CitizenM Hotel

Had a two night stay at the Citizen M Glasgow. The tiny room had a huge bed, reminded me of a cruise ship cabin. Room lights, temperature, blinds and alarm clock are controlled from your bedside iPad. As mentioned in other reviews, the shower toilet are encased in a frosted glass cocoon. Worked for us, but if two friends are traveling maybe not (?). A comped welcome drink in the ‘living room’ was a nice treat after a long flight. We purchased the breakfast a la carte, the in-​house muesli with dried fruit was wonderful, with a strong cup of tea it was all we needed.
On the ground floor there is meeting space, as well as a very cool ‘lobby’ area with comfortable seating and work spaces. The décor, the technology and, most importantly, the service sold us on Citizen M. This property is a great value, it has a young modern vibe. It is not for someone who is looking for a stuffy old school opulent experience. If you require room service and spacious surroundings this may not be your place, but we loved it. With that said just checked Manhattan NYC prices, double that of Glasgow, to be expected.
On day two we ended the day at the hotel bar, James made a fabulous coconut espresso martini, it was delicious. The staff here is great as are the cocktails! Apparently locals stop in for drinks before/​after events so that is a good sign. Hated to checkout!

This hotel is amazing! They go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. We were in Glasgow for our honeymoon. We mentioned it to them before we got there and got an email congratulating us and telling us that the room would be special for us. When we checked in, the room was a typical room. We went to the bar the next night and mentioned to the bartender that it was our honeymoon. She asked if we had anything special in our room. When she found out it was a typical room, she bought our next round of drinks and when we got to our room, the room had rose petals everywhere and a bottle of champagne waiting for us! It definitely made our stay special. Great hotel!

I’ve never stayed in Citizen M but I can tell you, I love this space so much!
The lounge area both downstairs and upstairs are open to everyone! Which is great! Anyone can come in with their laptop, sit in some amazingly designed modern interior and work away on their laptop. They also have a café and bar on both floors so if you need a drink, you can get some from there!
The wifi is open and SUPER quick like wow. So happy that we can use it! Makes working a lot easier and less stressful as there’re rarely any «buffering» problems. They also have tons of plug points so fret not when the laptop is at 7%.
Service is great. The staff members are usually available and busy cleaning or preparing food/​drinks but they are super friendly and accommodating.
Great space and I’m super glad they open it to the public! So remote workers like me can turn up and pretend like I own an amazingly huge and fancy office studio. Sigh, I can dream right? Hehe

Citizen M seems like luxury, you won’t get a gym or pool (sadly) but you will get cutting edge design and a stylish spot to spend your time.
I have stayed in this hotel a few times, the rooms are really funky with a personalised welcome on your TV screen, a really clean environment, colour changing mood lights, tonnes of TV and film channels which are included in the cost of your room. The shower is really luxurious and they give you shower gel and wash with funny messages on to use. Beds are super comfy, and some of the rooms have a view over the city.
If you become a ‘citizen’ by signing up to their website you can get a free hot drink when you arrive and have booked into the hotel. You also get a useful luggage tag.
I have attended meetings here in the breakout space downstairs, these are great for presentations and get togethers. You can also easily find space to work there, and we were welcomed with pastries and coffee booked by the meeting host.
For an evening drink, or a quick coffee I don’t think you have to be staying at the hotel, I popped in the other evening for a pleasant drink with my family and a comfy sit down on one of the designer chairs.
A perfect little urban hideaway.

The hotel is clean, functional, very comfortable and brilliant value for money. (£80 per night per room)
The overall design concept is well put together and each element has had a funky design applied. Yes, most of it is novelty and slightly unnecessary but its great for a few nights stay as not many want a disco shower or jungle animal noises as their morning alarm everyday.
The bedrooms are small narrow pods with huge beds and basic amenities.
The lobby and communal areas are large and well laid out with lots of interesting seating and great books to browse. There is a computer/​printer area with four mac desktops with free wifi.
The hotel is a couple of hundred yards from Buchannan bus station and is also situated right across from the Pavillion theatre and cinema. If you are driving there is no car park at the hotel but Cambridge Street secure car park is just 100 yards round the corner.
There are no family rooms so mainly child free. A plus if you ask me!

