Dakota Glasgow, located on West Regent Street, brings a touch of modern, dark-hued sophistication to the city center. Housed in a cleverly converted former office block, the hotel was opened in 2016 by renowned hotelier Ken McCulloch. Its interiors, designed by Amanda Rosa, reflect the brand’s signature moody aesthetic, featuring rich textures and a design-forward approach that has earned it a reputation as one of the city’s sleekest stays.
The hotel is famously named after the iconic Douglas DC-3 aircraft, mirroring the brand’s commitment to high-quality travel standards. Unique features include a dedicated cigar terrace, a moody, atmospheric library for guests to unwind in, and a high-end champagne room. It is widely praised for its grill restaurant, which specializes in prime cuts of Scotch beef prepared over hot coals, making it a popular spot for both visitors and locals.
Location-wise, you are perfectly placed for a city break. The hotel sits right in the heart of Glasgow’s commercial and cultural scene, within easy walking distance of the bustling Buchanan Street shopping district and George Square.
Art and culture enthusiasts are equally well-served, with the magnificent Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and the Centre for Contemporary Arts just a short distance away. Whether you are catching a performance at the Theatre Royal or heading to the SEC for a major event, Dakota serves as a chic, central base for exploring Scotland’s most vibrant city.
Expert reviews
“Suave and seductive in dark wood and grey tones, Dakota carries a strong design concept from low-lit basement restaurant to light-filled suites. Rooms are very spacious and feature appealing sitting areas as well as inviting beds.”
“At this extremely stylish addition to Glasgow’s hotel scene, the textured, neutral decor creates a restful, subdued atmosphere. That feeling continues in guest rooms that are beautifully decorated in soft browns and white.”
“One of the classiest hotels in Glasgow, an impressive addition to the Dakota brand created by Glaswegian hotelier Ken McCulloch and his designer wife Amanda. An old Works and Pension building in the city centre transformed into a stylish modern boutique hotel offering affordable luxury and excellent cuisine.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
Location
Recent guest reviews
13 June 2026
Very nice hotel in Glasgow.
It is a very nice hotel with convenient parking and quiet location. Glasgow is a wide city and hence I can not comment on its best location to stay and visit the attractions, But this hotel is convenient although the stores around it are not on the elegant side.
13 June 2026
Great hotel, would definitely stay there again.
Staff very helpful and friendly, facilities excellent and the food too.
There was nothing we didn't like, our stay was lovely.
12 June 2026
Outstanding hotel! Look no further and stay here.
Outstanding service w everything! We loved the Dakota and would definitely return. Stylish and so comfortable, great bar and restaurant too.
Well done.
11 June 2026
Great Glasgow Stay
Good location by Blytheswood Square. Walkable to City Centre and the West End. Comfortable rooms.
Hallways are a bit dark.
9 June 2026
Beautiful hotel beautiful food and rooms. Stay were lovely
Everything was perfect
Nothing el
3 June 2026
A pleasant stay
Location
All good - expensive restaurant
1 June 2026
Comfortable, smart hotel in central Glasgow
Well placed for shops and restaurants
Friendly staff
Very comfortable rooms
Good breakfast
Nothing
1 June 2026
Nice stay in a quiet area.
New and clean. Large room. Dinner was quite good. Very helpful staff.
AC was inadequate. Our wake-up call that we requested (we had mobile phone issues) never came.
26 May 2026
Highly recommend. I will return.
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Subdued lighting instantly supports a relaxed and calmness in the body. Rooms are cozy and the food at both the bar and restaurant are phenomenal.
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23 May 2026
Perfect for our short stay.
It was close to the Buchanan Train Station, and comfortable.
20 May 2026
Nice hotel, enjoyed our stay
Very helpful staff.
Nice comfortable room, very clean and well decorated
Nothing
18 May 2026
I would recommend this hotel.
The two staff in reception, Michael (sadly I didn’t get the ladies name) were so helpful to me. They could not have done a better job. They will remember me arranging my walking tour. Both so helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Outstanding.
The only negative- I thought there was quite a bit of dust in the breakfast room. Not helped by the dark furniture I know, but the bottles need a wipe!
