Glasgow Small Luxury Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Glasgow
Discover Glasgow through the refined lens of Small Luxury Hotels, where boutique design, personalized service, and authentic local character turn a city break into an effortlessly stylish Scottish experience. For the best stays, favor West End properties for galleries and leafy streets or Merchant City addresses for dining and nightlife, book directly to access upgrades and bespoke extras, and look for hotels that emphasize gourmet breakfasts, spa treatments, and curated local experiences.
Best Small Luxury Hotels in Glasgow
The Pipers' Tryst Hotel
The Pipers' Tryst Hotel is a unique 4-star restaurant-with-rooms housed in The National Piping Centre in central Glasgow, where all profits as a registered charity support bagpipe teaching in Scotland and worldwide; guests enjoy free Wi‑Fi and a short 5-minute walk to city-centre attractions including the Glasgow School of Art, RCS, Theatre Royal, Glasgow Film Theatre and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Bedrooms are Scottish-themed and feature en-suite facilities with a bath and double-headed rainfall shower, plus a flat-screen TV, desk and tea/coffee making facilities. The award-winning restaurant serves an à la carte menu based on seasonal, farm-assured Scottish produce, accompanied by hand-selected wines, craft-brewed Scottish beers, ciders and bespoke gins, and a full Scottish breakfast (continental buffet and cooked options) is included in the room rate. - Central location, within 5 minutes of Glasgow city centre - Unique setting at The National Piping Centre; charity supports bagpiping education - Scottish-themed rooms with en-suite bath and double-headed rainfall shower - Award-winning restaurant with seasonal, local produce and curated drinks - Free Wi‑Fi and full Scottish breakfast included
Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre
Hilton Glasgow
Hilton Glasgow sits in the city centre financial district within easy walking distance of the main shopping area, King’s Theatre, numerous restaurants and bars, and a few minutes’ walk from Glasgow Central station; it also offers quick access to the M8 (under a minute) and is about a 15‑minute drive from Glasgow International Airport and the SEC. The hotel features 320 newly refurbished bedrooms, a stylish restaurant & bar including the Whisky Mist and the UK’s first Dilmah Tea Lounge, 24‑hour room service and a brand‑new Grand Ballroom with the latest technology for conferences and events. Leisure facilities include a Health & Fitness Club with a 20‑yard swimming pool, sauna, steam room, a state‑of‑the‑art gym (free for guests), personal training and PURE Spa & Beauty treatments — pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room access must be booked in advance (90‑minute slots at £10 per adult or £20 per family) and are limited. - Prime city‑centre location near transport and SEC - Large, tech‑equipped Grand Ballroom for events - 320 refurbished rooms with dining options and 24‑hour service - Comprehensive wellness facilities plus gym access for guests - Convenient motorway and airport links
Downtown Glasgow Hotels with Balcony
Holiday Inn - Glasgow - City Ctr Theatreland
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
The 4-star DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central sits in the city centre, about 800 metres (roughly a 10-minute walk) from Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street stations and five minutes from Buchanan Street bus station, placing it within easy reach of the main shopping district, the Hydro and the SECC; the hotel offers paid on-site parking and leisure facilities at Juvenate including a 14-metre pool, fully equipped gym, sauna and steam room, dining at the Cask and Clyde Restaurant by multi-award-winning chef Stewart Goldie and drinks in the Cask bar, while the quiet, spacious en suite rooms come with TV, telephone and hairdryer and suites add living areas and kitchenettes. - Central location near stations, shopping, Hydro and SECC - Juvenate leisure club: 14m pool, gym, sauna, steam room - Cask and Clyde restaurant by award-winning chef - Spacious quiet rooms; suites with living areas and kitchenettes - Paid on-site parking available
Glasgow Argyle Hotel
Glasgow Argyle Hotel, Signature Collection by Best Western, sits a few minutes’ walk from Glasgow Central Station and about 17 minutes’ drive from Glasgow Airport, offering quiet, spacious, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi‑Fi, 32‑inch flat-screen TVs and complimentary tea and coffee, plus on-site parking; leisure facilities include a 15‑metre pool, steam room, sauna and fully equipped gym, and the hotel — accredited with a Silver Green Tourism Award — features The Brasserie serving seasonal dishes and a relaxed lounge bar with a selection of wines and beers. The shops of George Street and the Argyle Arcade are about a 10‑minute walk away, the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SEC) is roughly 15 minutes on foot, and Celtic Park and Ibrox Stadium are about a 3‑mile drive. - Excellent central location near main station - Leisure club with pool, sauna and gym - On-site parking and free Wi‑Fi - Seasonal restaurant and relaxed bar - Silver Green Tourism Award accredited
Glasgow Hotels with Private Balcony
Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow SEC
Carlton George Hotel
Located beside Glasgow Queen Street Rail Station and just 50 metres from Buchanan Street’s shops with an airport bus stop directly outside, Carlton George Hotel offers luxury rooms with complimentary minibars and free decanters of vodka, gin and whisky, plus rooftop dining with wonderful views across Glasgow’s skyline; Executive and Club rooms have access to the Executive Lounge with an open fire and complimentary snacks and drinks, while Windows Restaurant serves a creative modern menu showcasing fine Scottish produce and the atmospheric Waxy O’Connor’s Bar features six unique bars over three floors linked by a maze of passageways—City Chambers and the Gallery of Modern Art are a 10-minute walk away and Glasgow’s famous West End is a 10-minute train ride. - Excellent central location next to Queen Street station and Buchanan Street shops - Rooftop restaurant with skyline views - Rooms include complimentary minibar and decanters of spirits - Executive Lounge with open fire and free snacks/drinks - Unique multi-level Waxy O’Connor’s Bar
Clayton Hotel Glasgow City
Opened in May 2022, Clayton Hotel Glasgow City is a 4-star, non-smoking hotel conveniently located about 700 metres from Glasgow Central Station, offering air-conditioned rooms equipped with a desk, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer; the hotel also provides a restaurant, bar, free WiFi, room service and a 24-hour front desk, with buffet and Full English/Irish breakfast options served daily, and popular nearby attractions include Buchanan Galleries, the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and George Square, while Glasgow Airport is approximately 12 km away. - Modern, air-conditioned rooms with desk and flat-screen TV - Central location near Glasgow Central, Buchanan Galleries and George Square - On-site restaurant, bar and daily buffet/Full English/Irish breakfast - Free WiFi, 24-hour front desk and room service - Non-smoking property; about 12 km from Glasgow Airport