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[Twoaces]

We did exactly what you are planning a year ago.  We are thrilled with the results.  As you anticipate, the look is wonderful as our beautiful tile work is always visible, and the clear glass helps to make the space feel large.  We wanted to do a glass pivot door but had to do a track instead (constraints due to plumbing location and adjacent sliding door), and I am actually happy that we did because it allows free access to either end of the enclosure.  (We are in drought ridden Southern California so have buckets in the shower collecting water.  The track makes them easily accessible under the faucet).  Regarding the upkeep nuisance....I am lazy and worried about it...but it is so quick to just squeegee the panels each time and so worth it.  Good luck with your project!

[nyc1]

We actually wanted to do the trackless, but are doing the pivot door.  My husband is 6'6" and would have to duck way under to get in, as he does now.  The pivot works best for us.  Both are beautiful.

[Zita]

My brother and his wife put in glass-doored showers in their home. I asked my SIL how she kept them so sparkly and she said that's it: Sparkle glass cleaner. I see they have it on Amazon but other places carry it, too. Their showers look amazing, and the water just seems to sheet up and roll off.

I'd vote for the glass doors - - if only because of the resale value. I surely would not want a big beautiful shower with curtains!

[chiclet]

Shower scum and shower doors are my biggest cleaning problem.  I have shower doors and my husband has a shower curtain,  I have a hookless shower curtain (they sell them on Qvc and at Bed bath and beond) and it is so easy to wash and put back up as needed.  My shower doors have to be squeegeed every day. I would never have shower doors again if I had a choice.  I just tried a new product for shower scum and if it works will post a review.

[bonnielu]

We have the glass doors.  I think it is much more pleasing to the eye and much more "wanted" if we were to sell the house down the road. As for cleaning... the shower products on the market these days are marvelous.  They come in a spray and I am amazed how well they do.  One is called Clean Shower... spray upon leaving the shower. And I have hard water and it works.  

[Slainte]

I use a combination of white vinegar, water and a squirt of blue Dawn dish detergent in a large spray bottle, about 2/3 vinegar, 1/3 water and enough Dawn to turn the water a light aqua blue. Spray after every shower. Use more vinegar if you have very hard water. It really keeps the glass door and tile sparkling. 

[AnikaBrodie]

We have a glass engraved shower door in one bathroom and a shower curtain in another.  I much prefer the glass door.  As for cleaning we use Simple Green and it does wonders and we have hard water too.  There are also products you can spray on the shower door right after your shower to keep it clean.

[Janey2]

For a small added charge you can get a coating on the shower door. The water just drips off. Each time you take a shower use a microfiber towel to wipe off the excess water and you will never have a problem. Also, with the door your bathroom will appear larger as a curtain will close off the area where the shower is located.

[colliegirls]

A seamless glass enclosure is the only way to go.

[tucsongal]

I don't know your age, but shower doors can be problematic if you ever need to use a shower seat or bench. A shower curtain provides more room and options if mobility ever becomes an issue.