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Merchant City Inn

3.0 star property
City centre hotel within walking distance of George Square

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In the heart of Glasgow, Merchant City Inn offers a comfortable retreat with dry cleaning/laundry services and in-room WiFi. Take advantage of self parking, luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, express check-out and a 24-hour front desk for a seamless stay.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bath or shower
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Triple Room, 3 Single Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
52 Virginia Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 1UZ

What's nearby

  • Merchant City - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Buchanan Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • George Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • OVO Hydro - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 13 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 38 min drive
  • Argyle Street Station - 2 min walk
  • Glasgow Queen Street Station - 5 min walk
  • Glasgow Central Station - 8 min walk
  • St Enoch Station - 5 min walk
  • Buchanan Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Bridge Street Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Paesano Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Merchant City - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Delmonicas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Max's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Merchant City Inn

You'll be in a fantastic location at Merchant City Inn, only a five-minute walk from Buchanan Street and George Square. Also, University of Glasgow and OVO Hydro are within a short drive. Public transportation is only a short walk: St Enoch Station is 5 minutes and Buchanan Street Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 24.00 per day)
    • Off-site parking within 200 ft (GBP 24.00 per day)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol allowed on site

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 24.00 per day
  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 24.00 per day (200 ft away)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Merchant City Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Merchant City Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Merchant City Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Merchant City Inn?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 24.00 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Merchant City Inn?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Merchant City Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casino Glasgow, Riverboat (11-min walk) and Alea Glasgow (4-min drive) are both nearby.

What's the area around Merchant City Inn like?

Merchant City Inn is in City Centre Glasgow, a short 5-minute walk from St Enoch Station and 3 minutes' walk from Buchanan Street.

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Reviews

Merchant City Inn Reviews

6.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Nightclubs
Breakfast
Location
Service staff

Reviews

4/10 Fair

The property was ok staff helpful but noisy due to nightclubs being across the road.
Alan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean, reasonable, basic accommodation

Clean basic accommodation. Triple and twin rooms were ideal for a lads weekend where all you’re bothered about is a clean bed and a shower. Only thing that wasn’t clear beforehand was the requirement for a security deposit (possibly because we were a group of lads clearly out on a weekend on the sesh) - not an issue but should have been made clear when booking
Steve, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

Great location. Within waking distance of lots of restaurants, shops, bars, train stations and buses. Bit noisy at night but thats because it is so close to the night life. Rooms were warm as it was a heat wave when we visited and no fan or air-con but we enjoyed our stay dispite this. Staff are really friendly and helpful. I would stay here again
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, clean, good wifi, quiet, great place to stay in Glasgow! Let us leave our luggage before check-in. Water heater in room.
MITZI, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

I will start by saying it is a 1-star hotel. It's in a horrible condition. The ceiling of our room was all cracked and leaking during a rain storm. We got moved to another room, but it was equally delapidated. The bathroom mirror shelf was broken, cold water faucet was giving only the thinest, unusable flow of water, the towel rack was broken or turned off, the radiator was disgusting and rusty. I can't describe how inadequate the beds were - virtually no matress and the pillows you only imagine in middle ages. The worst was the manager who barged into our room in the morning wgen we were still asleep.to confront us about negative check-in comments we left on Expedia.
Alyona, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is well managed and convenient to the Queen street rail station. Lots of food options as well.
Ellen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night stay

Hotel was very clean and staff very friendly.
Margaret, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Rude unhelpful staff. Didnt sleep a wink due to noise until 4.30am from club next door. Actually left after one night instead of two and lost money then booked another hotel.
Yvonne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

All good. Perfect for a family visit. Will use again.
Scott, 6-night trip

4/10 Fair

I'm surprised its no fredge in the room.
Simion, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Expectations met

Its a very nice hotel. Thr room was a bit too warm for me but it was a simple and comfortable room. No real problems. I love the architecture. I would stay there again.
Julie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The reception was pleasant and professional, the room was spotless and everything worked; on the other hand, the doors and the corridors felt shabby and the room was very noisy from the local disco.
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great for night out in Glasgow!

Clean but somewhat dated room. Ideal for just night sleep after night out. Central location for nightlife. Comfortable sleep despite hearing noise of nightclub across the road.
Thomas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Did not receive email about discounted parking fees until we had checked out no good to us then
john, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very basic but dark room

We arrived at hotel, very close to shopping which was good, But was right next to a noisy nightclub, room was okay a bit dark lighting wasn’t great when your trying to put make up on, bathroom mirror light did not work, didn’t go for breakfast, as not sure what to expect, with the room we had, it’s a basic place to stay if your on a tight budget, i stayed for 3 nights with my hubby and daughter, we had same towels, that was given when we arrived until we left, no staff would enter the room until we handed keys back which was good. As no one would be able to snoop in your personal belongings. I won’t be returning as the noisy night club, and very basic kind of dark room we had has put me and my husband off. Room in general was clean,
Mairi Ann, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Stay

Really nice place. Good atmosphere and characterful property.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable

Comfortable and central hotel, looks lovely from outside and the magical spiral staircase looks like a castle. However the stay started off disappointing when upon checking in I enquired about timings and location for breakfast, and was told there was none, despite it being advertised and included in the room price. The room was basic and comfortable but very dated and dust everywhere.
David-James, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

More like a hostel

The room looked more like a hostel than a hotel. We chose it because it offered breakfast & we had a busy schedule so would have saved us looking round for a place to eat. When we asked about the breakfast time we were informed they aren’t offering breakfast due to covid. The hallway stank of cigarette smoke the window sills had cigarette ends on them. The whole place was disgusting. It ruined our stay.
Dean, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel was clean and tidy but not good for disabili

Trip was good except for being on 3rd floor no lift and a spiral staircase but i managed slowly as have arthritis then or return from dinner i enquired where did qe go for breakfast to be told no breakfast because off covid When i booked it stated breakfast included dont mind for myself but daughter had to wait until we had packed everything and where leaving to get breakfast
Tracy, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not recommend

The room was ok , the staff were quite ignorant, didn't like having to give a £50 deposit and my bank details again,as it had already been paid, especially not getting told ,until wee got there, breakfast was a roll n egg, sounds great,but it was freezing,I mean it had been kept in a fridge
Joanne, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Was staying there for 3 days and the room wasn’t serviced once
Derek, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Overall this "inn" if you can call it that was very unprofessional, staff and especially owners were very unhelpful, and in general I feel scammed. I would not recommend giving money to this establishment.
Selim, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

in the center of Glasgow- near the train station which is nice
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Okay but we were 4 floors up a spiral staircase with luggage and we are not young.
ALLAN, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Bad review !

Staff were rude and contradicted themselves when trying to con us for £25 as we were 6 minutes late checking out. Ended up bartering with us and we settled for £10 which no doubt went straight in his back pocket
Stian, 1-night trip