment

• » Visa
• » American Express
• » MasterCard

Room facilities (Standard room)

• » Radio
• » Lounge
• » HiFi stereo system
• » Balcony
• » Shower
• » Terrace
• » Satellite / cable TV
• » Wheelchair accessible
• » TV
• » Hairdryer
• » Bathroom
• » Individual heating
• » Bath
• » Safe
• » Tea / Coffee
• » Individual air-conditioned
• » Internet access
• » Disabled bathroom
• » Direct dial telephone
• » Minibar
• » Carpeted
• » Iron and board
• » King size bed

Facilities

• » Safe
• » Room service (*)
• » Wheelchair accessible
• » Laundry service (*)
• » 24h. Reception
• » Public Internet
• » 24h check-in
• » Lift-s
• » Mobile phone network
• » High chairs
• » Restaurant -smoking area
• » Restaurant - non-smoking area
• » WLAN access point
• » Sauna
• » Heated pool
• » Fresh water pool
• » Restaurant - Air-conditioned
• » Indoor pool
• » Number of pools
• » Massage
• » Special SPA packages
• » Whirlpool
• » Bar-s
• » Dining room
• » Breakfast room
• » Conference room
• » Reception area
• » Restaurant -s

Restaurant

• » Special offers
• » Breakfast buffet
• » Special diets
• » Continental breakfast
• » Breakfast
• » Half board
• » Lunch à la carte
• » Dinner menu choice
• » Lunch menu choice
• » Bed and breakfast
• » Dinner à la carte

Interest points

• » Glasgow School of Art: 160m
• » Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum: 2.25km
• » Glasgow Science Centre: 1.9km
• » Buchanan Galleries: 600m
• » Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre: 2.4km

Distances (in meters)

• » Town centre / Glasgow: 1km
• » Next big city / Edinburgh: 67km
• » Tourist centre / Glasgow Tourist Centre: 1.6km