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The Alfred

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with continental breakfast in Glasgow's West End before heading out to explore the vibrant neighborhood and nearby attractions

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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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • ‪Papercup Coffee Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Pine Coffee Co - ‬5 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:
  • A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
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

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The Heritage Hotel
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  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Extra beds/cribs
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 461 reviews
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 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.

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Reviews

The Alfred Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 223 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Imran

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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Reuven

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

Perfect location

Big rooms, easy check in, quiet, great location in the West End.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Gret location and friendly staff. A hotel with individual character.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

Unique hotel in the west end of Glasgow.

Hotel with lots of character and very friendly staff. Top value for an excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

CARMEL

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

A good base for exploring Glasgow's west end.

The Alfred was clean, comfortable and perfectly situated for the west end. The staff were pleasant and helpful. I have no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janie, Fort Myers, Fl USA

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!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

MaryAnne, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beauty is in the detail

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..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

E, Fife

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

The Alfred

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent! Comfortable and clean with great service and great location. Thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Iain

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

Great night away from the kids at The Alfred.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

Recommended

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
フロントの対応も親切で、大変良かった。
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

BobbieMcGill, Pendleton Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is dificult at best. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and comfortable. Just wish it was easier to find parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Stairs could be a problem for elderly and/or infirm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zie het lijstje met de iconen, de kleerkast was gammel en had wat te weinig kapstokken
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Diane

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location and style. Disappointed with the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Helene Elise

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exellent service!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Décor ancien très agréable.Personnel trés aimable.Bon emplacemant dans la ville près du jardin botanique
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019