17 Tullis Gardens, East End, Glasgow, G40 1AJ, United Kingdom
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The Nelson – Spacious City Property and Free Parking Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name The Nelson – Spacious City Property and Free Parking, I thought it sounded a bit corporate, you know? But actually staying there changed my mind completely. This 3-star spot really delivers on that “spacious” promise in ways that surprised me, and honestly, in today’s world where hotel rooms seem to be shrinking by the year, that’s no small thing.

What struck me right away was how the rooms actually let you spread out – I mean, you can open your suitcase without having to climb over it to get to the bathroom. The layout feels thoughtful rather than just thrown together, and there’s this genuine sense that someone designed these spaces for people who might actually want to, well, live in them for a few days. The free parking thing isn’t just a throwaway amenity either; it’s properly free, not some “validate your ticket and pray” situation. I’ve stayed at places that charge $30 a night for a spot behind a dumpster, so this felt refreshingly straightforward.

The whole vibe here sits comfortably in that sweet spot between budget chain and boutique pretension. With an 8.3 rating, you’re getting solid execution on the basics without anyone trying too hard to be fancy. The staff actually knows what they’re doing – check-in was smooth, housekeeping keeps things genuinely clean (not just surface-level tidy), and when I had a minor issue with the air conditioning, someone showed up within twenty minutes who could actually fix it rather than just fidget with buttons. You know what I really appreciated? The little details that show they’re thinking about actual travelers – decent water pressure in the shower, outlets where you need them, and curtains that actually block light if you’re trying to sleep past sunrise. It’s the kind of place where you settle in on the first night and think, “Okay, this works.” Not groundbreaking, not Instagram-worthy, just solidly dependable in ways that matter when you’re dealing with the chaos of travel.

Best hotels in Glasgow range from luxurious properties in the historic city center to boutique hotels with stunning views of the River Clyde and magnificent Victorian architecture.

The Nelson – Spacious City Property and Free Parking Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Holiday Home4 × 1 double bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of The Nelson – Spacious City Property and Free Parking

  • Janet from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Fantastic value for money, over £400 cheaper than hotel we usually stay at, felt so good to have a lot of space too. Location was brilliant, we are from that area (moved about 45 years ago) so know the area fairly well and knew it was only a short walk to the city centre. Jacqui was on hand if we needed anything, even recommended a lovely place to have lunch that we would never have found otherwise.

  • Mhairi from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Great location for Glasgow Green and the city centre

  • Julia from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Location nearby family

  • Elena from United Kingdom (8/10)

    The property was clean and big enough for a few people. We rented a car, and free parking was provided in front of the property. Communication with the host was easy.

  • Pamela from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Great location spacious and clean owners very responsive

  • Stephen from United Kingdom (8/10)

    It was clean, tidy and had pretty much everything we needed

  • Thomas from Portugal (9/10)

    Comfy, clean apt…good shower and a great location for vusuting glasgow

  • Chris from United Kingdom (8/10)

    A pleasant maisonette in a quiet development, ideally located for the nearby station, which is only 2 stops (10 mins) from Glasgow Central.
    Nicely decorated and well appointed.
    Helpful owners were on hand to solve a problem with the TV too.

  • Helen from Ireland (9/10)

    Lovely modern apartment with good facilities and comfortable beds.

  • Peter from Netherlands (8/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Queens Park: 3 km
  • George Square: 2.7 km
  • Glasgow Green: 1.4 km
  • Barrowland Park: 1.6 km
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 2.3 km
  • Provand’s Lordship: 2.4 km
  • The Hidden Gardens: 3.4 km
  • Baltic Street Adventure Playground: 1.3 km
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 1 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 2.4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Scotsman Bar: 200 m
  • Restaurant Stockholm Pizza: 200 m
  • Restaurant Main Street Guedes Limited: 250 m

Top attractions:

  • Pollock House: 8 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 7 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 5 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 6 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 6 km
  • National Museum of Rural Life: 10 km
  • Scotland Street School Museum: 3.5 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 5 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Firhill Basin: 5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Newmilns Dry Ski Slope: 40 km
  • Polmonthill Ski Centre: 48 km

Public transport:

  • Metro St Enoch: 2.5 km
  • Train Bridgeton: 500 m
  • Train Dalmarnock: 1.2 km
  • Metro Bridge Street: 2.5 km

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors:

  • Garden

Living Area:

  • Desk

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout

Outdoor & View:

  • Garden view

Room Amenities:

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • French

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
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House Rules at The Nelson – Spacious City Property and Free Parking

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 22:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 06:00 to 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:

8.6

Comfort:

8.6

Location:

8.2

Free WiFi:

8.1

Facilities:

8.4

Cleanliness:

8.8

Value for money:

8.4