ABode, Glasgow
Expert reviews
“Stylish and modern, this boutique hotel in an Edwardian building was once the grand home of a prime minister, hence the high ceilings and huge windows. The hotel retains architectural features like the wrought-iron elevator and walls lined with 2,000 gold-leaf lions.”
“A characterful listed building dating from the mid-19th century holds this interesting hotel that features plenty of original art, sweet rooms with tartan blankets, period features all over the public areas and helpful staff.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
Situated in the bustling hub of Glasgow, ABode is a quintessential 19th-century townhouse boasting an enviable and strategic location. It’s positioned within a short stroll from various retail outlets, eateries, pubs, and art galleries.
The townhouse mirrors Glasgow’s contemporary revival, fusing classic architecture with modern design.
Each room in the townhouse is uniquely styled and updated, offering guests a comforting semblance of home. ABode’s unique charm is accentuated by stained glass windows and original wooden paneling.
The in-house dining option, the classic Brasserie Abode, serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. This hotel epitomizes an ideal stay in an already idyllic city.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
11 May 2025
Lovely, friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable
Very comfortable bed, good quality pillows and towels. I could open the windows to get fresh air
Bit noisy on the street outside, no restaurant
7 May 2025
Lovely hotel, little TLC needed
The aesthetic of the building was gorgeous, and the lift was beautiful - not so much if you're in a rush. The location was brilliant, we love staying on Bath Street and the parking was so handy. Friendly staff who are very accommodating. We didn't have breakfast in the hotel but heard it was delicious so will try it next time we stay. It was a bit more expensive than we would normally pay in a place we are staying, it may be worth offering a discount upon arrival.
The room we stayed in could use a little TLC, we did mention a couple of areas on the way out, hopefully be looked into and repaired. Improvements can only be made if the staff are informed which we try to do wherever we stay - not as a criticism, just recommendations to make the stay better
5 May 2025
Very good
Friendly staff, great room in a lovely hotel.. breakfast was outstanding
Bathroom was a little disappointing but didn’t spoil our stay
5 May 2025
Great place would stay again if planning activities near by
Across the road from parking Very close walk to everything we were going too The lift was very cool
Room was quite hot due to the weather being so lovely and couldn’t open the window air con didn’t seem to blow out cold air and was a little noisy so didn’t have on during the night
5 May 2025
Very good
The staff were amazing! Particularly Halle and Morgan who helped me order a surprise for my girlfriend to the hotel, they were superstars!
1 May 2025
Comfortable
Comfortable, not to far from the city centre. Easy to find.
Very noisy, lots of door slamming, old style lift (looked good, but not practical). Lift didn't work on a number of occasions. Advertised a restaurant on site, but not operating with no reason given.
30 April 2025
Good location
Courteous and friendly staff on check in. Spacious and comfortable room, was concerned it would be noisy as our room was out to the main road but it was fine. Location to main shopping areas was walking distance so that was good.
Bed was not the biggest and way too squashy a mattress. I understand you can't please everyone but it was very very soft and really not great for your back. Drinks in the bar were quite expensive for what they were. Breakfast was tasty but had to ask for sweetners. They were solid when they came so packets had maybe got damp somehow. I ended up nipping to my room to get sweetners from my work bag. Other than that was fine.
29 April 2025
Very pleasant and we would stay again
Chosen for its style and history, receptionist was lovely on check in, room perfect and clean, bed very comfortable, loved the lift and decor throughout , we opted to include breakfast in booking, food was good and plentiful portions
No evening meal available, limited and over priced bar choices
27 April 2025
Fabulous
Lovely room and staff friendly and helpful
Probably time for the bathroom to be upgraded and size of bathroom small in comparison to the bedroom space. This did not present any problems really as the shower was good and bathroom was clean.
