Note: this review does not in any way concern the ...

Note: this review does not in any way concern the staff, who has been nothing but great.

For those born before the 90s, the Marriott is a name associated with high end hotels. Unfortunately, many of the Marriott hotels seem to have remained stuck in the 80s and 90s. Glasgow makes no exception: the structure is rather run down, the windows are thin and the nearby motorway very noisy. The bed is okay, but the pillows awful. True to their US ownership, the internet is not free, unless you sign up for their silly membership scheme. No power plugs near the bedside table. The restaurant is overpriced and not very good. The meeting rooms either freezing or too warm.
Pros: very close to Glasgow Central, good breakfast buffet, well equipped gym, the bar has a lot of good whisky and a knowledgeable bartender. Taxis always available in front of the hotel.