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
12 January 2026
Super helpful staff.
Excellent location
Met all needs
12 January 2026
Very Comfortable!
I was really surprised by this property - in a good way. The architecture was on point, and the room layout was just right for one person. Very clean and tidy. The staff were super helpful and polite. The breakfast was definitely more than I expected - great variety considering the price of the room. If I come back to Glasgow, this is most definitely the place I'll be staying at.
My only feedback would be to have teas other than English breakfast in the room. Maybe some options of non-caffeinated tea would have been very welcome.
12 January 2026
Was amazing
Lovely stay
The bed an bathroom
12 January 2026
Short stay
Location
Noise pollution of station
12 January 2026
Great city break hotel
Location, nice comfortable modern rooms with city views. Staff are super friendly. My third visit.
Nothing .
12 January 2026
Comfortable stay.lovely room
Very clean
Went for breakfast at 10.20 and it was only cereals left. All the cooked breakfast was away so we didn’t get a cooked breakfast even though it was advertised for 11am cut off for breakfast. Money wasted !
12 January 2026
No problems
It was close to all amenities
Nothing
11 January 2026
Exceptional
Very central location, nice sized room, bed was very comfortable. Room was pitch black with curtains closed
Nothing
11 January 2026
A great stay at a great hotel
The staff were helpful and very friendly. Location is perfect as well.
Nothing!
11 January 2026
Enjoyable nights stay in lovely city centre hotel x
The hotel is very clean and cosy, the staff were lovely.
My only disappointment was it only offers a continental breakfast and not a cooked breakfast, but it does state that when booking and I didn’t spot that prior to booking, but the continental breakfast is good with plenty of choice.
11 January 2026
Fabulous
Central location and really nice atmosphere in the hotel.
Only a small issue with the tap in the bathroom it was hard to tell which way was cold and hot .
11 January 2026
Friendly and super helpful
The location was fantastic! And I messed up by leaving something personal at the hotel and they’ve been so accommodating and posting it back! Cannot fault this hotel and would stay again!
Nothing
11 January 2026
great stay
Arrived early asked to leave our bags and lovely man on reception said we could have our room . also allowed to leave our bags when we checked out
could not fault lt at all
11 January 2026
Exceptional
Good selection for breakfast and made gluten free toast immediately after I asked about it. The bar was lovely, a good place to relax in.
11 January 2026
Perfect location, clean, tidy rooms and lovely staff
Staff were lovely, the hotel room was excellent. We had a great view over hope street and can’t get a better location. Great value for money! We stayed here last year and will definitely be staying again. Highly recommend
11 January 2026
Excellent
Location
Clean
11 January 2026
Convenient for shops and Station. Comfortable seating area in the bar.
Very central, next to the train station. A comfortable area to sit and people watch. Warm and the staff were very helpful and professional.
11 January 2026
Perfect stay
Perfect stay with this hotel always! And staff were very friendly and really good location and lobby very warm and welcoming
Nothing
11 January 2026
Exceptional
It's located in a nice spot for us as I have mobility issues and it's easier for the trains at Central station
There is nothing that we don't like we love it there and it's only hotel we stay in if we are goingvto Glasgow
11 January 2026
Nice stay
Great location. Nice lobby for drinks
10 January 2026
Excellent location. Quiet even though it’s city centre
Modern, welcoming and clean
Nothing
10 January 2026
Exceptional
The bar and restaurant location
10 January 2026
Very enjoyable. But pricey for one night stay. Would run risk of booking on the day next time.
Quality of venue. Location.
Proximity of room to a venue played very loud music until the early hours. Disturbed nights’ sleep.
10 January 2026
Good location andstay
Locarion
All good
9 January 2026
Very enjoyable hotel
Perfect location with friendly staff and cleanliness throughout.
N/A
9 January 2026
Fabulous
Location location location
Atmosphere chilled and relaxing
8 January 2026
A cozy stay
Such a great place to stay! Very central, everything you need within walking distance. Cozy and warm, great for the colder months.
Everything was great!
8 January 2026
Very good
Location very central
8 January 2026
Lovely stay
Friendly staff and nice rooms. Great ambience in the reception area.
All good
8 January 2026
Fabulous
room
nothing was overall 10/10
8 January 2026
Exceptional
The staff at checkin
8 January 2026
Exceptional
Lovely and clean and warm
8 January 2026
Great Position for Central station
Position next to Central station ideal for early train. Clean and comfy room.
Perhaps another chair , some herbal teas and a couple of biscuits.
8 January 2026
Fabulous
We had an early train from Central station and it's only a minutes walk away. Clean and comfortable room.
Perhaps 2 chairs instead of 1. Some herbal teas instead of only black and a couple of biscuits would have been appreciated.
8 January 2026
Shame it was just for one night, need a few nights to enjoy the overall experience
Beautiful hotel with very polite and helpful staff
Nothing
7 January 2026
Great location, facilities and value for money
Perfect location, great room and facilities. Staff were extremely helpful. Never stayed with this chain before but definitely will again.
Nothing for us, our stay was spit on however it is city centre based so I would think some rooms might be affected by street noise especially as the pubs and clubs close.
7 January 2026
Exceptional
Fantastic Location. Very friendly staff. Comfy bed. Excellent value.
7 January 2026
Great location and friendly staff
Great location and a spacious reception/bar area. Staff were great - reception, bar and cleaning - all very helpful.
Room on the small side.
7 January 2026
great warm welcome very comfortable
great location very clean
i liked everything about it
7 January 2026
Exceptional
Location
No complaints
7 January 2026
Lovely hotel, excellent facilities.
This was the first time we had even heard of Motel One, found during a search of Booking.com. Our stay was in the middle of the festive period, and it was a fantastic location for a nice dinner and a cinema trip. We would highly recommend.
Nothing.
6 January 2026
Exceptional
So close to the train station which we appreciated. The hotel itself is so nice, loved our room, and restaurants also close by. If we are ever able to visit Glasgow again, we would definitely stay at Motel One Glasgow.
6 January 2026
Very good
Great location!
6 January 2026
Fabulous
Loved hotel very comfy staff lovely room comfortable
Nothing
6 January 2026
I have stayed here in this hotel numerous time the reason why is that I find the staff in the front desk always friendly
Top class staff very friendly and the hotel very center to the City. Checked into room 0836 lovey larg room and a fantastic view overlooking central station
No complaints
5 January 2026
Great birthday stay, though room for improvement
Location, staff, bed
Lack of tea tray items, out of stock alcohol at bar
5 January 2026
Exceptional
The room and bar great noght for a drink gpod bar mam very poilet and wrllmaned
Nothimg
5 January 2026
Good hotel
Right outside central station. Hotel was nice inside and staff were friendly. Im sure the lady said it was 12 o'clock checkout which is also really good.
Nothing really the room was a bit small and compact but still cant complain for the price.
5 January 2026
Exceptional
There was an incident with my ex partner who followed me, attacked me and took my phone. The manger on duty that night went above and beyond to help me and make me feel safe. Can not thank this gentleman enough for what he done for me.
Absolutely nothing
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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12 January 2026
Exceptional