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Malmaison Glasgow

3.9 (38 reviews)
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Zombie rum punch
Elaine D.

One of the Sarah As won drinks at the Malmaison this evening and kindly invited myself and hubbie, John D. We went for dinner elsewhere first before heading over to the hotel to have our round of cocktails to start off the boozy night. The staff were great, and in a city I wouldn't usually think to go into a hotel chain bar over a main street pub, but it was a very relaxing atmosphere away from the crowded pubs post-work on a Friday night. It was about £5 for a schooner - 2/3 of a pint - so is a little bit more expensive than regular bars. I opted for the Zombie rum punch, which was sweet and delicious. Loads of ice. Having worked as a waitress before I kept thinking 'I bet they know we're just going to have the first round then leave' and we did consider staying for one more round but there was a karaoke bar soon to open so it was a good time to head off! They gave us bowls of nuts and popcorn. I tried a couple of bits of popcorn and didn't like it so when the waiter came by he could see the bowl was untouched and offered to bring us more peanuts. Turns out one of the ingredients on the popcorn was parmesan, probably not even vegetarian... yeah, that'll be one reason I didn't like it. That's an unfortunate thing about upmarket surroundings, "luxury" food ingredients are often animal related. It's not possible to simply have popcorn these days with just salt and oil. There were spiral stairs going down from the main door/reception to the downstairs bar (I really don't like spiral stairs, they make me feel slightly dizzy) and a quick glance at the bar menu looked quite standard... nothing jumped out at me as being super dietary requirement friendly. Service was fab, and drinks were fine, but if I were to go somewhere for £9/£10 cocktails I'd prefer a nice night view, or live music. I'd go back if I was invited.

Briony C.

We visited the bar at Malmaison before we had dinner next door at the Honours. There's a pretty sweet cocktail list - standard cocktails, as well as some more interesting drinks. The drink I ordered wasn't available as they didn't have any passionfruit syrup left, but the barman said he could make me something similar. I left it up to him and was really happy with the drink I got - it had rum and whisky in it, and was nice and fruity. A tasty way to start our meal. Drink prices were reasonable (around £7 for a cocktail) and there's some really nice decor in here now with the refurbishment - cool prints on the walls and a huge stack of beer kegs. Downside being the TVs on the walls - I'm one of those people who will stare at a TV whenever there's one and find them really distracting. I'm not sure I'd head out of my way to go here, but I'd recommend coming early if you're going to dinner for a pre-drink.

Arty, whatwhat!
Tony C.

This review is *just* for the bar. I'm torn between three and four. Consider this the proverbial three-and-a-bit review. The building itself is gorgeous; all stripped back lighting, kegs mounted on one wall and pop art canvas artwork on the walls. I was a big fan of the Sierra Nevada neon sign. If you're ever throwing it out, chaps, I'll give it a home! Cannot fault the staff at all. Superbly helpful even for Briony's bizarre half alcoholic mojito request! Not a problem, said out waiter-type-dude (for it's table service, folks) and even offered to deposit the unused alcohol in Nicola's mojito! I had an Gentleman's Brew, made with Gentleman Jack, ginger beer and citrus juices. The Gentleman Jack had a fair kick, but a lovely drink it was. Austen being Austen, had a beer :D The TMIF value cocktail list wasn't too bad at around a fiver a pop. Similar drinks would be available locally for just the same price if not cheaper. The beer prices, however, were suitably upmarket for the surroundings. There is the problem. Were I trying to desperately impress someone that I am much classier than I am, and I had won the lottery, I would definitely come here. The surroundings, the service and just the feel all scream "HAW! WE'RE PURE POSH, BY THE WAY!" but the prices also match that. That's why the review teeters between three and four. I have to lean towards three. I enjoyed being in here, and I'm glad I got to see it... but I think it might be quite a long time before I'm back. Sorry, chaps.

Spiced punch
Mathias H.

The Malmaison is one of my favorites one it comes to hotel chains, not mainly as a hotel though. Have actually only stayed at the one in London but I always like their bars. The one in Glasgow is no exception with great drinks and friendly service. All the drinks are made with expert care and fresh ingredients and they also offer a relaxing environment to sit and chat while sipping a drink. One of my favorite spots to grab a drink when in Glasgow.

