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Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel, Glasgow

11 Blythswood Square, Glasgow, G2 4AD, United Kingdom. (show on map)

Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel is a grand five-star landmark set within a row of elegant 1820s Georgian townhouses. Once a prestigious private residence, the building later served as the headquarters for the Royal Scottish Automobile Club. A fun piece of local history is that during the 1950s and 60s, the square was the official starting point for the famous Monte Carlo Rally, with crowds gathering here to cheer on the departing drivers.

The interior design, led by the Glasgow-based studio Graven, masterfully balances this aristocratic heritage with modern luxury. Guests are often struck by the hotel’s grand central staircase, which is illuminated by a massive, sparkling chandelier—rumored to be the second-largest in all of Scotland. The aesthetic is sophisticated yet warm, featuring plush textiles and Harris Tweed accents that nod to traditional Scottish craftsmanship.

Beyond the aesthetics, the hotel boasts a world-class spa that offers a signature thermal experience, perfect for winding down. Its restaurant, *iasg*, focuses on fresh, sustainably sourced Scottish seafood, making it a standout culinary destination in the city centre.

Its location is ideal for culture seekers. You are just a short distance from the stunning Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and the vibrant shopping streets of the city centre. The hotel also faces a beautiful private garden square, providing a quiet, leafy retreat right in the middle of Glasgow’s bustling urban landscape.

Expert reviews

Frommers review:

“The rooms are often spacious with luxurious black granite bathrooms, unusually comfortable beds and a sleek streamlined look (think: lots of grays, creams and Midcentury Modern lines). The basement spa is one of the best in the U.K.”

New York Times review:

“Kimpton Blythswood Square offers five-star luxury, with amenities that include a spa, in an excellent but secluded central location, occupying one flank of an elegant residential square.”

Fodors review:

“History and luxury come together at this smart conversion of the former headquarters of the Royal Automobile Club of Scotland, which occupies a classical building on peaceful Blythswood Square. The entrance is impressive, with marble floors and huge chandeliers.”

Lonely Planet review:

“In a gorgeous Georgian terrace, this elegant five-star offers inner-city luxury, with grey and cerise providing casual soft-toned style throughout. Rooms go from standard to penthouse with corresponding increases in comfort; it’s hard to resist the traditional ‘classic’ rooms with windows onto the delightful square, but at weekends you’ll have a quieter sleep in the new wing at the back.”

Guest rating

4.4 out of 5.0

Ranked 5th in Glasgow


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What guests liked


Value for Money

87.73 %

Ranked 7th in Glasgow


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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
John

19 March 2026

Lovely relaxing night away

Beautiful hotel in a good central location

Residents only having restricted access to the spa during early mornings or evenings

4.5
Paul

16 March 2026

Quality hotel in a great location.

Breakfast was excellent and we were made to feel welcome by the staff .

All good.

5.0
Ravi

12 March 2026

Great hotel in a great location!

Everything, loved it!

Just wish I could have stayed longer to use the facilities properly!

5.0
David

7 March 2026

Great going to be recommending to friends

The staff very pleasant and helpful hotel has great facilities with good location for city centre

Can’t think of anything

5.0
Ben

2 March 2026

Best hotel I have ever stayed in - and I have been in a lot around the world.

The room was INCREDIBLE! The snacks, bed, bathroom, robes - everything was top notch. We used the spa too - just wow. Loved it. We will be back for sure.

Nothing at all!

5.0
Siobhan

1 March 2026

Stylish city stay.

Beautiful building with well equipped rooms and a spa with excellent facilities.

N/A

4.5
Joe

28 February 2026

What a great hotel for a few days away my wife and I loved our stay

Great location

Nothing really it was just what we needed

4.5
Paige

25 February 2026

Overall the hotel and facilities are expectional

Amazing place for a relaxing staycation. Beautiful rooms that are comfortable and exceptional spa facilities. All staff are very friendly and helpful especially the gentlemen at the front doors upon arrival.

The snow room was out of order which i wish could have been mentioned prior as was a little disappointed when arrived.

5.0
Stuart

25 February 2026

We had an excellent stay at this beautifully located hotel. Great staff, great food and drinks. Will

Excellent hotel with amazing staff.

4.5
Angela

21 February 2026

Stayed here for my mums big 80th birthday. We had a lovely stay hotel very comfortable. In

Breakfast was lovely alot of choice. Nice dining room.

Not shown to room at check in and receptionist not very welcoming.

4.0
Bryan

18 February 2026

Great hotel but same old spa issues

Love this hotel and the staff are brilliant

Main restaurant was closed and the spa upgrade didn't seem much different ice room still closed and a few hot bedsnot working I had a leg injury there is not enough relax beds or seated area for the amount of people allowed in

5.0
David

13 February 2026

Excellent, will definitely be back.

Loved the hotel & room. Exceptional spa facilities.

N/A

5.0
Sohail

12 February 2026

Perfect for a get away with spouse or partner or loved one

The overnight stay was perfect! The staff were so helpful and the spa was lovely and so relaxing, had room service breakfast brought to our room staff went above and beyond and the hotel is central to everything. Amazing stay

4.5
Scott

4 February 2026

Lovely hotel . Such a treat

The welcome at reception, cleanliness,beautifully furnished. Food excellent

Breakfast was a bit slow but not terrible

5.0
Alisha

30 January 2026

Would stay again & again! Amazing

Amazing place to stay, staff were great!

4.0
Jonathan

25 January 2026

Excellent 4 Star Hotel

Location and staff

It was an exceptional 4 star hotel. The feeling was that they ticked the boxes to get 5 stars but fell short of the 5 star experience.
Would stay again because staff were very good and location.

5.0
Katharine

20 January 2026

Overall, very good, and I would highly recommend it. Glasgow people so friendly.!!

The hotel staff were so so friendly! The food at breakfast fantastic. Not so gone on the evening meal!
Spa and small pool are incredible. Please note it is only available in early morning and evening 5pm until 8pm

Evening menu is not great and alot of oil on the fish dishes.

4.0
Joy

19 January 2026

Excellent overnight stay in quiet hotel 10 minutes walk from central Glasgow.

Rooms were well equipped. Excellent shower and bathing products. Good heating/cooling system. Comfortable bed and pillows. Free soft drinks in mini bar.

4.5
Michelle

19 January 2026

A lovely treat - can't wait to visit again.

Breakfast delicious and the rooms were very comfortable.

Nothing. It was all excellent.

5.0
Stephen

12 January 2026

I have been before and would go back again, it is a real happy place for me.

Luxury spa onsite is a real treat

Car parking can be challenging but many multi-storeys close by

4.5
Isla

11 January 2026

Fantastic stay, lovely food and great service.

Good location, lovely staff, amazing breakfast. Most of the staff went over and above to help, lovely atmosphere.

Room was a bit hot & tv didn’t work. We had to queue to get in the spa but it wasn’t for too long. Overall really really good.

4.5
Mel

11 January 2026

Beautiful stay, will definitely be back!

Beautiful property especially the restaurant area. Staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, we felt welcome from the minute we walked in. Happy hour in the lobby was a nice touch and a perfect way to start our weekend - not something you get in many hotels. Room was lovely, although some of the bedding and carpets seemed a little tired but overall very impressed. I wish we had been there longer to enjoy it some more. Complimentary mini bar (soft drinks & snacks) was a lovely surprise too. Breakfast was delicious, nice touch with ginger and lemon shots being handed out.

The spa felt a little tired in some areas and the snow sauna was a little disappointing. Some of the carpets around the hotel were stained and marked but appreciate there’s a lot of wear & tear in busy hotels. There was nothing at all that would put us off going back however had we paid a peak night at a higher rate, we may have expected a little more from the quality.

5.0
Derren

7 January 2026

Extremely good food in restaurant and very comfortable room

Everything

Nothing

5.0
Erin

6 January 2026

Was a lovely chill night away

Very nice and clean

Nothing

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kids' meals (additional charge)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Barber/beauty shop
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Packed lunches
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Lockers

Activities

  • - Sauna
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Indoor pool (additional charge)
  • - Indoor pool (all year) (additional charge)
  • - Beauty services
  • - Facial treatments
  • - Waxing services
  • - Body treatments
  • - Body scrub
  • - Body wrap
  • - Back massage
  • - Neck massage
  • - Foot massage
  • - Couples massage
  • - Head massage
  • - Hand massage
  • - Full body massage
  • - Fitness
  • - Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • - Bicycle rental

Cleaning services

  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Electric vehicle charging station
  • - Accessible parking

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Toilet with grab rails
  • - Raised toilet
  • - Lower bathroom sink
  • - Emergency cord in bathroom

Pool and wellness

  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
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