Motel One Glasgow
What our guests say
Very good
Overall rating from 4,864 ratings
Friendliness 9.3 of 10
Cleanliness 9.3 of 10
Reception 9.3 of 10
Lounge & Bar 8.9 of 10
Location 9.5 of 10
Room 8.7 of 10
Bathroom 8.9 of 10
Free WiFi 9.2 of 10
Value for money 8.8 of 10
Breakfast service 7.6 of 10
Check in staff were brillant.
Lovely hotel, decent breakfast. Rooms are quite small in the standard rooms but comfy bed and clean. Ideal base for exploring Glasgow
I stayed at this hotel for three nights while volunteering at the Commonwealth Games, specifically booking it to ensure I could get a good night's sleep between late shifts finishing at 11:30pm as arriving back on the train shortly after midnight. Unfortunately, my experience didn't justify the high price. The continental breakfast was disappointing for the additional cost, and I feel the hotel should make it much clearer during booking that a cooked breakfast (or more warm foods are not available) is not included - was advised to go to another hotel across the road for a cooked option! (I would not have paid £14.50 if I had know and would have popped to the shops for what I actually ate from the buffet each morning!) The biggest issue, however, was the lack of restful sleep. One night was disrupted by noisy guests in the early hours from both next door and above, and another by a fire alarm evacuation. While I completely understand that emergencies happen and guest safety must always come first, the evacuation left me concerned about how guests were accounted for and communicated with while waiting outside. Combined, these disruptions meant I only had around four to four-and-a-half hours' sleep on two of the three nights. What disappointed me most was the hotel's response afterwards. Although some of the issues were outside their direct control, I felt there was little recognition of the impact the disruptions had on my stay. Good customer service is often demonstrated by how problems are handled, and I was very disappointed in how it was responded to by management and just told that if I was to say again to contact them directly prior to arrival. Overall, the hotel has potential, but for the price I paid, I expected a more comfortable, restful experience and a more customer-focused response when things went wrong, like other hotels that have promises for customers and guarantees for a good night sleep!
We stayed for 5 nights during the commonwealth games. There was a significant price increase from the usual rates due to demand so my comments are predicated also on value for money. The staff were great and very professional. The room was a good size, but was on the first floor and directly opposite rooms from another hotel. The light in the room was poor and we felt the need to keep the curtains closed for privacy. Our major complaint was the aircon was set up to only blow cold air into the room and the weather was around 16-18C with cold winds. Even with the aircon switched off the room felt cold.
I love staying at your hotel, its quite,clean,central to everything and staff so helpfull.I kust wish my last stay hadn't been 300ish for one nite.I no its because the games were on in glasgow, but it will not stop me form stay with you.thank u.
Basic accommodation with comfortable bed and fairly decent shower There is a TV but there are very few channels available - certainly not full freeview menu Poor breakfast choice
Clean and modern. Good breakfast.
Lovely staff, quiet and comfortable stay.
A no frills hotel, but always very clean. The staff are always welcoming, friendly and helpful. The bar is a nice relaxing place to start or end your evening. A great location. I have stayed here several times and will do so again.
Arrived to a well light building, made away to room small but adequate. When we return that night to sleep found the room freezing and couldn't get it warm, when checking out the receptionist said it a German thing u can't change individual room only the whole building 😞
pré arrival check in worked well. Interior design used the space well. The only thing missing were hooks in the bathroom for wet towels
Service and experience was of a high standard,
All perfect
The room was perfect. The service was outstanding. Anything that we needed was cheerfully delivered.
Had to queue outside hotel to wait to be checked in, waited for 35mins. No apology for wait, felt an inconvenience to staff once at reception. Party of 4 given rooms away from each other Staff at bar in morning very inattentive, again felt like an inconvenience. Staff training needed in hospitality
Nice peaceful stay
Wonderful and convenient place to have Glasgow tour. Room condition was very clean and comfortable beds. But bathroom is too small and too much flooding after shower because there was no shower curtains.
I've stayed here a few times and it's always been excellent. This was my first time in a larger room, which was great to have so much space. All of the staff are so friendly, helpful and welcoming that they made my stay as enjoyable as it possibly could be. Prices were a bit elevated because of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games but that's to be expected and not unique to Motel One. The best thing about staying here? The little sweets! I wish you sold bags of them to take away!
Friendly helpful reception staff Good selection for breakfast Very good room facilities and layout Excellent bed, duvet etc Perfect location next to Glasgow Central for Overnight/short stay London visitors
Very friendly and welcoming staff. My room was quiet and very cool thanks to the air conditioning.
great service, tiny room
First time at a Motel One.. Glasgow_Great hotel, location brilliant, 5mins to City Centre with Central Station 300 yards.Rooms spacious, clean, comfy beds. Staff friendly and helpful. Discount provided at the NCP car park from reception.Definitaly stay at any Motel one in the future.
