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YOUR GLASGOW BASE · PLACES TO STAY

Fraser Suites Glasgow

A restored Victorian baronial building houses these serviced apartments in Merchant City. Studios and one- or two-bedroom layouts include kitchen facilities and space to relax, offering flexibility for shorter visits or longer stays. Guests also have access to a gym and self-service laundry facilities.

Merchant City & East EndNorth of the Clyde≈ 625 m from St Enoch · straight line

Your Glasgow base

Family options
Address
1–19 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH
Nearest Subway on this bank
St Enoch · ≈ 625 m in a straight line
Book with the hotel
Official rooms & booking ↗

Choose between a studio and separate-bedroom apartments according to your party size. Housekeeping arrangements vary; the Studio Executive page specifies cleaning every other day with selected daily services on request.

From your door to the Subway

These are the two closest mapped stations on the same side of the Clyde. Compare the walking routes before choosing, especially if you have luggage or need step-free access.

These distances compare mapped points, not walking routes or surveyed entrances. The planner uses St Enoch, the closest station on this bank. Check Subway service notices and last trains before setting out.

A WEE DETOUR FROM YOUR DOOR

Things to do near Fraser Suites Glasgow

Nearby ideas on the hotel's side of the Clyde, ordered by approximate distance. Directions start at the hotel.

  • ≈ 75 m from Fraser Suites Glasgow · straight line

    Glasgow Police Museum

    A small volunteer-run museum in the Merchant City traces Glasgow's policing history through objects, photographs and personal stories. A separate international collection adds uniforms, headgear and insignia from around the world, making this a rewarding detour for visitors interested in the city's working life.

    First Floor, 30 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1LG

    Free entry. Open daily April–October; Tuesday and Sunday only November–March. First-floor entrance: press buzzer 1/1; a lift is available.

  • ≈ 100 m from Fraser Suites Glasgow · straight line

    Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre

    Mechanical sculptures perform choreographed stories with light and sound inside the Trongate 103 arts building.

    103 Trongate, Glasgow

    Timed performances; advance booking recommended.

  • ≈ 125 m from Fraser Suites Glasgow · straight line

    Britannia Panopticon

    Historic music hall above Trongate, associated with Stan Laurel's debut and now hosting heritage visits and performances.

    113-117 Trongate, Glasgow

    Check current public opening and event dates.

Pubs around your hotel

Three options on the same bank, closest first. Check each venue's visitor information before heading out.

  • ≈ 75 m from Fraser Suites Glasgow · straight line

    Blackfriars

    This Bell Street pub brings together beer, pizza, live music and a basement comedy programme in the Merchant City. Stop for a drink near the City Halls and Old Fruitmarket, or check the venue listings and make the comedy club part of your evening.

    36 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1LG

  • ≈ 200 m from Fraser Suites Glasgow · straight line

    Babbity Bowster

    A Merchant City institution tucked into Blackfriars Street, Babbity Bowster combines a welcoming bar with an upstairs dining and function space and rooms above. Its intimate scale makes it a useful pause while exploring the old commercial streets around the City Halls.

    16–18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow G1 1PE

  • ≈ 275 m from Fraser Suites Glasgow · straight line

    Rab Ha's

    Family-run Rab Ha's pairs a Merchant City bar and kitchen with a handful of rooms above. Stone walls, timber panelling and an open fire give the interior a traditional feel, while its Hutcheson Street position works well for exploring the surrounding lanes, shops and cultural venues.

    83 Hutcheson Street, Glasgow G1 1SH