Thanks
17 May 2026
Lovely hotel and the staff are so nice and welcoming. The rooms and food are outstanding, wish we could have stayed long
Wow so glad we picked this hotel, was so nice and the staff were amazing. The best bed and the food was fantastic, we had dinner one night and breakfast both mornings was so yum. Rooms were spacious, thank you for a great stay highly recommend.
16 May 2026
Really great experience/nights sleep
Attention to detail and helpful staff
No drop off facility for parking. App not working on pay machine in the road.
14 May 2026
Very nice place to stay, definitely worth the money.
Very spacious and nice place to stay, very comfortable
12 May 2026
Excellent hotel for a short break.
Easy location for a short break in the city. The hotel is modern and clean. Our room was exceptionally comfortable with a generously sized shower room. There were good coffee and tea facilities in the room and the proper Sky tv package was a bonus.
A small thing but the hotel bar was not as welcoming as we had hoped. We did arrive late but were told the bar stayed open until midnight. Our night cap felt very rushed and an inconvenience to the staff. We may just have been unlucky with bar staff at the end of a long day.
12 May 2026
Good location, easy check-in and check-out. Nice interiors
Good size room, good F&b and friendly helpful team
Nothing
8 May 2026
Luxurious, relaxing ambience, fantastic food and beverage availability and warm staff combined to make for a great stay.
Great central location, room and bathroom both clean and very comfortable. Signature suite booked and amenities included such as complimentary mini bar made for great value for money. Great dining options and reasonably priced. Staff professional and courteous, nothing was too much trouble when asked for assistance regarding dining and late check out options.
Nothing about the property itself. Did look to upgrade the room via bid system but unfortunately didn’t get a response until we had already checked out! Only a minor niggle, stay was otherwise fantastic!
7 May 2026
A great hotel for a short stay. Breakfast was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly
Hotel has good style and comfort
Nothing
5 May 2026
1st class, will be back again soon
We didnt have breakfast, but had dinner the day before and was first class.
Room lovely, but no bath only shower facility
4 May 2026
A great stay
Good sized rooms, good amenities and staff were lovely.
4 May 2026
Great location & excellent service from the staff
Location, amenities in the hotel, comfortable bed, large rooms, breakfast & excellent service from staff
The lighting in the room can be quite dark in places…had to use my phone light to work the coffee machine. Ambient & atmospheric, however would have liked the choice to brighten things up in the room.
3 May 2026
Excellent city centre hotel that does everything right.
Staff were excellent, entire place feels luxurious. Clean and comfortable.
Nothing
3 May 2026
The best hotel during our Scotland trip
Very nicely appointed room. We really enjoyed how everything was designed and built to high quality. Great details like the leather covered desk and heavyweight metal table. The hotel staff was exceptionally nice and helpful. Access to a nearby gym at a nominal fee was appreciated.
I really like this hotel, so it is hard to find something amiss. The location in town allowed us to walk to almost anything. Being a little closer to Merchant City could be a nice touch.
30 April 2026
Not the best not the worst
Very nice place
No drink on room service 24 hours
26 April 2026
100% recommend staying here
The ambience - warm energy and wonderful lighting
The welcome - staff were fantastic
The room - beautiful room with a bath and shower
The decor - luxury
The little extra touches - turn down service
Cleanliness - spotless property
We’ve booked the Dakota for our wedding hotel this year, and we stayed here to try it out before our wedding and we were very impressed with everything!
It felt like you stepped away from the busy chaos of the city into luxury with very welcoming and lovely staff and who went over and above.
There’s nothing we didn’t like! The only feedback I’d say would be diversity of the complimentary mini fridge we had in our room, maybe one beer and one mini wine would have been good instead of two beers. Just so that both parties have an option if not beer drinkers.
25 April 2026
Good but not itchy to visit again
Size of room
Sticky tables and no mini fridge
24 April 2026
Luxurious relaxing getaway
Exceptional rooms with everything you could need. Loved the additional of the complimentary minibar with the suite. Great service from staff.
Room service menu a bit on the expensive side
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Services
- - Room service
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
- - Concierge service
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Terrace
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers

More photos

15 June 2026
It was a one night stay before departing Glasgow.