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Ambassador Hotel

Property class: 3

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A row of townhouses with a well-maintained lawn and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a large window, and a television mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a television.
A courtyard with stone walls, wooden benches, and potted plants.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fire exit sign, and a door with a sign that reads "Please make sure the door is locked and barred before you leave."

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $116
$97 nightly
$116 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

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7 Kelvin Drive, Glasgow, Scotland, G20 8QG
  • Place, Botanic Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Western Road
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Glasgow
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a wall-mounted light.

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There are two wall-mounted lamps on the bed's headboard.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk with a kettle, and a framed picture on the wall.

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Glasgow

With a stay at Ambassador Hotel in Glasgow (Glasgow Westend), you'll be steps from Botanic Gardens and 11 minutes by foot from University of Glasgow. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Mackintosh Church and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hunterian Museum.

What's nearby

  • Botanic Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Great Western Road - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Glasgow - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kelvingrove Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Riverside Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Glasgow Partick Station - 3 min drive
  • Hillhead Station - 10 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Òran Mór - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kothel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪1841 Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Belle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Naked Soup - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Ambassador Hotel

Ambassador Hotel offers 28 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 28 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekends.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.99 for adults and GBP 6 for children

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 9.0 per stay

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.99 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 9.0 per stay

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Ambassador Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 526 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location with free parking, friendly staff, favourite place to stay when in Glasgow.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little hotel at a great price. Location perfect for what I was doing. Short walk to the underground, shops, botanical gardens and a few nice pubs. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff wonderfully helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and super comfortable beds. Had a wonderful nights sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a well located hotel (do check out the botanical gardens) in a pretty quiet neighbourhood. Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ambassador Hotel adjacent to Embassy Suites. Large rooms, nicely situated next to Botanical Gardens and easy walk to University. Free but interesting parking!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent all over
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hotel

Great stay and helpful friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness from the staff throughout our stay from arrival to breakfast to checking-out. Room was huge for 3 persons, bathroom and sleeping area were spotless, beddings were comfy and fresh. Room was keeping us throughout our stay too! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the West End of Glasgow, staff were very friendly and the room was perfect for my requirements
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean and friendly perfect for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did enjoy the Botanic Gardens, so handy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good traditional small Hotel. Staff were really fun and enthusiastic. Comfy room with good bathroom. Nice for central Glasgow
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Friendly staff, nice clean room, had what was needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quickly and very helpfully resolved a check in issue. Very hospitable. Fab location . Had a lovely stay and hope to be back next time I'm in Glasgow
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent refurbishment - rooms very well appointed and very tidy and fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great value and nice hotel

Smile to welcome us and nice room for the cost. great value and nice hotel. nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location. Helpful staff. Parking was a little tight getting in and out but free. Clean. Close to botanical garden and west end restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spot on

Good stay. Nice staff and well located across from the botanic gardens and plenty of shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay, rooms was spacious and comfortable, excellent location, easy to reach city center by public transport and walking, also very easy getting in and out of town by car. Definitely will recommend and use it again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic hotel, perfect location, amazing staff. Will definitely be back. James
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming place that has exactly what I needed and no more or less. The people are wonderfully friendly. The location cannot be beat with the entrance to the river path just across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the traditional look outside, felt really friendly. Staff very friendly. My room was comfortable brilliant shower and bed comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelente location with friendly staff. The lack of an elevator was an issue. If you can't climb stairs, request a ground floor room. There's a nice river trail steps from the hotel. The Botanic Garden and many good restaurants are a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025