Frequently Asked Questions

You’ll find Carlton George hotel located at 44 West George Street right in the centre of Glasgow, a one minute walk from Glasgow Queen Street Station and less than a 2 minute walk from Buchanan Street where you will find shopping centres Buchanan Galleries, Princes Square Shopping Centre and Argyll Arcade.

George Square, the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and the Style Mile are located a 5 minute walk away, along with some of the city’s best shopping, restaurants, bars and live music venues.

Glasgow Central Station is approximately a 10-minute walk away through Glasgow city centre, making the hotel easy to reach especially if you are travelling from locations such as London and Manchester.

Glasgow Airport is around 15–20 minutes away by car depending on traffic.

The Glasgow Airport Express (Bus 500) runs every 15 minutes between the airport and Buchanan Bus Station, which is around a 5-minute walk from Carlton George.

If you’re arriving by train, Glasgow Queen Street Station sits directly across from the hotel, making travel from Edinburgh and across Scotland really straightforward too.

Check-in at Carlton George is from 3pm, giving you plenty of time to arrive, drop your bags and head out to explore Glasgow city centre.

Check-out is by 11am on the day of departure.

If you’re arriving early or leaving later, the team can also store your luggage so you can make the most of your time in Glasgow before heading home.

While we don’t have parking on-site, there are several secure city-centre car parks which take 5 minutes to walk to the hotel from.

The closest options with discounted guest rates include:

• NCP Montrose Street - £12.50 per 24 hours
• Buchanan Galleries Car Park - £15 per 24 hours

Because we’re right across from Queen Street Station in the centre of the city, many guests choose to arrive by train instead.

Yes, complimentary secure luggage storage is available for hotel guests before check-in and after check-out.

Yes, reception can arrange taxis throughout your stay, whether you’re heading to the airport, a concert, dinner reservation or somewhere else across the city.

If you’d rather arrange your own transport, GlasGO Cabs, traditional Glasgow black cabs and Uber all operate throughout the city centre and are usually easy to find from West George Street day and night.

Yes, free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and in every room, with download speeds of up to 80mbps.

Ideal whether you’re catching up on work, planning your next stop in the city or winding down with a film after a day exploring Glasgow.

Every room includes:

• Complimentary minibar with water, soft drinks and alcoholic options
• Air conditioning
• Smart TV with streaming and casting options
• Free Wi-Fi
• Tea and coffee facilities including nespresso machines and locally roasted coffee from Gordon Street Coffee
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Luxury full size toiletries including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand wash and body lotion from Scottish supplier, Laura Thomas Co
• Hairdryer
• Safe
• 2-in-1 iron and steamer
• Full-size irons and ironing boards are also available on request.

Every room includes a complimentary minibar stocked with a selection of some of our favourite local drinks, including water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and snacks including crisps and biscuits.

Minibar items are refreshed daily, ready for when you get back from shopping, gigs, dinners or exploring the city.

Yes, all rooms at Carlton George include air conditioning so you can control the temperature within your room to suit your preferences.

Yes, breakfast is served daily on the rooftop level overlooking Glasgow’s skyline. We are open 7 am-10 am Monday to Friday and 7:30 am to 10:30 am Saturday and Sunday. You’ll find hot breakfast dishes, continental options, fresh coffee and views stretching across the city centre rooftops while Glasgow starts to wake up below.

Yes, Carlton George is home to a rooftop bar called Windows which has views stretching across the Glasgow city centre skyline. An elevated spot above the city, located on the 7th floor of the hotel, for drinks such as cocktails, wine, beer and Afternoon Tea.

One of the best things about staying here is how much of Glasgow you can explore on foot.

The below destinations are less than a 10 minute walk from the Carlton George hotel:

• Buchanan Street and the Style Mile
• George Square
• Princes Square
• Merchant City
• Gallery of Modern Art
• King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
• Buchanan Galleries

Definitely. Carlton George is a popular base for concerts, theatre trips, conferences and live events thanks to its central location and easy transport links across the city.

Approximate travel times include:

• Theatre Royal - 10-minute walk
• Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - 5-minute walk
• Pavilion Theatre - 10-minute walk
• King’s Theatre - 15–20 minutes walk
• OVO Hydro and SEC Campus - around 15 minutes by taxi or 35-minute walk
• Hampden Park - around 15–20 minutes by taxi

Whether you’re heading to a gig, conference, football match or show, it’s easy to get there, and even easier to get back into the middle of the city afterwards.

Definitely. Glasgow is a brilliant walking city and most of the city centre can easily be explored on foot from our front door.

Buchanan Street Subway Station is only a few minutes away too, making it easy to reach the West End, SEC Campus, OVO Hydro and other parts of the city without needing a car.

Our accessible rooms have been thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable stay for guests with additional access needs.

Features include:

• Wider doorways for easier access
• Walk-in shower with a small step
• Grab rails and support features around the shower, sink and toilet
• Lowered-height toilet
• Lift access to the room
• Air conditioning
• Complimentary minibar
• Smart TV with casting
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

If you have any questions about accessibility or would like to discuss your individual requirements before booking, please get in touch with our team. We'll be happy to talk through the room in more detail and help you choose the option that's right for you. Please also note that our accessible rooms are only available in our SNUG room category.