40 George Square, Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow, G2 1DS, United Kingdom
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Millennium Hotel Glasgow Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked into the Millennium Hotel Glasgow, I wasn’t expecting to be particularly impressed. It’s one of those big chain hotels that you sort of assume will be decent but forgettable, you know? But actually, this place surprised me in the best way. The lobby has this understated elegance that feels properly Scottish without being kitschy about it – lots of rich wood and tartan accents that don’t scream “tourist trap.” The staff at check-in were genuinely helpful too, not just going through the motions like you sometimes get at larger hotels.

What really won me over was the location and how the hotel handles the whole Glasgow experience. You’re right in the thick of things without being on one of those impossibly busy streets where you can’t sleep. I mean, you’re still in Glasgow city center, so there’s going to be some urban noise, but it’s manageable – and honestly, I found the sounds of the city kind of comforting. The rooms themselves are solid 4-star quality (which matches their rating), nothing revolutionary but everything works properly. The beds are actually comfortable, the shower has proper pressure, and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without playing luggage Tetris. I particularly appreciated that they’ve kept up with the times technology-wise – USB ports by the bed, decent WiFi that doesn’t cut out every five minutes.

Here’s what I really liked though – the hotel genuinely feels connected to Glasgow rather than just dropped into it. The restaurant showcases local ingredients without being pretentious about it, and the bar staff know their Scottish whiskies (obviously) but also seem to enjoy talking about them. The 7.8 rating makes perfect sense to me because this isn’t trying to be the fanciest place in town, but it delivers consistently on what matters. You’re walking distance from all the main attractions – the Cathedral, Merchant City, all those brilliant pubs and music venues that make Glasgow special. Parking can be a bit of a pain, as it is anywhere in the city center, but they have arrangements that take some of the stress out of it. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I wanted to be in the heart of things without paying premium prices for unnecessary luxury. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’re staying somewhere that understands both travelers and the city itself.

Millennium Hotel Glasgow Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Standard Double Room1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Standard Twin Room2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
Standard Single Room1 single bed for 1 adult
Executive Double Room1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Junior Suiteextra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 2 children
Studioextra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 2 children
Double Room1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Twin Room with City View2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Millennium Hotel Glasgow

  • Ciara from Ireland (8/10)

    The location is perfect , the staff are extremely friendly, rooms spotless

  • Sadie from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Friendly staff. Plenty tea/coffee with plenty of milk n sugar. Spacious room

  • Anne from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Excellent location adjacent to Queen Street station. Large comfortable room, spotless bathroom with nice toiletries and fluffy towels.
    Very quiet.

  • Catherine from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Staff, cleanliness, facilities, location

  • Jeffrey from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Good quality hotel, with spacious comfy bedroom. Location was excellent!

  • Cathy from United Kingdom (8/10)

    great location

  • Maureen from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Great location. Very clean. Very friendly, helpful receptionist.

  • Colin from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Right next to the airport bus stop

  • Kenneth from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Location could not have been better.

  • Ernest from United Kingdom (8/10)

    very clean and comfortable

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Queens Park: 2.5 km
  • George Square: 40 m
  • Glasgow Green: 1.4 km
  • Barrowland Park: 1.1 km
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 400 m
  • Provand’s Lordship: 1 km
  • Garscube Community Playrooms: 1.8 km
  • Scotland Street School Museum: 2.7 km
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 1.9 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 1.1 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Costa Coffee: 50 m
  • Restaurant The Brasserie: 7 m
  • Cafe/bar Attic Restaurant & Bar: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Pollock House: 7 km
  • Kelvingrove Park: 2.8 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 7 km
  • Mugdock Country Park: 18 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 3.4 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 5 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 3.8 km
  • National Museum of Rural Life: 12 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 3 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 4.3 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Firhill Basin: 3 km

Ski lifts:

  • Newmilns Dry Ski Slope: 40 km
  • Polmonthill Ski Centre: 47 km

Public transport:

  • Metro St Enoch: 1 km
  • Metro Buchanan Street: 200 m
  • Train Glasgow Queen Street Station: 150 m
  • Train Glasgow Queen Street Low Level: 100 m

Closest airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 14 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 59 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 51 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle

Bathroom:

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

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Bar

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • 2 restaurants
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
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House Rules at Millennium Hotel Glasgow

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

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

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

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:

8.8

Comfort:

8.5

Location:

9.5

Free WiFi:

8.4

Facilities:

7.8

Cleanliness:

8.4

Value for money:

7.8