Complimentary snacks
Lindsay C.

Enjoyed pre-dinner cocktails at 'Thank Mal It's Friday' in the stylish Chez Mal Bar thanks to Yelp and Malmaison! The bar occupies a great space, down a spiral staircase from street level and under a large skylight with suspended lightbulbs. The surroundings are contemporary and chic, with a cool and relaxed atmosphere provided by the DJ and welcoming staff. We were given complimentary snacks of nuts and savoury popcorn and after perusing the TMI Friday cocktail list (a selection of classic cocktails and twists on classics, priced at £5 each Wed-Fri 5-8pm) we ordered our cocktails - Vesper Martini, Tawny Manhattan, Mojito and Metropolitan. The Vesper Martini was going to be a Dirty Martini but we went with the suggestion to try the twist version made with vodka, gin, Lillet Blanc and a slice of lemon peel. The Vesper originated from the James Bond novel Casino Royale and it certainly is a drink and a half, very strong and dry. The Tawny Manhattan is another drink packing a punch made with bourbon, tawny port, whisky barrel-aged bitters and maraschino cherry syrup (with a delicious sweet cherry at the bottom to finish). The Metropolitan is a simple twist on a Cosmopolitan, made with raspberry vodka, and is very sweet and pink - perfect for my friend's taste in cocktails. My favourite was their mojito which was spot on - not too minty, just the right amount of sweetness, refreshing and delicious. Great spot for classy cocktails.

Dirty Martinit
Rebecca D.

I stopped here on Friday with a group of friends to taste the offerings on the Thank Mal It's Friday menu, after winning cocktail for four through Malmaison and Yelp (thanks, you guys!) The Thank Mal It's Friday menu is also actually available on Wednesday and Thursday and features a decent selection of the cocktails available at the Chez Mal bar, but at the reduced price of £5 each (or £6 for champagne cocktails). Usually these would cost around £10, so it's a pretty good deal. The bar itself has recently been done up and is highly stylised. Head down the spiral staircase into the bar and you'll find comfy blue chairs surrounding tables. The skylights let in plenty of natural light and they have pop art, quotes and cheesy jokes on the walls. One wall is all beer casks. It's cool and comfy and it's easy to forget that you're in a hotel bar. Our waitress was fantastic. She showed us to our table, brought us some spiced peanuts and garlic salt popcorn to snack on, and chatted to use about the cocktails available. I ordered a Tawny Manhattan, a twist on the classic Manhattan with the inclusion of tawny port. It was delicious, just a little sweet without being over-powering and quite strong. Just the way I like my cocktails. My partner chose a Mojito which he thought was too sweet, he said granules of sugar kept collecting in the straw. After trying my Tawny Manhattan he ordered one for his second drink. Our other friends ordered the New York Sour and the Whisky Sour. There was a bit of a mix up and we ended up with two New York Sours, but they apologised, let us keep the spare one, and went to mix the Whisky Sour that had been ordered. Everyone seemed to enjoy their drinks, and they certainly looked lovely. Another friend joined us and, after a little confusion and discussion, ordered the Painkiller. She'd wanted a Pina Colada without cream, since she's lactose intolerant. That didn't seem to be an option for some reason, but the Painkiller basically is a Pina Colada without cream. She liked it but said it was too strong for her - I think they should have just let her swap the cream for a different ingredient, but never mind. We did end up ordering a Pina Colada for comparison and it was good, but definitely not lactose-intolerance-friendly. It's definitely quite a cool bar and I'd be tempted to come back for more drinks from this menu on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Friday. It's a shame that it's not just slightly more central, but it's good to know that there's an option to drink here, even if you're not staying in the hotel.

Oysters
Suzanne J.

