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
15 May 2026
Exceptional
Clean, comfortable room. Friendly staff. Close to station and taxis.
15 May 2026
Great location, good comfortable room, good food and drink
breakfast nice , a little difficult to locate the individual items, but good.
All good
15 May 2026
Perfect base for an early start on the train the next day. Staff were excellent.
Near the station and the river
15 May 2026
Great location and nice rooms but pricey even for central Glasgow.
Location
Bit pricey.
14 May 2026
very good
staff were pleasant check in was quick room was spotless
little bit expensive for the 1 night
14 May 2026
Wonderful and we have stayed on numerous occasions and we will be returning
The friendly staff and the close proximity of the hotel to the town centre
Nothing
14 May 2026
Great stay and great location
Clean and great location
Cash only in the bar due to technical issues
14 May 2026
Really nice chilled stay in the centre near everything shops restaurants you name it and the best part not having to wor
Location to central Glasgow station 2 mins walk can see it from the window
The plastic coffee cups in room would have preferred ceramic mugs
13 May 2026
Lovely
Very good value
Door didn't double lock
13 May 2026
Exceptional
Great central location, second time staying there and consistently high standard of accommodation
13 May 2026
Very nice short stay. Would recommend for a brief city stop
Very convenient close to the train stations, shopping areas etc Very clean and staff were all very friendly
Nothing
13 May 2026
Great friendly staff
Didn’t get breakfast
13 May 2026
Perfect location
Great location. Prices at the bar found very appropriate for the location. Clean hotel, morning breakfast bar was spot on. Staff were great
13 May 2026
My bathroom incident and staff attitude left me leaving feeling never again!
Room and view were good
I adjusted the height of the shower head and as I did it the whole pole came out of the wall luckily I didn't get hurt by this happening but I was hurt by the attitude of the staff when I booked out and told them what had happened as I was getting ready to leave. They literally just shrugged there shoulders and went, 'well we'll have to get that fixed then'. I was only doing what I should be able to do - I'm 5' 2" inches tall and while I could just reach the shower head to lower it having a shower head at 6'2" doesn't work for me. An apology then would have been nice. I have had an apology from Motel One since but unfortunately what should have been sorted at the time but wasn't has left me feeling maybe won't be going there again.
13 May 2026
Excellent choice for a quick Glasgow stop-over.
Great location; such easy proximity to the station. Great staff; proactively helpful with information on getting around/where to go/how to get there. Clean, comfortable. Budget friendly. What more could you ask for?
12 May 2026
Fabulous
Great location! Good facilities and beds were so comfortable.
Nothing I can think of!
12 May 2026
Great hotel
Great location, down the road from train station
11 May 2026
Very good
Location
Clean
11 May 2026
Very good
Location.
11 May 2026
Exceptional
Great central location Helpful staff Clean and tidy rooms
11 May 2026
Very good
Took my booking last minute, made welcome and staff were brilliant clean room
11 May 2026
Excellent location and everything close by in the centre of Glasgow
Staff friendly, cleanliness and how close everything is. Value for money was good
I didnt have a gym
11 May 2026
Top stuff.
Staff were ace. Good recommendations for the Celtic v Rangers game too.
10 May 2026
Very good
Location
10 May 2026
Exceptional
Staff were so helpful, kind, polite Room was perfect
9 May 2026
Still a good hotel to stay in! Will be back again
Very handy for travel connections and shopping. Lovely comfy room with a good shower! Friendly welcome at reception too
Bar staff seemed more inclined to chat between themselves, glasses from previous customers stayed on the table for a while. Even though the bar wasn't busy!
9 May 2026
Great
Great
9 May 2026
Fabulous
Very clean Quiet room Comfortable bed Nice view
Broken soap shelf in the shower No hair conditioner
9 May 2026
Exceptional
Great location, close to everything
Nothing
9 May 2026
Lovely stay
Staff were lovely. Room very clean and nicely decorated.
No fridge. Coffee facilities could have been better- but that's not a big deal. No big light, my personal big bear with most hotel rooms.
9 May 2026
Comfortable stay in chic hotel in centre of Glasgow
Central location, quiet, clean, lovely lobby to sit in
9 May 2026
Very good
A very comfortable hotel at an excellent price. Spacious rooms. Excellent location. All the staff are extremely efficient and friendly. Patrícia at reception was outstanding.
It would be nice if they had something to eat at the bar. Like a sandwich or something like that
9 May 2026
Very good
Location excellent
Sockets/ mirrors cllk Sockets/mirrors poorly situated for make up/hair
9 May 2026
Nice weekend catching up with my family and attending a concert and the hotel was ideal location
Situation was perfect
Nothing comes to mind I had no issues
9 May 2026
Decent place to stay en route to Highlands
Close to train station
9 May 2026
Great stay and great location.
Very nice modern hotel and good breakfast available. Very central spot and close to transport though can also walk to most places. Staff were lovely and there was 24/7 security.
Our room was a bit small for 2 large suitcases but this didn’t impact our stay too much. There are a lot of roadworks/construction going on directly outside however you couldn’t hear anything from inside the hotel and there was a lot of construction going on in Glasgow in general.
8 May 2026
Exceptional
Very clean and friendly staff
No cooked breakfast just continental things
8 May 2026
Great! Would recommend!
Great location. Clean and laid back feel. Staff helpful.
Nothing to add for this stay.
8 May 2026
good location and pleasant space to stay.
lovely room, easy check-in.
The public holiday may have made the breakfast service a bit slower than usual, but most things had run out half way through breakfast.
8 May 2026
Great hotel right in the heart of Glasgow
The room was nicely equipped and clean. The bed was extra comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly. Love the lobby/ bar area, very warm and cozy and great to meet and chat with other travellers. The hotel is right outside the central train station, in the heart of the city.
Nothing
8 May 2026
Needed a place for the night, it worked out well. Would choose it again
Location, size of room, cleanliness, decent price
Nothing
8 May 2026
Exceptional
Motel one don't have irons in rooms but can grab one from reception
7 May 2026
Fabulous
Staff
Breakfast
7 May 2026
Great, will be back.
Fantastic experience overall
7 May 2026
Clean central location nice decor friendly efficient staff
Decor location
Nothing
7 May 2026
Very nice.
Excellent staff. Great location.
Bed (mattress) could be firmer. Room a bit small but OK for one person.
7 May 2026
Great central location, value for money, clean and quiet
Good plentiful breakfast. Room quite full.
Nothing to offer - that is a good sign
7 May 2026
I would overlook the shortcomings as the place was really nice and good value for money
really good location, quick check-in, helpful stuff
I would preferred the place to be slightly Cleaner. Always were dirty and dusty. Shower area could’ve been Cleaner.
7 May 2026
Brilliant kind wonderful
Wonderful venue All stadd astonishing
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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15 May 2026
Nice and comfortable