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The Alamo Guest House, Glasgow

46 Gray St, Kelvingrove, Glasgow G3 7SE, Scotland (show on map)

The Alamo Guest House is a beautifully preserved 1880s Victorian townhouse located in the heart of Glasgow’s vibrant West End. Built by craftsmen Thomas Hill and William S. Johnson, the structure was a feat of engineering; to combat the soft, silty ground near the River Kelvin, Hill famously drove 40-foot pine logs into the earth to provide a solid foundation for the masonry.

The name carries a fascinating history. Decades after its construction, descendants of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo arrived in Scotland and settled in the building. They chose the name as a tribute to their heritage and a symbol of resilience, a spirit that continues to define the property today. Many of the original Victorian architectural details, such as intricate cornices and high ceilings, have been meticulously retained, offering an authentic sense of place.

Inside, the guest house balances heritage with modern luxury. Some suites feature indulgent touches like free-standing copper bathtubs and four-poster beds, while the “Alamo Suite” is particularly noted for its unique curved wall design. Guests can also enjoy an on-site treatment room, *RELAX at the Alamo*, for a quiet wellness escape.

Its location directly across from the picturesque Kelvingrove Park makes it an ideal spot for nature lovers. You are also within short walking distance of major cultural landmarks, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum and the University of Glasgow. The nearby Finnieston district is a bustling hub for foodies, offering some of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants and bars.

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“The Alamo may not sound a peaceful spot, but that’s exactly what this great place is. Opposite Kelvingrove Park, it feels miles from the city’s hustle, but several of the best museums and restaurants in town are close by.”

Frommers review:

“Remember the Alamo….next time you head to Glasgow. Because this little guesthouse is a delight, well located (it faces onto a corner of Kelvingrove Park and is within walking distance of the top sights), with many of its Victorian flourishes intact.”

Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Glasgow.

Guest rating

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 2nd in Glasgow


This an aggregated guest review rating of The Alamo Guest House, Glasgow. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

94 %

Ranked 1st in Glasgow


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Pamela

15 December 2025

10/10. Will definitely be back .

Fabulous venue , 2 mins from Kelvingrove . Spotlessly clean , beautiful furnishings and staff that went the extra mile .Annette and Claire were superb . The Alamo suite was beautiful . I’d much rather jump in a cab for £10 and stay here than stay in the city centre . A lovely , plentiful cooked breakfast , fresh .

Nothing

5.0
Eddie

11 December 2025

Exceptional

Great

5.0
Day

30 October 2025

Exceptional

The breakfast was lovely and the beds were soft

Nothing

5.0
Mark

21 October 2025

Perfect retreat, close to Universty and many fine restaurants.

Breakfast was great, plenty of choices all made to order. Room was large, bed comfortable shower and bathroom well equipped. Location ideal if visiting University of Glasgow.

5.0
Lara

14 October 2025

Fabulous stay in a lovely property

Beautiful property in a great location . The breakfast was made fresh and was delicious. Beds were comfortable and the staff were amazing. They were friendly and went out of their way to help. Annette was so kind and went the extra mile to help us when we had car issues. Would highly recommend.

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5.0
Dean

29 September 2025

Beautiful bed and breakfast, in great part of town. Lovely building, furnishings and food!

Breakfast was delicious. Lots hot & cold on the menu..

Nothing….

4.0
Bridget

25 September 2025

Very good

Annette who greeted us was amazing. She went above and beyond to help us find a car service, check attractions near by, reserve dinner and offer other suggestions to make our stay in Glasgow enjoyable.

Wish our room had been above street level so we could look out at the activity of the city. Also it was a bit tricky with only one key that operates all the electricity. If one person wanted to go out, the other would be, literally in the dark.

5.0
Meng

2 September 2025

friendly staffs, perfect stay for a visitor

Everything is just perfect! The walk-in shower is my favourite.

My bathroom is actually next to the kitchen and sound insulation should be improved.

4.5
Kirstie

25 August 2025

Beautiful night stay

Beautifully decorated, very comfortable.

No toilet roll in room, had to go ask at reception.

5.0
Meng

14 August 2025

Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!

The staff is friendly, Breakfast is delicious, and check-out is easy. I changed to another room on the ground floor after the first day's stay. Surprisingly, there is no such 'bad air' experience like somewhere else. Everything is beyond my expectations!

I totally understand the payment policy(that the total amount needs to be paid when making the booking), as there are limited rooms there. But perhaps the option to pay when it arrives or some other more flexible payment options can be offered in the future? You can charge those who fail to come as part of the policy.

