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Dakota, Glasgow

179 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 4DP, United Kingdom. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“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.”

Fodors review:

“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.”

Telegraph review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Dakota, 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 customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 1st in Glasgow

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What guests liked

All you need to know

Dakota Hotels are a prominent hospitality chain in the UK, boasting 5 establishments spread throughout the region, each featuring a grill restaurant in the style of a brasserie.

The Glasgow hotel is a remarkable 83-room property equipped with smart TVs, rapid internet connectivity, private bathrooms, and monsoon showers. Its external architecture would seamlessly blend into a metropolis like New York or Chicago, all while preserving its Scottish allure.

An elegant menu is available at The Grill, the hotel’s onsite dining facility, and the contemporary bar is home to an exclusive Champagne Room and cigar terrace, providing a wide range of cocktails and wines.

Dakota enjoys a strategic position in the heart of the city, less than a mile from railway stations and the Hydro event space. Additionally, it’s just a short stroll away from the city’s retail sector and cultural points of interest.

 

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Recent guest reviews

5.0
Mairi

5 December 2025

Absolutely loved every minute of my stay!

Absolutely loved my stay and I will be back! Other than likes of Gleneagles Hotel, Dakota would be my no1 choice and this is comparing it to likes of Radisson Blue and Red, Blythswood Hotel etc. Fab food and drink,great staff and a high-end feel to everything.

5.0
Christina

3 December 2025

Can’t wait to come back again!

My room was beautiful and very comfortable

Could do with a little more lighting in certain areas to make it easier when getting ready for an event

5.0
Alan

2 December 2025

Exceptional

Staff very friendly

Choice of continental, not enough variety

5.0
Steven

2 December 2025

Exceptional

Could not fault anything at the Dakota 10/10

Nothing

5.0
Paul

2 December 2025

Return trip...as good as ever

Regular winter trip and room and service standards are as high as ever. Location excellent.

Not applicable....loved it

5.0
Emily

26 November 2025

Great hotel and great value for a 5*

Location is great. Close enough to the centre without the street noise. Lovely hotel, everything is kept looking new and clean. Staff are always a pleasure/friendly. Bar staff are excellent and attentive.

Nothing.

5.0
Sunny

24 November 2025

Exceptional

The room was lovely, quiet, comfortable, and well-appointed. The staff were friendly and attentive, the bar was comfy and drinks were excellent.

Nothing really

4.5
Ross

24 November 2025

Fabulous

Clean, staff were attentive and welcoming.

Disappointed with minibar - only stocked with beer & soft drinks - did not cater for both of us, with wine/prosecco as we would have expected.

5.0
Marie

23 November 2025

Loved it

From the moment we walked in it was beautiful, we were met by a member of staff who told us at 12pm that our room was ready, he told us to check in and he would get our luggage taken to our room, staff where so polite and made us so welcome, we were in the signature suite Room 310 and it was stunning absolutely spotless, coffee machine, in the mini bar was a half bottle of red and white wine, cola, water, bottles of beer and water, there was also 3 pkts of snacks, we also booked a table in the grill restaurant and had fillet steak, the best steak I have ever had, because I have me steak medium to well done it can be dry but the steak was so tender, really delicious, I would highly recommend, I would also definitely go back on a special occasion, was luxury

Because of the beautiful roll down bath I would suggest some bubble bath, bath salts were available on request but bubble bath should maybe be standard

5.0
Donna

16 November 2025

A very comfortable one night stay

The evening meal was probably the best I have ever had in any hotel.

Nothing

5.0
Jamie

16 November 2025

Exceptional

Good nigit's sleep

Na

5.0
Nyandoro

12 November 2025

Lovely hotel

I absolutely loved everything about the hotel! The staff members were incredibly friendly across both Dakota locations I stayed at. I spent nights in two different Dakota branches, and both offered spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms. I would happily return to Dakota every time I visit Glasgow!

Nothing

5.0
Christine

12 November 2025

Exceptional

Service and standard

Location was probably a bit further out than what I would like

4.5
Lindsay

12 November 2025

Lovely hotel

Really nice hotel with nice staff

I thought the restaurant was quite over priced once you add on the high service charge (17.5% I think).

5.0
Dionne

11 November 2025

Great hotel in a good location, staff were lovely and bar staff very attentive

Classy and comfortable

Nothing

4.5
Sandra

6 November 2025

Excellent

This is an excellent hotel, great location, and superb staff.

The poor lighting in the room. Not suitable for older ladies who require makeup application. A magnifying mirror in the bathroom would be great.

5.0
Donna

5 November 2025

Best hotel in glasgow

Everything was perfect 👌 the staff are second to none the room was clean the bed and pillows felt like sleeping g in a cloud the bathroom facilities were top notch molten brown was a touch of luxury..we had an important hospital appointment and this made us so relaxed before ut and the young man on reception gave us a complimentary late check out.we had a meal in the restaurant and it was absolutely delicious also staff here were very professional and attentive.beat hotel in glasgow by far.

Nothing

5.0
Patrick

4 November 2025

Exceeded my expectations.

I expected a nice hotel but the Dakota Glasgow was more than that. Very pretty and comfortable hotel - they've thought of everything (including outlets for EU plugs at the desk). We had a lovely, very comfortable room and bed, it was immaculately clean, everything updated and within walking distance pretty much everywhere we went. Staff, too, was very friendly.

5.0
Mcaulay

3 November 2025

Lovely hotel, loved the cleanliness & staff were excellent

Central

Bit too dark

5.0
Adam

3 November 2025

Exceptional

Food was exceptional, as was the rom

5.0
Leanne

3 November 2025

Perfect for the weekend

How friendly the team was working there. The hotel was very leisurely and had a hint of luxury all around.

