The Malmaison Glasgow is a striking boutique hotel that occupies a former Greek Orthodox Church, originally designed by architect John Stephen in 1838. Located in the city’s prestigious Georgian West End, the building has transitioned through several identities—from its religious roots as St Jude’s Episcopal Church to professional offices—before its 1994 transformation into the stylish hotel it is today.
Blending history with modern luxury, the hotel retains unique architectural elements of the old church. Guests can dine in the “Chez Mal” Brasserie, which is intriguingly situated in the building’s original crypt. The decor throughout the 72 rooms and suites offers a sharp, contemporary contrast to the historic stone exterior, featuring bold graphic prints, sophisticated textures, and sleek, modern furnishings.
The hotel’s personality is defined by its playful, “lifestyle-first” approach, where professional service meets a relaxed atmosphere. The “Duplex Suites” are particularly noteworthy, offering split-level living with mezzanine bedrooms and skylights that frame the Glasgow skyline, providing a distinct perspective of the city from within the historic structure.
Its central location makes it a perfect starting point for exploring Glasgow’s cultural heart. You are just steps away from the lush greenery of Blythswood Square and within easy reach of the city’s world-class museums, such as the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Whether you are heading to the vibrant shopping streets or visiting the nearby historic Tenement House, the hotel’s position in the city centre ensures you are perfectly placed for an urban adventure.
Expert reviews
“This former church is a longtime favourite for its decadent decor and plush lines. Stylish rooms with mood lighting have a dark, brooding tone and opulent furnishings.”
“Nothing orthodox about this former Greek Orthodox Church, transformed into a stylish modern boutique hotel in a city centre location. There’s a lively lounge bar, excellent brasserie dining and a casual bar.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Boutique style
- Top location
- Lovely room
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
26 May 2026
Lovely hotel, clean room, good breakfast choices, staff were very helpful.
The breakfast was good plenty of choice. All staff were pleasant and helpful. The room was very clean.
I found the bed was very firm and I found it very difficult to sleep because of this.
For the money we paid I would have thought the room would have been a bit bigger.
The car parking costs were a bit steep as there was no parking on site.
26 May 2026
Great hotel with a funky bar in a super location. Recommend.
The room was very comfortable. The bed was large and very comfortable. There was plenty of space in the room for luggage etc. Liked being offered a drink instead of having our room cleaned.
There was only a fan and no air conditioning. More hangers would have been welcome.
19 May 2026
Quite a good hotel.
It has a nice feel about the it in the rooms overall when on a higher floor.
Samina on reception looked at us as though we were something on her shoe when we arrived. She clearly thinks she is a little bit too good to be a hotel receptionist. On the other hand, the lovely young man who was on the desk when we came back after was the entire opposite - pleasant and respectful.
18 May 2026
Good value hotel for a short stay
Staff were great - very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Decor good. Location very convenient, and room comfortable.
Room was a little on the small side, and no aircon so in summer I'd imagine it would be very hot. No light to work by - could have done with one light that allowed you to work, or see to put make up on. Finally, I'd not stay in the room I had this time again as there was quite a loud underlying hum as if from some sort of industrial fan which woke me up very early.
18 May 2026
Good location for overnight stay
Good location for station, downhill 10 walk. Quiet location in the city. Bed was very comfy.
The room was fine for an overnight stay, just not my taste in decor, very black and grey, corporate. Only left one towel but I’m sure we could have asked for another. We were in a ground floor standard room.
13 May 2026
Would Stay again as we enjoyed the lovely Room.
Great Location, very accessible to restaurants etc.
Friendly Staff and Very Nice Clean Room.
Bed was a little uncomfy.
11 May 2026
Satisfactory and comfortable business stay!
The staff was polite and helpful and the room was very clean. The room was at par with any 5 star property minus the frills like slippers and skincare products. The breakfast was delicious and the location is excellent if you have work in central Glasgow. The hotel also has a well equipped patio to sit outdoors. Overall a positive experience!
The hotel can add small amenities like slippers and skincare in the room, especially considering the location is in the business district.
11 May 2026
Reasonably priced hotel in a good location with friendly staff.
The staff were very friendly. The hotel was in a good location.
We were in a twin room and I found the bed rather narrow and the mattress not terribly comfortable.
