In the heart of Glasgow, Argyll Western Hotel offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff and convenient location, which is enhanced by perks like a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and newspapers.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
OVO Hydro - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 28 min drive
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 43 min drive
Glasgow Partick Station - 26 min walk
Exhibition Centre Station - 26 min walk
Glasgow Charing Cross Station - 27 min walk
Kelvinbridge Station - 7 min walk
Hillhead Station - 8 min walk
St Georges Cross Station - 16 min walk
Restaurants
Loop & Scoop - 2 min walk
1841 Coffee - 4 min walk
Hillhead Bookclub - 5 min walk
Cafe Go-Go - 7 min walk
Papercup Coffee Company - 1 min walk
About this property
Royal West End Hotel
Royal West End Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from University of Glasgow and Buchanan Street. Also, OVO Hydro and Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Kelvinbridge Station is 7 minutes and Hillhead Station is 8 minutes.
Languages
English, Italian, Polish, Romanian
At a glance
Hotel size
17 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Offsite parking within 1 mi (GBP 0 per day)
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol allowed onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 12.00 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 per day
Parking
Parking is available offsite and costs GBP 0 per day (1 mi away)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International
Also known as
Argyll Western Hotel Glasgow
Argyll Western Hotel
Argyll Western Glasgow
Argyll Western
Argyll Western Hotel Glasgow, Scotland
Argyll Hotel
Argyll Western Hotel
Royal West End Hotel Hotel
Royal West End Hotel Glasgow
Royal West End Hotel Hotel Glasgow
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal West End Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal West End Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Royal West End Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Royal West End Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal West End Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 15 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Royal West End Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casino Glasgow, Riverboat (6-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Royal West End Hotel like?
Royal West End Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Kelvinbridge Station and 5 minutes' walk from University of Glasgow. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Royal West End Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2025
Clean room and friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
Lovely stay
Its an ideal location for the West End. We went to a gig at Oran Mor and the hotel is literally a 2 minute walk away
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 1, 2025
Good little hotel.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Friendly staff good breakfast and great location.
martin
martin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
Lovely clean hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Easy access for the west end and parking witin a 10 minute walk.
Alastair
Alastair, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2024
Staff could not have been nicer or more helpful. Room sparklingly clean and a comfortable bed.
Ellen
Ellen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 6, 2024
It is in a good location and the staff were particularly helpful.
Carol
Carol, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2024
We had a wonderful stay.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Very comfortable and convenient
Very comfortable and extremely convenient location. Quiet, clean and with helpful staff
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
Friendly staff and helpful with getting around the city. Excellent breakfast and clean neat room
Cindy
Cindy, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 2, 2025
Not flexible
Would not let me reschedule or rebook over a month in advance
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Would book again
Great hotel. Lovely room. Friendly and helpful staff.
Only one small thing, larger bath towels would be better.
Kath
Kath, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Great neighbourhood and very friendly staff.
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
Great location. Friendly staff. No stress.
FRASER
FRASER, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 30, 2024
The room was spacious and the staff always friendly. Overall, a good experience, however the bed was extremely hard and uncomfortable, and there were problems with drainage in the shower.
Marieta
Marieta, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2024
Really excellent and central location near the Botanical Gardens, Kelvingrove, Glasgow University, and good shops. Attentive and helpful staff.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 26, 2024
Staff very helpful in every aspect.
Iain
Iain, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2024
Good location in green part of west end of the city
Surinder
Surinder, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2024
Staff were always available and friendly without being overbearing. Would stay again.
Ewan
Ewan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
Staff very friendly.
Nice room.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 11, 2024
Would recommend!
The location is great for sight-seeing--whule it's near main roads, it's quiet and not crowded. Check-in was easy, the staff was helpful, and our room was comfortable.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2024
Great little place. Value for money, great location, clean and very quiet.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2024
Staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful.
Full scottish breakfast was delicious.
Liz
Liz, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 18, 2024
Practical and quiet location
Maliyel
Maliyel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2024
Very helpful and considerate service. We had a lovely stay.