Our overnight stay in Glasgow meant we needed a hotel. My wife found a deal on CitizenM at £75 for the room and booked it. I think that actually represents good value for city centre hotels in Glasgow, though their usual room rate of £130 would test me slightly.
We arrived and tried to check in, why is it with auto check ins there is always some technical glitch. The staff there were helpful and got the booking done, but on arrival at the room the manual check in meant the keys hadn’t been activated and although I found a cleaner to let us in I had to go back downstairs to get them activated. Not as smooth as I would have liked to be honest.
My wife had requested extra shower space as I am 6’5 and she thought the usual pods may have been a little cramped. This meant we were given a special access room and I would hate to think someone lost out but the extra room was great and the space in a full stand under shower makes the difference really.
The room wasnt too small either, I am sure some of the others are more bijou but this one suited us very well. A full iPad Mini control set up for the TV meant my wife had Magic Mike XXL on the TV within minutes. Well, she was going to go to Deadpool later so I guess this was fair trade! The iPad controlled the lights, blinds, everything! This is the way of the future and I loved it. Strange there was no BBC Scotland on the channel list though, this is odd. They advertise as having free wifi over the whole hotel but I couldn’t find it. Having said that, most of Glasgow is a 4G hot zone now so that isn’t the same pressing issue it was a while back.
The bed was huge, we asked for two extra pillows and they were delivered promptly and were very nice ones too. The room a decent temperature but again you can adjust that to your needs through the controls as well. Mood lighting too, they have put some effort in here.
After our cinema visit we went to the bar and I ordered a pint and her a wine. At the table she tried the wine and thought it awful, simply a bad choice. I took it back to the bar and said she didnt like it and they simply exchanged it without charging. I think that is excellent customer service really as they didn’t have to and I was fully prepared for the «Sorry but she asked for it» sort of line. They didn’t and I took back a fresh wine.
Our sleep was about what you would expect in a hotel and the shower in the morning good and refreshing. One gripe I did have about the bathroom is the layout of the toilet to the sink. As I said I am 6’5 and the sink was so close to the toilet that during morning oblutions (apologies to Big Bang Theory) I couldn’t actually sit straight on the toilet, making it necessary to sit at an awkward angle.
The soundproofing to the outside isn’t great, traffic noise came through clearly. This is always going to be an issue in a centre hotel but it did seem a little too loud really.
There is a ²⁴⁄₇ café so you can eat and drink whenever. The whole place is very modern and trendy without going over the top. I hope the concept holds and the support is there as they offer a more modern way of doing things that suit more and more travellers these days.

After finding myself stuck in Glasgow due to snow, I booked in here last minute, having enjoyed previous stays at a rate of £67.15, which I found good value compared to other options I explored.
Rooms super-​comfortable as usual — the enormous bed and duvet are a real luxury, although I only had 2 pillows, with no spares in the drawers. I am sure if I had asked for more I’d have been given them with no problems, but I was too tired to bother after travelling all day.
The showers are fabulous, as are the free movies and wifi — why more hotels can’t do free wifi I will never understand — it’s like a basic human right these days! (oh, I understand — all about the benjamins).
I didn’t have breakfast, but did grab a sandwich from the bar which was really tasty. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat — hopefully I’ll be snowed out of home again soon!
Room Tip: Good views of Glasgow from the higher floors

The décor in the hotel is really funky and there is a really nice smell when you enter the lobby. The bed was giant and super comfy. Having control of the mood lighting added to the feel of the room and I almost forgot I was in Glasgow.
Being able to watch movies for free was great, especially as there were some newly released films on the list.
The music in the bar area added to the chilled out vibe of the bar and it’s a really nice area to have a drink.
Staff were all friendly and helpful including the manager Chris.
CitizenM is a lovely unique hotel, I’m glad I finally got the chance to check it out.
Top tip is to join the citizen membership scheme as there are a number of benefits including a discount on the room rate and a free welcome drink on arrival.

If you’re looking for a place to stay that won’t cost you a fortune and has the most attentive, helpful, genuine staff at any hotel I’ve ever stayed at then the citizen M is a perfect choice. There’s no kettle in your room but there’s the biggest, most incredible bed, free wifi and a rain shower. All rooms are the same so some people find that the novelty after the first stay wears off but is something I like about it. I always know exactly what I’m going to get. Plus by signing up as a ‘citizen’ I get 15% off my stay every time and a free drink when I get in. It’s also a great location in Glasgow to get to the shops or the bars.
Expensive if you book close to your stay date but you can get nights for around £60 if you book in advance.
Have stayed 5 times and will no doubt stay again.

Loved staying here, spent two nights in Glasgow and would 100% come back. The staff were all very friendly, we loved the hi tech rooms and it’s the only hotel that I haven’t woken up from noise in. Only down side id say was that the breakfast was a little expensive.

I had a fantastic experience at Citizen M.
the staff are super friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and are great for those of us who don’t want to pay for things we don’t need, such as toiletries (they do have soap and shampoo) bell hops or room service.
Lights, media and blinds are all controlled by an iPad. Wifi is included in your fee to stay.
I spent almost every evening in the lobby after being out and about, because it’s so comfortable. Feels like you are visiting someone’s home, not stuffy like other hotels.
The location is close to transit and lots of shops/​restaurants.
I hope they eventually expand. I’m typically not a hotel goer, but I would love to stay in a Citizen M at in any city I visit.

