voco Grand Central, Glasgow
Expert reviews
“One of Europe’s great Victorian hotels built when train travel was a luxury, this hotel located within Glasgow’s historic train station deserves its name, as everything about it, from the magnificent marble-floor Champagne bar to the ballroom fully restored to its original glory, is grand.”
“This handsome Victorian hotel is part of the Central station: some rooms overlook the platforms. High ceilings, vast corridors stretching into the distance and a fabulous ballroom are highlights of this throwback to rail’s golden age.”
“A generally stylish hotel with direct access to Glasgow Central Station, making it a great base for short stays in this culturally rich city. The lobby is great for people-watching; sink into a deep, comfy armchair and watch guests going to and from the station, just next door.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Situated in the heart of the city and directly connected to Glasgow Central station, voco Glasgow Grand Central is housed in one of the city’s most iconic and historic structures. Its rich history and illustrious guest list, featuring everyone from political figures such as Winston Churchill to Hollywood celebrities like Frank Sinatra, adds to its grandeur and charm.
The hotel’s Champagne Central bar, crowned as Glasgow’s Best Hotel Bar at the 2019 Best Bar None awards, is the preferred spot for both guests and locals seeking sophisticated cocktails. The Champagne Lounge is ideal for afternoon tea, or you could indulge in a cocktail (or two), observing the hustle and bustle of the station concourse while basking in true Glaswegian hospitality.
Whatever may be the purpose of your visit – a business trip or a leisurely weekend getaway – the hotel’s aim is to ensure that your every need is catered to.
Now, it’s time for you to eat, rest, and enjoy everything else we have to offer.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
3 October 2025
Very good
I like everything with central locality, Comfort in the. Main areas. Clean, tidy, good excellent.
I thought my room would have had a small fridge with the hotel being four star given that it was a premium room overlooking the concourse and good money paid. I also felt that for watching TV rather than having to sit on the hard chairs a more appropriate comfortable sofa would be better. Also felt that Friday night drinkers were rather loud and shared the dining room where I had again paid to eat. It was rather rowdy with shouting and a liyyle too lively for myself so I retired to my room which I did not think was just for paying guests who had been there for five days at this point. Other nights were fabulous to dine and we did that in peace and tranquility.
2 October 2025
Fabulous
Excellent staff, big nice clean and quiet room. Would definitely come back again and recommend to family and friends. Slept better there than i do at home :)
Far too hot in the breakfast room
1 October 2025
Fabulous
Location, unique feature of train station, convenient parking, food, bed, pillows
Nothing
1 October 2025
Excellent in every way
Great hotel, very classy and ideal way to treat yourself and your other half.
Style, comfort and class.
1 October 2025
Fabulous
Location
1 October 2025
Lived up to expectations , lovely hotel
Staff were very friendly and helpful, The single room was spacious and very clean , the bathroom well supplied . Tea and coffee making facilities good , air conditioning excellent Overall very good hotel in the Station
Signage to breakfast was lacking and as I would have like to have used the lift , but i could not find it , staff pointed me in the right direction on the wayback Pillows were flat and not comfortable The shower door had a very small opening to get through
30 September 2025
Lovely stay
Spacious, comfortable room. Very quiet despite being in the middle of the city. Friendly helpful staff.
Nothing
30 September 2025
Great location
The location was perfect, our room was lovely and the staff were friendly.
The noise in the hallway from loud guests.
30 September 2025
Fab hotel
Character alongside modern facilities
Coffee machine at breakfast was a bit disappointing
29 September 2025
Fabulous
Location
29 September 2025
Very good
Cool hotel and location
Since it is over a train station it is a bit loud.
29 September 2025
Fabulous
Great beds. Good quality breakfast
Breakfast room was very old and tired looking. Very busy. Toilet wouldn't flush properly. Shower hard to get in and out. We are 60+ and relatively fit but really struggled .
28 September 2025
Good-would definitely stay again.
Well located and nice, big rooms. Friendly staff and comfortable beds. Super easy to get to from the central train station, which was really nice as we rode the train from Edinburgh.
We had an accessible room, and the tub felt unsafe to get in and out of. We managed fine, but it was strange to think it was an accessible room. Other than that, one of the desk people gave us incorrect information about the time for breakfast, which was frustrating,
28 September 2025
Spacious, clean and perfect location!
Amazing staff and location. Big spacious room and very clean.
Nothing.
27 September 2025
Excellent Hotel
The situation of the hotel is excellent, one main door was in The Railway Station and the other one round the other side in the main street. The hotel is clean a nd tidy. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The hotel is on five floors with lifts to take you up. The breakfast was excellent. It is buffet style with plenty to choose from. We will definitely stay at this hotel again.
Liked everything..
26 September 2025
Exceptional
Facilities were beautiful and well worth the money. Location was exceptional with access to public transport and local shops and eateries.
Loved it all.
25 September 2025
Short work trip to Glasgow
Excellent location, super friendly and efficient staff, great rooms, amazing breakfast!
25 September 2025
The Grand Central Hotel still remains a favourite of mine
I choose to stay at this hotel because of the staff , comfort and location .
The cost is becoming to much for me
23 September 2025
Wonderful central location & very comfortable bed!
