4 Shelley Road, North West, Glasgow, G12 0ZD, United Kingdom
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Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End Overview

You know what caught me off guard about the Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End? It’s actually way more solid than you’d expect for what’s technically a 3-star place. I mean, don’t get me wrong – it’s not going to blow your mind with luxury touches, but there’s something refreshingly honest about it that I really appreciated during my stay.

The location is honestly the star here. You’re properly in the West End, which means you can walk to some of Glasgow’s best bits without dealing with the chaos of the city center. I’m talking about being close enough to Byres Road that you can grab a proper coffee and do some browsing, but far enough away that you’re not hearing drunk students stumbling home at 3 AM. The university area is right there too, so there’s this nice energy around – lots of good pubs and restaurants that locals actually use, not just tourist traps. I spent one evening just wandering around Ashton Lane, which feels like stepping into this tiny cobblestone world that somehow survived in the middle of a modern city.

The rooms are… well, they’re functional in the best possible way. Clean, comfortable bed (which honestly matters more than fancy pillows), decent shower with actual water pressure, and enough space to spread out your stuff without playing suitcase Tetris. The 7.1 rating makes sense – it’s not perfect, but it gets the job done without any nasty surprises. I actually liked that they didn’t try too hard to be something they’re not. The breakfast was simple but good, staff were genuinely helpful when I needed directions, and check-in was smooth. There’s something to be said for a place that just… works, you know? Plus, parking wasn’t the nightmare I’d expected, which if you’ve ever driven in Glasgow, you’ll understand is basically a miracle. The only real downside is that the walls could be a bit thicker – I could hear my neighbors chatting, though thankfully they weren’t party animals. Overall though, it’s one of those places where you get exactly what you pay for, maybe even a bit more.

To book hotel in Glasgow during the famous Edinburgh Festival season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts music lovers and culture enthusiasts from around the world.

Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Standard Double1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Standard Double And Single1 single bed and 1 double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
Superior Double1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Standard King1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Standard Twin2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End

  • Ellisdr8 from Germany (8/10)

    A very straightforward and well-appointed hotel with courteous staff, an onsite restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Plenty of parking spaces.

  • Stoker from United Kingdom (8/10)

    The bed. Kettle for tea and coffee.

  • Stephen from United States (7/10)

    The staff did a great job and were very helpful.

  • Catherine from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Room was good and the bonus of a packet of biscuits for a cup of tea was a lovely gesture

  • Duncan from Australia (7/10)

    Good comfortable room, breakfast was good.

  • Duncan from Australia (7/10)

    Room clean. Good value.

  • John from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Great staff

  • Carolyn from United Kingdom (6/10)

    The location

  • Ian from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Good location for my purpose

  • Enrico from United Kingdom (7/10)

    The staff was exceptional

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Fossil Grove: 2.7 km
  • Old Anniesland: 1.3 km
  • Kelvingrove Park: 3 km
  • Garscube Playing Fields: 3.1 km
  • Glasgow Accies’ grounds: 1.5 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 1.5 km
  • Hughenden Sports Ground: 300 m
  • West of Scotland Cricket Club: 1.6 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 2.9 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 2.9 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Wild Bean Cafe: 150 m
  • Restaurant Beatson Cafe: 250 m
  • Restaurant Cafe Source Too: 750 m

Top attractions:

  • George Square: 5 km
  • Glasgow Green: 6 km
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 5 km
  • Provand’s Lordship: 6 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 8 km
  • Mugdock Country Park: 10 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 4.1 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 5 km
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 7 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Boating and Skating Pond: 50 m

Ski lift:

  • Newmilns Dry Ski Slope: 42 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Partick: 2.1 km
  • Metro Hillhead: 2 km
  • Train Hyndland: 750 m
  • Train Anniesland: 1 km

Closest airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 12 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 64 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 53 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle

Bathroom:

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

Services:

  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Room service

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
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House Rules at Leonardo Inn Glasgow West End

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00

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:

7.6

Location:

7.9

Free WiFi:

8.3

Facilities:

7.2

Cleanliness:

7.6

Value for money:

7.4