We’ve previously provided you with 6 reasons to visit Glasgow, here are some of the best hotels in Glasgow to spend the night during your stay. Whether you’re visiting for business, for pleasure, to see the sights, hit the shops or celebrate a special occasion, these 10 hotels in Glasgow are the best according to the people who’ve actually enjoyed the hospitality provided.
1. Dakota Glasgow, 179 West Regent Street
Glasgow’s Dakota Deluxe is a chic, modern landmark in the city centre. It’s a short walk from all local amenities, featuring a sober, stylish colour scheme, large rooms and tasteful design features. This hotel is the perfect choice for those wishing to enjoy a city break with friends or a visit to the city to take in a show or a concert.
The hotel’s bar and grill specialises in British delicacies, seafood and steaks. It’s smart, sophisticated and fresh. If you have something to celebrate, then the Champagne Room is a must. The carefully curated wine list will brighten the eyes of even the most particular connoisseur.
Guests online rave about the level of service throughout the hotel, with Lisa M saying, “I wish we never had to leave!” Several reviews also praised the extra lengths that staff went to in order to ensure that special occasions or celebrations were as perfect as could be.
2. The Piper’s Tryst Hotel, 30 – 34 McPhater Street
If you’re looking for a more authentically Scottish experience, then what could be better than staying in a Glasgow hotel attached to the National Piping Centre? Scots and bagpipes go together like rolls and square sausages (a local delicacy).
The hotel features traditional designs, plenty of tartans, and a full Scottish breakfast is included in the price of your stay. The building features a 4-star restaurant, which does also cater to veggie, vegan and restricted diets. The menu features a selection of fresh, locally-sourced Scottish fare and the drinks list is resplendent with Scottish gins and whiskies, both world-famous brands and local, craft selections.
Guests especially love the “fantastic brilliant breakfast” and the fact that a “wee dram” is offered upon arrival.
3. Grasshoppers Hotel Glasgow, 87 Union Street
It doesn’t get more central than the Grasshoppers Hotel Glasgow on Union Street. Is is actually a part of the building that houses the Glasgow Central train station. This boutique hotel prides itself on providing great value and a unique guest experience – no two rooms are the same.
The location is a key factor, meaning that guests are walking distance from shops, museums, bars and restaurants, but also to transport links such as the train station and nearby subway stops. The rooms are fitted out with all mod cons, including free Sky Sports and Movie channels, as well as providing plenty of natural light.
The feature that most guests remember, however, is the complimentary cupcakes and ice cream that hotel staff delight in providing to guests. If you have a sweet tooth, then this is definitely the hotel for you.
4. ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square, 74 Miller Street
The Ibis Styles George Square is, as the name suggests, adjacent to Glasgow’s illustrious central square. This hotel was rated the Best Value hotel in Glasgow by Booking.com. Guests are impressed by the design features of the hotel, especially the quirky and modern twists on a definitively Glaswegian style (liberally adorned with the iconic Mackintosh rose).
Miller Street itself contains several fantastic bars and restaurants, as well as providing access to the wonderful Virginia Court, a hidden square which features boutique shops and street bars, which is one of the Glasgow’s hidden gems. The shopping centre on Argyll Street could barely be closer. Hotel is only a short hop from the Merchant City area, which features some of Glasgow’s nicest nightlife destinations.
Visitors were very happy with the friendly service, with one guest from Wisconsin mentioning “Crunchy Friday”, in which every guest received a chocolate bar. Not only this, but the same guest reported the Ibis Styles to be the best (and cheapest) hotel of her trip.
5. Sherbrooke Castle, 11 Sherbrooke Avenue
If you’re looking for a little escapism, or a chance to get out of the hubbub of the city, then you can’t do much better than Sherbrooke Castle. While not an actual castle, this baronial villa dates from 1896 and is the epitome of elegant, sumptuous beauty.
It’s the perfect location for a romantic retreat or somewhere to unwind, where you can relax with a book by one of the magnificent windows, or take a walk around the grounds gorgeous grounds. The rooms are large and luxurious, and the restaurant offers fresh Scottish cuisine. The hotel doubles as a venue and caters to weddings, christenings and all manner of special occasions.
