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Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property - evening/night
Free daily buffet breakfast
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Point of interest
Reception
Experience the vibrant atmosphere at Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside. Savor a free breakfast buffet, unwind with dinner and light fare at Great Room Lounge, or grab a snack from the vending machine. With multilingual staff and luggage storage, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
122 Stockwell Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 4LT

What's nearby

  • Buchanan Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • George Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • OVO Hydro - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • University of Glasgow - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Argyle Street Station - 4 min walk
  • St Enoch Station - 8 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Scotia Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop Glasgow St Enoch - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG

Hotel near George Square
Located close to Glasgow Cathedral and OVO Hydro, Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A TV in the lobby, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 128 rooms offer comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room Lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (35 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Glasgow City Centre Riverside
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre
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Holiday Inn Express Riverside Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG Glasgow

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG located?

Located in City Centre Glasgow, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of George Square and Glasgow Cathedral. OVO Hydro and Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Argyle Street Station is only a 4-minute walk and St Enoch Station is 8 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Choice of Breakfast Options,Rooms Clean and Comfortable,Staff very Pleasant and Helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to parking and good value for the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin Heather Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, delicious breakfast options everyday!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, just by the bus terminal and convenient to all shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Neighborhood a bit rough
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay, clean room and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Easy check in , clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fire alarm made my last night horrible as my kids and I got woken up twice and evacuated once out of the builing at 2am. Otherwise, it was a very good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean,quiet,good breakfast.Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sher

Liked: Cleanliness
Vetry good and staff were welcomming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Fantastic staff, amazing sleep, lovely breakfast. No complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for what we need staff were really nice very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice relaxing stay very quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

NEIL

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

Glasglow stay

Our stay was good and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

A H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and informative staff, clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it was in the center of everything was really close to the subway station and a bus stop. There was an elevator the hotel was extremely clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

shadowjack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel close to the city centre everything you needed comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price it was the perfect place to grab a bed after a gig at the Barras and free brecky to boot . Nice .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team here did a great job. We had a incredible stay and it’s went in walking distance of everything downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, beds comfortable,shower room immaculate. Breakfast and choice excellent. Staff very helpfull,would not hesitate to use again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yanet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This was a nice hotel for the purpose it served, a little small for our family of four. Staff was not as nice as many scotts I have met in my teip, but it was ok. Breakfast was okay, enough to get you started
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everyone here was so nice, friendly, and helpful
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Average property. A bit pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, hotel was spotlessly clean. Handy for Barrowlands and the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff and a wonderful experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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