27 April 2025
A very nice, comfortable stay in an historic building and just steps away from Bath Street
Our room was beutifully decorated. The breakfast was exceptionally good because it offered some different, unusual options. Staff were very helpful. We were given a complimentary coffee on our return from dinner out which we appreciated. The hotel is very close to the main street, A Gideons bible in the bedside drawer,
Our room was looking out onto the central well where the ducting system was located This was a bit noisy and if you wanted fresh air it made it even louder. We did manage to sleep though.
26 April 2025
Very good
The staff were excellent. Helpful, polite and jovial.
Restaurant was closed when I stayed
26 April 2025
A wonderful five days catching up with family and friends.
Great central position, close to everything. Perfect for a city stay.
The ancient lift.
24 April 2025
Great
Great value for money for the location and staff were great
Nothing we stay all the time
21 April 2025
Lovely hotel with a warm welcome, will defo stay again.
Beautiful property, very warm welcome aswell allowing us to check in early, great location.
21 April 2025
The hotel really needs renovation
The location and an impressive building with a great lift inside
The room was shabby, the toilet could hardly flush, the smell . I read the reviews from other people saying the same but I thought they were just being dramatic .
21 April 2025
Very good
The staff were so so so lovely, made me feel welcome. Comfy room that was excellent value for money especially in a prime location
Bathroom was a bit grubby (hairs in bath) with some wear and tear
20 April 2025
Great location, lovely hotel
Great location, lovely space, gorgeous building and wonderful staff
Nothing
19 April 2025
Very good
We liked everything
Nil
18 April 2025
Fabulous
Really nice comfortable hotel in a lovely old building. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Bathroom could do with a bit of modernisation but other than that was perfect
17 April 2025
Would definitely come back here again
Very close to where we wanted to be. Comfortable room.
The bathroom products were hard to lather.
17 April 2025
Very good. Going back for another night on Sunday
Nice old building, staff very friendly. Breakfast was excellent.
TV in the room didn't work. Staff were informed on checkout. I'm sure it will be fixed.
17 April 2025
Fabulous
Beautiful architecture, nice room, friendly service, ideal central location
15 April 2025
Great stay great bed lovely staff and overall good hotel
The style of the building is very nice, the cage lift is a fun feature, and the skylight on the top floor makes the place feel very open.
The room smelt a bit old and musty could of done with an air freshener, shower head was a bit rubbish and bathroom needs modernised as was a bit sad
15 April 2025
Comfortable, clean central hotel in the heart of the city
Lovely central hotel. Friendly helpful staff . Poor internet connection. Great, freshly cooked breakfasts but veggie sausages would have been appreciated as would an email or text to inform the restaurant was closed the night we arrived ( we had booked a table)
13 April 2025
Good location
Location was good, comfortable bed, clean bathroom.
Some plaster was cracked and having from the wall. A second roll of toilet paper is sometimes needed. Tv remote and lights didn’t work.
11 April 2025
It was ok dont think we shall stay again room was very small, lift was not suitable for all ages in my opinion, no chef
Great location.
10 April 2025
Pleasant
Room & bathroom very small & slightly shabby. Mattress was too soft. Otherwise all great. Good central location & hotel interior had character.
9 April 2025
Nice and relaxed
Great location, friendly staff, lovely big room
8 April 2025
Lovely place and will definitely book again in the future!
The amazing lift!
7 April 2025
Pleasant
The bed was small, the room needs upgrading The breakfast was excellent
6 April 2025
Very comfy and clean .. great location
A little dated but comfy and clean .. has character
6 April 2025
Wonderful stay will come again
Location was easy access into Town lovely walk , Breakfast very nice & plenty of it ,lovely helpful staff
Room was at front of hotel very noises at night
6 April 2025
Great features
Good location. Some great features.
6 April 2025
Lovely ....we would both stay again
We loved the quirkyness of the hotel ....its a lovely old building with high ceilings and huge windows. Loved the decor in our room ...the bed was so comfy .was good to have a window we could open fir fresh air overnight Breakfast was lovely and tasty ....plenty choice
There was a piece of plaster hanging off the wall up high that spoiled the look of the room....... Waited a while before being acknowledged a breakfast.but that was because waitress was on her own that morning .