Despite the opportunities for rest and relaxation, Sherbrooke Castle is no more than 10 minutes by taxi or train from the city centre (£6.70 taxi, £2.30 train). It’s the perfect way to combine the peace and quiet of a countryside retreat with the buzz and bustle of a city break.
6. Hampton by Hilton Glasgow Central, 140 West Campbell Street
There’s a reason that Hilton Hotels are a globally recognised brand. They build and operate truly excellent hotels that cater to every kind of guest. The Hampton hotel by Hilton in the centre of Glasgow does not buck this trend.
The building itself sits on the corner of Bath St and provides easy access to a range of fantastic bars and restaurants, as well as being only a few minutes on foot from the shopping mecca that is Glasgow’s Buchanan Street. In addition, the hotel features an in-house gym and business centre, making it a perfect choice for guests visiting the city for business.
According to visitors, the staff were friendly, full of smiles and the rooms were comfortable and suitably quiet. Suzie, from Glasgow, especially liked the 24-hour bar.
7. Apex City of Glasgow, 110 Bath Street
Located just around the corner from the Hampton by Hilton hotel is the Apex City of Glasgow. Boasting the same access to local bars, restaurants and shops, the Apex prides itself on exemplifying the friendly atmosphere that Glasgow is known for.
Featuring a modern style and a value guarantee, the real appeal of this venue is found in the City View rooms on the upper floors. Guests have the opportunity to gaze out over the city’s rooftops, pick out Glasgow landmarks or stare down with bird’s eye view of the surrounding streets. It’s a way to see the city like no other.
Aside from the view, guests were quick to praise the stylishness of the hotel, the efficiency of the staff and the food in the restaurant.
8. Blythswood Square Hotel, 11 Blythswood Square
If you’re looking for luxury, then look no further than the hotel on Blythswood Square. It’s perfect for a special celebration, or just because you need a little pampering. It’s central, it’s opulent, it’s award-winning. And the building itself dates back to 1823. It’s the closest you might get to feeling like royalty, short of marrying a prince.
The restaurant and the separate cocktail and champagne bar are each a revelation, but the thing that sets this hotel apart from the other best hotels in Glasgow on this list is the in-house spa. Free to use for guests at certain points in the day, it provides a perfect opportunity to unwind after a long day spent seeing sights or some serious shopping. Combine a spa day with afternoon tea and late-night cocktails and you have the makings of a perfect and memorable trip.
As you might expect, guests loved being able to use the spa and raved about the restaurant. According to one reviewer, it’s the “only place to stay when visiting Glasgow”.
9. CitizenM Glasgow, 60 Renfrew Street
While the other hotels in Glasgow on this list may be described as comfortable, economical, luxurious or friendly, the word which comes to our minds when describing the citizenM hotel on Glasgow’s Renfrew Street is definitely ‘futuristic’.
Each room comes equipped with an iPad mini, which controls the smart TV, the temperature, the blinds and even the mood lighting. There’s also a 24 hour, self-service canteen and light, open spaces to relax, or to work, depending on your need. Add to this the wall-to-wall windows and “clean and sleek design” and you really would be mistaken for thinking you’d travelled forward a few short years into the future.
One guest sums up the hotel perfectly, it’s “simple, fun and yet luxurious”. What more could you need?
10. Premier Inn Buchanan Galleries, St Andrew House, 141 West Nile Street
For those travelling on a budget, the Premier Inn Buchanan Galleries really does provide the most possible bang for your buck. Situated at the very top of the city centre (literally, Glasgow’s peculiar geography means that the centre is built on a hill, the north of which is also the most elevated), the tops floors offer some of the best views in the area.
This hotel is perfect for those who want to see as much of the city as possible, as it’s walking distance to bus, train and subway links. Shopaholics will love the location too, being across the street from the Buchanan Galleries shopping centre.
Guests were also enthusiastic about the hotel’s Thyme Bar & Grill, which operates a buffet breakfast and offers gourmet burgers and Mediterranean-inspired cooking at dinner. Several guests also praised the vegetarian options and kids menu choices.