THE MERCHANT CITY INN, Glasgow – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Merchant City Inn offers 40 rooms, including single, double, twin, triple, quad, and family suites. Each room has a flat-screen TV, free tea and coffee, ironing facilities, a hairdryer, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Family rooms include one double and one single bed, while quad rooms have one double and two single beds.
Dining & Nightlife
No onsite restaurant is available, but the surrounding Merchant City area has options like Arta (62 Albion Street) for Mediterranean food and live music. Nearby pubs include Maggie Mays and Babbity Bowsers, known for malt whiskey. Breakfast is served Saturday-Sunday from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Leisure & Attractions
The hotel is near Glasgow Cathedral, Saint Mungo Museum, and Provand's Lordship (all 1.2 km away). Kelvingrove Art Gallery (4.5 km) and the Riverside Museum (5.5 km) showcase transport and art collections. Live music venues and bars are within walking distance in the Merchant City.
Location & Transport
The hotel is at the corner of Wilson Street and Virginia Street, a 5-minute walk from Buchanan Street shopping. Glasgow Central Station (0.2 km) and Queen Street Station (0.1 km) provide rail connections. Saint Enoch Subway Station is a 5-minute walk. Glasgow Airport is 14.8 km away, with shuttle bus service 500 to George Street.
Services & Policies
Check-in is from 1:30 PM to 11:00 PM; check-out is by 11:00 AM (late check-out until 1:00 PM costs £25). NCP Glasshouse car park (Glassford Street) is behind the hotel; guests must register via app before entry. Towels are provided for in-room use only. No pets are allowed except guide dogs.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Sundry/Convenience shop
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- Buffet breakfast
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable/ Satellite television
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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