See all properties

Ambassador Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Botanic Gardens

Photo gallery for Ambassador Hotel

Experience the classic charm of the Ambassador Hotel, featuring a grand entrance and beautifully maintained grounds.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and fire exit sign.
Two double beds with dark headboards and light-colored bedding, a large mirror, and a wooden desk with drawers.
Relax in this cozy room with a seating area, large windows, and a door to a bathroom featuring a shower and toilet.
Relax in a charming outdoor space with a stone wall backdrop, brick-paved floor, and comfortable benches.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Triple Room

Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Single Room

Single Room

Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
7 Kelvin Drive, Glasgow, Scotland, G20 8QG

What's nearby

  • Botanic Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Glasgow - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Riverside Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • OVO Hydro - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow Partick Station - 3 min drive
  • Hillhead Station - 10 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Brewhaus - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loop & Scoop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪1841 Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hillhead Bookclub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Papercup Coffee Company - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Ambassador Hotel

Hotel near Botanic Gardens
Located close to Queen's Cross Church and Hunterian Art Gallery, Ambassador Hotel provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a computer station
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a TV in reception
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Cots/infant beds, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English

Similar properties

Front of property

Albion Hotel

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 405 reviews
The price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
Albion Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

  • Cot (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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 9.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.99 for adults and from 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ambassador Glasgow
Ambassador Hotel Glasgow
Ambassador Hotel Hotel
Ambassador Hotel Glasgow
Ambassador Hotel Hotel Glasgow

Frequently asked questions

Is Ambassador Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ambassador Hotel?

As of 23 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ambassador Hotel on 28 Jul 2025 start from NZ$207.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ambassador Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ambassador Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ambassador Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Ambassador Hotel located?

Located in Glasgow Westend, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Botanic Gardens, University of Glasgow and Queen's Cross Church. Mackintosh Church and Hunterian Art Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Hillhead Station is 10 minutes by foot and Kelvinbridge Station is 14 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ambassador Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 488 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

We arrived very very late after many travel delays and we were able to enter the hotel and our room easily! thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A listed property overlooking The Botanics in the west end of Glasgow. Spotless and very comfortable and quiet .Great for the price. Breakfast excellent. Staff pleasant. Excellent location near subway , main bus routes into central Glasgow and 25 minutes to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald M

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

8/10 Good

Anne

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

Great Location.

The hotel had limited off site parking, so ended up having to pay for street parking which was quite expensive. However, the location was ideal for the West End of Glasgow.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall. Very happy with the stay. Staff were very nice and hospitable. Free parking tho a little limited but one can’t complain. Shame the council are not helpful with the parking up front.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Worst bed I have slept in a long time. Rock hard bed that seemed to be on a slope. Cheap pillows and duvet. Modern fitted bathroom but sink so small the floor was soaked when trying to wash. Pleasant staff especially lady in the breakfast room. All areas nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

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

Good location

The hotel was clean , staff friendly and lovely location next to the botanical gardens. The only issue we had was that in the morning we could not have breakfast as we had not booked the night before. Make sure you book in for breakfast if you want some. Fortunately there are lovely cafes along Byres Road which serve great breakfasts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

10/10 service and nice hotel

10/10 for man on reception stayed in room 15 which had no view other than roof plus room has support beam right next to bed but room was satisfactorily clean with exception of few high areas with dust but overall clean and tidy and nice hotel. Breakfast was ok nothing great but to sum up service and hotel lovely and definitely would stay again maybe not in that room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

Lovely peaceful place

The Ambassador Hotel is a gem and the front desk gentleman was helpful and kind. We had to leave early in the morning a few minutes after the dining room opened for breakfast. He took our order the night before and had it ready for us before the Taxi arrived. The location is beautiful and close to many restaurants and the botanical gardens and a pretty walk along the river. It was far from the city center though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Craig Donald

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Prices increased in the last year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

MRS M A

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

Happy to stay again but coming by train next time!

Liked the position, across the road from the Botanic Gardens. Was able to obtain a ticket for Jekyll and Hyde in the Gardens which was a bonus. Only difficulty was finding it.Not the hotel at fault. There are so many road works in Glasgow coupled with one way system that for a stranger to the city, negotiating the way round was a challenge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not as expected.

Only 6 parking spaces and very small. Booked hotel for the parking and not guaranteed. Other parking outside restricted to 3 hrs and expensive. Also, not hot water in sink.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Colin

The property was fine and handy for where we were going on our night out the room was clean and tidy the problem arose in the morning as we were going down for breakfast we never made it to the bottom of the stairs before being told it was twenty past nine and hot breakfast finished at 9.15 on a New Year’s Day he said with a smile. No just go in and get the breakfast you have paid extra for or we will refund your money as you didn’t get your breakfast. We thought it finished at 9.30 and thought we were in plenty of time.We have stayed in this hotel before that is why we returned but would not go back after this bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Instructions to check in after regular office hours were sent on the day of travel. Even if you booked in this hotel, they do not tell you clearly that your room is actually next door at Embassy apartments. I was left alone outside for a good amount of time at midnight because they sent lockbox instructions during my travel day so I did not get the message until I called Expedia. I had sent messages days prior to my arrival that I will be arriving late. No notification to expect lockbox instructions and that no one will be at the front desk. Expedia was no help either as I was asking for another hotel and they said they cannot help because there were check in instructions. This was a very traumatic experience and both this hotel and Expedia did not respond to my demand for a refund of at least the first night due to the horrible check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARCHIE

Ambassador

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025