My wife and I recently stayed for 1 night at The Radisson SAS in Glasgow as part of her 40th birthday celebrations. We stayed in a Modern design room on the 5th floor (as requested), it was front facing on the corner of the hotel opposite central station. The room was very well appointed, spotlessly clean and the bed very comfortable. The room was very quiet at night considering the street below is busy. We found all the staff to be very friendly and helpful. The usual stuffy atmosphere we've found at quality hotels in the past was gladly not to be found.

We used the leisure club facilities, the staff there were also very friendly and helpful. The facilities were of a high standard (pool, spa, sauna, gym). As a visitor to the club you need to fill in a short health questionaire before you are allowed in so be prepared for that.

There is a large selection of good restaurants in easy walking distance. We didn't go to any bars but there is plenty of selection in the area to suit anybody. Also for those interested the main shopping areas are all within an easy walk.

One thing worth mentioning is that shortly after we checked in a free bottle of wine was delivered to our room, no doubt to help start the birthday celebrations. This was a nice touch that was much appreciated. The wine was presented with a card from the manager wishing us a pleasant stay.

Great Hotel and great staff (mostly) as well. We stayed on a visit to Glasgow to see the Eagles in concert. Room was super and breakfast (0ur only meal). We spoke to the Bartender asking where she could recommend as a good Italian restaurant, and as she didn't know herself she rang her Father on her mobile to ask him - as he was keen on Italian. That is service! He recommended two establishments, one reasonably local and one 20 minutes away by taxi. We opted for the local, and the Bartender rang the concierge immediately and asked him to book us a table and a taxi. Would definitely stay here again. The one let down was the parking system, you leave your keys with reception and they valet park your car, returning it about 20 mins after you request it back. Unfortunately, our car was brand new, with low profile tyres, and we saw the guy who brought ours back "kerb it" and scuff the nearside alloy wheels as he came around the corner. I showed him but he denied it and said it was valet parked at our risk in any case - just a little annoying to say the least. Queue at reception so couldn't report it to anyone easily. One other thing (about Glasgow - not the Hotel) we got a taxi to the concert and tried to book a return taxi for later but the driver said taxis are very reluctant to leave the city centre on a Friday night as it is so lucrative. Make arrangements early if you are travelling out of the City centre.

This hotel was supposed to be a real treat, but ended up, well, kind of okay.

The building is bold architecturally, and location is great. Rooms are a good size and public spaces are open and interesting. The lifts are fun and the swimming pool lovely. Room curtains cut out an incredible amount of light.

However…
The room was pretty tired, with the carpet looking like several Indian takeaways had been spilled over the years. The mattress was simply knackered. Door was very difficult to shut. No Radio 4! The ventilation system was much too noisy, indeed, our friends next door asked to be moved (at 4-00 am) becuase of noise (as an aside, he is a consultant engineer on sound and accoustics - spent the night analysing the problem and coming up with solutions). Bath was so slow to fill that I gave up after fifteen minutes; shower a dribble too, so went down to the pool.

The corridor was terrible – much left over food (on plates, trays and trolleys) was outside rooms for many hours (until, in fact, our friends suggested at reception that it could do with a clear). Once the food was removed there was an extension lead left lying around overnight and through the next morning (trip hazard?).

The pool changing area was ‘orrible – paper towels etc. in little soggy piles all over. And why on Earth should I give my employer’s details in order to use the pool?

Breakfast had a great choice; I particularly enjoyed marinated herring. Covered warming dishes are not always appropriate, though, making particularly the hash browns seriously soggy.

Staff were brilliant when approached, from the lovely doorman, through reception and restaurant, we always enjoyed our interactions. There is a marked lack of proactive attention, though.

Our friends, who had a change of room, were not charged. An excellent gesture as it was simply automatically applied. We didn’t grumble, because there was nothing major wrong, just a succession of little issues, which overall left us wishing we’d stayed elsewhere.

In our final analysis, we were looking for a good value special weekend (we spent twenty hours travelling to enjoy 24 hours together) rather than a cheap night out. Glasgow is an excellent base and we’ll do it again, but not at the Radisson.

Previously I've stayed in the Hilton in Glasgow but was booked into the Radisson for one night. Having stayed in four hotels in as many nights all over Scotland on this particular trip this was by far the best. Warm and efficient greeting by reception staff, great room and facilities and a nice restaurant. Any further trips private or business to Glasgow and I'll be heading for the Radisson.