Look, this Premier Inn isn’t going to win any design awards. It’s not the kind of place you Instagram with moody lighting. But it’s brilliantly consistent: clean, quiet, with a bed that hugs you to sleep and a location that makes central London hotels weep with jealousy. For the price—usually around £60–£80 a night—it’s a steal. It’s the hotel equivalent of a warm hug from a Scottish auntie: no frills, but plenty of heart. And honestly, after a night there, I almost wanted to miss another train just to stay a second night.
So if you find yourself stranded in Glasgow, or if you’re just planning a shopping trip that requires a base camp, do yourself a favour. Walk past the fancy boutique hotels. Walk straight into the beige embrace of the Premier Inn. You’ll thank me when you’re lying in that giant bed, curtains drawn, not a single care in the world. Just don’t forget to charge your phone before you get there.
