The Burnside Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (760 reviews)
East Kilbride Road , Glasgow , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Fire extinguishers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food quality
Clean and warm rooms
Cons:
Noise from other rooms
Issues with mattress comfort

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
The hotel was clean, but there was a concern with used items found in the room.
Service
8.95
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful throughout the entire stay.
Location
8.49
The hotel is conveniently located near public transport.
Room Quality
7.94
Rooms were warm and well presented, although some guests reported issues with noise.
Amenities
8.47
Standard amenities available, including tea/coffee making facilities.
Value for Money
7.93
Good value for the quality of food and service provided.
Food and Beverage
8.98
Food was exceptional, with a good selection available during breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall a very enjoyable stay with good intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:05

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 4 miles from Glasgow city centre, the Burnside Hotel on East Kilbride Road in Rutherglen offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to the bustling city.

Comfortable Accommodation
The elegant rooms at Burnside Hotel provide a cozy stay with full en suite facilities, digital TV, and in-room tea and coffee. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of ironing facilities.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a freshly cooked Scottish breakfast each morning and savor a variety of dishes at the hotel's bistro, open 7 days a week. Don't miss out on the delectable lunch specials served every Sunday.

Experience a perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Burnside Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • 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.
    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

8.4
Based on 760 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.49
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 8.98
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Helyne couple gb
8
Excellent value for money.
Pros:

Breakfast was freshly cooked to order and more than sufficient to satisfy. Most traditional Scottish breakfast ingredients available.

Cons:

Public areas looking a little "tired" however bedroom was very clean and comfortable.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Hasham -ud-din couple gb
9
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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John Beaumont family_with_children gb
7
Friendly stuff and lovely food.
Pros:

Evening meal was fine.

Cons:

The railway line about 10 feet from my room.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Brian couple gb
3
Friendly staff doing their best in a very tired establishment.
Pros:

Friendly staff, doing their best. Breakfast is the highlight.

Cons:

This hotel is badly in need of some long overdue maintenance. Wallpaper has multiple tears, stains on the shower room ceiling, a shower room door with damage simply painted over rather than repaired. And it took two attempts for staff to close a damaged hopper window - during a period of windy weather, terrible even by Glasgow standards. Exterior frontage is also extremely tired, with peeling paint and signs of more serious problems. Having to exit the hotel to re-enter the bar in atrocious weather is not great. (There is a connecting door, but for staff only.) There are no accessible electrical outlets beside the bed - inconvenient in today's world of rechargeable devices. Even in March, this seems a moderately busy place which could afford to devote a bit more TLC to the fabric of the building.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller gb
7
Very convenient location for good railway access to Glasgow and Excellent cooked breakfast.
Pros:

Location was excellent, very close to Burnside Railway Stn. and staff both friendly and helpful. The cooked breakfast was excellent, particularly as I was under the impression that I hadn't already paid for it.

Cons:

Not a particularly good selection of cereals for breakfast, but that is being niggly given the excellent cooked choices.
Not sure what the reason was but my stay seemed unusually expensive; Sat & Sun nights costing £260 ( vs £160 on other weekends). Considering the room etc £160 would be perfectly reasonable for 2 nights, £260 did seem poor value.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
R
Rosalyn couple gb
10
Pros:

Room small . Breakfast lovely, lots of choice, cooked fresh.Dinner menu good and food enjoyable only

Cons:

Only one seat in bedroom

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
J
JFFRAFP couple gb
8
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
J
Justin couple gb
8
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
T
Thomas couple gb
5
Locked out
Pros:

Easy to get to. Nice and clean

Cons:

We book as we were visiting ovo hydro c2c concert and booked at a good price. However you done get a key to get in the front door you have to ring the bell or a phone number. So we got back just after 2am Sunday morning and had to wait 45mins to get into the property if it wasnt for going around the back and banging on the window i dont know how long we would of be there.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
J
June couple gb
8
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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stuart couple gb
9
nice, clean budget hotel.
Pros:

very nice staff

Cons:

having to walk out of the hotel to reach the bar. Sidings was not open as a bar or a restaurant, whilst we were there.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
G
George couple gb
7
Good value
Pros:

Its location

Cons:

The walk outside to access the restaurant. (It was raining)

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
D
Diunase Emane solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely, quiet.
Pros:

Helpful.

Cons:

No microwave or fridge being placed in the room for long term stays. Had to ask the kitchen to use theirs, hopefully they helped

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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chris solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller gb
7
Its Alright
Pros:

Room Clean and Comfortable

Cons:

Train line right next to hotel

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
I
Irene couple gb
10
Like home from home. Attentive service.
Pros:

Clean and comfortable. Great staff, unlimited breakfast. Lovey room.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
T
Thomas couple au
9
A wonderful stay
Pros:

The staff at reception were very friendly and made check in easy. The hotel is close to a supermarket and cafes which is handy. Also having a private car park was great. The room was comfortable and had everything you needed for a short stay. The cooked breakfast the next day was absolutely delicious!

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Angie couple gb
8
Super clean
Pros:

The hotel is spotlessly clean.
Carpets evidently hoovered from corner to corner, not a speck of anything in the bathroom, no dust, no cobwebs ..super clean super happy
Hairdryer extra pillows ironing facilities all provided in the room
ALL staff were very cheerful

Cons:

My only minus was I could not fully close the window (perhaps a ventilation feature) so I whacked the heating up to be toasty warm
Not a spare socket close to bed to charge phone

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Itene solo_traveller gb
10
I am trying to rebook today. I am now looking for somewhere we can stay overnight regularly but this is the best so far
Pros:

Easy to access from car park

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Luis couple ie
10
Pros:

Quiet neighbourhood for a peaceful night. Easy to commute from city centre. Bus stop right in front. Long opening hours for food/drinks. Super friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing. All good

2026-02-23 via Nuitee