Expert reviews
“Motel One stacks simple, clean and well-appointed rooms in a budget tower slap-bang in the city center, next to Glasgow Central railway station.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Glasgow.
“A budget hotel by German chain Motel One with a subtle railway theme and contemporary design. The handy location adjacent to Glasgow Central Station makes it an ideal base for a city break or pit stop en route to other parts of Scotland.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
If you stay at Motel One Glasgow, you’ll get a really convenient city-centre base. It’s right by Glasgow Central Station (so trains or the airport bus are super easy to reach) and just a short stroll from shopping streets, historic sights, museums and the general buzz of downtown Glasgow.
The vibe inside is fresh and modern: the rooms and common areas are designed with a subtle nod to rail and industrial history (think train-station aesthetics, wire-flow lights, and tasteful décor inspired by Glasgow’s heritage), which gives the place some charm while still staying relaxed and functional.
Guests usually highlight how clean and comfortable the rooms are, how friendly and efficient the staff tends to be, and how easy everything is, from check-in to free WiFi.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
30 December 2025
Very good
Nice room,good location.
Insufficient water pressure in the shower ,view from the window.
30 December 2025
Close to station. Close to shops
Good location, stayed here before. Nice bar and reception area. Warm and inviting. Staff are great. Very friendly. Price was reasonable.
Room was smaller than I remembered. No good shampoo, conditioner etc. No shower cap or hairdryer etc, those kind of things. Didnt seem to be room for them. We were light on luggage but if we had big bags there wouldn't have been much room to put them. I would say the room didn't seem to be on the same luxury level or feel as the rest of the hotel.
30 December 2025
Chosen for location delivered.
Location
Nothing
30 December 2025
Glasgow Hotel One is a must!!
The staff and atmosphere were superb and most friendly. The front desk staff (sorry can't place her name) was amazing with an unexpected room upgrade and loads of city history and the recommendation to eat at Sloans. Bryain our bartender was spot on with conversation, gifts of local foods, great drinks and a list of to dos while in Glasgow.
Everything was amazing
30 December 2025
Fabulous
The hotel was situated great for getting the train home and pubs and places to eat
30 December 2025
Excellent comfortable and helpful polite staff
Its location and it’s layout
30 December 2025
Exceptional
This hotel is amazing and great value for money. I don’t think I’ve ever slept in a more comfy bed than this one whilst travelling!
29 December 2025
Outstanding stay once again!
Staff were really helpful and room was very clean!
Again not the hotels fault, we stayed in floor 3 room 2, and there was a music thing on at Platform, ans the music was vibrating through the whole room! Staff moved our rooms, so again outstanding service! Not their faults but the accommodated it really well!
29 December 2025
Very clean and comfortable stay!
We had a fantastic stay at Motel One Glasgow. Check-in was easy, and the attendant gave us great advice on how to get around and where to visit. The room was clean and well-equipped. Breakfast was delicious, and there was a large variety of food options. Definitely a top-notch establishment.
29 December 2025
Amazing
Amazing staff location and gorgeous hotel
nothing
29 December 2025
Stayed many times and will be back
Love this place, reasonably priced but feels more expensive than it is, great location, great staff. The photos on line are actually how it looks in real life!
Rooms feel a little basic compared to downstairs, but still comfortable and clean
29 December 2025
Perfect for short city break
Stunning interior. Central location. Friendly staff.
Could have been more selection at breakfast
29 December 2025
Exceptional
Great location, excellent breakfast, beautiful lobby area to sit in.
Parking is expensive.
29 December 2025
Exceptional
How central the location was and how comfy the beds are
There were no faults. Second time ive stayed and everything was perfect both times
29 December 2025
Lovely, Clean central location
It was clean, staff were friendly and very central! Would definitely stay again and recommend to others!
They didn’t sell coke to drink at that bar and didn’t have a good selection of beer or other soft drinks etc, that was the only let down not having a nice few options for juice or alcoholic drinks.
29 December 2025
Fabulous
Very good hotel. Rooms good value for money.
29 December 2025
Very good
Great location for the city centre and the train station
An added £13.90 for a continental breakfast Although, saying that, it was good. But I still don't think it was worth paying extra for
29 December 2025
My stay way comfortable and relaxing
The location was perfect due to being right in town centre, the staff were lovely and overall just a lovely hotel
28 December 2025
Exceptional
It was beautiful atmosphere, gorgeous interior, super friendly staff. Very relaxing, very clean, felt very comfortable. The room was beautiful amd the view at night! The bed was super comfortable and excellent facilities, super clean!