5 April 2025
Worth a stay - amazing building with history plus comfortable.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was in a good location. Easy walk into the city . Quite a few small cafes and restaurants very close by. Bathroom needs work. Shower over bath. Need handles on wall as tiles slippery & could easily slip. Such a lovely big bedroom warrants a lovely big bathroom. But the bed was big & soft. Plenty of comfy seating. We did get a very good room. Lift is fantastic - 1900s . Only had 1 breakfast - ok.
4 April 2025
Very good
Staff were very welcoming and friendly Building unique Great location for theatre,shops,restaurants
One room had issue with bath taps and other room safe did not work
2 April 2025
Very good
Hotel is lovely. Great location. Staff was very helpful but weren't aware of attractions. No cabs in Glasgow can be guaranteed to come to take you to Milngavie? Hard to believe!
See above
24 March 2025
Pleasant
Comfortable bed and good breakfast
Windows don't open and air conditioner noisy all night. Small bath. Room just seemed dated.
24 March 2025
Once again Arthouse has delivered an excellent, high quality , value for money experience.
room, the bed is what i want for my own home, breakfast sets you up for the entire day, so close to city centre, surrounded by great restaurants, pubs and music venue. Staff as always are saintly in their attentiveness.
21 March 2025
Very good
The staff were brilliant. The bar and bistro area was modern and stylish. The original features of the building were lovely.
Room was a bit tired. Sealant round windows needs to be replaced. Bathroom very small and so hot. Part of ceiling needs repainted.
21 March 2025
Great breakfast but small rooms
Nice old building rooms small but comfortable. Great breakfast
Small rooms
20 March 2025
Overall a great hotel in a great location
The hotel was perfectly situated for night entertainment. The staff at the hotel was exceptionally helpful. Our room was comfortable and had everything we needed.
19 March 2025
Fabulous
Fabulous location, breakfast and of course the hotel and it's impressive decor and caged lift!
Noisy ventilation!
19 March 2025
Great value for money stay at the heart of Glasgow
Staff was very friendly, price was cheap, and location was amazing to walk around the city center.
The hotel is located beside a busy road and could hear buses, cleaning trucks and noisy young people after-hours.
19 March 2025
Loved the Ambiance, Experience was pretty good. Might return for the Vibes.
The old-fashioned decor was wonderful. I loved the main atrium and stairway. The room was comfortable with a view. The staff who checked me in were helpful and polite.
The room had a smell of stale smoke,a nd the bed itself was not very comfortable to sleep on. Not a bad bed per see, but certainly not a great one. When trying to check out it was a while until reception could see me.
18 March 2025
Great location and lovely stay, we will be back !
Great location. We asked for a high floor room and we got it. Room ready when we arrived. Nice clean room, comfy bed and pillows. Staff very helpful and cheery. Had a small bathroom but clean and well laid out. Lots of towels if needed. Tea and coffee maikng facilities in room. Good temperature, not too hot. Quirky lift we enjoyed using !
Wardrobe was quite dated and windows didn't really close properly so we had a noisy nite from the street outside!
14 March 2025
Good short stay in city centre
Comfortable room with friendly staff.
13 March 2025
Will probably stay here again
Great location in centre of Glasgow right opposite a q-park. Friendly welcome from reception and breakfast staff.Breakfast is excellent - cooked to order rather than buffet style.
Room a bit cool when we arrived in the afternoon (as radiators were turned off). Then too warm overnight with heating on. Nightporter was very grumpy when we said good evening and asked if the bar was still open. His response was a terse ‘bar’s shut’ and response to is there a resident’s lounge was a very terse ‘bar’s shut’ - oh well.
11 March 2025
Beautiful hotel and very helpful, friendly staff
The room had a lovely welcoming feel to it. Stunning to the eye
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Services
- - Room service
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
- - Luggage storage
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Miscellaneous
- - Delivered food is securely covered
14 May 2025
Lovely stay in a beautiful old hotel in a central location