Visit & Vibes

The folks at Revolver invited me for an overnight stay. I had heard of them but didn’t know much about their place.

I also didn’t do any research prior to my visit because I wanted to have a genuine first-time experience without any expectations.

About The Hotel

Revolver is located in the gorgeous Virginia House in the heart of Merchant City, beside the best of Glasgow’s restaurants and nightlife.

We are bringing a brand new overnight stay experience to Glasgow and have a mix of accommodation styles from king-sized rooms. group rooms, solo traveller accommodation and serviced apartments.

Booking Experience

As this was an invite the guys did all this for me.

Arrival and Check-In

There is no hotel parking available, but there are NCP and Qpark facilities nearby. If you’re a driver like me, you can easily park at one of them. After a short walk, you will reach the hotel.

Upon entering the hotel, you have the option of using a secure entry or pressing a buzzer to reach reception. As I walked in and ascended the stairs, I was greeted by a very friendly staff member at the reception. They explained my assigned room and also provided information about the check-out time.

Just beside the reception, there is what I can only describe as an entertainment area. There, you can enjoy a game of pool, and it also appears to be a breakfast area. I was unsure about this part because it wasn’t mentioned to me, but it looked very nice and exceptionally clean.

Décor	★★★★★
Entrance Cleanliness	★★★★★
Staff Friendliness & Welcome	★★★★★
Staff Appearance / Uniform	★★★★★
Hotel facilities & layout explained	Room & Checkout Time Only
Hotel Parking	No

Bedroom and Amenities

After leaving the reception, I ascended the stairs and headed toward my room, situated on the second floor. Upon entering, I found a double bed and a single bed. However, I noticed there was no ensuite.

Curious, I looked outside my room and discovered a shared bathroom and shower either for the entire floor or the nearest rooms.

The room I was given was a Triple Room

The hotel provided a towel, a hand towel, some earplugs, a condom, and a bottle of water.

The room itself was exceptionally clean and modern, with a cosy vibe.

How was my sleep? Well, it was quite a mixed experience!

Firstly, the room at Revolver had single-glazed windows, allowing every outside detail, including conversations (not just casual chatting but rather loud, drunken conversations) and the music, to be clearly heard.

I went to bed early to make up for much-needed sleep after a busy day at work.

However, I woke up at 1 am to the sound of someone in the hall walking past, blasting music. Unfortunately, that was the situation until I left.

Don’t get me wrong; I did anticipate some hallway noise, as you typically encounter in any accommodation. However, it was excessive, and the additional noise from outside didn’t make matters any better.

Revolver does provide earplugs, but even with my own inserted, I could still hear everything.

Despite the noise, the sleep I managed to get was quite restful. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, the pillows were cosy, and the blanket kept me pleasantly warm.

ROOM FEATURES

• Towels
• Ear plugs
• Free WiFi
• Bottle of water
• 1 x Condom
• Television
• Plug sockets with USB points

Quality of bedding	★★★★★
Bedroom Cleanliness	★★★★★
View from Room	★
Quality of Overal Sleep	★★

Bathroom

As mentioned earlier, the bathroom (consisting of a toilet and a separate shower room) was located outside and shared with the floor or the nearest rooms.

The sink was situated in the hallway and was impeccably clean. The toilet was of a good size, and the shower, while not overly spacious, was satisfactory.

Unfortunately, by morning, the cleanliness of the bathroom wasn’t as good as it was the night before. I’m assuming that’s due to everyone returning from their night out.

Quality of Towels	★★★★
Bedroom Cleanliness	★★★
Temperature of water	★★★★★
Did the hotel/venue provide toiletries?	YES Shared

Location and Accessibility

The hotel’s location is excellent; you are just a stone’s throw away from Merchant City and a short walk to Buchanan Street, allowing you to easily pop out and grab a nice meal, visit a pub, or do both.

Final Thoughts…

Firstly, I’d like to express my gratitude to Revolver for the invitation and extend my thanks to the staff for their warm welcome.

Overall, my experience was a mixed bag.

If you seek an affordable hotel-like stay, this may not be suitable due to shared bathroom and shower facilities.

However, if you prefer a clean and pleasant hostel-style accommodation, this could be right up your alley.

As reflected in my honest review above, the hotel’s location is perfect for enjoying nearby meals, bars, pubs, or even a night out clubbing before returning to a comfortable bed.

While my visit was enjoyable, the noise and bathroom facilities didn’t align with my preferred style of stay. Nonetheless, I’m glad I had the opportunity to visit, and I welcome your thoughts if you decide to check it out.

MY OVERALL RATING

★★★

The above blog post review is 100% honest and has not been influenced in anyway. Its a true representation of my thoughts.