Moxy Glasgow Merchant City

Moxy Glasgow Merchant City Overview

I’ll be honest – I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Moxy Glasgow Merchant City when I first walked up to it. The whole Moxy brand is sort of this millennial-focused hotel concept, and sometimes that can feel a bit try-hard, you know? But this one actually gets it right, especially in this location. They’ve planted themselves right in the heart of the Merchant City district, which is honestly one of the best spots you could ask for in Glasgow. You’re literally surrounded by some of the city’s best bars, restaurants, and that gorgeous Victorian architecture that makes the area feel so distinct from the rest of the city center.

The hotel itself has this industrial-meets-playful vibe that somehow doesn’t feel forced. The lobby’s got these massive windows and concrete floors, but then they’ve thrown in some quirky artwork and communal tables where people actually hang out – I mean, I’ve seen guests playing board games there at like 10 PM on a Tuesday. The rooms are compact but cleverly designed (think more “efficiently cozy” than “cramped”), and honestly, the beds are surprisingly comfortable for what you’re paying. They’ve got this whole peg wall system instead of a traditional closet, which sounds gimmicky but actually works pretty well if you’re not overpacking. The bathroom’s tiny but functional, with a rainfall shower that has decent pressure – always a gamble in older Glasgow buildings, but they’ve clearly invested in the plumbing.

What really sold me on this place, though, is how well it fits into the neighborhood. You can walk to places like The Merchant Lodge or Singl-end coffee in under five minutes, and if you want to explore beyond Merchant City, you’re still only a ten-minute walk from Buchanan Street or the West End. The staff seems to get that most people staying here want to be out exploring rather than hanging around the hotel all day, so they’re genuinely helpful with recommendations without being pushy about it. I had one guy at the front desk draw me an actual map on a napkin showing the best route to avoid tourist crowds when walking to the cathedral. The 8.7 rating makes sense – it’s not trying to be a luxury experience, but it delivers exactly what it promises with some nice touches you don’t expect. Plus, Glasgow can be pretty loud on weekend nights, but the windows here are solid enough that you won’t be kept up by drunk students stumbling down the cobblestones at 2 AM.

Moxy Glasgow Merchant City Accommodations

Reviews of Moxy Glasgow Merchant City

• Jacqueline from United States (9/10)

  The Manager Sanchia went above and beyond to help me and get me sorted … absolutely loved this hotel and this Manager!! Great location for the World Championships and awesome staff!

• Warren from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great hotel and location

• Lindsey from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Loved the room plenty of space
  Shower was good
  And good lighting at mirrors for hair makeup etc

• Kelly from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Location

• Angie from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Cool funky place

• Kerry from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Nice breakfast with fresh fruit

• Sylvia from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Location
  Comfortable room
  Nice decor
  Friendly staff

• Georgia from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Perfectly situated for The Barrowland – easily walkable. Only 10 mins mall for Queens Street station. Hotel is comfortable, great value and the staff really helpful. It was busy with some large groups but not noisy. Complimentary drink on arrival and decent breakfast. Will come again.

• Allan from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great breakfast, bar, staff and comfortable room.

• Gary from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Late checkout, clean comfortable rooms, good atmosphere, welcoming staff, reasonable price, close to carpark and city centre.

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