old building done up to modern standard but retaining it's authenticity

I used to be a medical student in Glasgow more than 25 years ago. Like many students,I did not have much money. I used to take a bus from the Hyndland bus stop to my Hospital a distance away . ThE bus stop overlooked a dinning room and kitchen in which the most sumptuous meals seemed to be created. Standing outside in the wind and often driving snow, watching the fortunate folk supping ,I promised myself that I would one day eat in the same dining room and live in this lovely hotel. For one eason or the other I did not visit Glasgow for 25 years. When I did, I stayed at Devonshire Gardens. It was all I imagined it to be. Warm, cozy,very hospitable staff. The rooms were huge. Very well appointed, great toiletries....and yes, I did eat in the very same dining room overlooking the same bus stop that I stood at so many years ago. When I visit again - I would not dream of living elsewhere!!

Stayed here for 2 nights at the beginning of December - fabulous from start to finish. Decadent rooms, whole place very tasteful - not stuffy at all and the staff were just amazing - helpful and so friendly. Did not want to leave and hope to return sometime.

My partner and I stayed here for a couple of nights at the end of December. This hotel was everything I had hoped it would be, and more.

Check-in was very comfortable and friendly. It reflected what would be the theme for the stay - this place has a welcoming, intimate, personal feel to it, but still providing you with plenty of your "own space" as you like.

The room was outstanding. It was easily as good as, if not better than, some of the famously opulent 5 star establishments in the Far East I have stayed in. A lovely four poster bed, a sofa and two armchairs, tables, high quality TV/sound system, very spacious - the list goes on. It was also good to see the basics present that are so often lacking in hotel rooms - free wi-fi and ample spare power points for example. The bathroom too. Finished in marble, with a large bathtub and separate walk-in shower.

The service throughout the hotel was top notch. A huge selection of good malt whiskies available. We did have dinner at the hotel, but considering how busy the restaurant was both nights, I would imagine the food is very good.

Breakfast I would call only average, certainly for £17 per head (I think). It was perfectly adequate though.

The hotel is quite a way out of the city centre, and it is a little bit of a walk to the nearest public transport. The good side of this though is that it is quiet, and anyway taxis in Glasgow are generally readily available and cheap by UK standards.

Overall very impressed with this hotel. We had arrived from the Balmoral in Edinburgh, and the Hotel du Vin blows that place clean out of the water on every level, and is less expensive. I will definitely try this place first the next time I am back in Glasgow. Genuine 5 star feel.