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5 of 5 stars
dawsontraveller 13 contributions
Dawson Creek, Canada
Nov 23, 2006 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

Superior rooms. We had an executive suite. The minibar was free and whisky and sherry in decanters was also provided. The rooms are decorated with a tartan motif and are very nice. We also had access to the executive lounge which provides internet access which is very nice. If you do not take the Scottish breakfast (which is very expensive) at the hotel expect to find it hard to find a restaurant. There is absolutely no parking close by and to load and unload luggage at the door is terrible. There are only about two unloading spots and if they are occupied you have to drive around till one is available. The hotel does provide you with a voucher for parking but you will have to walk back to the hotel as it is not located close by. The front desk staff are excellent.

  • Liked — The quality of the rooms
  • Disliked — The parking
  • Tips/Secrets: — Make sure you book yoour room with the breakfast
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since November 29, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
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Comfort and style in Glasgow

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4 of 5 stars
Havering 4 contributions
Herts
Nov 4, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

The hotel is well situated for sightseeing. We were warmly welcomed and found the staff friendly and efficient throughout our six-day stay. We stayed in an executive room which was spacious , tastefully decorated and elegant. The hotel was spotlessly clean. If you are a light sleeper be aware that the inner facing bedrooms on the lower floors may be affected by the air conditioning plant. It should also be noted that the "best buy" room price does not include breakfast.
We really enjoyed ouir stay at the Carlton George and would happily recommend it to fellow travellers.

  • Liked — interior design
  • Disliked — inward facing room (which was changed for us)
  • Tips/Secrets: — Request outward facing room
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay October 2006
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since November 04, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
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Lovely Night at The Carlton George

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5 of 5 stars
KirstyBella 5 contributions
Glasgow
Nov 2, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

Stayed at the Carlton George on the 28/10 for one night for my partners Birthday. We booked an executive room but were given a lovely club room. The room wast about average size, the bed was proper Kingsize and looked lovely. Nice bathroom and good shower. Loved the free mini bar and free decanters of Gin, Whiskey and Sherry. We had a few drinks in the room before we headed up to the executive lounge, where spirits, beers, wine and nibbles were all free. Sat by the fire on some lovely armchairs and just realxed. It was FAB! Went out and had a loveley meal then back up to the executive lounge for a couple more drinks before bed. I couldnt believe this was all included in the price of £115. Lovely room and free bar from 5pm - 11pm. What more could you ask for. Lovely breakfast with all the usual things aswell as square sausage, haggis, fruit pudding etc. Set in the lovely windows restaurant. We had a ball !!!. Hoping to go back soon for our anniversary! Well done carlton, what a place!

  • Liked — Executive Lounge
  • Disliked — Room not ready till 3pm
  • Tips/Secrets: — Ask for a front facing room
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2006
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since September 07, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Great food / Wine
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fab engagement pressy!!

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5 of 5 stars
kandis 3 contributions
fife
Oct 23, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

we received a 1 nights stay in the carlton george from friends for our engagement pressy. we had a fab time.
staff we very helpfull, the decor is like and old scottish hotel! great! you have wisky avalible in your room as well as a free mini bar and free bar upstairs!
the full scottish breakfast was also fab! we got it delivered to our door at the time requested. on the breakfast menu you have to choose what you want, however there were no beans on the menu (we love beans!!) so we put a request on the menu for beans - we got them! now thats service!
we will be back, tried to get booked for boxing day but the hotel is fully booked! maybe next time!

  • Liked — Scottish Feel
  • Disliked — -
  • Tips/Secrets: — sit in the free bar as long as possible!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2005
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since October 23, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Shopping, Other
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Excellent Experience

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5 of 5 stars
WillinSpain 3 contributions
Alicante Province, Spain
Oct 16, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
4/5 found this review helpful

Stayed for 2 nights last week with friends booked to stay with us for the second night, for a special ocassion. We live in Spain but are originally from Glasgow. Picked the Carton George from the Web choice of Glasgow Hotels. As it was a special ocassion I booked Club rooms for all. Was a little disappointed in the size of our room (511) but the standard was 1st class. Our friends room (309) was larger (thankfully as I would have rathered their room was) and again 1st class. We found the staff were pleasent and courtious. A friendly smile and hello from every member we met, and a high visible number of staff for such a small hotel. The big chap at Reception does need to smile a bit more and I can see he might be seen as "unfriendly", but his efficiency and courtesy to us could not be questioned. All other reception staff were very pleasant. As for a previous comment regarding the "bribe" of alcohol, I can only comment that I found this aspect highly welcomed, especially as we found Glasgow (or rather I think the UK), very expensive compared with our adoptive Country Spain. We didn't milk it for all it was worth but the Crystal decanters and six glasses in the rooms were a classy addition and the well stocked mini bar, which I think we used for three cold drinks only, was again a great addition. We have stayed at many 5 * Hotels throughout the world and have never received complimentary drinks on this level, especially considering the excellent Executive Lounge 24 hours a day. The staff in the Exec Lounge were very helpful and attentive as were the staff in Windows at both dinner and breakfast. Dinner could not be faulted in either presentation; choice or quality and neither could breakfast. I had read a comment about breakfast being "ordinary", well quite frankly how anyone could regard it as so, beggars belief. Yes it might be a little slow, but that's the price you pay for freshly cooked food as opposed to the poor "buffet" food offered generally these days to enable quality staff to be cut to the minimum. Again two more 5* assets. Have also noted 2 recent negative comments which I think have to be looked at in perspective. Standard rooms in Hotels can frequently be "disappointing" when Hotels strive to publicly meet the more diserning clients requirements in enhanced rooms. And I don't think "standard" usually would be expected to include crystal decanters of spirits and a stocked mini bar as complimentary. Everywhere, you only get what you pay for, and we found we certainly got that, in spades, although we will have paid more than those who choose not to. I hope those disappointed folk enjoy the fruits of their complaints. I, despite this, am glad I found nothing to complain of. Well seen this little gem, is picking up well deserved rewards.

  • Liked — Quality of the room and excellent food
  • Disliked — absolutely nothing
  • Tips/Secrets: — Keep this Hotel quiet, only recommend to a few close friends.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2006
  • Visit was for Personal event (wedding, ...)
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since October 16, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Great food / Wine
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Average price*: $190 (year-round)
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Address: 44 W George St, Glasgow G2 1DH, Scotland