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Smiths Hotel

2.0 star property
Culture and comfort blend perfectly at this welcoming hotel near OVO Hydro, where express check-in gets travelers to their Glasgow adventures faster

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Smiths Hotel, just steps from OVO Hydro, offers travelers a comfortable base with free in-room WiFi. Nearby are the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre and the historic University of Glasgow for cultural enrichment. Express check-in saves valuable exploration time.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Single Room (Ensuite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (Ensuite)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (Ensuite 5 Adults) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Ensuite 5 Adults)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Ensuite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Ensuite)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room (Ensuite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Ensuite)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room (Shared Bathroom) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (Ensuite 3 Adults) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Ensuite 3 Adults)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (Ensuite)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Glasgow Westend, a neighborhood in Glasgow, Smiths Hotel is in the entertainment district. Buchanan Street and Merchant City are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Glasgow Green. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at OVO Hydro or Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Glasgow travel guide
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G3 7TQ, Scotland, Glasgow, 963 Sauchiehall Street

What's nearby

  • Sauchiehall Street
    Sauchiehall Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Glasgow Kelvingrove park
    Kelvingrove Park
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
    Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Glasgow
    University of Glasgow
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • OVO Hydro
    OVO Hydro
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Exhibition Centre Station
    8 min walk
  • Kelvinhall Station
    13 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Islay Inn
    3 min walk
  • Ox and Finch
    1 min walk
  • King Roj Shawarma
    2 min walk
  • The 78
    2 min walk
  • The Ben Nevis
    2 min walk

About this property

Smiths Hotel

  • Hotel near OVO Hydro
  • Close to Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre and University of Glasgow, Smiths Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-in, and concierge services
    • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
    • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Smiths Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • 19-inch LED TVs with digital channels
    • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 12 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1928
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12 per day (2625 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Smiths Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Smiths Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Smiths Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Smiths Hotel located?

Located in Glasgow Westend, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sauchiehall Street and University of Glasgow. OVO Hydro and Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kelvinhall Station is 13 minutes by foot and Kelvinbridge Station is 14 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Smiths Hotel Reviews

6.2

6.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

6.8

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 494 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 494 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 494 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 494 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 494 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

r

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great Location

Great location, minutes away from Kelvingrove park. Buses virtually outside the hotel, great for getting into the centre. Friendly staff and a good value breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

MD Touhidul

Good place near the uni
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Usama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent breakfast, friendly staff, comfortable room

Decent breakfast, comfortable & clean single room. Shared bathroom, not ensuite. Friendly staff. Good vending machine for drinks & snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Fearn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

decent

lively little place to stay - was the cheapest place we could find.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ive been staying there every time im in Glasgow for about 20 years and have found no reason to not stay there , always comfortable with a lovely breakfast in the morning. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were awful. They were visibly saggy. They looked like they should belong in a room rented by the hour. There was a bad smell in the hallways. Location was nearby bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sanila

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not safe

Bed bugs everywhere in all the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Francisco Tiler Ltd

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small, couldn't acess the toilet because the bed was on the way, no water
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Graham

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Single room in basement. No toilet. Small. Looked Dirty. Definitely not worth £90 for Saturday 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a last minute booking to see a gig at the ovo hydro. They overcharged at £162 for a night. The hotel was very run down, bald dirty carpets, curtain pole falling off wall, bed uncomfortable and smelly. En suite was dated and unclean. A 2 star rating is very over exaggerated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

No TV

The TV did not work in the room I was staying.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

A cold stay😓

I expected basic board due to what I paid,so that was fine. The problem I had was the room was cold,the radiator wasn't on and l could not get it to work.Also the window could do with replacing and maybe cushion the sides of the bed or make it stable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jag

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so good ..

This place is very out dated, the shower was leaking, beds are very uncomfortable, you can hear everything from the next room even people talking to each other , the boiler is so noisy we couldn’t sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Absolutely vile. Single room is extremely small - just enough width for a bed making getting in and out of it difficult. Bedding had not been changed and staff very disinterested when this was mentioned - though did offer to change room - however by that point i had ended up changing bedding myself. Dining room was empty and in darkness at breakfast time - Staff looked surprised when i went down for breakfast so i took that as a bad omen and decided not to risk it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First the positives: great area, an overall helpful staff and a surprisingly good breakfast. Now the negatives. The place was old, unmaintained and in bad condition. The biggest issue was that it was on the third floor (no elevator, of course) and stiflingly hot during our stay there (no air conditioner, of course). There was also a weird, inexplicable knocking sound from the roof (sometimes aggressively, sometimes less so) every evening at the same time. Because the room had only one window, which was on the slanted roof, we couldn’t see what it was. Not a good place at all. Though you are paying less than other places in the area, I would avoid it altogether. Weird hotel. Bad value for your money.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lesa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spoke to a member of staff about the issue and was informed that it would qualify for a refund I am awaiting same. Just learned from expedia that the property will not refund me for suspected bed bugs in room. They were in all three beds and crawling on the walls.Unfortunately we did not discover them until after 5am (the following morning of our 1 night stay). I showed this immediately to the staff who was at reception- they saw them on the wall and they said “we do no usually get bed bugs in this room”. They did suggested that if I contacted the people I booked with I should be able to get a refund. I would really like some advice on this matter- the hotel is saying that they would only honor the original cancellation policy and apparently my room was non - refundable. Should this apply if there is an issue with your room/ stay?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ming Wai

古舊老英式酒店

地點近大學，有多間食肆餐廳、超市和一出門口有巴士，尚算方便。房間內被鋪和暖爐有塵，熱水爐水壓不足，出水唔慢很少，冷熱水溫很難調教，古舊老英式酒店。要自己帶個人清潔用品和拖鞋。性價比不高，同區有更好選擇。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Helpful friendly staff, good situation. Comfy beds. Would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smithes hotel Glasgow

My families stay was very pleasant. Ive stayed at smithes before and always been pleasant. Staff cant be anymore helpful. Breakfasts there if you want. Everything you need is round about or not far away. Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Deep clean required

The day to day cleaning was ok. Really needs a deep clean. The visible dust inside radiators, down the sides of beds etc is rather off putting. Needs some thorough elbow grease.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a very small room, very basic. The shower room was new but a cheap style shower in place that you had to hold by hand as it wouldnt stay in position Sheets not particularly good quality and the bed was lumpy. For a place to lay your head for the night, it was adequate
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Daniel Thomas

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only good thing about this hotel… the location for he purpose of my visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wasif

Polite behaviour of staff

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnstone

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

Great stay and comfortable quiet and warm
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay , great staff and very comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022