38 Hamilton Park Avenue, North West, Glasgow, G12 8DT, United Kingdom
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The West End Retreat – Your Luxurious 5* Apartment Overview

Look, I’ll be honest with you – when I first saw the name The West End Retreat – Your Luxurious 5* Apartment, I was a bit skeptical. The whole “5-star” thing in the title felt like overselling, you know? But after spending a few nights there, I actually get what they’re going for. It’s one of those places where the owners really put thought into making it feel like you’re staying in someone’s well-appointed flat rather than just another generic hotel room.

The apartment itself is genuinely spacious – I mean, you can actually spread out your stuff without feeling like you’re living out of a suitcase. The kitchen is properly equipped too, not just one of those sad little setups with a mini-fridge and a kettle. I ended up cooking breakfast a couple mornings because, honestly, it felt nice to have that option. The living area has this comfortable, lived-in quality that I wasn’t expecting – real books on the shelves, decent lighting for reading, and a sofa you’d actually want to collapse on after a long day of wandering around. The bedroom’s quiet enough that street noise doesn’t really bother you, though you might hear the occasional late-night conversation from other guests if they’re being particularly chatty in the hallways.

What struck me most was how the place manages to feel both polished and unpretentious at the same time. The decor isn’t trying too hard – it’s sort of modern without being sterile, if that makes sense. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, and the staff seemed genuinely interested in making sure I had what I needed without hovering. There’s decent water pressure in the shower (trust me, this matters more than you think), and they’ve got proper blackout curtains if you’re someone who needs complete darkness to sleep well. The WiFi actually works reliably throughout the space, which is becoming rarer than it should be these days. I did notice the place gets pretty busy during weekends – you’ll want to book ahead if you’re planning a trip during peak times. While it might not technically be five-star luxury in the traditional hotel sense, it offers something different that I found really appealing: the comfort of a well-designed home away from home, with just enough professional touches to remind you that someone else is handling the details.

To book hotel in Glasgow during the famous Edinburgh Festival season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts music lovers and culture enthusiasts from around the world.

The West End Retreat – Your Luxurious 5* Apartment Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartmentlarge double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
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Reviews of The West End Retreat – Your Luxurious 5* Apartment

  • Alasdair from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Very clean, freshly decorated flat.
    Good location in the West End of Glasgow, on a nice quiet street. New modern kitchen and living space that is well lit. Simple check in and check out

  • Andrew from Australia (8/10)

    Location was central

  • Chrissi from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Very beautifully designed, great location just a short walk to excellent eateries! Comfy master bed 👍🏼

  • Katharine from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Great place in great location. Comfortable and stylish

  • Samantha from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Everything was really nice

  • Chris from United Kingdom (9/10)

  • John from United Kingdom (7/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • George Square: 3.2 km
  • Kelvingrove Park: 1 km
  • Glasgow Club Milton: 3.6 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 3 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 800 m
  • Hughenden Sports Ground: 1.9 km
  • Garscube Community Playrooms: 1.7 km
  • West of Scotland Cricket Club: 2.4 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 1.4 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 2.7 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • RestaurantBRGR: 150 m
  • Restaurant Kothel: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Glasgow Green: 4.7 km
  • Pollock House: 7 km
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 3.7 km
  • Provand’s Lordship: 4 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 7 km
  • Mugdock Country Park: 12 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 5 km
  • National Museum of Rural Life: 15 km
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 5 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 4 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Firhill Basin: 1.7 km

Ski lift:

  • Newmilns Dry Ski Slope: 40 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Hillhead: 950 m
  • Metro Kelvinbridge: 550 m
  • Train Charing Cross: 1.9 km
  • Train Exhibition Centre: 2.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 14 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 62 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 51 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Garden

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Garden view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

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

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at The West End Retreat – Your Luxurious 5* Apartment

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

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:

10

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

9.4

Facilities:

7.5

Cleanliness:

8.8

Value for money:

7.5