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.
Located in Glasgow Westend, a neighborhood in Glasgow, Smiths Hotel is in the entertainment district. The Mitchell Library and Cottiers Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glasgow Green and Pollok Country Park. 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
963 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 7TQ
What's nearby
Kelvingrove Park
1 min walk - 0.2 km
University of Glasgow
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
9 min walk - 0.8 km
OVO Hydro
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Exhibition Centre Station
8 min walk
Kelvinhall Station
13 min walk
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
18 min drive
Restaurants
Ox and Finch
1 min walk
The Ben Nevis
2 min walk
The Finnieston
3 min walk
The Islay Inn
3 min walk
King Roj Shawarma
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 a 24-hour front desk
A vending machine, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Concierge services and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Smiths Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
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
Property is also known as
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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.
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Reviews
Smiths Hotel Reviews
6.2
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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.
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
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.
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.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Troy
13 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No TV
The TV did not work in the room I was staying.
Troy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Angus
16 January 2023
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
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
Jag
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
2/10 Terrible
Ian
1 August 2022
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
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.
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?
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
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
6/10 Okay
Audrey
28 March 2022
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