The Burnside Hotel

The Burnside Hotel Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to The Burnside Hotel on East Kilbride Road, I wasn’t expecting much from a 2-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the unassuming spots are exactly what you need, and this little gem proved me completely wrong about judging hotels by their star rating.

The thing about this part of Glasgow is that you’re sort of in this sweet spot where you’re not dealing with city center chaos, but you’re not stuck in the middle of nowhere either. I mean, you’re technically in the Rutherglen area, which honestly feels more like a proper neighborhood than a tourist zone – and that’s actually pretty refreshing. The hotel sits on this fairly busy road, but once you’re inside, the traffic noise fades to this low hum that I found oddly comforting (though if you’re a super light sleeper, maybe pack earplugs just in case). What really struck me was how the staff seemed to genuinely know their regulars – there’s this easy familiarity that you don’t get at those massive chain places where you’re just another room number.

The rooms themselves are clean and functional without any fancy frills, which I appreciated more than I expected to. Everything works – the shower has decent pressure, the heating actually heats, and the beds are surprisingly comfortable for what you’d expect at this price point. I stayed on the second floor facing the back, and it was wonderfully quiet, especially in the mornings when you want to actually sleep past 6 AM. The breakfast situation is pretty straightforward – nothing Instagram-worthy, but it’ll fuel you up properly for a day of exploring. Actually, speaking of exploring, here’s something locals know that tourists often miss: you’re really well-positioned to hop on public transport into the city center, but you’re also close enough to some lovely walking paths along the Clyde if you want to escape the urban vibe for a bit. I found myself taking evening walks down toward the river, and it’s this nice transition from suburban Glasgow into proper countryside – something you definitely don’t get staying right in the merchant district. Parking was never an issue (which, let’s be real, is worth its weight in gold in Glasgow), and the whole experience just felt refreshingly uncomplicated. It’s the kind of place where you check in, settle in, and actually relax instead of worrying about whether you’re doing the hotel “right.”

The Burnside Hotel Accommodations

Reviews of The Burnside Hotel

• Very nice – Stephen from United Kingdom – September 5, 2025 (8/10)

  The hotel is well located for the town and the station. The car park is of a good size
  
  What could be improved: I didn’t stay long enough to see any bad side.

• Very Good – David from United Kingdom – August 26, 2025 (8/10)

  Five mins walk to train station for easy journey to Central Station Glasgow.
  Nice row of gift shops restaurants fast food petrol station etc.

• Ideal to leave the car and reach Glasgow by train – Daniel from Spain – August 7, 2025 (7/10)

  Near train statiion and free parking
  
  What could be improved: Matress a bit soft for my back
  Needs renovstion

• Great hotel – Donna from United Kingdom – August 2, 2025 (8/10)

  Lovely hotel, comfortable bed, quiet area, friendly staff. The train station is just down the road and takes 15-20mins to get into Glasgow City centre. Trains go every ½hr. There's a big Tesco and lots of little independent shops close by too.
  
  What could be improved: My only negative about the hotel is it's very hot!!! Radiators were on for the whole visit and unable to turn off.

• Really enjoyable, great staff and location. Breakfast was fantastic!! – Paul from United Kingdom – August 1, 2025 (9/10)

  Location near Glasgow city centre.
  Very helpful and friendly staff.
  
  What could be improved: Was a funny smell in the corridor to rooms and floors were a little uneven.

• Lovley little hotel – John from Australia – August 1, 2025 (8/10)

  Breakfast was very good and value for money. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing really

• Great and superb place with serenity – Motorol from United Kingdom – July 27, 2025 (8/10)

  The room is superb and very comfortable except there is not office chair for me to sit and use my laptop but hopefully they will improve on that in future
  
  What could be improved: The passage way needs changing, the rug is too old

• Wonderful – Emma from United Kingdom – June 27, 2025 (9/10)

  The hotelroom and bathroom were immaculate. The dining room looked newly refurbished. There was plenty of choice for breakfast and good value for money. The staff were all accommodating and friendly.

• Excellent value for money and lovely staff – Abigail from United Kingdom – June 23, 2025 (8/10)

  Lovely outdoor area out the front in a nice quiet neighbourhood. Rooms were simple but great value for money – bathroom was lovely and modern. Staff were all so friendly and very helpful and breakfast was fantastic – would definitely stay again!
  
  What could be improved: Not much going on in the area but not a problem as you’re a short bus ride away from the centre and it meant it was nice and quiet at night

• Wonderful – Joe from United Kingdom – June 16, 2025 (9/10)

  Staff were very friendly and helpful .breakfast was great and the restaurant meals were excellent great chefs.
  
  What could be improved: Not a lot Not to like.

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