Glasgow 2014 flat rental that costs more than Ritz

A BUDGET apartment complex in Glasgow is to charge higher prices than the Ritz in London during the Commonwealth Games.

An artist's impression of the athletics stadium for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Picture: PA

The Glasgow Central Budget Apartments, which usually cost as little as £40, are being advertised for £1,500 a night during this summer’s sporting event.

A one-bedroom apartment on Bath Street contains an open plan kitchen, dining and living area with a table and chairs, sofa, desk and flat-screen television.

In comparison, for £285 less – at £1,215 – visitors to the Ritz hotel can secure a deluxe suite with king or twin beds that includes a sitting room with views along Piccadilly, private and guest bathrooms and complementary chocolates, fruit and champagne on arrival.

But Stephen McMillan, who manages the apartments, said they were in a prime location and worth it during the Games.

Expedia offers the Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport for £311 during the event, compared with £57 for next week, while the Max Serviced Apartments in Bath Street can be secured for £676 on 23 July but £77 next Wednesday.

Hotels.com includes the Glasgow Central Clock Tower Suites for £350 on 23 July but £55 next week, while Premier Inn features rooms for £29 before and after the Commonwealth Games in July and August, but charges £159 during the event.