I’m writing this because my wife was deeply disappointed by our stay at the Grosvenor Hotel in Glasgow during our first trip to Scotland. The trip was especially meaningful to her because her granny was from Glasgow, and she had been excited for months. Unfortunately, the hotel did not match the advertising. We later realized there seem to be two very different sides to the property. One side appears elegant and grand, while the side we were placed in felt more like a tired motel. Our room overlooked rubbish bins and a car park.
We arrived close to midnight after a long flight and didn’t fully notice the room until the next morning, when it felt too late to request a move. The disappointment wasn’t just the room itself. Several basic amenities didn’t function properly. The television stations never worked, the WiFi constantly cut in and out, the bed was extremely hard, and the pillows were uncomfortable.
To be fair, the hot water was excellent, the breakfast was enjoyable, and the neighbourhood itself was vibrant. Still, it was difficult seeing how upset my wife became because she had hoped this part of our Scotland trip would feel special. Instead, waking up to that dreary view was genuinely depressing.
If you stay here, make sure you are very clear about which side of the hotel and what type of room you are booking, because the advertising did not reflect the reality of our experience.