This Glasgow hotel is a family-run, traditional Georgian built hotel, recently refurbished to a very high standard. All our en-suite rooms offer their own charm and individuality, and whether it's business or pleasure that brings you to Glasgow, you will find a warm friendly atmosphere at our hotel. We are located on Sauchiehall Street within easy reach of both Glasgow city centre, close to Glasgow University and Glasgow's famous West End, within walking distance of Kelvingrove Art Gallery, SECC Glasgow, The Hydro Arena, Buchannan Galleries, West End Theatres, Glasgow Science Centre.
Reviews (22)
Melanie C.
Jun 21, 2022
We made a reservation using Trip Advisor for 4 people to one room. We contacted the hotel directly a few days before arrival to confirm our reservation and to see if they would be able to hold our luggage for a few hours before check-in. They said our room was only for 3 people. We contacted Trip Advisor to see what had happened, but the hotel kept messaging us (they were supposed to sort it with Trip Advisor directly, not us) asking us how they were supposed to put 4 people in a 3-people room, and that we had to pay more for the larger room (bait and switch), and finally - without prompting or further communication from us, only because Trip Advisor was trying to reach them and the sales manager refused to take their calls - he told US that we were no longer welcome.
The sales manager sent us that rude message! We have copies of the emails. They weren't even supposed to keep communicating with us, but with Trip Advisor directly - which is what WE did when we found out there was an error. The sales manager didn't take any calls from Trip Advisor when they were trying to help us sort out the problem, just sent us that unprofessional and rude message. Thankfully we were able to find alternative accommodations at the last minute and Trip Advisor helped us get reimbursed for the difference in price, but seriously. Stay there if you want, but beware! There are other hotels that are better and their staff is WAY more professional.
The sales manager sent us that rude message! We have copies of the emails. They weren't even supposed to keep communicating with us, but with Trip Advisor directly - which is what WE did when we found out there was an error. The sales manager didn't take any calls from Trip Advisor when they were trying to help us sort out the problem, just sent us that unprofessional and rude message. Thankfully we were able to find alternative accommodations at the last minute and Trip Advisor helped us get reimbursed for the difference in price, but seriously. Stay there if you want, but beware! There are other hotels that are better and their staff is WAY more professional.
Louis W.
Jun 10, 2022
Margaret Caruana
May 06, 2022
We were regular visitors before covid so it was great to be back after an absence of two and a half years., and boy have things changed so many improvements have been undertaken to make the stay even more enjoyable. The new outdoor seating area is really lovely with beautiful plants and home grown herbs which are used to complement the vegan, vegetarian soul food served here which is quite something.
Breakfast which is full Scottish buffet or continental is very hearty and really sets you up for the day. Rooms are clean and comfortable and the staff go out of their way to do what they can for you. So thank you Bobby, Linda and all your staff for making a good holiday great. Hopefully we will come back in October. Margaret and Paul Malta
Breakfast which is full Scottish buffet or continental is very hearty and really sets you up for the day. Rooms are clean and comfortable and the staff go out of their way to do what they can for you. So thank you Bobby, Linda and all your staff for making a good holiday great. Hopefully we will come back in October. Margaret and Paul Malta
Stacie Robertson
May 04, 2022
Anfield
May 02, 2022
Ma Rek
Mar 21, 2022
Gill Mcgavin
Feb 05, 2022
This is a lovely friendly hotel which I have stayed in many times when I have booked a show in the Ovo Hydro which is only 30 minutes walk away. Staff are lovely and a great choice at breakfast including a Scottish breakfast if you want. It's a nice walk into Buchananan Galleries where there are loads of shops. I definately look forward to my next stay there.
Julia Hope
Feb 02, 2022
Really cosy little room with all that is necessary, friendly receptionist but mainly what a great surprise this hotel Nero g just above a prefect vegan restaurant! There is parking just outside of the hotel Which is paid but not too expensive too. If we need to come to Glasgow again we would come back to this hotel.
Irene McGee
Dec 24, 2021
Steph Heeley
Dec 20, 2021
Mark Woonton
Oct 05, 2021
Kaylynn McCalister
Sep 21, 2021
Henry Buli
Sep 20, 2021
Vikas Narula
Aug 15, 2021
Paul Munro
Jul 30, 2021
Justin B.
