The Alamo Guest House, Glasgow
Expert reviews
“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.”
“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.
What guests liked
- Helpful staff
- Walking distance
- Great breakfast
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This four-star hotel is the ideal center of hospitality. Located in an excellent area and offering guests the best of services coupled with a great view of the city, this hotel does have it all. The Alamo Guest House is located at 46 Gray Street, North West Glasgow and is housed within a 19th-century Victorian-style building. The hotel building features the typical Victorian design, but modern designs have been added to make it even more beautiful. As a result, the hotel is the perfect blend of retro and modern.
The hotel is strategically located near some of the city’s most famous and fascinating places; the city center is a 20-minute walk away from the hotel while the Glasgow Botanical Garden is a 25-minute walk away from the hotel. Alamo Guest House is located near some of the city’s busiest route and transportation system. The Glasgow Central Railway Station is also a 25-minute walk from the hotel, and the popular SECC Arena is just a 20-minute stroll from the hotel premises.
The hotel provides several room options such as Deluxe Double Room with Park Views, King Room with Shared Bathroom and Superior King Room with Park Views.
The hotel has a tennis court where guests can have a nice time playing tennis.
The hotel rooms feature antique furnishings and furniture to mirror the hotel building and fitted with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and DVD players.
Some rooms come with private bathrooms.
Guests can enjoy the breakfast buffet featuring fresh fruits, pastries, coffee, juices and hot breakfast provided by the hotel.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
15 January 2024
Exceptional
Everything was perfect
Nothing
10 December 2023
A charming guest house with lovely staff
The location was lovely and quiet considering it was in the bustling west end of Glasgow. The room was decorated in keeping with the Victorian period of the house and the staff were very nice indeed. Indeed we slept so well that we nearly missed our breakfast which was lovely.
9 December 2023
Brilliant stay, would thoroughly recommend
The location was fantastic and the room was great. We had a separate bathroom and the room was priced accordingly. Robes were provided so it was no issue. Breakfasts were very good and the view from the lounge was lovely.
Nothing
3 December 2023
Brillant locality, close to everything
I loved the decor, it was in keeping with the age of the property
Everything, breakfast was excellent.
28 November 2023
Theatre night
Good sized room, lovely breakfast, good service. Nice location quiet but within easy access to the town.
Musty smell in the room.
20 November 2023
Very good
We had a small problem with the flushing of the loo,also one of the window locks was broken so couldn’t be closed.Courtney was extremely helpful and polite,a great asset.
Please see above Also,I had to cancel the night of arrival from Spain because I couldn’t guarantee arrival before 9pm.
4 November 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay😊
Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. We were served a delicious breakfast also. This property is also in an excellent location.
I liked everything about this property but would like more competitive prices.
31 October 2023
Very enjoyable stay would visit the hotel again
The breakfast was delicious beautiful hotel friendly staff
Would have preferred a room with a better view & the bed was uncomfortable.
28 October 2023
Beautiful ambience, perfect location, fantasticfriendly staff
The proprietor was very friendly and helpful as was the staff. The location near Kelvingrove Park can’t be beat.
I think this is a personal preference so take this with a huge grain of salt. I enjoy the quaintness of B&Bs but I’m starting to prefer the solitude and escape of hotel rooms.
14 October 2023
5* guest house I would thoroughly recommend!
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The management/staff couldn't have been more accommodating waiting up for my late arrival and phoning me to let me know I had left something behind. 5* guest house, would absolutely recommend!
10 September 2023
Excellent service, great breakfast; decor and location were superb.
Clean, comfortable, tastefully appointed
Lower rooms were a bit dark. Carpet was rumpled in places which is a tripping hazard.
10 September 2023
Alamo a great guesthouse
Breakfasts are always very good in all the B&B's/guesthouses, but this was on another level for me as poached egg on top of a stack of black pudding & haggis with a base of tattie scone was divine. Location was perfect for us visiting Glasgow as the host city for the 2023 UCI World Cycling Championships. Alamo overlooks the lovely, quiet Kelvingrove Park yet short walk to the best streets in the West End with an abundance of great cafes, bars, restaurants & shops. Glasgow is a vibrant city to visit & we really enjoyed our stay.
3 September 2023
Cozy and comfortable stay in a perfect neighborhood
Very comfortable & spacious room, amazing breakfast and super helpful and kind staff. Easy to come and go as you please and located in a safe area and across from a park.
I was in a room by the breakfast room/living room and you could just hear people in that room if you wanted to sleep in. Luckily I have ear plugs so it wasn’t much of an issue.
2 September 2023
Very nice boutique hotel in lovely neighborhood convenient to best of Glasgow.
