Hotspur House

Hotspur House Overview

Look, I’ve stayed at a lot of places in Glasgow over the years, but Hotspur House is honestly something different entirely. When I first walked up to 109 Hotspur Street, I almost wondered if I’d gotten the address wrong – it doesn’t scream “hotel” from the outside, which is actually part of its charm. The whole area around here in the West End has this lovely residential feel, you know? You’re genuinely staying in a neighborhood where people live, not some tourist bubble. Glasgow’s West End is brilliant for that – you can walk to Kelvingrove Park in about ten minutes, and the subway station at Hillhead is close enough that you’ll hear the rumble occasionally, but it’s never intrusive.

What strikes me most about this place is how they’ve managed to feel both intimate and sophisticated without trying too hard. I mean, there’s no official star rating because honestly, it doesn’t fit into those standard hotel categories – and that’s exactly why it works. The rooms have this lived-in elegance, if that makes sense. Real books on the shelves, artwork that looks like someone actually chose it rather than ordering it from a hotel catalog, proper thick curtains that actually block out the Scottish summer light (trust me, you’ll appreciate this in June when it’s still bright at 10 PM). The floors creak just slightly when you walk around, which might bother some people, but I found it charming – it feels like staying in a well-appointed friend’s house rather than a corporate hotel.

The staff here actually know the neighborhood inside and out, which is rarer than you’d think. They pointed me toward this little bakery on Byres Road that I never would have found otherwise, and when I mentioned I was interested in live music, they knew exactly which nights The Halt Bar would have something good on. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle in this part of town – the streets are narrow and residents get priority – but they’ll sort you out with advice on where to leave your car if you’re driving. Honestly though, once you’re here, you probably won’t need it much. The whole West End is walkable, and there’s something lovely about strolling back through these tree-lined streets after a night out, especially when you know you’re staying somewhere that feels more like a secret than a standard hotel booking.

Hotspur House Accommodations

Reviews of Hotspur House

• Exceptional hospitality – Tayali from United Kingdom – May 31, 2025 (10/10)

  Hosting staff were excellent – very friendly and helpful
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Ingelevičiūtė from Lithuania – July 31, 2025 (10/10)

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