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A dining area with a table set for two, a radiator, and a window with a view of the street and buildings. - McLays Guest House (Glasgow)
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Located close to Sauchiehall Street and Kings Theatre Glasgow, McLays Guest House has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a kettle and tea set, a small table, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a phone, and a mirror.

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a small desk with a mirror, a chair, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a desk with a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark headboard, and a wooden dresser with drawers.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small bedside table, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, Ensuite

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a city view.

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with four beds arranged in a square layout.

Large Family Room, Ensuite

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Family Room, Ensuite

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, Ensuite

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with three beds, each with a headboard, bedside tables, and lamps.

Superior Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Superior Large Family Room, Ensuite

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand, and a wall socket.

Superior Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a kettle and tea set, a small table, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a framed picture on the wall.

Executive Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in City Centre Glasgow, a neighborhood in Glasgow, McLays Guest House is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Kings Theatre Glasgow and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Sauchiehall Street and Buchanan Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at OVO Hydro or Ibrox Stadium. Visit our Glasgow travel guide
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260-276 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 6TT

What's nearby

  • A storefront with large windows and a sign reading "The Willow Tearooms and Gift Shop".
    Sauchiehall Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A street lined with shops and sale banners, with a row of bicycles parked on the right.
    Buchanan Street
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A grand building with a central monument surrounded by red flowers.
    George Square
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Glasgow School of Art
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kings Theatre Glasgow
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Glasgow Charing Cross Station
    5 min walk
  • St Georges Cross Station
    8 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hengler's Circus (Wetherspoon)
    3 min walk
  • The Griffin
    3 min walk
  • Nice N Sleazy
    3 min walk
  • Subway
    3 min walk
  • Chinaskis
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 6 per day)
  • Self parking on site (GBP 6 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

4 children, up to the age of 12 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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 6 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 6 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is McLays Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 6 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at McLays Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at McLays Guest House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is McLays Guest House located?

Located in City Centre Glasgow, this hotel is steps from Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow School of Art, and Kings Theatre Glasgow. Buchanan Street and University of Glasgow are also within 1 mi (2 km). St Georges Cross Station is 8 minutes by foot and Cowcaddens 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

McLays Guest House Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 625 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 625 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 625 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 625 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 625 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

One night stay

Very basic no frills room, stairway to it dirty, unironed but clean bedding in a very grubby room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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6/10 Okay

Karina Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A bit run down but OK.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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4/10 Poor

Teklesenbet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I can't recommend it for this property the shower is not good the dining room is not a good, no changing bed sheet,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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4/10 Poor

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Give it a miss!

This 'Hotel' is merely a hostel which is overpriced, dirty and little if any cleaning done whilst we were out. Beds, carpets etc were not clean and the electric sockets and lighting were faulty. limited on street parking out front. On the good side the room had plenty of room for 5 people. Overall i'd struggle to give it 1 ☆ !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

M J

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

MJ

Very friendly staffs, cleanliness and service are excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room but stairs need some TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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6/10 Okay

Keira

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Came here with 3 other friends, we enjoyed this as we could all be in one room together. The room was a good size for the amount of people but was not in the best condition. There was a chair but if you were to sit on this, the back would fall off. The bedsheets were clean but the mattress wasn’t. The shower had mould and the bathroom was not clean. We did report the unclean bathroom to reception and one man came and used the shower to rinse the bath. Then a lady came and mopped the floor. This was fine for the one night but I wouldn’t come back again/ stay for longer than a night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

cheap for city-centre - for a reason.

Broken fire-window at the top of the landing, gaffer-taped up throughout our stay. Also the room wasn't clean - previous guest contact lense case on the floor, and none of the bedside light bulbs worked - only the main light. only breakfast option was cereal and toast, but the dining room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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6/10 Okay

Isabella

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Poor hygiene

Very poor cleaned. The bathrooms were in very bad shape, especially the showers
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christopher

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

Weekend in Glasgow

Good value good size single room nice and clean, reception was fast no waiting around, good w fi, nice TV , enjoyed my stay.also plenty of nightlife close by, but hotel is located in a very quiet road.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant and clean Guest House. Friendly staff. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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4/10 Poor

Connor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolute Shambles

The hotel was like a maze and extremely hard to navigate. The elevator was old and tiny as it could only fit a maximum of 3 people. Our room was not in the greatest condition, the light at our bed was falling off the wall, the radiator was leaking and the bed was falling apart at the sides, peeling apart. The service from the receptions staff was fine but the room cleaning service was appalling. On our first morning the cleaner came and knocked on the door which was fine but I was just out a shower so I had asked her if she could come back in 5 so I could put clothes on. She left and did not return the full day. Morning 2 and this time me and my girlfriend had not long woken up it was roughly 9:30am this time it was a different cleaner. She did not knock and ask if we required any help she had risky just barged in the door and I asked her to leave as we were not even clothed. I had reported the leaking radiator to reception and was told as it was a Sunday there was no maintenance personnel on shift but he had offered us a new room which was just across the hall. I declined as we only had 1 night left till we checked out and it was too much of a hassle to pack up to move across the hall for a few hours. Overall my stay was disappointing and I feel like I must have been overcharged for the stay I had and for the experience. I will not be using McClay’s Guest House ever again unless it is upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cheap Stay

Lady on reception was loverly. Nice little place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is big and comfortable. Even you need to share the toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Night away

I had a lovely stay friendly staff and nice huge breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good Stay.

Good for my 1 night stop, easy parking, close to bars and restaurants. Friendly staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building near Xmas was warm & the staff were helpful & friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Fantastic

Great guest house clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Its clean and tidy although a little updating is required. Excellent breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Márcia

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

Not Good

My experience was horrible I payed one thing and received another. The online fotos of the rooms were very beautiful but unfortunately the room had no conditions. The bathrooms are common to all Guest. Cleaning conditions not good. I didnt stay with the room, i lost my money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never more The shower don’t clean The room is very small
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

nightout stay

Perfect for a weekend stay. lovely service at reception. would benefit from more mirrors in rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Worst hotel ever

DO NOT COME HERE, my room was falling to pieces , was a complete dump, bed falling apart, shower falling apart, the whole room was a shambles! Tried to sort it and switch rooms and I was told no and that “ the manager dose not speak to the public” don’t go here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Philippa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is not explicit in the information that the bathrooms / toilets are shared. The beds in our room were very old and falling apart. The carpets and decor are worn and dirty. It was odd as the reviews had been clear that the place was clean. Sadly not our experience. Wouldn't go back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019