Excellent location, comfy bed & pillows
Heard band 2/3 nights until late.
23 September 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed the location and ambience of this hotel.
breakfast excellent, buffet well stocked, freshly cooked and good service. Bedroom was spacious, clean with two large windows. Lacked lighting for reading in room. Lighting around mirror in en suite would have been good. Location excellent.
no dislikes
22 September 2025
Excellent
The breakfast was very good lots of choice
22 September 2025
Loved Glasgow.
Excellent location right at station which is central to city. Lovely clean spacious bathroom, comfortable bed, ample storage and free water. Quiet at night despite size and functions going on.
Long queue to check-in with staff on telephone calls. Slow lifts. Quite impersonal.
22 September 2025
Much better than expected for a large city-centre hotel.
Breakfast provided everything which I expected. The staff explained the layout and kept everything organised.
22 September 2025
Well worth the experience!
Absolutely stunning room, incredible location and accommodating staff! We loved everything about our short stay there.
Nothing.
21 September 2025
Decent place for a shopping/entertainment visit. Don't try to use a car to get here.
The room was cozy, although a bit compact for luggage. Had all the amenities, including a small kitchenette and fridge in room, which was a luxury we didn't see in other places. Location was fantastic for getting to shopping and other entertainment.
The parking situation was a nightmare - not a great choice if you have a car, but if you're taking rail or Uber-ing, it's quite convenient.
21 September 2025
Very good
Poached egg cooked on request. Very good sausages and black pudding! Staff very helpful.
20 September 2025
A great location, comfortable accommodations and attentive staff.
Location, comfort, staff
20 September 2025
Very good
The location and staff were excellent.
Rain water coming through ceiling, jammed plug in bathroom
20 September 2025
Great location awesome accommodations
Clean and wonderful staff
19 September 2025
Exceptional
Loved the room. Bed was very comfortable. Back exit leads directly into train station making it so easy.
18 September 2025
Very good
Location, very comfortable
Quite dark in communal areas
17 September 2025
Great location to see a wonderful city very much on the up !
Location, size and on the whole friendly, helpful staff.
The manner of one particular receptionist . Not very helpful at all.
17 September 2025
Brilliant once again
As usual a great place central for Train travel and near to all amenities
Caaaaant think of anything
15 September 2025
Fabulous place to stay
Absolutely everything
Leaving !
15 September 2025
Such a grand lady with many hidden secrets inside.
The breakfast was great you had plenty of choice on what to eat, hot or cold food, continental or just your basics, and plenty of drink services around so there was no queuing. The location for breakfast was street level this meant walking down stairs but there is also a lift from M floor if you cannot walk the stairs. The cost was reasonable as well.
14 September 2025
Excellent overnight stay in the heart of Glasgow
Ideal location, beautifully decorated and kept. A very large room with a comfortable bed. Free WiFi. Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff. Absolutely perfect!
14 September 2025
A gem settled next to the bustle of Glasgow central station
The concierge was really helpful and went above and beyond, the room, whilst compact felt very luxurious, modern and well appointed.
NA
14 September 2025
Gorgeous period hotel with updated facilities.
Stunning modernised decor but kept the old feel. Gorgeous! The champagne bar Ab Fab! Location great. Breakfast included all Scottish ‘delicacies’ such as tatty scones, black pudding, haggis. Yum.
Nothing to dislike.
14 September 2025
Very pleasant
Location very good Very comfortable rooms, facilities
The lighting around entrance, foyer etc is very dull, would benefit from brighter lighting as decor is all dark in communal areas giving a dull experience
11 September 2025
Great location
Unbeatable location right at the train station - perfect for rainy arrivals! Very comfortable for three night stay. I appreciated the fridge to keep a few bits cool.
I had one of the upper floor rooms, so could only see out of a window by standing on my bed.
11 September 2025
Lovely stay with friends
Location excellent Staff always friendly
10 September 2025
Perfect location.
Clean.
10 September 2025
Very good
Staff tended to change all towels even if they were on the rack and not on the floor (despite signs about environmentally friendly choices)
9 September 2025
Easy to find and easy way to get your day going!
Property was right inside the train station when we arrived from Edinburgh. Easy to walk to the art museum and the Botanic Gardens. Room was spacious enough for our last minute change. Hot water in the large shower and the a/c was cold!
We feel like the shower needs some attention. There is black scum around the soap dispenser I. The shower and the corners were quite scummy as well.
9 September 2025
Exceptional
exceptional hotel room
nothing
9 September 2025
Fabulous
Nice and friendly staff couldn’t have been more helpful
8 September 2025
Lively central grand hotel.
Wonderful uni que Place and Location.
8 September 2025
Exceptional
The room was big and comfortable.
7 September 2025
Luxurious Stay!!
The rooms were a great size, and immaculate. The beds were so comfy and the bedding was of great quality. The only thing for me was the room was a bit warm for me, but that’s a personal preference and nothing to do with the hotel. You can control the temperature with the thermostat which is located in the room. The room had shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. I would have liked a robe and slippers. We had a fantastic stay and would definitely return!
Nothing!
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
4 October 2025
Grandeur & magnificence