For a while, I found myself booking into Citizen M on a regular basis after gigs and the like in Glasgow. It was always a fun experience to stay in the hotel. Of course, it is still fun, but I now feel that a four star review better reflects my thoughts, hence the update down from five. I have several reasons for this:
— There’s a novelty aspect to the room, and once you’ve stayed here a few times, this wears off. The rooms are all the same, so you’re getting just about the same experience each time. I felt a little bit dissatisfied with every visit.
— Occasionally, there were small problems with the electric controls of the room, like the remote control or the movie selection. This is such a huge part of the experience, that if something isn’t quite working, it’s a little disappointing.
— You could literally check in and check out from Citizen M without one hint of human interaction; something I thought, at first, was convenient and fast. However, I do think that a huge part of staying in a hotel is the welcome you receive. I’ve felt that my past few stays were lacking in something, and I think this may just be it.
Still, a solid four star hotel for me.

A small update, now I’ve stayed here for the night. My original review still stands, the bar is possibly one of the best places to go in the City Centre if you want a quiet, comfortable drink, and is a bit of a hidden gem in my book.
The missing star for the room is probably due to the fact that we paid a stupidly high price for the room, and for the money we could have got a bit more luxury. The room itself is pretty comfortable, as long as your happy with their particular design and layout. The key things are good: the bed is comfortable, the blinds keep the room dark at night (this is absolutely key for me), and the shower is good. There isn’t much space in the rooms, and the opaque wall for the bathroom is either going to be something you love or hate, but if you’re on your own or sharing with someone you love then you get used to it pretty quickly, although it might lose it’s appeal if you’re there for an extended stay. The media centre is a nice wee bonus though, and the free movies are a great bonus.
Get it at the right price, and if you’re in step with the look and feel then it’s somewhere you’l love. Just remember to spend some time in the bar…

Fantastic hotel, based on a very standardized, boutique experience for the millennial, the huge bed and internet comes standard; while floor space is smaller, everything inch is used maximally. For those desiring a traditional space, this is decidedly not for you… but this is essentially a luxury dormitory space, with everything keyed to your card — just like your ID card during university.
Enjoy!!!

Welcome to the future. You check in yourself. You use your hotel key in the restaurant and bar to purchase stuff. You have an iPad that controls the room (which has mood lighting and free movies and a big comfortable bed). Onsite laundry is actually affordable too. It’s a bit funky but totally awesome. There’s not a ton of space but the rooms are really nice.

So here’s a review update after staying here for a night. Overall, I really can’t fault anything — it’s a great hotel and if you know what to expect (compact rooms which you should only share with someone you really, really love) then you won’t be disappointed. The only gripe I have is the price — we paid £130 for a one night stay (room only) and compared to other hotels in Glasgow, I think that’s too expensive.
We booked online and you get the option of paying in advance. We were really early to check-​in and didn’t expect to be able to access our room. It was nice that a room was ready at 11am. The rooms are small with an awesome square bed which is super comfy and feels massive. I love the TV right at the end of the bed as I have terrible eyesight so I can pretty much enjoy it without glasses which is a big win. There’s a good selection of free movies but a terrible selection of radio stations. The bathroom/​shower room doesn’t feel private at all so that’s why I recommend only staying here with someone you really love… it could be super awkward otherwise. I love the tablet/​iPad to control the lights, TV, music and blinds — this is definitely a super fun aspect of staying here.
We visited the bar/​canteen area looking for something for late night eats but none of it really appealed so we went to a restaurant nearby (Banana Leaf). It is a cool bar to hang out in though (see earlier review). I got a really good nights sleep and found it really comfy but Graeme commented that he’d have liked another pillow. Check out at 11am is reasonable and you can pay for later if you want (but we wanted brunch at Wilson Street Pantry so were happy to leave). Like I said, this is a great hotel and is good for somewhere to crash for the night but there’s some seriously nice hotels in Glasgow in the same price bracket, so I really think this should be under £100 per night for me to stay here again.

Found this place on line and absolutely loved it. Great price for downtown Glasgow. Definitely join their membership/​loyalty club as you get two free drinks and a better room rate.
The only issue I see with this location is a lack of onsite parking — which is a pain, but I loved the décor, the food, the bar, the huge open spaced were you could just relax on both the ground and first floors.
The rooms are different — the bathroom is kind of in a plastic «pod», but has really cool lights and all of the controls (temp, lighting, TV) are controlled from a Samsung Android tablet.
I am for sure going to stay with this chain again — after 20yrs in field sales (in the UK and USA) it is great to find a hotel as unique as this.

