Curtis Apartment

Curtis Apartment Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Curtis Apartment? I was expecting just another converted flat rental, but this place actually has some serious character. It’s tucked away on Curtis Ave in Glasgow‘s Southside – honestly, I had to use my phone’s GPS the first time because it’s not exactly on the main drag, but that’s part of what I ended up loving about it.

The building itself feels properly Glasgow – that red sandstone that makes you think someone’s grandmother might pop out and offer you tea. But inside, someone’s clearly put thought into this place. I mean, it’s not trying to be a fancy chain hotel, and they don’t pretend to have a star rating or anything like that, but the attention to detail is what gets you. The owner (I think her name was Sarah?) was genuinely helpful during check-in, not just going through the motions. She actually knew the neighborhood – told me which direction to walk for the best curry place and warned me that the bins get collected stupidly early on Thursdays.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays, even though you’re still properly connected to the city center. Glasgow can get pretty lively at night, but this spot feels removed from all that chaos without being boring. The apartment itself has this lived-in comfort – proper blackout curtains (thank god), a kitchen that’s actually usable if you want to grab some groceries from the Tesco down the road, and honestly the shower pressure was better than half the expensive hotels I’ve stayed in. There’s street parking if you’re driving, though I’d recommend getting there before evening when the residents come home from work. The train connections aren’t bad either – you can get into the city center without much fuss, and if you’re heading out to places like Pollok Park or even further south, you’re already halfway there. I stayed for four nights in October, and by the end I felt like I was staying in someone’s well-appointed spare room rather than just passing through a hotel. It’s that kind of place where you might actually cook breakfast instead of rushing out to find coffee, you know?

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