After booking a stay here I got emails and phone calls that attempted to upgrade our booking at a price. Although it was very tempting we remained with the standard double that we had booked. We had dinner in the restaurant which had very nice seating and glassware. I asked for a sweet white wine and the waiter got the restaurant manager. He was very charming and funny as he helped pick out a bottle. The Riesling Prinz was sampled and it was exactly what I was looking for. I ordered the Oysters to start and these were well presented with Tabasco and a wedge of lemon. I also had the Rib-eye Steak and I was a little confused because I wasn't given a Steak knife. After cutting into the steak I realised that it just was not needed. It was tender, soft and it cut through perfectly with the regular knife. I found the fries a little too crisp. This was the only fault I could find with our meal. I ended with the Pistachio Creme Brûlée which was a perfect end to our lovely dinner. They do add a 12.5% tip on the bill. Be warned!

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CitizenM prides itself on offering consistent service and features, so it's no surprise to me that…read moremy experience at the Glasgow location was much the same as other cities. The room itself was exactly the same. Overall, the layout and king bed are always enjoyable, but the hard floor makes for a difficult experience if you're trying to do some in-room stretching/yoga/exercising. A couple things unique to my visit in Glasgow: -During check-in, it asked me what type of room I'd like (meaning, the level/view). I chose a lower room, as it said it was a city view. This was more like a view of the building across the street on the west side of the building. But the lower room was good because... -One of the elevators wasn't working when I checked in, so being able to take stairs up to my room was something I took advantage of. -The actual spot in Glasgow I found very convenient for my purposes. I was able to walk to the university area in about 25 min, as well as over to my favorite spot (Mono/Monorail) in the same amount of time. It was also very close to the Glasgow Queen St station. So all in all, a good experience and I would definitely stay here again.

I stayed here for a night with my sister for my birthday and I would highly recommend. It is pricey…read morebut the decor is fabulous, the drinks and atmosphere is fun, the rooms are small but the bed is huge and so so comfortable and I love how your able to operate the tv and blinds using a tablet, the tv is big at the end of the bed so a comfortable way to relax and watch a movie. The shower area is frosted glass so your silhouette is on full show so be aware of this. The staff here are so lovely and welcoming and helpful and we had such a wonderful stay and would 100% stay again.

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My thanks and appreciation to the team at the Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow for patience and diligence…read morein helping me get our Spring Team Meeting sorted after the devastating fire on 8 March at the historic Forsyth Building which caused the voco Grand Central to rebook (within 48 hours of suggesting it) our meeting at the Radisson Blu! It's wonderful to see how business competitors can work together when a disaster occurs; the voco Grand Central and Radisson are shining examples of that cooperation and teamwork. The Radisson Blu managed to re-create our meeting within 30 days (our start date was 14 April), and everything worked seamlessly. Even with numerous changes, the hotel staff took care to ensure everything ran smoothly. Transportation from the airport to the hotel was easy (about GBP38 by Taxi). Our Team thoroughly enjoyed the hotel. The guest rooms were very nice and comfortable, and the staff was very friendly, professional, responsive, and dedicated to ensure our meeting ran smoothly. The Meeting Room was spacious, A/V was plug/play, and the daily food/beverage were of very good quality with a great selection. They diligently took the (shellfish) food allergies and (Halal, Kosher) dietary restrictions into consideration providing meals that could be enjoyed by all. It's a terrific location with Glasgow Central Station (train) just steps away and numerous pubs, restaurants, and the Argyle Street shopping district just down the street in any direction. I definitely recommend this property for both groups and leisure travelers.

I would probably have rated this hotel with two stars if it hadn't been for Michele, who helped us…read morewith our room key fiasco. The first time we arrived at our room, the room key didn't work. We went back down to get another one. That didn't work either. Michele came up with us and her keys didn't work either. Engineering came to fix the door. They assured us that we would no longer have any problems. A couple of hours later, we went back to our room. Our key didn't work again. Eventually, we were moved to another room with some complimentary breakfast. The hotel is no doubt dated in comparison to other locations. However, it does have amenities we enjoyed: a pool, which was a little circuitous to get to, a gym, and an ice machine. As Michele mentioned, the hotel doesn't have great views. Our first room had a view of other hotel room windows. Our second room had a partial view of Glasgow Central Station and Hope Street. Our room was fairly spacious. The breakfast buffet had many options, even a la carte items. Grahamston was terrible. The service was slow and inattentive. City Sightseeing bus stopped right in front of the hotel. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here.

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