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Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG

3.0 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a red chair, and a phone.
Bar (on property)
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern brick facade, large windows, and a prominent green sign.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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122 Stockwell Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 4LT
  • Place, Merchant City
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Glasgow Green
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, George Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed and a sign on it. The sign reads "FIRM OR SOFT IT'S UP TO YOU!" and mentions options for a pillow.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed and a sign on it. The sign reads "FIRM OR SOFT IT'S UP TO YOU!" and mentions options for a pillow.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed and a sign on it. The sign reads "FIRM OR SOFT IT'S UP TO YOU!" and mentions options for a pillow.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, shower, and bathtub.

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a TV in a common area and a front desk safe are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Glasgow hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Merchant City. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Great Room Lounge
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 10 minutes by foot from George Square and a 2-minute drive from Glasgow Cathedral
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and a front desk safe.

This 3-star Glasgow hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG has a restaurant serving dinner and light fare.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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.
  • Handrails in hallways (89 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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 used
  • 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: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Centre Riverside by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, easily walk into the city
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the City
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Memet

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

MacCray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good selection of shops and nice stock of wine and beers.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet stay. Easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good and the staff members were very helpful and friendly. So was the reception. The location was perfect! Very close to city center, yet tucked away in a quieter street.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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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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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable. Reception staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

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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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, clean & quiet hotel. Staff is courteous & always happy to assist. This is our 6th stay at Riverside! Breakfast is always freshly prepared with lots of choice. Thanks for another memorable visit! We will be back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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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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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very convenient and the staff were very friendly and the rooms were very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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

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

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room but it was cold and the heater wasn’t really efficient. Nice breakfast and staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hoi Hung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great that hotel provides microwave in common area. And no strange smell in room this time. Last time I used holiday inn express Manchester, the room has very strong artificial air refresher smell that come out automatically from machine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026