4.0
Margaret

1 July 2025

Good location and lovely room and lounge facilities

Yes value for money in a great location. Hosts available quickly when we ran into problems accessing room

No would come back again. Lovely

5.0
Aliesha

22 June 2025

Perfect would highly recommend this property.so many wee touches they have thought of everything absolutely perfect and

Absolutely everything building, staff, facilities, food service 100% in point

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4.5
Chris

16 June 2025

Great place to stay, elegant property, first class staff and beautiful breakfast

Nice place, excellent staff, brilliant breakfast

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5.0
Rhonda

9 June 2025

Beautiful place to stay

Lovely spot in Glasgow right next to a park. Very quiet and peaceful but lots of places to eat just down the street. We had issues getting to the hotel with streets closed for a bike race but the staff were extremely helpful in making sure we found a way there. Very supportive. The room was large and very comfortable and breakfast was great too.

5.0
Debbie

5 June 2025

Alamo

Everything, lovely hotel, close to hydro, plenry bfast choices & was tastey

Limited parking permits for guests. But worked out in the end. Much appreciated

4.0
Robert

1 June 2025

Very good

Very classy, old style ornate decor. Staff were excellent and very attentive. Nice calm atmosphere to relax and enjoy the stay.

Nothing

4.0
Andrew

26 May 2025

Decadent & relaxing

The room was beautiful, very grand and luxurious. The free standing bath was a lovely experience. The location was brilliant, with a view of the park

4.5
Remus

26 May 2025

Fabulous

The staff is attentive and polite.Meals prepared on order all good quality.

Still cannot get my head around having the bathtub in the open plan room ,but no hindrance.

5.0
Spacagna

14 May 2025

Brilliant

Brilliant location. Attentive staff. One of the comfiest beds I have ever stayed in.

Nothing to dislike

5.0
Iulia

26 April 2025

Exceptional

Great breakfast and location was wonderful, so quiet but still close to the center and even closer to some tourist attractions (museum, University of Glasgow). Great restaurants nearby as well

All good

5.0
Rupert

21 April 2025

Outstanding, quirky, interesting hotel

Really special and unique hotel. Very comfortable and extremely professional and welcoming staff. Would definitely stay again.

Nothing

5.0
Kylie

21 April 2025

Lovely Comfy rooms and friendly staff

The staff were very helpful and went above and beyond for us throughout our stay. The room was lovely with a very large comfy bed. Breakfast was also very good 👍 would definitely recommend and would stay again.

4.0
Christopher

4 April 2025

Altogether a great stay and the weather was perfect too.

We were visiting a granddaughter at Uni of G. We had a great time. Our room at Alamo was the ideal location.

5.0
Kathryn

25 March 2025

True Scottish Hospitality

Everything. Location cannot be better, the suite was so comfortable and beautifully appointed. Breakfast was the best we’ve ever had in a hotel. Most importantly the staff were so warm and helpful. Will return and recommend this guest house to friends!

Nothing.

5.0
Bisset

21 March 2025

Lovely and relaxing

Beautifully decorated, cosy, very comfortable bed, your manager was friendly and wonderfully helpful. Breakfast was great.

I honestly can't think of anything.

4.0
Stuart

18 March 2025

Very good

Wonderful period property

5.0
Catriona

21 February 2025

Super 😀

Immaculately clean, comfortable with lovely features. Lovely, helpful staff and super breakfast.

5.0
Holly

21 February 2025

Great spot for a luxurious city break.

Our room was super comfy and quiet. The breakfast was excellent. Service and location also first rate.

Nothing!

4.5
Jacob

20 February 2025

A very enjoyable honeymoon experience!

The facilities and staff were amazing. Our room was exceptional and we were treated to a bottle of prosecco as it was our honeymoon! The location of the hotel was also great.

There isn't much to criticise. However, the parking charges are very steep. £70 to park overnight for two nights is a lot of money, especially considering the amount we paid for the stay at the hotel.

4.5
Karen

17 February 2025

Wonderful and cozy

Bedroom was authentic and classy in design. Lovely comfortable bed. Cozy feel. The breakfast was amazing

Bathroom separate to bedroom

4.0
Wendy

16 February 2025

Would definitely stay again

Warm welcome, fantastic room, comfy bed and great breakfast freshly made. Perfect location to armadillo/ OVO just a 10min walk away. Superb selection of restaurants just round the corner to meet everyone’s taste and budget from kebabs to Michelin star

Not a complaint as such but the room was very warm ! Thankfully a fan was supplied 😊

4.5
Marc

15 February 2025

Fabulous

Our room was amazing. Breakfast was 1 of the best I've had.

5.0
Sarah

15 February 2025

STAY HERE..if you want great eateries nearby and/or to be close to the OVO....

