Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful decor
Excellent spa facilities
Cons:
High prices
Noisy air conditioning
Limited food menu

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Multiple mentions of issues with cleanliness, specifically the shower overflowing.
Service
9.5
Staff received high praise across several reviews for their warmth and professionalism.
Location
9.5
Location was frequently mentioned as beautiful and ideal.
Room Quality
9
Overall satisfaction with room quality, but some minor issues reported.
Amenities
9.5
Excellent amenities mentioned, especially the spa facilities.
Value for Money
8.5
Some concerns about high prices with limited food options.
Food and Beverage
8
Mixed reviews on food quality with suggestions for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.5
Generally positive experiences, with many using terms like 'amazing' and 'fantastic'.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-17 11:06

Property Description

Luxury Rooms and Beautiful Architecture
Kimpton - Blythswood Square Hotel in Glasgow offers luxury rooms with free Wi-Fi, bathrobes, digital TV, and marble bathrooms. The hotel, dating back to 1823, boasts beautiful architecture and a rich history as the former home of the Royal Scottish Automobile Club.

Elegant Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in the relaxed and elegant restaurant and bar located in the former ballroom. Enjoy afternoon tea in The Salon, offering picturesque views and a stylish atmosphere for a delightful experience.

Complimentary Spa Access
While the Spa at Blythswood Square is undergoing renovations until summer 2023, guests can still enjoy complimentary access during specific times. Don't miss the chance to experience the all-new spa facilities during your stay.

Book now to experience luxury, history, and relaxation at Kimpton - Blythswood Square Hotel in Glasgow.

Important information:

Free access to the spa is available from 07:30 until 09:30 and from 17:00 to 20:00 daily, and must be booked in advance.
Please note that the spa facilities at the Blythswood Square can only be accessed by guests over 16 years of age.

Please note that pets can only be accommodated in the Deluxe rooms with prior arrangement with the property.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The credit/debit card used at the time of the booking needs to be presented upon check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: GLA

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 19 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £55 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 2387 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Mateen • couple • gb
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Chantal • couple • gb
10
Memorable stay in a beautiful hotel.
Pros:

Amazing staff, especially the concierge and restaurant teams. The location is excellent, within walking distance of the centre of Glasgow for shopping, restaurants and sightseeing. The room was luxurious and the bathroom was beautiful.

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Warren • couple • gb
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Céline • couple • fr
6
Literie affreuse, personnel magnifique
Pros:

Le personnel est vraiment très gentil et prévenant

Cons:

Le matelas était juste un scandale pour un 5 étoile!
J’ai demandé un changement de literie ou de chambre car des ressorts arrivaient directement dans notre dos..
On m’a affirmé avoir changé le matelas… sans doute pour le même !
C’est la première fois de tous nos voyages que nous dormons si mal

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
C
Cors • couple • gb
10
Good food staff accommodating and friendly fab surroundings
Pros:

Love it fab place to stay
Was disappointed that booked a twin room but booking .com did not forward these details to hotel so they did not have a twin so had to put up a folding bed in room

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Angela • couple • br
8
Serviço muito bom
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
E
Elisabete • couple • br
10
Pros:

Conforto e tamanho do quarto

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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F9397PXandreat • Couples
4
Disappointing
Pros:

This review is for thermal spa experience.
This was now the fourth time myself and husband have attended for the thermal experience and this was the biggest let down.

When you walk in to reception there is no welcoming spa smell - normally you would be treated with soothing, calming scents but there was nothing.

We checked in and were shown down to the lockers which was all fine. We then entered the thermal experience which was quite busy. Some loungers had been left with towels and were never used. Others were taken by the same people for the full two hours - there is 6 possibly 8 loungers.

We had forgotten to take out water bottles so luckily there was a water fountain and glasses. The glasses provided were infact glass so you couldn’t take them with you. The glasses also looked like they had seen better days and were very scratched and scraped.

Again as with the spa reception the spa itself had no nice scents. I had been in the steam room on previous visits and there had been a menthol smell there was nothing this time.

We went in the salt room and were baffled - not sure if we had missed something, or the point but it was just a room on the colder side again with no scents etc.

A couple of people when we were in were clearly not there for a calming experience as they were so loud. And there was one member of staff who was keeping the spa area clean who clearly had no interest in being there - no smile, hello etc she

We had the afternoon tea in the spa lounge which was lovely.

All in all it was not the experience we expected or that you pay for.

2026-07-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Nelly • extended_group • us
10
Wonderful stay!
Pros:

Very well located wonderful happy hour and everything done for the customer!

Cons:

All good

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Mital • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Olga • couple • ru
1
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Musen • extended_group • gb
8
It’s a good place to stay, but I would recommend staying in something newer around the same price range.
Pros:

The building locates in a beautiful square and very easy to go to anywhere in Glasgow. Staff were friendly and shower is very comfortable.

Cons:

I lived in the left wing of the building and the lift were shared with the Kitchen, which makes it not that clean and smelly all the time, the room is not very well maintained, it shows signs of stains.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Getaway32472019583 • Couples
10
One night away
Pros:

Lovely night away celebrating our anniversary. Room was lovely and the staff were fantastic. Went above and beyond for us. We will be back

2026-07-16 • via Tripadvisor
J
John • couple • gb
9
Very comfortable and high standards of cuisine and service
Pros:

Position, grandeur, mixed with modern facilities to a high standard

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Lawrence • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothinf

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
G
Gillian • couple • gb
10
Amazing hotel in central Glasgow with excellent spa facilities
Pros:

The spa was amazing

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
6
699JaneM • Couples • Atlanta, Georgia
10
Great option if you want to be a bit removed from the city center
Pros:

We had a great stay. The staff were so friendly and our room was very well appointed. I especially appreciated the larger US king size bed vs. a UK king, and that the hotel provided wash clothes which in our experience are not commonly provided in Scotland. The location is about a 10 min walk down to all of the hustle of the city center, which was fine by us as our room was super quiet. Breakfast was also great.

2026-07-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Nicole • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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LD • solo_traveller • gb
6
Very disappointed
Pros:

Staff where lovely bed wash comfortable

Cons:

Our room had stains all over the carpet and 1 of the cushions from the couch was badly torn

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee