Royal West End Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (2448 reviews)
6 Buckingham Terrace, Great Western Road , Glasgow , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Laundry
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Meeting/banquet facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
Lack of maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
6.74
While most reviews mention cleanliness positively, a couple of comments suggest mixed experiences with maintenance.
Service
8.21
Staff received high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness across multiple reviews.
Location
8.25
Multiple reviews highlight the excellent and convenient location, particularly for guests visiting the West End.
Room Quality
6.7
Mixed feedback regarding room quality, with some guests mentioning small, uncomfortable mattresses and room setups.
Amenities
7.23
Some amenities mentioned were good, but guests noted the absence of basic things like extra towels and coffee supplies.
Value for Money
8.19
Many guests felt they received good value for the price, particularly considering the location.
Food and Beverage
7.74
Breakfast received specific commendation for being generous and delicious.
Overall Experience
7.71
Overall, guests showed a willingness to return, which indicates a positive experience despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 18:20

Property Description

Charming Hotel in Glasgow's West End

Traditional Features and Comfortable Rooms
The Argyll Western Hotel boasts traditional corniced ceilings and a charming spiral staircase, adding character to your stay. The rooms feature simple decor, a TV, and tea/coffee making facilities for your comfort. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Situated just a 5-minute walk from the university and a short drive from the city centre, our hotel offers easy access to explore Glasgow. Discover the vibrant Ashton Lane with its shops, cafes, bars, and cinema, all within reach of the hotel.

Delicious Breakfast and Dining Options
Start your day with a delicious breakfast served in our high-ceilinged dining area. For other dining choices, various restaurants are within a 10-minute walk from the hotel, offering convenience and culinary diversity.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at the Argyll Western Hotel!

Important information:

Please note American Express is not accepted at this hotel.

Early check-in and late check-out are possible on request and have to be confirmed by the hotel. Additional costs apply.

Group bookings over 5 rooms will have a group cxl policy that is flexible up to 30 days before arrival applied.

Group bookings made within 30 days of arrival will be subject to prepayment.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GLA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 2448 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.74
Service: 8.21
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 6.7
Amenities: 7.23
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 7.74
Overall Experience: 7.71
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Ellen • couple • no
1
Avoid this place
Pros:

Det eneste som er bra ved dette hotellet er beliggenheten

Cons:

Vi ble tilbudt et kjellerrom som var fuktig, luktet mugg og så ut til ã ha svartsopp langs listverket. De satte inn dehumidifier og airpurifier som visstnok skulle løse problemet. Dette så ut til å være fast prosedyre ved innsjekking på kjellerrommene. Vi dro etter 15 min og ba om refusjon da de ikke kunne tilby et annet rom.Det vil de ikke gi da personalet selv ikke synes det luktet(?) og fordi de senere pã dagen fikk leid ut rommet til noen som ikke klaget på mugglukta !!

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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kenny • family_with_children • gb
7
Friendly staff and good value
Pros:

Friendly staff and good access to West End

Cons:

It has no parking

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Connor • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

Staff were very helpful.

Cons:

My original room was filthy.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Krista • couple • mt
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Gigi • couple • us
10
Perfect for our 1 night stay.
Pros:

Great location, beautiful old building.

Cons:

Would have been nice to have a hair dryer.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Kylie • extended_group • au
4
Cons:

Items went missing from our room. Management not helpful, delayed us from contacting Police, and not helpful to ensure a due process was undertaken.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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SHIRLEY • solo_traveller • gb
6
Perfect location, expect old property problems
Pros:

It’s an old building I realize but in desperate need of a refurbishment.
I had one week in the hotel and the heating wasn’t working, I was brought a portable heater. My window was broken and boarded up with cardboard. The shower had black mildew. The TV on the wall doesn’t move so you can’t watch it from bed.
The best thing about this hotel is the location. Close to the museum, botanic gardens and the lovely Byres road.
And the staff. The receptionist and cleaner were so friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Needs refurbished

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Fern • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely West End Hotel
Pros:

Delightful, budget friendly hotel with simple but comfortable room. Perfect location for people visiting Glasgow's west end.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Friendly staff, good location, breakfast was good value

Cons:

Could hear the room above snoring, very basic for the price of the room

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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McCLure • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • couple • nl
4
Het geld niet waard
Pros:

Leuke wijk, dicht bij Botanische tuinen en bruisende straat.

Cons:

- Parkeren is een gedoe
- Het ziet er smerig en goedkoop uit
- Bed ligt niet lekker
- Heel gehorig
- Alles kraakte, tapijt was vies
- Licht is een TL balk
Het is dat we laat aan kwamen anders hadden we waarschijnlijk gekozen voor een ander hotel.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • cz
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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andrew • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Ulrike • extended_group • de
7
Gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis
Pros:

Sauberkeit, Frühstück

Cons:

Zimmer im Keller

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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McConkey • couple • gb
1
Terrible. We will never go back.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Huge number of winding stairs to floor 3. Really hard bed and tiny bathroom. Left after 1 night as we couldn’t sleep in the hard bed.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Lindsay • couple • gb
6
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Viola • couple • gb
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bathroom needed attention

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • se
8
Pros:

Toppen läge, nära många sevärdheter

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee