Name: Alexander Thomson
Address: 320 Argyle Street, Central Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 8LY, United Kingdom, 320 Argyle Street, G2 8LY, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $49 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.0

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Hotel Alexander Thomson

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in clothes shopping, shopping and nightlife – Check location 320 Argyle Street, Central Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 8LY, United Kingdom – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in clothes shopping, shopping and nightlife – Check location

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*8.8* Princes Square: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

Glasgow Central Train Station: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)

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This hotel is in the heart of everything in downtown Glasgow. For a single male traveler it is fine.

Don

United States of America

Price and location were good. Didn't have breakfast so can't comment on that.

Joey

United Kingdom

Good location , good breakfast and nice large bathroom.

Wendy

Canada

Downtown location, close to main shopping lane, close to Hop off/on bus stop, very nice large room, good breakfast.

Jon

United States of America

Centrally located where you could walk to shops Etc. Very good breakfast. Second stay the reception staff were very friendly and helpful.

Brenda

Australia

Dry friendly and helpful staff. Great location could walk to many restaurants and shopping

Cheryl

Canada

The breakfast buffet was nice and the staff was really very friendly. The hotel is in the center of the city and next to the train station, which is really good to get anywhere interesting by foot.

Iva

Austria

Breakfast was good - had kind of an indian flair to it. It was nice to be able to leave our luggage while we walked around town and the location is good if you are taking the train out of Glasgow.

Diane

United States of America

Location was excellent especially for my elderly mother who can not walk far. It is only a short 5 minutes walk to the city center.

Vicky

Ireland

Location was good but sleeping over a bar can get noisy.

Gisele

Canada

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8.9

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“This hotel is in the heart of everything in downtown Glasgow. For a single male traveler it is fine.”

Don United States of America
“Price and location were good. Didn't have breakfast so can't comment on that.”

Joey United Kingdom
“Good location , good breakfast and nice large bathroom.”

Wendy Canada
“Downtown location, close to main shopping lane, close to Hop off/on bus stop, very nice large room, good breakfast.”

Jon United States of America
“Centrally located where you could walk to shops Etc. Very good breakfast. Second stay the reception staff were very friendly and helpful.”

Brenda Australia
“Dry friendly and helpful staff. Great location could walk to many restaurants and shopping”

Cheryl Canada
“The breakfast buffet was nice and the staff was really very friendly. The hotel is in the center of the city and next to the train station, which is really good to get anywhere interesting by foot.”

Iva Austria
“Breakfast was good - had kind of an indian flair to it. It was nice to be able to leave our luggage while we walked around town and the location is good if you are taking the train out of Glasgow.”

Diane United States of America
“Location was excellent especially for my elderly mother who can not walk far. It is only a short 5 minutes walk to the city center.”

Vicky Ireland
“Location was good but sleeping over a bar can get noisy.”

Gisele Canada

Stay in the Heart of Glasgow – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in clothes shopping, shopping and nightlife – Check location

One of our top picks in Glasgow.Located in Glasgow city center on one of the main shopping streets, the Alexander Thomson hotel is 650 feet from Glasgow Central rail station. A buffet breakfast is available and all rooms have a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception desk are also available.

Set in a Victorian building, the Alexander Thomson hotel is located in Glasgow’s financial and business district. The Gallery of Modern Art and the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall are within 15 minutes’ walk of the Alexander. The Scottish Exhibition Center is just over 1 miles away.

High ceilings and large windows are some of the original features that are included in the hotel. Guests can relax in the traditionally decorated lounge area.

A TV and tea/coffee facilities with biscuits are provided in each room. All rooms also have a hairdryer, a work desk and ironing facilities.

Central Glasgow is a great choice for travelers interested in clothes shopping, shopping and nightlife.

This is our guests' favorite part of Glasgow, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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We are located in the heart of Glasgow, close to many bars, restaurants and cultural sites that are within easy access for guests.

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The Arches
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Glasgow Central Train Station
0.1 miles
Argyll Arcade
0.3 miles
St. Enoch Center
0.3 miles
Princes Square
0.3 miles
Buchanan Street Station
0.3 miles
Whyte & Mackay
0.4 miles
Gallery of Modern Art
0.4 miles
Glasgow Queen Street Station
0.5 miles
George Square
0.5 miles

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Glasgow Airport
6.6 miles
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
27.4 miles
Edinburgh Airport
35.3 miles

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Argyle Street Shopping Street
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St Enoch Centre Shopping Street
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What Travelers Love About This Location

“Good location, breakfast and comfortable rooms.”

Eric

United Kingdom

8.7

“Staff very helpful. Central location Breakfast brilliant”

Bertie

United Kingdom

9.1

“Brilliant for the price, fab location, clean and tidy and a comfy bed. Breakfast buffet was lovely something for everyone.”

Lzl11

United Kingdom

9.1

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
0 - 2 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	£25 per child, per night
3+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	£25 per person, per night

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Pets are not allowed.

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“The breakfast buffet was nice and the staff was really very friendly. The hotel is in the center of the city and next to the train station, which is really good to get anywhere interesting by foot.”

“Breakfast was good - had kind of an indian flair to it. It was nice to be able to leave our luggage while we walked around town and the location is good if you are taking the train out of Glasgow.”

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Reviewed: September 16, 2019

Michelle
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast could have been a bit warmer.
Central clean and good value for money

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 16, 2019

Jo
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
This hotel is quite close to Glasgow Central train station which was perfect for us.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 16, 2019

Jeanette
United Kingdom
9.2

“Nice central hotel ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only thing was the bed was a bit small and not very comfortable
Every thing else I have stayed here quite a few times and would go back

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 16, 2019

Rod
United Kingdom
6.7

“Value for money but won’t be staying again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Despite being recently refurbished this consisted of fresh paint on old doors, windows and walls. Dated furniture.
Large bed, good breakfast close to railway station

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 16, 2019

Kareen
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Loud music from pub down the road however did stop after midnight
Good Central location for sse hydro and for shops pubs and restaurants

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Frances
United Kingdom
9.2

“Very good value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quite a lot of noise from machinery outside
Lovely big room x Breakfast had lots of choices

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The view from the Windows is poor
It suits us perfectly for going to shows

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Karen
United Kingdom
9.6

“Overall great fir our Glasgow stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower tiles needed a good bleach.
Excellent stay yet again. Big rooms to accommodate friends catching up. Great location next to train station & amazing breakfast. Staff very friendly.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Fantastic place was totally surprised was very clean and comfortable for cheap hotel

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Robert
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
7.9

“Overall very good.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shower was very small and could not change the angle of the shower head.
Sumptuous breakfast included in price and nice big room.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Pamela
United Kingdom
9.6

“Return customer”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed was a little soft for my liking but that's just personal preference
Clean, spacious rooms. Courteous staff. Great breakfast choices. Have stayed before and will again.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Colin
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
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- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Large room

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Anonymous
Netherlands
6.7

“good location, old hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
it used to be a nice place i think, but everything was very old and damaged. it needs a big renovation to be as nice as the pictures show.
location was good, the lobby had a nice renovation, check-in was quickly, we didn't pay much

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Michael
United Kingdom
7.9

“All in all very happy.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast
Very good llocation for what I required. Good value for money.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Maureen
United Kingdom
5.8

“Sadly i won't stay here again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
The comfyness of the beds, some of them are like sleeping on building bricks! & lighter duvets that don't make you too hot!
Breakfast was the best thing!

Stayed in August 2019

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	Executive Suite 1 king bed	Show prices
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