St Enoch Hotel

As budget as budget gets, when it comes to hotels, but you know what? It’s fine!
One thing to note, there isn’t a lift. If you have trouble with stairs, this is not the place for you.
Other than that, it served me fine for what I needed. I was attending a gig, and just needed somewhere to get changed, grab a nap (being honest, charge my phone!) and sleep at night after the gig.
It did all of those and in fine fashion. The lady on the reception desk was friendly, smiley and full of advice if I hadn’t been to Glasgow before — the man in front of me hadn’t and she was really helpful, pointing out things like the Subway, the main bus and rail stations, and giving him some pointers towards pubs and restaurants.
When I checked in, I got my room key, which could be used for a discount on the pub just downstairs, Hootenanny, if you so desired, and hiked up the 3 flights of stairs to my room. The reception desk is well lit and manned 24 hours a day, a plus point if you’re travelling on your own.
It was clean, warm, and bright. I found the bed comfy, the TV remote worked, plenty of clothes hanging space and the toilet worked too. Everything you want from a budget hotel room for the night. The tea and coffee making facilities were a bonus!
Location wise, it’s literally falling distance from St Enoch underground stop, right at the heart of the city centre and about 5 minutes from Central Station.
Is it a top class five star luxury hotel? No, but at the price you pay, it’s absolutely ideal for one night stops, or as part of a trip across the country. Definitely a place I’ll be returning to in the future.

Ok, I’ve been putting off writing this review for a few days after not really knowing how to put my bemusement and disgust into words, but I think the phrase «this place is a shithole» will do just fine. Things didn’t get off to a good start when our party of 7 arrived and the hotel had no record of our booking. Then we had to listen to the woman behind the reception argue with a customer who was complaining about the noise from the pub next door keeping her up until the early hours. After walking up the shit stained carpeted stairs we finally got into our rooms. I didn’t know wether to laugh, cry or reach for the nearest shotgun and blow my fucking brains out. The six person dorm was filled with three EXTREMELY rickety beds and the room was at an angle, so looking at these things induced a feeling of extreme panic. When I climbed on top of one of them it felt as if it was going to collapse and destroy my friend beneath. The ceilings were stained, there was chewing gum under the bunks and no hot water. My friend Jamie decided to get his own room, but the lock on the door didn’t work. We told the person at reception about this who sent someone to have a look at it, but when they did they denied there was anything wrong with it — despite clearly demonstrating the problem. He also said it was the worst hotel he’s ever stayed in and he used to play replacement 2^nd guitar in Snapcase so he has stayed in A LOT of hotels! To summarise, the whole experience of staying here was like fighting a battle you were never going win whilst bending over and being violently fucked. Certainly not recommended.

As my tip states — £25 for 2 people, comfy bed, clean room, free breakfast, close to everything… what more do you really need?
I give it 4 stars, not because it’s a 4-​star hotel — because it most definitely is not, but because of what I said above.
It’s a hostel style budget hotel — bunk beds and possible shared rooms if you want but you don’t have to as there are plenty of options. We booked a room for two thinking we’d get a room with a single bunk bed but ended up in a room with two bunk beds at the same price. At check in the man at the desk told us this but not to worry, we have the room to ourselves.
The room was clean, the beds were more comfortable than some of the standard hotels and B&Bs we’ve stayed in the UK, and you get the standard coffee, tea, and biscuits. In the morning you get breakfast in a brown bag delivered to your door — cereal, milk, apple juice, bowl, and spoon.
The bathroom was functional and clean but wasn’t that great — unless you like to wash your face at the same time as sitting on the toilet. Multi-​tasking at it’s best! The faucets on the sink were a bit, no… a lot, loose but they worked. The floor was odd but clean. The shower cube looked ok but we were only there for the night so we didn’t get a chance to try it out.
We did smell the food from the restaurant below while they were open but it dissipated soon after they closed up for the evening. We don’t mind that sort of thing — but if you do you should know.
Free WiFi — spotty up in the rooms and worked better in the morning than at night.
All three of the desk staff we encountered were friendly and helpful.
The next time we want to visit Glasgow for more than a day we’ll be booking our stay here — at least as long as we’re on a student budget.

Well this hotel is currently undergoing major refurbishment. Based in the coty centre and within 5 minutes walk of the st enoch shopping centre and also the subway and central station. Although there is no carpark at the hotel itself, there are numerous carparks within walking distance. Staff are very friendly and will gonout their way to help if needed. Small free breakfast packs included each morning which is always a good start to your day :).

If you want a laugh, stay here. Dirty weekend by god, you’ll find plenty of it here. My room was filthy, The TV didnt work, well two channels did. The shower had two settings, cold or off. The man on reception was friendly enough and said he fix my complaint in the morning! No good that since I was leaving then. They have a bar that stays open until you drop.
The breakfast, it was stunning, espeically if you like lard and beans with toast. It was cheap at £30 quid, but don’t bet on getting a good sleep, especially since there was a wonderful snoring performance coming from the room through the wall. And not forgotting the wonderful niff of greasy chips from the blue lagoon below our room.
Im told it gets full of irish celtic supporters at the weekends, suppose to be fair it would suit that sort of crowds needs. Just a place to lay your head. and get drunk. They offer hourly rates as well by the way. take from that what you will ;)