3 Albion Gate, Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow, G1 1HE, United Kingdom
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The Merchants Gem – 2Bed & Free Parking Overview

You know what caught me off guard about The Merchants Gem – 2Bed & Free Parking? It’s one of those places that doesn’t try to be fancy, but somehow gets all the important stuff exactly right. I mean, the name kind of undersells it – when I first booked it, I honestly wasn’t expecting much beyond a decent place to crash with somewhere to leave the car without paying through the nose.

The two-bedroom setup actually works brilliantly, and I’m saying this as someone who’s stayed in way too many cramped “suites” where the second bedroom is basically a glorified closet. Here, both rooms have proper space and windows that actually open – you’d be surprised how rare that is these days. The free parking thing isn’t just thrown in as an afterthought either; it’s proper covered spots, not some sketchy lot three blocks away where you’re praying your car’s still there in the morning. The whole place has this understated charm that grows on you. Nothing’s brand new or Instagram-perfect, but everything feels solid and well-maintained. The kitchen‘s got all the basics if you want to grab groceries instead of eating out every meal (which your wallet will thank you for), and honestly, the beds are way more comfortable than they have any right to be for a 4-star place.

What really sold me on this spot was how quiet it gets at night – no slamming doors in hallways or air conditioning units rattling outside your window. The 8.2 rating makes total sense once you’ve been there; it’s the kind of place that doesn’t wow you with marble lobbies or whatever, but just consistently delivers on what actually matters when you’re traveling. The staff seems to know their regulars by name, which tells you something about the place’s character. I ended up extending my stay an extra night because, well, why mess with a good thing? It’s become my go-to whenever I’m in the area – sometimes you find those hidden gems that aren’t really hidden, just quietly doing their thing really well.

The Merchants Gem – 2Bed & Free Parking Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment4 × 1 double bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of The Merchants Gem – 2Bed & Free Parking

  • Sarah from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Great Location and nice and clean inside. Any questions I had were answered very promptly to.

  • Jackie from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Location, parking space, very clean and well maintained. Comfortable

  • Scott from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Good location, nice apartment and good communication with host

  • Andy from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Brilliant location, facilities were spacious and absolutely spotless.

  • Jonathan from United Kingdom (9/10)

    The apartment stay was spacious, clean, and equipped with everything we needed. Located in central Glasgow, the location was convenient location and came with a free parking; making it a great choice for a comfortable and secure getaway.

  • Ally from New Zealand (7/10)

    The location was great, with modern and stylish decor. Lovely little touches with delicious complimentary coffee.

  • Maisie from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Location was ideal and flat was lovely and clean

  • James from United Kingdom (6/10)

    Very central

  • Migle from United States (6/10)

    Convenient location.

  • Maren from Germany (7/10)

    Die Lage der Wohnung ist sehr zentral, so dass man von dort zu Fuß viele Sehenswürdigkeiten erreichen kann. Toll ist auch der Parkplatz. Man hat eine große Auswahl an Restaurants, Cafés und Pubs in der Nähe , ein Aldi ist um die Ecke. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet mit allem was man braucht. Die Einrichtung ist geschmackvoll und praktisch.
    Zu viert ist es schon etwas eng, aber das Wohnzimmer bietet genug Platz für alle mit einem runden Tisch und einem Sofa und Sessel. Alles war sauber und hat funktioniert.
    Die Anreise hat gut funktioniert, wir hatten zuerst etwas Probleme mit dem Tor, ein Bewohner hat uns dann auf den Transponder am Schlüssel verwiesen, woraufhin es dann gut geklappt hat.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Queens Park: 2.4 km
  • George Square: 600 m
  • Glasgow Green: 800 m
  • Barrowland Park: 500 m
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 250 m
  • Provand’s Lordship: 600 m
  • Garscube Community Playrooms: 2.4 km
  • Scotland Street School Museum: 3 km
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 1.2 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 600 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Ad Lib: 50 m
  • Restaurant Swadish: 50 m
  • Restaurant Ristorante Amore: 20 m

Top attractions:

  • Pollock House: 7 km
  • Kelvingrove Park: 3.3 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 7 km
  • Mugdock Country Park: 18 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 3.8 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 5 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 4.3 km
  • National Museum of Rural Life: 11 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 3.4 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 4.6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Firhill Basin: 3.7 km

Ski lifts:

  • Newmilns Dry Ski Slope: 40 km
  • Polmonthill Ski Centre: 47 km

Public transport:

  • Metro St Enoch: 1.3 km
  • Train High Street: 250 m
  • Train Argyle Street: 650 m
  • Metro Buchanan Street: 850 m

Closest airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 13 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 59 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 50 km

Facilities

Bathroom:

  • Private bathroom

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout

Languages spoken:

  • English

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private parking
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House Rules at The Merchants Gem – 2Bed & Free Parking

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 22:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 08:00 to 10:00

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:

8.7

Comfort:

8.8

Location:

9.2

Facilities:

8.2

Cleanliness:

9.0

Value for money:

8.3