Really good hotel, room staff are doing a great job.
Excellent location in central Glasgow; parking arrangement with a nearby lot. Spacious room with pleasant décor Comfortable, high-quality bathroom Great value
Nice hotel with friendly and accommodating staff, good bar area and comfortable beds.
Lovely clean room in a great central location. Warm greeting on arrival. I had a great stay. Would recommend
. Reception staff went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable with ice packs cushions and towels whilst my room was being prepared, after I'd had a nasty fall outside the modern art museum.
I have had larger room was very small
Hotel staff greeted me with smiles and friendliness. They are knowledgeable and great at their jobs. I asked for extra towels when I booked on the app and they were already in my room. The housecleaning staff are excellent making guests needs/wants delivered and are exceptionally fab keeping rooms 100% clean. I LOVE STAYING AT THIS PARTICULAR HOTEL! Cheers, Lisa Hood
Very nice friendly staff
As usual good, clean and easy hotel option its my go to for most cities. Location is convenient of the station and town
The room itself was nice and clean, door handle to the bathroom was loose like it could break off tho and the lack of mini fridge or even a bin in the room was disappointing tho, overall a good night's stay.
Nice hotel in the center of Glasgow, reasonable price, good breakfast, rooms are clean, maybe a bit small, but a large, comfortable bed and convienient bathroomcompensates for this.
Good location and usual friendly staff in a trendy comfortable hotel.
There was no screen up only curtains and the other rooms looked into ours.
First time staying with this hotel group and were pleasantly surprised.Room was adequate for 1 nights stay although any longer would have preferred a larger room. Must give praise to the bar staff that evening.We arrived back at the hotel and decided to have a coffee and a drink in the bar lounge. It had been a long busy day in Glasgow…and we needed to relax and wind down. The gentleman who served us was so accommodating and even asked if I wished hot milk with my coffee? In the past at other hotels I usually have to ask? Our drinks were served promptly and courteously at our table. It was a lively end to the day…thank you.
As always, staff very helpful and accommodation was clean and comfortable. I always choose Motel one when I stay in Glasgow as I know what I'm getting, nice room with good service and central to everything in Glasgow city
Relaxing visit, great staff, great location.
Really great hotel, helpful staff and everything you could want for a short stay.
Lovely stay and staff where great
I was attending a conference in Glasgow and Motel One was one of the recommended hotels. I was very impressed with how friendly the staff were, nothing was too much trouble. The room was clean and the bed extremely comfortable. I was also impressed with the waterfall shower.
Excellent
Clean and comfortable budget central hotel.
Well appointed hotel with excellent bar and beautiful lounge!
Comfortable stay , staff very helpful room small but functional and worked well. Liked the design in bar and reception/ restaurant. Breakfast very nice . One little shock ( appreciate not under your control) but in Raddisson hotel opposite , let’s just say we witnessed a woman performing an act / voyeur very openly! Not deterred by this and would stay again
Perfect location, friendly, helpful staff, great breakfast. Love the eggs with messages on! Helpful to leave my bag before the room was ready. Very comfortable bed and super shower. As some have said, the room wasn’t massive but perfectly adequate and had everything I needed
Excellent value for money, central location and welcomed late check out at 12pm.
Comfortable & clean. Not the most spacious of rooms but they have everything I needed and I found the bed comfortable.
As always friendly staff at check in. Nice atmosphere in the bar too. Lovely comfy room
As usual the stay was excellent. Feedback for improvement is that the desk was unmanned in the morning at 0800. This meant a queue forming and staff just milling around. I had to ask twice for someone to go and find a member of staff to sort things out. Other than that my stay met my expectations.
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Everything you need at a glance
- Tea and coffeeIn-room preparation facilities
- Quick Check-inFor beOne members: save time with our convenient advance check-in option
- Free WiFiThroughout the premises
- Arrival and departureCheck in 3pm/check out midday
- ReceptionThere for you 24/7
- Hypoallergenic Pillows & DuvetsEnjoy sweet dreams in quality bedding
- Stay in parents’ roomFree for children up to 12 years old
- Pets welcomeContact the hotel directly
- Healthy breakfast buffetRange of organic products and Fairtrade coffee
- RECEPTION DESK
Available 24 hours
- CHECK-IN/OUT
From 3:00 pm on your day of arrival
By 12:00 pm on your day of departure - LUGGAGE STORAGE
Free of charge
- BREAKFAST
Mon – Fri: 6:00 am – 10:00 am
Sat, Sun, public holidays: 7:00 am – 11:00 am - VISITORS WITH CHILDREN
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- QUICK CHECK-IN
As a beOne member, you can take advantage of our convenient and flexible online advance check-in option, and save time while you’re at it. Learn more here.
- PARKING
There is no underground or overground parking available directly at the hotel, however the surrounding area offers the following public parking option, with discount parking vouchers available from the hotel front desk: Oswald Street NCP car park
- ARRIVAL BY CAR
Plan your route here.
