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Hotel The Merchant City Inn

The Merchant City Inn

52 Virginia Street, Central Glasgow, Glasgow, G1 1TY, United Kingdom – Great location - show map – Subway Access

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7.5
Good
2,203 reviews
  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Location

    8.9

  • Total

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

The proprietor was very friendly and helpful. He greeted us warmly, and then upgraded our room at a discount because I had a foot injury just prior to traveling and could not navigate the stairs. Every morning he asked what we planned to do that day and had great suggestions of activities to include or ways to get around to enhance our adventures. His real person to person interaction made our stay exceptionally good.

Sandra United States of America

Friendly warm welcome and staff great and nothing to much bother at all Thanks for a warm and lovely welcome xxx

Pat United Kingdom

Room was clean and warm, location ideal for Glasgow central. Continental breakfast included, upgrade to cooked breakfast only £3. Staff friendly and helpful. Ideal place for exploring Glasgow, walking distance to Central station, Argyll Street and Enoch Centre. Lots of eateries and pubs very close.

Allan United Kingdom

Warm welcome, spotlessly clean rooms, convenient arrangements for breakfast - you only had a cooked one when you wanted - and it was extremely good value.

Barbara United Kingdom

The ease to all activities and comparatively quiet location.

Michael United Kingdom

The location was perfect! Right on the the Royal Mile.

Jenna United States of America

Great place. Just wish there were double beds instead of two twin beds.

Alixis United States of America

We were looking for a clean, reasonably priced hotel conveniently located to the center of Glasgow. This one met all our requirements.

Laura United States of America

Clean and airy rooms. Great breakfast with greens, ham and cheese along with cereals, yoghurt, croissants. Close to many attractions and city life.

Karen United States of America

We booked the room for 4, spacious room, well spaced out beds, clean, tidy and comfortable. Staff lovely and helpful. Great location. Will stay again thank you.

Ncma1976 United Kingdom

Great location!

8.9
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The Merchant City Inn

The Merchant City Inn

7.5
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2,203 reviews
  • 8.9

    Great location!

  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The proprietor was very friendly and helpful. He greeted us warmly, and then upgraded our room at a discount because I had a foot injury just prior to traveling and could not navigate the stairs.”
    Sandra Sandra United States of America United States of America
  • “Friendly warm welcome and staff great and nothing to much bother at all Thanks for a warm and lovely welcome xxx”
    Pat Pat United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room was clean and warm, location ideal for Glasgow central. Continental breakfast included, upgrade to cooked breakfast only £3. Staff friendly and helpful.”
    Allan Allan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Warm welcome, spotlessly clean rooms, convenient arrangements for breakfast - you only had a cooked one when you wanted - and it was extremely good value.”
    Barbara Barbara United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The ease to all activities and comparatively quiet location.”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location was perfect! Right on the the Royal Mile.”
    Jenna Jenna United States of America United States of America
  • “Great place. Just wish there were double beds instead of two twin beds.”
    Alixis Alixis United States of America United States of America
  • “We were looking for a clean, reasonably priced hotel conveniently located to the center of Glasgow. This one met all our requirements.”
    Laura Laura United States of America United States of America
  • “Clean and airy rooms. Great breakfast with greens, ham and cheese along with cereals, yoghurt, croissants. Close to many attractions and city life.”
    Karen Karen United States of America United States of America
  • “We booked the room for 4, spacious room, well spaced out beds, clean, tidy and comfortable. Staff lovely and helpful. Great location. Will stay again thank you.”
    Ncma1976 Ncma1976 United Kingdom United Kingdom

Stay in the heart of Glasgow – Great location - show map

The privately owned 3-star Merchant City Inn is set in the center of Glasgow, in a secluded street adjacent to renowned Argyle Street and 2 minutes' walk from George Square.

It is in the heart of Glasgow’s famous Merchant City district, with magnificent shopping streets, and offering countless restaurants, bars, designer boutiques and theaters.

A breakfast is available every morning.

The 40 bedrooms are all fully furnished with stylish but modern amenities. The hotel also has easy access to nearby tourist cities, being easily accessible to city center train and bus stations.

This is our guests' favorite part of Glasgow, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
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뀐 Located in the heart of Glasgow, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

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  • Sandra United States of America

    “The proprietor was very friendly and helpful. He greeted us warmly, and then upgraded our room at a discount because I had a foot injury just prior to traveling and could not navigate the stairs. Every morning he asked what we planned to do that day and had great suggestions of activities to include or ways to get around to enhance our adventures. His real person to person interaction made our stay exceptionally good.” Read more

  • Pat United Kingdom

    “Friendly warm welcome and staff great and nothing to much bother at all Thanks for a warm and lovely welcome xxx”

  • Allan United Kingdom

    “Room was clean and warm, location ideal for Glasgow central. Continental breakfast included, upgrade to cooked breakfast only £3. Staff friendly and helpful. Ideal place for exploring Glasgow, walking distance to Central station, Argyll Street and Enoch Centre. Lots of eateries and pubs very close.” Read more

  • Barbara United Kingdom

    “Warm welcome, spotlessly clean rooms, convenient arrangements for breakfast - you only had a cooked one when you wanted - and it was extremely good value.”

