Our rooms 206 and 306 so called "executive rooms" booked through Hotelopia via Easyjet were small, dark and very warm (see photos from Room 206) . The air-conditioning was on, but seemed to be ineffectual as it was pumping warm air around, even on full blast. The alternative, opening the window, was no better as the noise from the air-conditionng unit was so loud it was hard to sleep. We resorted, after several hours of trying to get to sleep, to keep the radio from the TV on all night to drown the noise from inside and out. We mentioned how hot the room was to reception in the morning who shrugged their shoulders and said "Really?".

The air-conditioning in the Windows Restaurant, was good, perhaps they should distribute this around the hotel!

Away from the hotel the Amarone Italian restaurant was excellent.

Good location, disappointing hotel

I booked the Carlton George for a weekend visit to Glasgow. I visit Glasgow five or six times a year and normally stay in the Hilton or the Radisson. As I had friends coming to Glasgow for the first time I decided to book the Carlton George as I thought it might be a little more unique than a chain hotel.

I paid two nights for an executive room number 511. The cost for the two nights was £375, so not at all cheap. The benefit of the “executive room” was access to the residents bar which I thought would be a quiet and comfortable place to relax and have a drink. This is the only bar in the hotel and so far as I am aware, only open to people, who pay the executive room supplement.

The room was a very disappointing size; it was very small. There was about eighteen inches between each side of the bed and the wall. Access to one side of the bed was impeded by an armchair which was too big for the room. I am writing to the hotel on this as I do not believe it was actually an executive room.

The bathroom, replete with tartan tiles, was also very small and nothing in it of note; some loose tiles but very very standard.

Most of the hotel’s residents seemed to have lounge access, so it was far from quiet and actually getting a seat a big problem. Some residents were unable to contain either their excitement or greed at being able to access free alcohol. The noise was excessive; the sing song un-necessary and overall, this was not great.

Breakfast was ok. Good buffet selection, and very Scottish. Egg Chef…asked for fried eggs and I’m still waiting for these, whilst not rude, he was far from pleasant. The waiting staff were largely ineffectual, good at taking orders from you but not good at delivering requests. It’s a small dining room so you may have to queue and wait for a table.

£375 is more than I have ever paid for a Glasgow hotel and I do not think the Carlton George delivered value for money in any way. Next time, I’ll stay in the Radisson for around half the price.

Stayed here for the second time in August for a weekend with my partner. We booked an executive room for access to the lounge. The location is fantastic for eating out, shopping etc with all the best shops within walking distance. Great value for money with the free mini bar etc. The breakfast was very good (even includes haggis). The room seems quite small although the bed is huge . Staff are friendly and helpful. This is my first choice hotel in Glasgow.

The Carlton George is in a very central location just off George Square and right next to Queen Street railway station and Buchanan Street underground station.

We had a Club room on the second floor for 9 nights. There were 2 lifts which were very efficient. The room was at the front of the building and it was sometimes noisy at night but we were able to close the double-glazed windows and use the air conditioning so it was not a problem. The room was well-equipped with mini bar (free), tea/coffee making facility, trouser press, iron and board, wifi access, dressing gowns, slippers etc. The bed was comfortable and the en suite had a lovely big bath. A complimentary newspaper each day was much appreciated.

The restaurant on the top floor has a good view over the city. There was plenty of choice for breakfasts, which were included in our package. We asked for something which was not on the menu and this was procured especially for us at no extra charge. The dinner menu was somewhat expensive but the food was good and was attractively presented. The Pre Theatre menu was rather limited but we were fortunate that the menu changes, which we understand are 6-weekly, happened during our stay.

The Executive Lounge was pleasant to relax in and also had 2 computers, a free bar and a good coffee maker.

The staff were polite, attentive and friendly, and we were impressed that the receptionist remembered our name very quickly. A couple of minor problems were dealt with swiftly.

We would definitely stay there again and would unreservedly recommend it to others.