Nov 23, 2019
Western Argyll first tried to tell us our booking through the Great Circle didn't exist, and then that a new staff deleted it. You can read more about our experience on their page. We were sent to their sister hotel, Argyll, despite booking at Western Argyll for specific reasons. We presented our voucher for a twin room when we arrived. We were told we were being placed in the only available room because our booking wasn't in the system, but they were honoring the voucher.
We were placed in a room with four beds on the first floor facing the street. The radiator was turned to 14/14 and it was as hot as the devil's butt-crack when we arrived. We were woken up several times by drunk people yelling at the top of their lungs. Flash forward to the next morning, we had to pack up our belongings and were told we were being moved from 105 to 209.
We then go down for breakfast and a dining room staff informed us we were switched back to 105. Since we had already packed I asked them to allow us to move rooms and originally decided, and they agreed to keep us in 209. When we returned after a long day of sight seeing we were told we were going into room 202. Once we arrived in 202 we realized it was one double bed when our voucher designated a twin bed.
They reported it's all they could offer us because they were full. Magically, they found our booking that "didn't exist" the night before and said The Great Circle messed up our booking and we would need to speak with them. When told the Great Circle wasn't open until Monday we got the "oh well" minded response. There was no offer for a cot or an extra blanket.
There was no interest in trying to fix anything on their end that the Argyll hotel system messed up in the first place by giving our booking away at Western, and then not successfully changing our rooms as discussed. The experiences with Western Argyll and Argyll have by and far been the worst I've ever had at any hotel in any country. Vacations are expensive.
A trip to Scotland happens once in a lifetime. Argyll had no issue ruining parts of that experience with sleepless nights and poor customer service. I can't tell you what to do, but I'd encourage you to look elsewhere.
We were placed in a room with four beds on the first floor facing the street. The radiator was turned to 14/14 and it was as hot as the devil's butt-crack when we arrived. We were woken up several times by drunk people yelling at the top of their lungs. Flash forward to the next morning, we had to pack up our belongings and were told we were being moved from 105 to 209.
We then go down for breakfast and a dining room staff informed us we were switched back to 105. Since we had already packed I asked them to allow us to move rooms and originally decided, and they agreed to keep us in 209. When we returned after a long day of sight seeing we were told we were going into room 202. Once we arrived in 202 we realized it was one double bed when our voucher designated a twin bed.
They reported it's all they could offer us because they were full. Magically, they found our booking that "didn't exist" the night before and said The Great Circle messed up our booking and we would need to speak with them. When told the Great Circle wasn't open until Monday we got the "oh well" minded response. There was no offer for a cot or an extra blanket.
There was no interest in trying to fix anything on their end that the Argyll hotel system messed up in the first place by giving our booking away at Western, and then not successfully changing our rooms as discussed. The experiences with Western Argyll and Argyll have by and far been the worst I've ever had at any hotel in any country. Vacations are expensive.
A trip to Scotland happens once in a lifetime. Argyll had no issue ruining parts of that experience with sleepless nights and poor customer service. I can't tell you what to do, but I'd encourage you to look elsewhere.
Maria Catherine M.
Oct 16, 2018
Rooms are nice and clean, bathroom is well lit. There is a vanity in the room we stayed at which was helpful when checking emails and when using a laptop. The place looks well maintained, the dining are is gorgeous and the rooms are furnished nicely. It has more of a modern feel to it. Breakfast is served in the dining room and you have a choice of the hot foods or the cereals, fruits, and toast that is also offered. The staff here are also very friendly. Only downside is that the parking can be a pain, but they offer parking tickets with longer stay inside the hotel itself.
Shirlana D.
Aug 31, 2018
HORRIBLE! I am an avid world traveler & have never had such a horrific, dirty, and unprofessional experience such as this one! I have traveled to over 20 countries outside of the U.S.A. and have never encountered such gross negligence! After checking in, walking down 2 flights of stairs to get to my upgraded' room which looked like a dungeon, we were placed in a room of filth!