  • Michael United Kingdom

    “The ease to all activities and comparatively quiet location.”

  • Jenna United States of America

    “The location was perfect! Right on the the Royal Mile.”

  • Alixis United States of America

    “Great place. Just wish there were double beds instead of two twin beds.”

  • Laura United States of America

    “We were looking for a clean, reasonably priced hotel conveniently located to the center of Glasgow. This one met all our requirements.”

  • Karen United States of America

    “Clean and airy rooms. Great breakfast with greens, ham and cheese along with cereals, yoghurt, croissants. Close to many attractions and city life.”

  • Ncma1976 United Kingdom

    “We booked the room for 4, spacious room, well spaced out beds, clean, tidy and comfortable. Staff lovely and helpful. Great location. Will stay again thank you. ”

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  • How far is parking and what is cost for overnight parking. Thanks Sharon

    Public Parking - NCP car park, £9.00 for 24 hrs with voucher, normally £22. Max Height - 2.05m. Park your car, collect voucher at reception when checking out. NCP Car park address is Glassford Street Glasgow, G1 1UP. The car park is behind the hotel.


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    All rooms are en-suite


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  • What time is breakfast served?

    Monday to Friday from 7 am to 8.45 am Saturday and Sunday From 8 am to 9.30 am


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    Sorry no elevator


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  • How far is parking and what is cost for overnight parking. Thanks Sharon

    Public Parking - NCP car park, £9.00 for 24 hrs with voucher, normally £22. Max Height - 2.05m. Park your car, collect voucher at reception when checking out. NCP Car park address is Glassford Street Glasgow, G1 1UP. The car park is behind the hotel.


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    All rooms are en-suite


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    Monday to Friday from 7 am to 8.45 am Saturday and Sunday From 8 am to 9.30 am


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An Inside Look at The Merchant City Inn

Originally built as a residence for Glasgow’s Tobacco Merchants in the 18th Century, The Merchant City Inn is a privately owned hotel in the commercial heart of Glasgow. Situated in a secluded street close to Argyle Street.

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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Hutchesons' Hall
    0.1 miles
  • Gallery of Modern Art
    0.1 miles
  • Glasgow City Chambers
    0.2 miles
  • George Square
    0.2 miles
  • Argyll Arcade
    0.2 miles
  • Princes Square
    0.2 miles
  • Buchanan Street Station
    0.2 miles
  • St. Enoch Center
    0.2 miles
  • Merchant City
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Hutchesons Bar & Brasserie
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Costa Coffee
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Starbucks
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Domino's Pizza Glasgow
    0.3 miles
  • Restaurant Koolba Indian Restaurant
    2 miles
Top attractions
  • Buchanan Galleries
    0.4 miles
  • Glasgow Cathedral
    0.7 miles
  • Glasgow Necropolis
    0.8 miles
  • Sauchiehall Street
    1 miles
  • Glasgow Science Centre
    1.7 miles
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
    1.7 miles
  • Celtic Park
    1.8 miles
  • Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome
    1.8 miles
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology
    2.2 miles
  • House for an Art Lover
    2.6 miles
Public transit
  • Train Glasgow Queen Street Station
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Glasgow Airport
    7.1 miles
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport
    27.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Airport
    34.9 miles
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Amenities of The Merchant City Inn

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Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
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Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs £9.50 per day.

  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Polish

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House rules The Merchant City Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

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Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. That's about 67.90USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express The Merchant City Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Merchant City Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Breakfast is served from 07:00 - 08:45 Monday to Friday and 08:00 - 09:30 on Saturday and Sunday. Continental breakfast only.

The card used for nonrefundable bookings must be present for check in. Failure to provide the card may incur additional charges.

There is a paid car park behind the hotel. Please go to reception after parking for a discount card.

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 damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. That's about 67.90USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Merchant City Inn

  • Room options at The Merchant City Inn include:

    • Single
    • Quad
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Guests staying at The Merchant City Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Merchant City Inn (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Electric vehicle charging station

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Merchant City Inn by:

    • Car 19min

  • Check-in at The Merchant City Inn is from 1:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The prices at The Merchant City Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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  • Staff7.8
  • Facilities 6.9
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Comfort 7.3
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi7.6
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