Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel

Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel frequently asked questions

Who owns Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel?

The Blythswood Square Hotel has been owned by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) since 2015 and is part of the Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a collection of luxury hotels around the world.

How do you get to Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel?

Set in the heart of Glasgow, just north of the River Clyde, Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel is easy to get to. If you are driving the hotel offers guest parking at £35 for 24 hours. Alternatively, the closest car park is Q-Park on Bath Street which is open 24 hours. The closest train stations are Queen Street or Glasgow Central Station, which are both a five-minute drive or 11-minute walk. The closest airport is Glasgow International which is a 20-minute drive to the hotel.

What is included in a spa day at Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel?

What is included in a spa day at Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel depends on the experience that you book. Spa facilities include a gym, thermal suite including a sauna, steam room and ice fountains, a 12-metre vitality pool, hydrotherapy spa pool, saunarium, Rhassoul chamber, tepidarium and laconium. There are nine treatment rooms where therapists use in-house products which incorporate indigenous Scottish plant life across a selection of treatments including facials, massages, wraps, scrubs, manicures, pedicures and specialised treatments such as Chakra wellbeing and sleep treatments.

What is near Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel?

Set in the heart of Glasgow, Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel offers easy access to exploring all the historic city has to offer. Nearby attractions include:

• Riverside Museum
• King’s Theatre
• Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
• Celtic Park
• Buchanan Street

When was Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel built?

Designed by architect Robert Black, Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel was built in 1823 in a Georgian townhouse-style building that was once home to wealthy Victorian elites. The hotel has a rich history, once being the headquarters of the Royal Scottish Automobile Club (RSAC), which started the 1955 Monte Carlo Rally. The hotel today has been modernised with contemporary rooms and a luxurious spa combining modern decor with the original features such as marble fireplaces and rich wood panelling.

What amenities does Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel have?

Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel is a five-star hotel in the heart of Glasgow. It has 113 rooms to choose from, and the dining experience includes the hotel’s restaurant and cocktail bar, in the former ballroom of the RSAC, and provides a relaxed but nonetheless refined atmosphere serving a seasonal menu of locally sourced produce. The Salon on the other hand is a 35-metre lounge area on the first floor, characterised by comfy sofas where teas, drinks and afternoon tea are served.

Spa facilities include a gym, thermal suite including a sauna, steam room and ice fountains, a 12-metre vitality pool, hydrotherapy spa pool, saunarium, Rhassoul chamber, tepidarium and laconium. There are nine treatment rooms where therapists use in-house products which incorporate indigenous Scottish plant life across a selection of treatments including facials, massages, wraps, scrubs, manicures, pedicures and specialised treatments such as Chakra wellbeing and sleep treatments.

Accessible features include:

• Accessible rooms and restrooms
• Accessible entrance way and public space
• Accessible restaurant
• Bedside and bathroom emergency pull cords
• Roll-in showers
• Wheel in shower with grab bars
• Accessible self-parking
• Valet parking
• Accessible meeting space
• Accessible exercise facility
• Dogs are allowed

What are the food and drink options at Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel?

The dining experience includes the hotel’s restaurant and cocktail bar, in the former ballroom of the RSAC, and provides a relaxed but nonetheless refined atmosphere serving a seasonal menu of locally sourced produce. The Salon on the other hand is a 35-metre lounge area on the first floor, characterised by comfy sofas where teas, drinks and afternoon tea are served.

How many treatment rooms are there at Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel?

There are nine treatment rooms where therapists use in-house products which incorporate indigenous Scottish plant life across a selection of treatments including facials, massages, wraps, scrubs, manicures, pedicures and specialised treatments such as Chakra wellbeing and sleep treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel is 3pm, while check-out is 12pm. The spa is open Monday to Friday from 7am until 10pm and 7am until 9pm on Saturday and Sunday. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.