Really impressive hotel.
The styling inside is very futuristic but with an arty flare. The rooms are pretty much entirely automatic and are all controlled from a remote.
They also have huge beds this is good for mattress monkeys like me.
For an extra supplement you can acquire yourself a late check out and a breakfast which i highly recommend. Getting up early is less than ideal.
Downstairs they have a funky bar in which you can enjoy a drink whilst reading some of the hotels vast literature.
Last time the dior fashion book taught me all about avoiding tones this autumn.

Citizen M is the Ikea of hotels: modern, stylish, functional and colourful. Much like those funky furniture makers, Citizen M also likes a bright and bold approach, with everything in its place and clever design behind it all.
Don’t be fooled into thinking the slick surroundings make for an uncomfortable stay — far from it. I have no idea of the exact dimensions, but the giant bed spans wall to wall, is a perfect square and is amazingly comfortable. While everything is designed with style in mind, the crafty creators have also kept comfort in mind, with the big marshmallow of a bed, changeable room colour to suit your mood and a soothing rain shower.
The bar is also really cool and many people come here just for drinks, to enjoy the stylish surroundings and hang out in the hipster hotel of the moment.

I love this hotel.
It’s not the fanciest hotel – butlers do not cater to your every move, and you won’t find truffles on your pillowcase. It’s not going to get however-​many stars from the Leading Hotels of the World and foreign princes probably aren’t going to choose it.
However.
It is awesome. The decorations, lobby, and check-​in process are super modern and cool. Your room is small, but functional. The bed is comfortable. Very comfortable. The shower light changes colors (and not in a tacky way). The room, thought smaller than many of the other rooms I stayed in throughout the UK, felt larger because the space is used more effectively. This is a fantastic hotel for travelers: they put money into the things that are important to us – beds, showers, a nice tv, great pillows, etc.
My one complaint? The sink is very small. VERY. For anyone who uses any sort of product when they get ready in the morning, it would be a little bit of a dance to figure out how to put things out without making a mess.

Absolut tolles Hotel. Sehr cooles Ambiente, Sauber und Citynah.

Geniales Hotel mitten in Glasgow.
Hatten spontan online 30 min vorab reserviert, verlief alles absolut problemlos.
Das Personal war super freundlich, die Zimmer sauberer als so manches Krankenhaus und die Einrichtung ebenfalls 1A.
Einziger Negativpunkt, für den das Hotel jedoch nicht einmal etwas kann sind die Parkmöglichkeiten. Mit normalem PKW alles kein Problem, es sind 2 Parkhäuser in 5 Gehminuten zu erreichen ebenfalls günstig für Glasgower Verhältnisse. Leider sind beide Parkhäuser auf 1,80m begrenzt, also für Fahrzeuge a T5 nicht geeignet. Mit ein bisschen Glück findet sich jedoch im näheren Umkreis ein Plätzchen.
Ansonsten ist das citizen m absolut uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen.

Klasse Schuppen!
Hatte online fuer eine Nacht reserviert, hauptsaechlich weil das Hotel nur 3 Fussminuten von der Buchanan Bus Station entfernt ist, und wurde angenehm ueberrascht (sorry fuer die Umlaute, aber auf dieser schottischen apple-​Tastatur, auf welcher ich gerade schreibe, fehlen die Buchstaben mit den beiden Stricherln drueber — da wars schon wieder…). Modern, stylisch, neu aber kein bisschen steril oder gewollt.
Man checkt selber an Terminals ein, aber der hilfreiche Mitarbeiter ist stets bei der Hand. Die Jungs und Maedels hier sind superfreundlich und hilfsbereit.
Die Zimmer supersauber (das Hotel hat auch; glaube ich, erst seit 3 Monaten offen), gut schallisoliert und die Beleuchtung laesst sich nach Stimmung (Melancholiker und Verliebte hergehoert) farblich abstimmen.
Einen Punkt Abzug gibt’s fuer die Klimaanlage; liegt man mit dem Kopf auf der falschen Seite des Bettes, zieht es ein wenig. Und der Weckruf ist eindeutig zu laut (bin ja nicht schwerhoerig).
Schaut euch die homepage an, sie verspricht nicht zuviel.
Wer also eher der Lifestyleprophet ist und auf schick, modern und jugendlich steht, kann hier fuer durchaus angemessenes Geld gut wohnen.
Und das im Stadtzentrum!
Ausserdem ist auch noch mit dem «The butterfly and the pig» ein nettes Pub mit gutem Bier & Burger in der Naehe.
Cheers and stay tuned.