EVERYTHING..Lee is an absolute credit..the bed was fabulous and breakfast AMAZING

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4.5
B0k

13 February 2025

Excellent stay

The hotel is on a quiet road very near Kelvingrove park / gallery / museum. It's opposite some public tennis courts and has a pleasant interior with what appears to be many original period features. There are plenty of restaurant choices within walking distance. Staff were very friendly and helpful throughout the stay. The room was as described and was clean, comfortable and quiet. The bathroom was small but clean and modern - very good shower. Excellent breakfast selection, cooked to order. The #77 bus takes you directly to Buchanan Street Bus Station. USB A charging points built into the bedroom power sockets.

Nothing. Suggestion - it would be good to replace the bathroom wall mirror as the standing mirror takes up valuable shelf space.

4.5
Claire

11 February 2025

Enjoyable stay for two nights , will return if in Glasgow again

Location , style and decor and comfort, staff, individual and quiet, good choice for breakfast,

Liked everything

4.5
Christopher

4 February 2025

Fabulous

The room was cozy, the breakfast was good, and the location was nice (next to a lot of green space).

5.0
Ian

12 January 2025

Exceptional

Friendly welcome and service throughout. Lovely room and breakfast. Perfect location for exploring the West End .

4.5
Helen

26 December 2024

Beautiful place to relax

Beautifully decorated B&B that feels both stylish and comfortable. Warm welcome from the owner. Fantastic location next to the park and within walking distance of great eateries.

5.0
Vicki

23 December 2024

Perfect!

Lovely service with great attention to detail

5.0
Kate

15 December 2024

Exceptional

Quiet, welcoming, beautiful building, staff were great, breakfast was lovely

Nothing

5.0
Richard

14 December 2024

Superb experience- accommodation was ok but staff were exceptional

Traditional Victorian Glasgow accommodation tastefully done

5.0
Finn

9 December 2024

Warm, cosy hotel with lots of character

The shower and bath were excellent, the place had a beautiful aesthetic and was decorated very well, and the staff were very friendly. Most hotels these days are too modern looking and lack character but this guest house is absolutely stunning and I'm happy that it's original elegant appearance was kept intact.

5.0
Samantha

8 December 2024

Awesome and xmassy

Loved our stay and the hotel upgraded our room which was amazing. We loved it and felt so relaxed and looked after by Lee who was most helpful. He went above and beyond and we will for sure be coming back..

5.0
Sienkiewicz

2 December 2024

Exceptional

Single night, shower exceptional. Quite close to all amenities, parked tight outside, free parking at the weekend. Will be back.

Nothing

4.5
Steven

29 November 2024

Lovely place. Will go back.

Nice big room comfy bed and nice linen. Breakfast was fantastic.

Shower was average

5.0
Lorraine

24 November 2024

Rooms are beautifully furnished and have very comfortable beds. Breakfast is superb. The staff are very welcoming and he

Everything about the Alamo is fantastic.

4.5
Thetallguy

12 November 2024

An oasis of calm in a busy city centre

Very comfortable bed and excellent breakfast.

Small room and external bathroom.

5.0
Lauren

11 November 2024

A fantastic find!

We have visited Glasgow for years and always stay in a hotel but wanted something different this time.We read the reviews for the Alamo and booked immediately.From the friendly welcome on arrival to the little thoughtful extras in the room, there really wasn’t much not to like!The fluffy towels, robes and room facilities were outstanding. We were very impressed with the security of the guest house.Breakfast was fresh to order and the fruit salad was so fresh (not out of a can or frozen).

The only niggle we might have if pushed, would be to make the continental self service to avoid waste

5.0
Vanessa

5 November 2024

Lovely attentive staff, beautiful room and surroundings and fantastic breakfast!

Beautiful building and location

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5.0
Martyn

29 October 2024

Will stay at the alamo when we come to Glasgow it’s perfect

Unique and beautiful

Our bedroom wasn’t one we would stay in again but only because of the noise of the pipes and sink

Hotel facilities

Activities

  • - Tennis court
  • - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Hiking
  • - Cycling
  • - Bowling
  • - Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Back massage
  • - Neck massage
  • - Foot massage
  • - Hand massage
  • - Full body massage
  • - Temporary art galleries
  • - Walking tours (additional charge)
  • - Bike tours (additional charge)
  • - Bicycle rental (additional charge)

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout

Services

  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Shared lounge/TV area
  • - Daily housekeeping

Food & Drink

  • - Special diet menus (on request)

Entertainment & family services

  • - Board games/puzzles

Parking

  • - Street parking

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Access to health care professionals

Reception services

  • - Invoice provided
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