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Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG

3.0 star property
A hearty breakfast buffet sets travelers up for exploring Glasgow's vibrant city center, with the energy of Scotland's cultural hub just steps away

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in City Centre Glasgow, a neighborhood in Glasgow, Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG is in a shopping district and on a river. OVO Hydro and Glasgow Science Centre are cultural highlights, while George Square is a notable landmark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre or Celtic Park. Visit our Glasgow travel guide
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122 Stockwell Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 4LT

What's nearby

  • Merchant City
    Merchant City
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Glasgow Green
    Glasgow Green
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Buchanan Street
    Buchanan Street
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • George Square
    George Square
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Strathclyde
    University of Strathclyde
    10 min walk - 0.6 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
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    4 min walk
  • Scotia Bar
    1 min walk
  • Mono
    4 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:
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • A TV in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser
  • Bicycle parking, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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 eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in FuturePlus, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
  • 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

Conveniences

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

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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1999
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

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 fire extinguisher, 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.

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?

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.

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

Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 587 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and staff were polite. There was plenty of choice at breakfast and you can be 'to go' if you don't have much time. In a good location with pubs and restaurants close by. A great place to stay for a city break.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in a great location, staff very helpful and the breakfast is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, nice room, comfortable bed, nice breakfast, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Memet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Lovely location, friendly and helpful staff, lovely large and clean room, and finally a lovely hot and cold buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Emeka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located in the city centre, close to most transit hubs. Walking distance to the busy shopping district.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Clean room. Very comfortable bed. Staff all friendly and helpful. Breakfast hot and plentiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was in a good location and was everything I wanted in a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were courteous and room was clean, excellent location close to underground and city centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel in Glasgow city centre .. ideally located for merchant city and for Glasgow Green. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Rooms had all the essentials and were comfortable - only complaint was that the rooms were cold overnight
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful, friendly staff. Comfortable bed, nice room and tasty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff Comfy room Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, room was ideal. Great breakfast and excellent value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic hotel but great for the family for 1 night while in the city. Very friendly staff, room and public areas clean, decent breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly , welcoming , humorous
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Amenities
Good location, clean, tidy and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable,excellent shower Staff helpful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Seamus

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Ideal location. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and a comfortable bed with good pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were amazing when my wee girl became unwell on our trip couldn’t thank them enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The AC was good wanted to turn the heat up and it worked (unlike a recent hotel I stayed in) the breakfast was good quality and tasty with a good choice of different items.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
About 15 minute walk to main shops but a nice clean place to stay and breakfast was plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Manjari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff were polite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Basheer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy access. Polite staffs. Clean hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

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

Adam Ant overnight stay

Room was clean and comfortable breakfast was good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025