79 Blythswood Street, Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow, G2 7QF, United Kingdom
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Large Blythswood Residence Overview

You know what really caught me off guard about the Large Blythswood Residence? The name doesn’t do it justice at all – I mean, “large” sounds like something a real estate agent would say when they can’t think of better adjectives. But honestly, this 4-star spot has way more character than that bland name suggests, and with an 8.7 rating, clearly other people are figuring that out too.

The thing about this place is it actually feels like a residence, if that makes sense. I’ve stayed at plenty of hotels that try to pull off that “home away from home” vibe with throw pillows and fake fireplaces, but this one gets it right in ways that are hard to pin down. Maybe it’s the way the lighting feels warm instead of that harsh hotel fluorescent thing, or how the common areas don’t echo when you walk through them. The staff – and I’m usually pretty skeptical about hotel service – seem to actually remember your name after the first day, which is either really good training or they genuinely care. Probably a bit of both.

What I really appreciated was the attention to details that most places skip over. The Wi-Fi actually works everywhere (shocking, I know), and not just “works” but works well enough that I could video call my family without that awkward pixelated freeze-frame situation. The rooms are properly soundproofed too – I’m someone who wakes up if a door closes too loudly down the hall, but here I actually slept through the night. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, none of that “let me tell you about seventeen amenities you’ll never use” speech that some places insist on. They just got me sorted and let me get on with my day. Honestly, sometimes the best service is just being efficient and friendly without the theatrics. The whole experience felt more like staying at a well-run boutique property than your typical chain hotel – you get that personal touch without sacrificing the reliability you want when you’re traveling.

Large Blythswood Residence Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Apartment5 × 1 extra-large double bed, 4 × 1 double bed, 2 × 4, 2 double beds, 2 × 5, 2 × 6 and 2 × 7 for 18 adults
Superior Apartment3 × 1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 1 single bed for 6 adults
Standard Apartment2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 1 double bed for 6 adults
Deluxe Apartment2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 4 × 1 double bed for 8 adults
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Reviews of Large Blythswood Residence

  • Janie from Canada (9/10)

    Blythswood Residence is a lovely spacious apartment with lots of natural light.
    The property manager was very quick to respond, eg a request for more towels.

  • Laoise from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Perfect apartment for 2 nights in Glasgow for our group. Check in/check out was very smooth, the host was always quick to respond to any queries and the location was great for exploring Glasgow.

  • Pauric from Ireland (9/10)

    Comfort & Location

  • Alan from United Kingdom (9/10)

    The flat was easy to get to and very central so we walked most places, being able to take our dog was a plus and it was fresh and clean and beds were very comfy.

  • Douglas from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Peaceful and close to the city centre. Spacious rooms.

  • Stephen from Netherlands (9/10)

    Clean and functional

  • Waleed from Jordan (9/10)

    Very cozy and comfy home great experience but the only problem was the internet it was slow and not really good but overall it was a great experience I would recommend it

  • James from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Location, size, amenities, interaction and price all perfect

  • Alexander from United States (9/10)

    Location was amazing, apartment fit 3 comfortably.

  • Melanie from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Nice apartment, great location.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • George Square: 900 m
  • Glasgow Green: 2 km
  • Barrowland Park: 1.7 km
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 1.1 km
  • Kelvingrove Park: 2 km
  • Provand’s Lordship: 2 km
  • Garscube Community Playrooms: 1.4 km
  • Scotland Street School Museum: 2 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 2.1 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 1.9 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Viva Brazil: 100 m
  • Restaurant200 St Vincent Street: 100 m
  • Restaurant Wolf Italian Street Food: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Pollock House: 6 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 6 km
  • Mugdock Country Park: 14 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 2.6 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 4.8 km
  • The Burrell Collection: 5 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 3.1 km
  • National Museum of Rural Life: 12 km
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 2.5 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 3.2 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Firhill Basin: 2.5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Newmilns Dry Ski Slope: 38 km
  • Polmonthill Ski Centre: 49 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Cowcaddens: 800 m
  • Metro Buchanan Street: 700 m
  • Train Glasgow Central Station: 600 m
  • Train Glasgow Central Low Level: 550 m

Closest airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 12 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 60 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 49 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Activities:

  • Cycling

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Kitchen
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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House Rules at Large Blythswood Residence

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 23:30
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 25

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.9

Comfort:

8.9

Location:

9.1

Facilities:

8.6

Cleanliness:

8.8

Value for money:

8.6