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Motel One, Glasgow

78-82 Oswald St, Glasgow G1 4PL, United Kingdom. (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“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.

Telegraph review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Motel One, Glasgow. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.4 out of 5.0

Ranked 7th in Glasgow

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What guests liked

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

5.0
Sheila

12 January 2026

Exceptional

Stayed before a few times so know it's a good hotel & location is great as right across the road from Central Station. Lovely staff also.

Nothing to dislike, everything was good!

4.0
Irene

12 January 2026

Super helpful staff.

Excellent location

Met all needs

4.5
Ranjit

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.

5.0
Skeffington

12 January 2026

Was amazing

Lovely stay

The bed an bathroom

4.0
Matthew

12 January 2026

Short stay

Location

Noise pollution of station

4.5
Joanna

12 January 2026

Great city break hotel

Location, nice comfortable modern rooms with city views. Staff are super friendly. My third visit.

Nothing .

4.5
Karen

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 !

5.0
Yvonne

12 January 2026

No problems

It was close to all amenities

Nothing

5.0
Dannii

11 January 2026

Exceptional

Very central location, nice sized room, bed was very comfortable. Room was pitch black with curtains closed

Nothing

5.0
Chris

11 January 2026

A great stay at a great hotel

The staff were helpful and very friendly. Location is perfect as well.

Nothing!

4.5
Amanda

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.

4.5
Robbie

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 .

5.0
Abbie

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

5.0
Catherine

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

5.0
Carol

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.

5.0
Nicola

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

5.0
John

11 January 2026

Excellent

Location

Clean

4.5
Toinette

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.

5.0
Tinnapak

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

5.0
Alison

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

4.0
Jacqueline

11 January 2026

Nice stay

Great location. Nice lobby for drinks

5.0
Bailey

10 January 2026

Excellent location. Quiet even though it’s city centre

Modern, welcoming and clean

Nothing

5.0
Thomas

10 January 2026

Exceptional

The bar and restaurant location

4.0
Paul

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.

5.0
Sandra

10 January 2026

Good location andstay

Locarion

All good

5.0
Jeff

9 January 2026

Very enjoyable hotel

Perfect location with friendly staff and cleanliness throughout.

N/A

4.5
Clyne

9 January 2026

Fabulous

Location location location

Atmosphere chilled and relaxing

4.0
Charlotte

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!

4.0
Patricia

8 January 2026

Very good

Location very central

5.0
Osmas

8 January 2026

Lovely stay

Friendly staff and nice rooms. Great ambience in the reception area.

All good

4.5
Abi

8 January 2026

Fabulous

room

nothing was overall 10/10

5.0
Leslie

8 January 2026

Exceptional

The staff at checkin

5.0
Elizabeth

8 January 2026

Exceptional

Lovely and clean and warm

4.5
Muriel

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.

4.5
Muriel

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.

5.0
Chris

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

5.0
Eileen

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.

5.0
Ross

7 January 2026

Exceptional

Fantastic Location. Very friendly staff. Comfy bed. Excellent value.

5.0
Peter

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.

5.0
Taylor

7 January 2026

great warm welcome very comfortable

great location very clean

i liked everything about it

5.0
Patricia

7 January 2026

Exceptional

Location

No complaints

5.0
Anne

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.

5.0
Susan

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.

4.0
Pauline

6 January 2026

Very good

Great location!

4.5
Micheal

6 January 2026

Fabulous

Loved hotel very comfy staff lovely room comfortable

Nothing

5.0
David

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

4.0
Carol

5 January 2026

Great birthday stay, though room for improvement

Location, staff, bed

Lack of tea tray items, out of stock alcohol at bar

5.0
Andrew

5 January 2026

Exceptional

The room and bar great noght for a drink gpod bar mam very poilet and wrllmaned

Nothimg

4.5
Lisa

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.

5.0
Sarah

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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