Travelers start their day with continental breakfast in Glasgow's West End before heading out to explore the vibrant neighborhood and nearby attractions
The Alfred offers a convenient base in Glasgow's West End. Guests enjoy continental breakfast each morning and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The 24-hour front desk and luggage storage services make exploring easy, with the popular OVO Hydro just a short distance away.
Located in Glasgow Westend, a neighborhood in Glasgow, The Alfred is near the airport and near a metro station. OVO Hydro and Hunterian Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Buchanan Street and Great Western Road. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre or Hampden Park. Visit our Glasgow travel guide
1 Alfred Terrace, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8RF
What's nearby
Great Western Road
1 min walk - 0.0 km
University of Glasgow
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Botanic Gardens
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Kelvingrove Park
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Glasgow Partick Station
3 min drive
Hillhead Station
7 min walk
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
25 min drive
Restaurants
Òran Mór
3 min walk
1841 Coffee
3 min walk
Black Pine Coffee Co
5 min walk
Papercup Coffee Company
3 min walk
Coopers
5 min walk
About this property
The Alfred
Hotel near University of Glasgow
Close to Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, The Alfred provides amenities like free continental breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Alfred include comforts such as separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Separate sitting areas, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Family friendly
In-room crib
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Heritage Hotel, 4 Alfred Terrace, G12 8RF]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Alfred Hotel Glasgow
Alfred Glasgow
The Alfred Hotel
The Alfred Glasgow
The Alfred Hotel Glasgow
Frequently asked questions
Is The Alfred pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Alfred?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Alfred?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The Alfred located?
Located in Glasgow Westend, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Great Western Road and University of Glasgow. OVO Hydro is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away. Hillhead Station is 7 minutes by foot and Kelvinbridge Station is 9 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
The Alfred Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 223 reviews
10 - Excellent
97
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 223 reviews
8 - Good
90
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 223 reviews
6 - Okay
24
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 223 reviews
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 223 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Imran
24 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Comfortable stay with all the nice furnishings, although the corridors was something from a 1980s horror movie!
Imran
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
18 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No parking and bag drop-off is not easy. Feels a little outdated but lots of tea and coffee provided in room.
The Alfred was clean, comfortable and perfectly situated for the west end. The staff were pleasant and helpful. I have no complaints.
CARMEL
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janie
9 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location for the west end. Extremely helpful staff with great recommendations for a night out. Felt very safe for a woman traveling alone. 10/10 would stay again!!!
Very comfortable, older hotel at a great location with friendly & helpful staff. I like smaller, older hotels instead of big chains. The Alfred was nice with no frills - I enjoyed it & would return.
Bed IN A REAL BAD SHAPE (like my back after this terrible night). TV does not work and the remote control is disgustingly dirty anyway. The hotel entrance is in the dark, and of course with the rain I fall down Only positive point: the lady at the desk is extremely nice..
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
E
21 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Booed to have a night away just the two of us then due to family circumstances we could no longer manage our booking, the staff were great when I contacted the hotel contacted and we then decided to bring the kids, this was promptly arranged. When we arrived our room was really big and the kids were really happy. The room was a tad on the dark side for me but that’s jut my taste however it was very in keeping with the style of the room.
My wee boy had an accident in the way back at night and the lovely lady on the desk made him some toast! Breakfast was great and the hotel is very central we would stay again
Hotel was lovely and staff very welcoming. The heating was set a bit too high for me, and the shower isn’t the most powerful. There was also a dressing table in my room, but no chair or mirror nearby, which made getting ready to go out a bit tricky. Otherwise I really enjoyed my stay. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast in the morning was great.
This was perfect for a night away in the West End. We were attending a concert at Oran Mor nearby and we couldn't have asked for a better location.
The hotel is beautifully decorated and the staff were very welcoming.
My only criticism is that the shower was not the best. I realise that our room was at the top of the property, so pressure is an issue. but I'm sure it could be improved somehow.
Charming hotel in good location for the university. Pleasant staff. Continental breakfast included. Lovely large bedroom with comfortable bed and en-suite shower room. I arrived late and had to leave early so didn’t spend much time at the hotel but it was clean and pleasant and I would certainly stay there again.
We stayed here at the recommendation of the Rick Steve's books and it was a good stay. The staff was able to accommodate us and let us into the room several hours before normal check in, and carried suitcases up the two flights of winding stairs. The room was clean, with a wide bed (seemed bigger than an American "double" bed), an excellent view of the street below due to the large windows, and hot water. The hotel is on the older side, so the shower was on the very small side and one of the windows didn't completely close.
Breakfast was very pleasant with an assortment of juices and hot drinks, cereals, toasting breads and bagels, yogurt with toppings, and pastries. We started breakfast a little early because of a train we needed to catch and the staff was very accommodating.
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Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Diane
3 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pleasant stay in Glasgow West end
Great location. Nice place to stay. Generous continental style breakfast. Nice staff. Only niggle is the toilet seat was very loose making it uncomfortable to sit on. A simple thing to sort surely. Otherwise happy thanks.
Good location, between 2 subway stops, each 10-15 min walk away. Hill head is walkable to U district and shops/ bars. Room was very nice, cold breakfast choices fine. Exterior landing needs some help. Google maps don't get directions right. Follow the one sign pointing up stairs.
Great hotel, exellent service, great location! Only thing is that the hotelroom had A LOT of dust in places you don’t need to clean everyday, but seemed never to have been cleaned ever. Like the bathroom fan, behind the tv on the cords, behind the bed and under. Also on the night stands.