931 Sauchiehall Street, West End, North West, Glasgow, G3 7TQ, United Kingdom
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Best Western Glasgow Hotel Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first walked into the Best Western Glasgow Hotel, I wasn’t expecting much. You know how chain hotels can be, sort of predictable and a bit bland. But this place actually surprised me in a good way. The lobby has this warm, welcoming feel that doesn’t scream “corporate,” and the staff genuinely seemed happy to see guests walk through the door. I mean, you can usually tell when someone’s just going through the motions, but here they actually took time to chat about what was happening around Glasgow that weekend.

The rooms are what I’d call comfortable without being fancy – which honestly is exactly what I want after a long day of exploring the city. The beds are properly firm (thank goodness, because I can’t stand those marshmallow mattresses some places have), and the bathrooms are clean with decent water pressure. Nothing groundbreaking, but everything works like it should. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night, even when the hotel seems pretty full. You know that thin-wall problem a lot of mid-range places have? Not an issue here. I actually slept through the night, which doesn’t always happen when I’m traveling.

The location is where this place really wins you over, though. You’re close enough to the city center that you can walk to most of the spots you’ll want to see, but far enough out that you’re not dealing with constant street noise and crowds right outside your window. There’s this great little pub about two blocks away that the front desk guy recommended – turns out locals actually hang out there, not just tourists. And honestly, for a 3-star place, you’re getting solid value. The 7.2 rating makes sense to me because it’s not going to blow your mind, but it delivers on what it promises without any nasty surprises. I’ve stayed at supposedly fancier places that left me more frustrated than this one did. Sometimes you just want a place that handles the basics really well, and that’s exactly what you get here.

Best Western Glasgow Hotel Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Family Room – Non-Smoking1 single bed and 1 double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
Standard Room with Three Single Beds3 single beds for 3 adults, 2 children
Executive Double Room1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Standard Double Room – Non-Smoking1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Standard Twin Room2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Best Western Glasgow Hotel

  • Taylor from United Kingdom (8/10)

    the staff, the lady that checked us in was lovely. we explained that we are going to an event nearby therefore is it possible we can check in earlier to get ready. she was able to accommodate us earlier and allowed us to move room for a earlier check in.

  • Dominika from United Kingdom (7/10)

    The bed was nice and clean, clean towels, plenty of toilet rolls. Quiet during the night.

  • Farhana from United Kingdom (8/10)

    It’s a perfect location if you are on a short trip, key places to visit a walking distance and numerous food choices and bus connections is not even a minute away.

  • Rebecca from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Clean, good location, nice staff

  • Gary from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Great location, bed very good

  • Laura from United Kingdom (7/10)

    It was very easy to find and within a short distance to the hydro which is why we were there.

  • Taggart from United Kingdom (7/10)

  • Sandra from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Lovely room, twin beds, which were very comfortable. Usual, tea and coffee station in room. Nice quiet room with all normal things in room, TV, hairdryer etc. around 15min walk to OVO hydro

  • Nicola from United Kingdom (8/10)

    The staff were exceptional i can't recommend this place enough. This is a budget friendly hotel. The staff go over and above for the comfort of their guests.

    On arrival the reception was quite dark which made me worry at first but we were very pleasantly surprised it was lovely. The rooms were lovely and very comfortable. We stayed in room 107 it was very clean and tidy. Spotless bathroom the bed was so comfortable. We had a tv remote and hairdryer as well as tea and coffee making facilities.

    There is a small bar in the reception.

    The main restaurant was being renovated on our stay.

    Breakfast was amazing. Large selection of hot and cold food, teas, coffee and fruit juice. Staff couldn't do enough for us.

  • Caroline from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Location was the deciding factor when booking as it suited our needs. The room was clean and warm.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • George Square: 2.5 km
  • Kelvingrove Park: 350 m
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 1.8 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 2 km
  • Hughenden Sports Ground: 2.8 km
  • Garscube Community Playrooms: 2 km
  • Scotland Street School Museum: 2.7 km
  • West of Scotland Cricket Club: 1.7 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 450 m
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 1.8 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Sano: 100 m
  • Restaurant Chelsea: 100 m
  • Restaurant Bon Appetit!: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Glasgow Green: 3.3 km
  • Pollock House: 6 km
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 2.8 km
  • Provand’s Lordship: 3.5 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 6 km
  • Mugdock Country Park: 13 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 3.9 km
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 3.8 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 3.4 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Firhill Basin: 2.7 km

Ski lifts:

  • Newmilns Dry Ski Slope: 39 km
  • Polmonthill Ski Centre: 49 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Kelvinhall: 1.2 km
  • Metro Kelvinbridge: 1.2 km
  • Train Charing Cross: 1.1 km
  • Train Exhibition Centre: 650 m

Closest airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 13 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 61 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 50 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/T V area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Activities:

  • Themed dinner nights

Living Area:

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Polish

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
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House Rules at Best Western Glasgow Hotel

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.4

Comfort:

7.8

Location:

8.5

Free WiFi:

7.5

Facilities:

7.4

Cleanliness:

7.8

Value for money:

7.8