Very pretty place. Liked the bathtub and toiletries, having tea/coffee in room, comfort of bed, tv in room, sink in room, breakfast. Staff was nice and helpful. Liked that it was quiet and within walking distance of transportation, restaurants, museum and park.
Basement room was a little damp. Could provide lighter covers for summer. Tables in dining room were too small (removing the plate liners might help.) Entry should be lit during the day and after hours. Sorry not to have interacted at all with hosts.
31 August 2023
Excellent location. Unforgettable breakfast. Unmatched hospitality.
This property is ideally located equidistant to the exhibition train stop and the Kelvin Bridge Subway stop, about a 10min walk each way. It is located in a vibrant, trendy part of the city, close to the University and the SEC as well as the Kelvingrove and Hunterian Art Galleries. The rooms are well appointed and suitably grand. But the highlight of this establishment is the personalised breakfast service. Delivered to your table or to your room, it always come with a smile and is always fresh and warm. The veggie haggis is a must try. Special thanks, particularly to Jennifer and Steve for their hospitality. Its this type of service that made me more satisfied with a guest house stay over a commercial hotel chain.
31 August 2023
The best hotel in Scotland I reckon
I cannot praise this place enough. From the second we arrived, absolutely spoiled by the amazing host who couldn't do any more for us. The building itself is spectacular, beautifully turned out and with a rich history that stems way back. There is local art displayed and for sale throughout, plenty of information to local attractions and very friendly, helpful hosts to help. Our room was beautiful, the bed was really comfortable and I cannot stress enough how amazing the bedding was - so glad there was no hollow fibre duvets in sight! Our room had a private bathroom which was stunning, lovely deep bath, lots of hot water and additionals including bubble bath which was a lovely touch. There was also access to extras which were above and beyond like a communal fridge, communal dining room to use to bring food in with. It was close to everywhere we needed to be, and the neighbourhood a lovely walk in the evening. Then there was the breakfast, I cannot understate how amazing the breakfast is. The menu had hot and cold options, veggie options and fresh fruit. Coffee was proper cafetiere coffee, the bread was amazing and the cooked breakfast options done to perfection. There was nothing I can say negative about this place, it is hands down the best hotel we've stayed in, ever. We'll definitely be coming back, only difference is it will be for a much longer stay! Thank you so much for having us, we felt well and truly spoiled in your care and your beautiful home.
Absolutely nothing.
13 August 2023
Awesome
A remarkable attention to details A special care towards the client and his needs
8 August 2023
Perfect for what we needed lovely breakfast friendly and helpful hosts
Friendly comfortable just what we needed for the event we were attending
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5 August 2023
Had a lovely stay with a fabulous breakfast
The property was presented beautifully. Our hosts were very welcoming and knowledgeable about places to visit and places to eat.
Not applicable
31 July 2023
Exceptional
The Service was Exceptional. Owner Steve, and Manager Jenn could not have been lovelier or more accommodating. The Rooms were beautifully re-done. the Location is unbeatable, right next to the Park. the Breakfast was delicious. I would absolutely stay there again.
31 July 2023
Very good
The breakfast was excellent with a choice between Full Scottish and continental. The room was very comfortable with a modern bathroom. For us the location was excellent as we were attending an event ten minutes walk away and there are several pubs and restaurants / cafes a short walk away. And the the city centre is 30 minutes walk, or a ten minute taxi or 15 minute or so bus. The staff are very friendly and attentive.
Minor quibbles such as no hooks to hang towels in the bathroom and the (electric) shower pressure was only good
30 July 2023
A luxurious homely gem
Delighted to have found this gem! Will be my Glasgow go-to, I have already recommended to friends and family. Cannot fault anything - facilities, room, location, breakfast, staff. 10/10
Nothing.
14 July 2023
Good place
We loved the staff and location.
The bathroom was not in our room. It wasn't bad though. The toliet was hard to flush.
3 July 2023
A great place to stay, well located, with character, comfort and friendly service. Our second stay.
Great location, beautiful building, friendly, helpful service. Good breakfast. Quiet, yet in a fairly busy area, by Kelvingrove Park, with restaurants and pubs nearby, and easy buses to the centre. Could open the windows for fresh air (as attractive bars on the windows). Shower worked well, plenty of hot water. Use of additional toilet in hall.
The shower in our room (4) could have done with a wall mounted dispenser for gel and/or shelf for the toiletries.
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 and 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
25 January 2024
A lovely little get away
Room was lovely and the whole building was full of character. Very clean and the staff were amazing! They couldn’t have done enough for us! Breakfast is also lovely! They put a lot into their presentation and customer service.
Rooms aren’t very well sound proofed. However, it is an old building so probably not masses that can be done about that. They also have plenty of house rules about noise after 9 which was respected.