Virgin Hotels

8.6
Excellent
(50 reviews)

246 Clyde St, Glasgow G1 4JH, United Kingdom

+44 141 428 5370

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Hotel Description

Located at 246 Clyde St, Glasgow G1 4JH, United Kingdom, Virgin Hotels is a polished and stylish hotel that boasts a perfect blend of modern amenities and comfort. Positioned across the road from the scenic River Clyde, the hotel provides a vibrant location with easy access to some of the city’s top attractions. Just an 8-minute walk from Glasgow Central train station and an 11-minute stroll from the iconic George Square, guests can explore the bustling heart of Glasgow with ease. Additionally, the renowned Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is only 2 miles away, providing culture lovers with the opportunity to enjoy Scotland’s rich heritage. The hotel's design and ambiance radiate an understated elegance, making it a perfect retreat for both business and leisure travelers. The rooms are stylishly designed, offering a sense of comfort and relaxation with key features such as minifridges, Wi-Fi, and smart TVs. Spacious sitting areas, partitioned dressing rooms, and walk-in showers enhance the luxurious feel of the accommodations. Some rooms even offer spectacular views of the River Clyde, while the upgraded quarters come with private terraces, perfect for enjoying the scenic surroundings. Virgin Hotels is not just a place to stay, but a destination in itself, offering an urbane restaurant that serves contemporary Scottish cuisine, allowing guests to indulge in local flavors. The trendy bar features a retractable roof terrace, creating the perfect setting to unwind. Guests can also enjoy a hearty breakfast to start their day off right. The hotel provides an array of special amenities, including high-speed internet access, air conditioning, and a pet-friendly policy, making it an ideal option for all kinds of travelers. For those arriving by public transport, the hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to key transit options, including Glasgow Central, St. Enoch, and Argyle Street. Guests can also reach major airports like Glasgow Airport in about 25 minutes by taxi. Virgin Hotels places a strong emphasis on health and safety, implementing comprehensive measures to ensure guest well-being throughout their stay. Whether visiting for work or leisure, guests can enjoy popular activities in the area, such as exploring the city’s art, architecture, and outdoor spaces. Visitors can also take in local culture by visiting nearby attractions like the Glasgow Cathedral, Gallery of Modern Art, Riverside Museum, and the Glasgow Necropolis, all of which are within a short distance from the hotel. In terms of dining, there are several renowned restaurants within close proximity, including Sugo Pasta, Café Andaluz, Lazord Syrian Street Food, Palmtree Kitchen, and Di Maggio's, offering a variety of international cuisines. With its prime location, exceptional amenities, and modern facilities, Virgin Hotels Glasgow offers the perfect base for your next stay in the city. We invite you to experience the unique charm and elegance of Virgin Hotels and enjoy all that this vibrant city has to offer.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Walking distance to The Lighthouse and Glasgow Green

2. 3-minute walk to nearest public transit

3. Guests praised the exceptional service

4. Stylish, spacious rooms with river views

5. Contemporary Scottish cuisine at the urbane restaurant

6. Trendy bar with a retractable roof terrace

7. Pet-friendly with air conditioning in all rooms

8. No fitness center, but a fantastic location near outdoor activities

9. Convenient access to public transportation and major airports

10. Nearby cultural landmarks such as Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Glasgow Cathedral


9.0 Exceptional

Location rating

Top sights

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
12 min
Glasgow Cathedral
7 min
Gallery of Modern Art
7 min
Riverside Museum
8 min
The Glasgow Necropolis
8 min

Nearest locations

Lazord Syrian Street Food
2 min
Palmtree Kitchen - مطعم النخلة‎
2 min
Bar + Block Steakhouse Glasgow
2 min
Namaste by Delhi Darbar
3 min
NARANJ Restaurant
4 min
Café Andaluz
7 min
Di Maggio's
7 min
Sugo Pasta
8 min
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Good to know

Check-in15:00
Check-out12:00
Location rating9.0
Nearest airportGlasgow Airport
Travel time to airport25 min

Location

246 Clyde St, Glasgow G1 4JH, United Kingdom

Airports:

Edinburgh Airport

Taxi: 50 min

Transit: 1 hr 27 min

Glasgow Airport

Taxi: 25 min

Transit: 31 min

Transit:

Argyll Arcade

Walking: 6 min

Glasgow Central

Walking: 9 min

Howard Street

Walking: 3 min

Argyle Street

Walking: 7 min

St. Enoch

Walking: 3 min


Nearby locations

9.0

Exceptional Location

Across the road from the River Clyde, this polished hotel is 8 minutes away on foot from Glasgow Central train station and an 11-minute walk from George Square. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is 2 miles away.