- PUBLIC TRANSPORT
You can reach the hotel from Glasgow Central Station or the Argyle Street and Midland Street bus stops.
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Next stop: Glasgow!
Six reasons why you need to visit Glasgow
Evergreen
The name Glasgow comes from Gaelic and means ‘dear green place’ – more than 90 , such as Pollock Country Park and Kelvingrove Park, are open to the public and are perfect for taking a walk or simply relaxing.
Active
There’s something on offer every day of the year here, from festivals to football matches, art-house cinema to comedy clubs. The music scene in particular is second to none, no matter whether you’re into jazz, hip hop, electro or classical. Designated by UNESCO as a City of Music, it’s not for nothing that Glasgow is home to one of the world’s most sold-out concert locations (), which hosts a constant stream of superstars. You can also discover up-and-coming musicians in bars such as or . And you can find the Scottish Opera, the National Ballet and the National Theatre here – not to mention the World Pipe Band Championships,which involve nothing less than the world championship title for bagpipes!
Wonderful(ly cheap)
The city has more than 20 museums and galleries, as well as numerous other sights, many of which have free admission – such as the , which contains one of Europe’s largest art collections, the , Glasgow’s and the .
Varied
From in a Gothic church to or in summer – Glasgow has much more than simply sightseeing to offer. is also only around 40 minutes out of the city; you can explore the national park on foot, by boat or on horseback. Gourmands can examine the production of Scotland’s national drink by visiting one of the many whisky distilleries, such as the in the middle of the city or the during a day trip out into the Highlands.
Spruced up
You might see an oversized panda just outside the front door, or an astronaut along the street: Glasgow has transformed into a real mecca for street art. You can discover some of the best artworks by taking a walk along the .
Appetising
Finnieston, in the west of the city, is Glasgow’s designated foodie district. There’s something to suit every taste, from young and cool locations to award-winning gourmet restaurants. By the way, Glasgow is also the UK’s most vegan-friendly city! It’s also got a thriving bar scene: things are no longer simply all about the (still delicious) whisky. Independent breweries have helped to establish craft beers, while juniper fans can look forward to specialised gin bars such as .
Our rooms
The One
For guests who know and love our compact standard room – the one for everyone!
- Room size 16 m²
- Queen-size or king-size box-spring bed (160-180 cm)
- Granite bathroom with rain shower
- Free Wi-Fi
- 43" LG flat-screen TV
Special One
For guests who want more room to relax.
- Room size 20 m²
- Queen-size or king-size bed (160-180 cm)
- Granite bathroom with rain shower
- Free Wi-Fi
- 43" LG flat-screen TV
The One accessible
For guests who want barrier-free furnishings.
- Room size 16 m²
- Queen-size or king-size box-spring bed (160-180 cm)
- Granite bathroom with rain shower
- Free Wi-Fi
- 43" LG flat-screen TV
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Road Trip Edinburgh-Glasgow
Only three good reasons that speak for Scottland: Discover history, breathe sea air, taste whisky!
A journey studded with design
We have packed everything we need for the styling concept of our Motel One Glasgow: Get on board and enjoy the ride!
Art with heart
The art at the Motel One in Glasgow takes you on a journey through the Scottish Highlands. The photography from artist duo Scullion and Dalziel captures details and impressions of romantic, rugged nature from unusual perspectives.
Hotel Glasgow
Situated immediately next to Glasgow Central Station, our affordable design hotel is dedicated to railway romance. The Motel One Glasgow combines the industrial character of train and rail technology with the special sense of adventure that accompanies a journey by train. Be inspired by the detailed artworks by Scottish photography duo Matthew Dalziel and Louise Scullion and take an exciting trip through the history of trains.
Our employees are busy operating the switches behind the reception to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Wireflow lights by Vibia are reminiscent of the shape of tracks and railroad switches. Our One Lounge is also electrifying: the Spectre design suspended luminaires by Quasar create a visual reference to high-voltage power cables, and you can read the timetable for the Central Station on an infoscreen mounted on the stone wall. If you’d like to experience an antique train compartment for yourself, take a seat on the quilted benches.
Shelves and tables transport you to Glasgow’s industrial past with high-quality brass fittings, while Aldo Bernardi wall lamps round off the design concept. The bar takes a more rustic approach: enjoy a view of Dalziel and Scullion’s amazing photography as you sit at the genuine wooden counter and channel the excitement of travelling by train.
Whether you visit us by train, plane or car, you can take advantage of the same comfortable box-spring beds, extensive breakfast buffet and free WiFi in our affordable design hotel that you have come to expect from Motel One. Situated immediately next to Glasgow Central Station, the hotel is not only highly accessible by public transport, it is also the ideal starting point for exploring sights like the Gallery of Modern Art, City Chambers and Glasgow Cathedral. Full steam ahead!
