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Dakota, Glasgow

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

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

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

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 1st in Glasgow


This an aggregated guest 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 guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

93.6 %

Ranked 2nd in Glasgow


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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Allyson

15 June 2026

It was a one night stay before departing Glasgow.

Nice decor, very clean, staff was great, onsite restaurant was very good

The rooms were not well lit

5.0
Renato

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.

4.5
Jacqui

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.

5.0
Kate

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.

4.0
Eric

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.

5.0
Allyson

9 June 2026

Beautiful hotel beautiful food and rooms. Stay were lovely

Everything was perfect

Nothing el

4.0
Lesley

3 June 2026

A pleasant stay

Location

All good - expensive restaurant

4.5
Peter

1 June 2026

Comfortable, smart hotel in central Glasgow

Well placed for shops and restaurants
Friendly staff
Very comfortable rooms
Good breakfast

Nothing

4.5
Rovena

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.

5.0
Misato

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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5.0
Laurel

23 May 2026

Perfect for our short stay.

It was close to the Buchanan Train Station, and comfortable.

4.5
Vince

20 May 2026

Nice hotel, enjoyed our stay

Very helpful staff.
Nice comfortable room, very clean and well decorated

Nothing

4.5
Haley

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

5.0
Adam

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.

5.0
Liz

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.

5.0
Travis

14 May 2026

Very nice place to stay, definitely worth the money.

Very spacious and nice place to stay, very comfortable

4.5
Kirsty

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.

4.5
Gail

12 May 2026

Good location, easy check-in and check-out. Nice interiors

Good size room, good F&b and friendly helpful team

Nothing

5.0
Clare

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!

4.0
Chris

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

5.0
Kevin

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

5.0
Heloise

4 May 2026

A great stay

Good sized rooms, good amenities and staff were lovely.

4.5
Richard

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.

5.0
Pete

3 May 2026

Excellent city centre hotel that does everything right.

Staff were excellent, entire place feels luxurious. Clean and comfortable.

Nothing

5.0
Malte

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.

5.0
Joseph

30 April 2026

Not the best not the worst

Very nice place

No drink on room service 24 hours

5.0
Lauren

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.

4.0
Liz

25 April 2026

Good but not itchy to visit again

Size of room

Sticky tables and no mini fridge

5.0
Sara

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
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