Top Attractions

Top Restaurants


Amenities and Facilities

Pets

Pet-friendly

Policies & payments

Smoke-free property

Food & drink

Restaurant

Bar

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

No hot tub

Rooms

Air conditioning


Reviews

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Joanne H

5/5
Had a great family get together at this lovely hotel. All the staff are very welcoming and helpful. Had an evening meal and the food was excellent. …

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Shaun T

5/5
Booked this hotel for an overnight following a night out and as such probably didn’t take full advantage of everything this hotel had to offer.|Ideal location for hitting the town, very warm greeting on arrival. …

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Ri P

3/5
Went for lunch with my wife and son. Can’t fault what I had but didn’t feel special and attention to detail was lacking. …

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Stuart2626

2/5
Have visited the bar on the ground floor twice and each time had terrible experience. ||On Saturday I asked for 3 types of gin from the menu and they didn’t have any, they also didn’t have tonic. …

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rajesh p

3/5
I am a big fan of Sir Richard Branson. I flew from London to Glasgow to stay the night. I'm a member of Virgin Red points they was a offer of Hotel Opening offer 2,000 points I linked it to Virgin Hotel. …

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Rory Haigh

5/5
We stayed at the new Virgin Hotel Glasgow as were keen to see the "Shag Room" as our daughter had been commissioned to paint the wall mural. First of all a huge well done to the management for actively employing young up-and-coming artists, this says a lot about the companies ethos.The hotel's aesthetics are exemplary, it takes opulence to a classy new level and I can honestly say that all the staff we met could not have been nicer. They genuinely cared about our experience and nothing was too much trouble for them. If you are planning a visit do sign up for Virgins "In the Know" club to experience all the extra benefits. All in all a perfect stay and look forward to returning soon.

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Kate Lyon

2/5
Friend wanted to visit this newly opened place. A soulless but nicely decorated bar. Cocktails arrived at different times and a tip (for three cocktails) was automatically added on to the bill. It threw them when I asked for it to be removed as I always leave a cash tip. Cocktails were nice though...

Service 3

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Kira

5/5
Myself and my husband stayed in room 602 for a weekend whilst in Glasgow for a family wedding. I cannot recommend this hotel enough, I’ve never met staff as friendly and helpful anywhere I’ve stayed before! The rooms are lovely, they even added in personal touches to the room for our arrival which was lovely to have! The room is spacious and the hotel is in a great location in central Glasgow. The only negative thing I can say is that there is not a huge amount of storage in the rooms, but that didn’t affect us that much in the grand scheme of things :) I will 100 % be staying again with Virgin.

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Roan Knowles

5/5
Finally got to stay in a Virgin Hotel! Brought my fiancé for a city break for a weekend.Everything exceeded expectations. Stunning decor all around the hotel - every detail has been considered. Lauren welcomed us and they went above and beyond - so friendly and allowed us to grab our (upgraded) room early and took our bags to our room. Amazing service. All felt so effortless.Loved the Petite Chamber, I've seen some comments about the size but the separate dressing area and lounge made it feel really spacious, and the sliding door separates the areas. Dresser was perfect for getting ready, also loved that the shower and toilet were in separate cubicles. Stopped the room from getting steamy after a shower. Perfect water temperature.Bed was perfect - I haven't slept that well in a long time. Thermostat was easy to control and made the room a perfect temperature. Room controls & more on TV (loved that), especially appreciated the cast feature as I've always wanted this in other hotels! Plenty of plug sockets and USB outlets - did really like that there's USB-C PD too.We also ate in the Common Club which was superb, on the expensive side but delicious food, and the vegan options were fab (had the mushroom shawarma).I didn't manage to get the mobile key to work and did find some of the light controls fiddly (such as delayed input from the app or no input received at all) but I think this will improve with time. Also, Virgin mention that the mini bar prices are supposed to be more in line with high-street prices, but they were expensive. I'd also suggest more storage for clothing.We will be back. Thank you!

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dario crolla

4/5
My wife took me here for my birthday. Still smell the new carpet and fresh paint it's so new! It's modern and smart. Staff were friendly and couldn't do enough for you. My only gripe is room was a bit small and drink prices expensive as I know hotel prices usually are. My wife an I had a nightcap in bar and for two Bailey's and ice it cost £18😲 I got a 75cl bottle from Morrisons for £13 the other day! I'd go back though and recommend it but I might not spend too much time at the bar🤨