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Ambassador Hotel

3.0 star property
The Ambassador Hotel, near the Botanic Gardens, offers travelers a peaceful retreat with a garden, terrace, and practical amenities.

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Travelers find a tranquil escape at the Ambassador Hotel with its garden setting near the Botanic Gardens. The hotel offers reliable in-room WiFi, convenient luggage storage, and express check-out. Guests can enjoy a full breakfast before exploring the area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Glasgow Westend, a neighbourhood in Glasgow, Ambassador Hotel is in a shopping district and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Botanic Gardens, while Hunterian Museum and Hunterian Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre or OVO Hydro. Visit our Glasgow travel guide
Map
7 Kelvin Drive, Glasgow, Scotland, G20 8QG

What's nearby

  • Botanic Gardens which includes a garden
    Botanic Gardens
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Glasgow showing heritage elements
    University of Glasgow
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Amazing gallery and museum!
    Kelvingrove Park
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Riverside Museum featuring modern architecture, a sunset and mist or fog
    Riverside Museum
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The SSE Hydro showing street scenes and mist or fog
    OVO Hydro
    4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Òran Mór
    6 min walk
  • 1841 Coffee
    8 min walk
  • Black Pine Coffee Co
    10 min walk
  • Papercup Coffee Company
    8 min walk
  • Coopers
    11 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
  • A TV in reception, luggage storage and smoke-free property
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

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ambassador Hotel on 10 Mar 2026 start from NZ$141, 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

Ambassador Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 508 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 508 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 508 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 508 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 508 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness from the staff throughout our stay from arrival to breakfast to checking-out. Room was huge for 3 persons, bathroom and sleeping area were spotless, beddings were comfy and fresh. Room was keeping us throughout our stay too! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quickly and very helpfully resolved a check in issue. Very hospitable. Fab location . Had a lovely stay and hope to be back next time I'm in Glasgow
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelente location with friendly staff. The lack of an elevator was an issue. If you can't climb stairs, request a ground floor room. There's a nice river trail steps from the hotel. The Botanic Garden and many good restaurants are a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location. Helpful staff. Parking was a little tight getting in and out but free. Clean. Close to botanical garden and west end restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

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

Excepetional

Ambassaor Hotel was a perfect stay for the one bed room. Staff exceptional. Will defeneitly stay again
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic hotel, perfect location, amazing staff. Will definitely be back. James
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming place that has exactly what I needed and no more or less. The people are wonderfully friendly. The location cannot be beat with the entrance to the river path just across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
they don’t have any lifts and lots of stairs so don’t advise staying if you’ve got luggage! The room wasn’t the most comfortable and it was a bit overpriced for what it was. Always wanted to stay there so I’m glad I tried it and it was comfortable enough but there’s a lot better offering in Glasgow
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little hotel, very clean, excellent service in a beautiful location. Only small criticisms is a very wobbly wardrobe in the room which didnt feel very safe, no toiletries in bathroom (soap dispensers empty), and a poor choice of drinks in room. Not enough to put me off staying again, I would certainly be back, but I'd be aware to bring coffee, soap and shower gel next time!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Luciana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay, rooms was spacious and comfortable, excellent location, easy to reach city center by public transport and walking, also very easy getting in and out of town by car. Definitely will recommend and use it again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good traditional small Hotel. Staff were really fun and enthusiastic. Comfy room with good bathroom. Nice for central Glasgow
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025