4.0
Eric

2 November 2025

Very good

Reception staff were very friendly and made you feel welcome. Unfortunately the bar staff gave the impression that they didn’t want to be there and were very slow.

5.0
Marcin

30 October 2025

Great customer service with eye pleasing interior

Beautiful interior and super clean

N/a

5.0
Simon

28 October 2025

Exceptional

Good

5.0
Greg

28 October 2025

A significant level above the rest... AAA+++

Superb location, staff and presentation... a real gem to remember 👍

5.0
George

27 October 2025

Exceptional

Mini break with my partner hotel was just top class

Food out of this world 5 Star

4.5
Robert

26 October 2025

Fabulous

Very good

4.5
Sultana

25 October 2025

A great choice in Glasgow. We will return.

A lovely meal in the restaurant, with interesting choices and vegetarian options. Equally lovely decor and comfort level. Splendid location in city center.

A little more light is needed in the guest rooms. The dark (but attractive) design scheme needs to be mitigated by extra lighting. I found myself holding things up under the desk lamp to be able to see/read.

5.0
Richard

25 October 2025

Exceptional

Lovely rooms and restaurant

Nothing

4.5
Mrinali

21 October 2025

Very relaxing and comfortable! Great place and amenities.

The room was very comfortable, beautiful and spacious! A little expensive but definitely worth the amenities.

The sofa and seating area could have been a little more properly placed. However, since everything else was impeccable, this can be overlooked.

5.0
Laura

19 October 2025

Fabulous , worth the price

Suite was very spacious , hotel is very elegant. The grill restaurant food was amazing , staff are very polite and friendly

5.0
Leah

17 October 2025

We had a great experience at your hotel

The decor and friendly staff.

Nothing

5.0
Stephen

17 October 2025

Exceptional

The staff were welcoming and very attentive. Clean and gorgeous room! Dinner was tasty and the bar was the perfect place to unwind!

Nothing.

4.5
Ignite

17 October 2025

A peaceful, relaxing stay.

Beautiful and peaceful bedroom. Wonderful, friendly staff.

4.5
Meredith

13 October 2025

Nice Modern Hotel Near Glasgow Colleges

The room was nice, large and well appointed with coffee, teas and nice amenities. The hotel was clean and modern. The staff was friendly. The location was convenient to restaurants.

The first room ws fairly noisy facing a trash drop off. The second room was much better. The restaurant (lunch) was not very good. The location a bit away from the older part of town.

4.5
Margaret

8 October 2025

Fabulous

Serene and stylish. Spotlessly clean with lovely staff. Excellent night’s sleep.

Turn the lights up - at least during the day. Feels like eating breakfast in a nightclub.

4.0
Denamur

7 October 2025

Very good

Liked the help the Baggage Handler gave us on information, directions, how to access a taxi, etc.

Staff didn't inform me breakfast was included, so we didn't order mains at breakfast, but got charged for them on checkout. Place is really dark inside, even with adequate lighting. Felt like a nightclub. Hotel is located in the middle of nowhere. Yes, it was central, but the place was deserted, like the Financial District in San Francisco, after hour and weekends.

5.0
Michael

6 October 2025

Couldn’t ask for better

Modern clean and great staff

Nice big rooms

4.5
Angela

6 October 2025

Fabulous

Mini bar supplies on the house. Comfortable bed, coffee machine and great cocktail bar

4.5
Ronald

5 October 2025

Fabulous

The room was large and comfortable. The bathroom was also very large and clean. The room decor was unique. The bedding was excellent.

There wasn't a power outlet in the bathroom.

5.0
Alexander

3 October 2025

As a regular visitor I am never disappointed with the hotel and its staff

Great Hotel and wonderful staff

Full English breakfast a bit sparse

4.5
Andrew

30 September 2025

Would highly recommend this to anyone?

The room was so comfortable

No facilities like a gym

5.0
Martyn

29 September 2025

Exceptional

Nice hotel food was great

5.0
Shona

28 September 2025

Fabulous hotel ❤️x

Lovely big room with everything you need ❤️x

4.5
Jacqueline

28 September 2025

Fabulous

Good position within walking distance of most things in Glasgow.

Decor and lighting dark making it slightly difficult to find your way around!

4.0
Susan

28 September 2025

Very good

Newer, clean. Nice room.

Felt too far away from the heart of the city.

4.5
Stuart

28 September 2025

Fabulous

Attention to detail outstanding. Definitely be back

No bath

4.5
Tim

27 September 2025

Very tasteful hotel and room, very comfortable stay. Too isolated from restaurants, etc., and rom li

Beds extremely comfortable. Very spacious room, tastefully decorated. Very pleasant and responsive staff.

Location is separated from the most active areas of downtown. Lighting in the room was too dim, even with every light on. Still needed a flashlight to find dark items of clothing.

5.0
Andrea

27 September 2025

Very comfortable with cosy, intimate ambience. Great Wifi for business -Download & upload fast.

A very comfortable quiet central location with luxurious rooms and excellent wifi for an international business meeting by Zoom. Staff were very professional and welcoming. Rooms were very quiet, bathrooms very modern, bedding was superb. The most comfortable hotel bed I have slept in.

The decor is very dark and lighting very low and zone dependent ie downlights over breakfast tables and bedrooms dark if searching thrugh a suitcase. Adds to the ambiance but the interior designer forgot that people over 50 need more light. When you have to take our your iPhone torch to read the coffee pods or look in your suitcase, there's not enough light.

5.0
Linda

25 September 2025

Exceptional

Everything was great. Beautiful room, nice staff, good food. Loved the mini bar and the other goodies in the room.

The bar service was a little slow. Maybe it was a busy night.

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
  • - Higher level toilet
  • - Lower bathroom sink
  • - Emergency cord in bathroom

Miscellaneous

  • - Key card access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
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