Near the beautiful Botanic Gardens, Ambassador Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with a charming garden and inviting terrace. Connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy perks like luggage storage, express check-out, full breakfast options at your fingertips.
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
OVO Hydro - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Glasgow Science Centre - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Getting around
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 28 min drive
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 44 min drive
Gilshochill Station - 3 min drive
Maryhill Station - 3 min drive
Glasgow Partick Station - 27 min walk
Hillhead Station - 10 min walk
Kelvinbridge Station - 14 min walk
Kelvinhall Station - 21 min walk
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
Ambassador Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from University of Glasgow and Buchanan Street. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Public transportation is only a short walk: Hillhead Station is 10 minutes and Kelvinbridge Station is 14 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
28 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.99 for adults and GBP 6 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 9.0 per stay
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
Also known as
Ambassador Glasgow
Ambassador Hotel Glasgow
Ambassador Hotel Hotel
Ambassador Hotel Glasgow
Ambassador Hotel Hotel Glasgow
Frequently asked questions
Does Ambassador Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ambassador Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ambassador Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ambassador Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ambassador Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. There's a charge of GBP 10 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Ambassador Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casino Glasgow, Riverboat (6-min drive) and Alea Glasgow (6-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Ambassador Hotel and nearby?
Ambassador Hotel has a garden.
What's the area around Ambassador Hotel like?
Ambassador Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from University of Glasgow and 3 minutes' walk from Botanic Gardens.
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Ambassador Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
24 Feb 2025
Excepetional
Ambassaor Hotel was a perfect stay for the one bed room. Staff exceptional. Will defeneitly stay again
Ronnie
Ronnie, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Excellent
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2025
great value and nice hotel
Smile to welcome us and nice room for the cost. great value and nice hotel. nothing to complain about.
kenneth
kenneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sep 2024
We did enjoy the Botanic Gardens, so handy.
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2024
Absolutely fantastic hotel, perfect location, amazing staff. Will definitely be back.
James
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jun 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Friendly staff, nice clean room, had what was needed
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Jan 2024
Basic but clean and friendly perfect for a short stay.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jul 2024
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.
Paul
Paul, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Mar 2024
Excellent refurbishment - rooms very well appointed and very tidy and fresh
Donald M
Donald M, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Aug 2024
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.
Anne
Anne, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Sep 2022
Great hotel
Great stay and helpful friendly staff
Shona
Shona, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
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.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
17 Oct 2024
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.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Apr 2024
Fantastic
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2024
Fabulous
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Aug 2023
Loved the traditional look outside, felt really friendly. Staff very friendly. My room was comfortable brilliant shower and bed comfortable
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Apr 2024
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!
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Apr 2024
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.
Nina
Nina, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Nov 2023
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.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Aug 2022
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.
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
23 Jul 2023
Prices increased in the last year.
Craig Donald
Craig Donald, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
26 Mar 2024
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Jul 2023
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.
MRS M A
MRS M A, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
1 Jan 2024
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.
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
31 Jul 2022
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.