28 December 2025
Brilliant
Location is ideal for exploring Glasgow.
Nothing
28 December 2025
Ideal overnight,
The hotel is lovely, staff are friendly, in a great location to local bars, very cost effective
28 December 2025
Very relaxed. Will stay again.
Central location, pleasant decor. Room size adequate.
28 December 2025
Fabulous
Comfy bed. The room was adequate for our one night stay. Very nice style and spacious enough for two people. Great location in the heart of Glasgow right next to Central Station.
Nothing...everything was perfect for our stay.
28 December 2025
Perfect pre-Christmas overnight.
Friendly and helpful staff - a characteristic of Motel One wherever I go.
27 December 2025
Amazing hotel and staff
Everything was amazing
Way to enter with car, there is bus gate in front and it’s confusing to find the entrance
27 December 2025
A phenomenonal stay.
I stayed for Christmas 🌲 and had a great time - the room was comfy, the breakfast excellent, the staff helpful. The location is central and surrounded by restaurants, travel connections and shops and local attractions. The One Lounge is open late and is cosy. Late checkout. Great value for the cost.
Not much .
27 December 2025
Perfect for a night or two while exploring the city.
Staff were great, very clean hotel.
Room was a little small but we didn’t spend much time in the room so it didn’t matter. Hand cream next to the hand wash would be nice.
27 December 2025
Excellent stay on Christmas Day. Appreciated staff were there working hard on Christmas Day to ensure we were well looke
Location is perfect
25 December 2025
Fabulous
I am impressed 👍 Perfect location, across from Glasgow central. Very nice budget hotel, comfortable and clean.
One very minor detail, could not use the electric kettle. The plug was a European type that did not fit in the British socket. Plenty of tea and coffee downstairs anyway.
25 December 2025
Saturday nights alright
Pleasant stay, Room comfortable, Bed comfortable and in a good location for city centre
Breakfast not great value for money would be cheaper heading to one of the local cafes in area.
25 December 2025
Fabulous
The bed
No restaurant
25 December 2025
Exceptional
The staff was very friendly and the location was excellent
The rooms were tiny and cramped
24 December 2025
Amazing value for money in the center of Glasgow
Everything. The room was spacious and comfortable, amazing view over Central Station and Glasgow from the 12th floor. The staff was very welcoming. Location couldn't be better.
Nothing
24 December 2025
Exceptional
Smooth check in, location great, clean, modern
Nothing
24 December 2025
A good stay
Breakfast and entrance area / bar area
one lift wasn't working
24 December 2025
I’ll be making this my first choice when in Glasgow again.
We arrived very early and tired. They let us get into the room as I had my young daughter with me which was very kind. Staff member was brilliant!
23 December 2025
Exceptional
Staff were lovely
Nothing was perfect
23 December 2025
Very good
Good location. Room ready on arrival at 12.30. Staff friendly & helpful. Room comfortable with all necessary amenities.
N/a.
23 December 2025
Very ideal place as first stays for travelers
I lived here for three days. The location was extremely good, in the downtown areas, very close to the railway station, making it an ideal place to have a short stay between sightseeings. The staff were quite hospitable and polite, providing me with an excellent first impression about the city. Like the martini as well.
Everything is perfect.
23 December 2025
Fabulous
Location is great, staff were nice and the bar lounge area is lovely.
The rooms were lacking space. We had upgraded to the king size and you barely got space to walk around the bed and lack of surface area to put stuff down.
23 December 2025
Fabulous
Location
22 December 2025
Exceptional
This hotel is so nicely kept ,friendly and I always love staying here.
Bar prices dear.
22 December 2025
Exceptional
Accommodated my partners dog, so welcoming
22 December 2025
Awesome and will definitely come back
I loved everything about the hotel, accessible to everywhere in the city and I loved that
Clean room and accessibility to everywhere and the staff were great
22 December 2025
Brillant
Hotel was excellent and staff were so helpful
N/a
22 December 2025
Perfect city break
Lovely e xperience and staff !!
Nothing
22 December 2025
Fabulous
Room,Price and Communal Area
Wardrobe space
22 December 2025
Excellent
Had no problems with our stay
Nothing I didn’t like except no fright larger available
22 December 2025
Fantastic hotel
Motel is a fantastic hotel. Very modern with a friendly atmosphere. Room and view was great. Definitely recommend.
Nothing I didn’t like
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Coffee house on site
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Daily housekeeping
- - Pet bowls
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
- - Auditory guidance
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
Reception services
- - Invoice provided

More photos

30 December 2025
Fabulous