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
20 April 2026
Exceptional
Everything
Nowhere to dry hair as mirror was away from sockets
20 April 2026
Everything we needed from a short stay
The room was very comfortable and our room had a great view. The reception and bar are very comfortable and stylish. Convient location for shops , bar and restaurants. This was our third visit, we will definitely be back
All good
20 April 2026
Great location, friendly staff, room was small.
Great location
Room and bathroom is small.
20 April 2026
Wonderful hotel in central Glasgow
Beautiful hotel. Lovely comfortable reception area. Room was spacious and ideal for a wheelchair user. The bed was super comfortable and we had a good night's sleep. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely buffet breakfast with plenty of choices. Great central location
Nothing. Everything was fabulous
20 April 2026
Comfy, enjoyable, easy, pleasant.
Great location. Funky. Friendly staff. Great che k oot time (12!)
Not much.
20 April 2026
Been multiple times. Excellent location. Always spotless
Excellent location. Spotless. Receptionist super friendly and helpful
19 April 2026
Fabulous
Location
The room was very hot
19 April 2026
Ticks most boxes
The basics covered very well.
Very little.
19 April 2026
Exceptional
Excellent location Very fast and easy check in Friendly staff Very clean Comfy beds Great price
Liked everything stayed here before would stay again and recommend to everyone
19 April 2026
Had a great stay at motel one in Glasgow
Clean,comfortable,staff were friendly and helpful, great location, have stayed there several times.
Too hot in the room! had heating turned down and windows open, closed them at night it was hot through the night. Doesn’t put us off though, have stayed there several times before.
19 April 2026
Very good
Hotel was lovely and clean . Reception was very eager to help and nothing was a problem . Area was perfect close to shops and pubs .
Breakfast is continental . Miss a hot breakfast . Was in a disabled room pull cords beside beds and in bathroom along with handles everywhere . Bar had no draught beer .
19 April 2026
Exceptional
We could take our dig with us. Very helpful and friendly
Everything was great nothing e didn't like
19 April 2026
Perfect Place and Location
Very Clean and Central
Nothing
19 April 2026
Awesome stay
Nice Hotel nearby Central Station, pretty rooms and really nice staff
19 April 2026
Exceptional
Room excellent very clean staff very good great location and great prices
18 April 2026
Modern,comfortable hotel in great location.
Modern,comfortable hotel which is well run & relaxing,quiet place to stay.
Nothing.
18 April 2026
Great
Staff very friendly and professional hotel great
18 April 2026
Cozy & Modern
It had all the basics but also some extras, plus was very modern and walkable to most every place! In the city center BUT right on the edge. Also very secure.
As a foreigner, I didn't know it was required to keep my room key in the wall slot to activate the electricity... would be nice to include those instructions instead of being embarrassed by asking for maintenance. The room was excessively warm, and difficult to adjust the temp... felt embarrassed to ask about that.
18 April 2026
Exceptional
Very friendly staff lovely hotel throughout
18 April 2026
Fabulous
Everything
Mire coffee in rooms lol we like a few to get us motivated h
18 April 2026
Perfect stay in Glasgow
Great location, nice breakfast,
N/A
18 April 2026
Very good
The location was great
No Fridge in the room
18 April 2026
Central location, walkable everywhere and public transport right around the corner - and great rooms
The location is exceptional directly next to the train station and in the heart of the city - we could walk everywhere and head out with the train the next morning. Also, very clean rooms, great vibe, great staff! Really, this was an exceptional visit for us! Thanks for letting us check in early.
Nothing to complain about!
18 April 2026
Easy to find, Comfortable
Staff extremely helpful
Room fine for one, would have been very small for 2 people
18 April 2026
Very good
Room a wee bit small
18 April 2026
Simple, economic, comfortable, disabled friendly overnight stay.
Disabled friendly, clean, comfortable, great location for central Glasgow. A simple overnight stop.
We had no problems. Every thing was good.
18 April 2026
Chilled Relaxed Cosey Enjoyable x
Just love the design & decor - very relaxing & very central……
Just a very small negative- some of the tables in the breakfast area are a little too close to each other but other than that nothing 😃…..
17 April 2026
Exceptional
Great place, room was big enough, comfortable bed and nice shower. Will defenitly use again
17 April 2026
Excellent stay with very helpful staff only downside was road works outside the building
Location of hotel was excellent
Road works outside the hotel
17 April 2026
Arrived past 11pm - no problem.
Everything
17 April 2026
Exceptional
Staff and locality
Nothing
16 April 2026
The Prodigy gig
We were there for a gig at the Hydro & the location was great for the train shopping places to eat.... excellent 👍
This is a small complaint, but the room was so hot we didn't get much sleep and I didn't particularly like the style of the pillows, different shapes and firmness.
16 April 2026
Exceptional
Room was clean, comfy bed, staff were friendly and welcoming, would stay here again
Nothing
16 April 2026
Very good
Location
The room was classed as a double. It wasn’t. It was really small for 2 people
16 April 2026
Fabulous
Great location and very cheap
16 April 2026
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15 April 2026
Wonderful spot in the heart of town. Lovely hotel, would recommend!
Great location, facilities, staff and lovely views!
15 April 2026
Very good
Decor vibe, checkout times. The new toiletries, which smell a lot better.
Plastic coffee cups, Hospitality tray had only two coffee sachets. The mattress, which consisted of two; wasn't the comfiest if you slept in the middle of the bed.
14 April 2026
Very warm in the room, AC wasn’t working
Everything was nice
14 April 2026
Lovely cosy & comfortable
Central & lovely atmosphere, cosy feel to it. Comfiest beds ever!
N/A
14 April 2026
Amazing
Staff where absolutely on point and helped set up room to a very high standard
14 April 2026
Comfortable stay
Wonderful lobby and bar area. Rooms are very comfortable and large with a small seating area. Great choice for Glasgow
14 April 2026
Excellant experience
Interior modern and fresh
Hot breakfast not an option
14 April 2026
Exceptional
Location
Nothing
13 April 2026
Excellent location in the city centre
Excellent location close to train station. Very quiet during both nights of our stay.
13 April 2026
Prefect stay for our weekend away
Excellent location staff super friendly, hotel clean and comfortable
13 April 2026
Fabulous
Great location, standard clean hotel room. Staff were very helpful event though they were having a really busy night. Hotel responded to all my emails with good advice.
13 April 2026
Excellent as always
As always MotelOne gives us what we need. Excellent staff, comfortable, clean rooms.
Whats not to like?
13 April 2026
Exceptional
Staff are amazing 🫶
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
- - Raised 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

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20 April 2026
Amazing and relaxing