Where should I start? Let's start with the wrinkled bedding that looked like someone had slept in the bed & maid service did not change the sheets. Let's talk about both the pet hair & human hair that was on the bed & table where coffee maker (next to the hairdryer - ummm pretty unsanitary) is located. After contacting reception someone came over & looked shocked as if staying in filth was a problem.
We were informed that both housekeeping & the manager were off duty until tomorrow. Mind you it wasn't 4pm, talk about bankers hours for the service industry. a travesty. The solution was to place us in a room next door which appeared to be more modern. this accommodation was just for the evening! We were informed the room would be cleaned tomorrow, then we had to return to it.
Mind you the room we were in had 4 beds and room next door had 3 beds but we were told it had to accommodate a family on tomorrow. The receptionist accused me of being nasty with her when I requested to stay in the room since the 2nd set of beds in the original room was clean & I did not want to move back & forth. As she got flustered she left & told me do what I want.
The 2nd room was cleaner. When I went to look at it, someone else called from the front desk & stated we could not stay in noth rooms. but had to stay in one room or get charged an extra fee. How does a hotel run efficiently with no house keeping or Manager on staff? This place is horrible & unprofessional. next call will be to the booking agent!
Where should I start? Let's start with the wrinkled bedding that looked like someone had slept in the bed & maid service did not change the sheets. Let's talk about both the pet hair & human hair that was on the bed & table where coffee maker (next to the hairdryer - ummm pretty unsanitary) is located. After contacting reception someone came over & looked shocked as if staying in filth was a problem.
We were informed that both housekeeping & the manager were off duty until tomorrow. Mind you it wasn't 4pm, talk about bankers hours for the service industry. a travesty. The solution was to place us in a room next door which appeared to be more modern. this accommodation was just for the evening! We were informed the room would be cleaned tomorrow, then we had to return to it.
Mind you the room we were in had 4 beds and room next door had 3 beds but we were told it had to accommodate a family on tomorrow. The receptionist accused me of being nasty with her when I requested to stay in the room since the 2nd set of beds in the original room was clean & I did not want to move back & forth. As she got flustered she left & told me do what I want.
The 2nd room was cleaner. When I went to look at it, someone else called from the front desk & stated we could not stay in noth rooms. but had to stay in one room or get charged an extra fee. How does a hotel run efficiently with no house keeping or Manager on staff? This place is horrible & unprofessional. next call will be to the booking agent!
Barry I.
Dec 08, 2017
Recently, I spent 5 wonderful nights at this tip top hotel located very close to my beloved Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery. I enjoyed my room which was decorated in the style of the Thomson Clan, the efficiency of the staff, and the splendid breakfast which was included in the cost of my room. Considering the classiness of this hotel, the price for my room was reasonable.
Katie A.
Jan 12, 2010
If you're looking for a good old fashioned hotel - then the Argyll Hotel is for you. Yes, it's a little small, and more than a little chintzy, but it has character enough to make up for both these things, and that's sure good enough for me. You'll find the Argyll Hotel on the stretch of Sauchiehall Street by the Kelvingrove - you know the bit, where every single building is a hotel. (Convienient, I suppose, if you fancy a bit of hotel hopping). It's definitely more of a traditional hotel, especially compared to the 'holiday inn' type places that seem to be taking over the world. It's well placed for both Glasgow city centre and the West End of the city, so if you are planning a visit to Glasgow - this is a great option.
There are also a huge number of great restaurants and cafes in the vicinity - so you won't go hungry either! And there's a pub in the basement. Plus, their bedrooms are named after Scottish Clans. Can't say this would encourage me any further - but I know a lot of people would get very excited by this.
There are also a huge number of great restaurants and cafes in the vicinity - so you won't go hungry either! And there's a pub in the basement. Plus, their bedrooms are named after Scottish Clans. Can't say this would encourage me any further - but I know a lot of people would get very excited by this.
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Jul 11, 2008
Qype User Katie
Jun 26, 2008
This is my favourite budget hotel in Glasow, the staff are so friendly and helpfull. The only thing i dont like about it is it is quite a bit out off Glasgow. You go along suchiehall street past all the shops and on and on over the moterway and you get my drift. It is however quite a good hotel to stay in if you are going to the secc and at around 45 a night you cant complain.