5 May 2026
A lovely city centre hotel, a cut above the rest, gorgeous breakfast, would
Best hotel breakfast, bed was really comfy, lovely toiletries
Room colour was a bit industrial. Was expecting to have a lovely shower as it was a rainfall shower but sadly it was not powerful. Sink didn’t drain well
4 May 2026
The hotel was nice but I was surprised when it fell short in the areas I've mentioned.
Nice large room, clean, good tea and coffee facilities.
There were no plug sockets by the bed. We had to go looking for the second bath towel in the wardrobe.
The large bed was two beds pushed together and you could feel the gap.
28 April 2026
Perfect place. Perfect location
Lovely design. The balcony/mezzanine suite is great. We enjoyed the accommodation!
Nothing to write home about but lifters very squeaky!
28 April 2026
Great city centre venue with excellent staff. Well done
Style and elegance
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26 April 2026
Lovely staff and rooms
Staff were lovely. Cocktails were amazing.
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22 April 2026
Nice Hotel, but No Parking
Room was very comfortable and roomy. Nice little sitting area with a love seat. Good bathroom.
Unfortunately, our arrival was a bit chaotic and that put everything off. We booked here because booking.com said they had on-site parking. They don't, which they warned me about in their confirmation letter. But they did offer us bag drop off at check-in, and then instructions on where to park off-site. Problem is, there isn't a loading zone at the hotel. It's illegal to park in front, so either you find street parking, pay for it and unload from a few blocks away, or park illegally and scramble to unload your bags.
Then, the instructions to pay in advance for a car park 6 blocks away were confusing, and the front desk clerk was a "soft talker" so getting settled with our car was unsettling, and those first 10 minutes sadly set the tone for our first day in Glasgow. And for that reason, we gave a low "location" rating.
ADDITION: The hotel recommended we "pre-book" our parking, which we did for 2:00pm. But we arrived 12 minutes early. So even though we stayed in the garage for less than 24 hours, the garage billed us an additional GBP 3.00 for arriving outside our booked time. Not the hotel's fault, but they should warn patrons of this before encouraging that we pre-book.
19 April 2026
Brilliant stylish stay in a great location.
Location, style of hotel and friendly staff. Super comfy bed. Liked the nice designer soap in the bathroom, and bottle of chilled water in the fridge 👍
Parking is a bit of a trek, but it is a city centre location.
16 April 2026
Pleasant, comfortable, relaxing
Comfortable room.
Lovely helpful staff, very welcoming vibe.
Delicious breakfast (apart from the terrible coffee - yes I’m from Australia).
Slightly eccentric decor and layout.
16 April 2026
FRIENDLY STAFF, NICE CLEAN ROOM.
FRIENDLY STAFF, NICE CLEAN ROOM.
12 April 2026
Really enjoyable and pampering
Great space, very comfy bed and location was wonderful
Could have better room service options and help after 10pm
11 April 2026
Good value for money combined with nice staff and a very comfortable bed (room)
Staff friendly and room comfortable!
Scaffolding up in front of building and couldn’t find it at first.
7 April 2026
Lovely stay in a great hotel
Lovely room, great breakfast and excellent staff
The walk back up the hill from the centre of Glasgow but I knew that when I booked
30 March 2026
Short and sweet
Location and price
Work be done on frontage .. would have been nice to know
23 March 2026
First time staying in a Mal Maison would definitely look to stay in another
the bar had a lovely vibe in the evening when we came back from the city, Breakfast had a fantastic range and was great quality. The room was great and the facilities. The staff on reception were very helpful.
The bed - we had an awful sleep, the mattress was poor, it dipped in the middle and we both had a restless sleep as a result and woke with a bad back as we kept rolling into the middle.
18 March 2026
Comfortable but hotel needs a bit of maintenance
Nice bar area and clean
Room needed a bit of a lick of paint and very squeaky floorboards in the room above mine
16 March 2026
Comfy, quiet, good value but not super exceptional either,
Room was good, lacked AC but the cost/value was still good, bed was comfy. En suite was massive,
The en suite shower glass had a massive crack in it.
The bar was frankly just overpriced, not just expensive but almost offensive. It's not central London, there are 20 bars 2 mins away at half the price. It was bad to the point where I went to tesco and bought drinks back to the room out of sheer stubbornness.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
Outdoors
- - Garden
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Fire extinguishers

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29 May 2026
Excellent base from which to explore Glasgow
The bar was good and the bartender made superb cocktails
Location perfect