Hotel Mclays Guest House
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In the heart of Glasgow city centre, McLays Guest House is 15 minutes’ walk from Glasgow Central Station. It offers bed and breakfast accommodation with a 24-hour front desk.ssA full cooked breakfast
is served daily from 7:00 to
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2 hotel reviews for Hotel Mclays Guest House
The following are archived hotel reviews: These are not counted into the current average review rating, as the journey took place more than 25 months ago, or the hotel has completely changed.
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This hotel is OK if you're traveling alone and budgetbewusst. £100 For 3 nights are truly not much and the breakfast was absolutely drinkable even if it was of course the selection wasn't giant. The staff was always friendly and tried. I stayed in room 53 . As it was very cold in the winter 2010 in Scotland, unfortunately it was also quite fresh in the room. Isolation was unfortunately an unknown. Only to sleep, but it's not bad, but the shower had no pressure, which of course made everything was a bit much harder. Rooms on the other side of... Read more
in January 10,
Ralph, Age 41-45, Solo/single
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Hotel in general
- in September 10
Whilst it was a budget hotel, I wasn't expecting luxuries, but it could do with being updated & give a coat of paint. - in July 10
Although a budget hotel has wifi available for free in breakfast room and location close to sauchiehall st. - in July 10
If I choose a budget hotel, then I should be prapared to compromise on the level of services and facilities I will be getting in that price.
- in September 10
- clean and tidy place for a single
- enjoyable stay
- in May 11
Quite basic, but still good value. - in March 11
good service and good value - in March 11
It was very good value. - in June 10
This guest house is very homely ,pleasant staff , convenient location to city centre ,comfortable ,reasonably quiet for glasgow ,good facilities and overall very good value.
- in May 11
- in May 11
Very central, good value for money. - in March 11
it was good value for money, staff were polite and efficient. - in October 10
friendly and helpful staff, good value for money, clean room, generous cooked breakfast and close to shops/centre of town.
- in May 11
- in March 11
not as centrally located as i expected but that's not the hotels fault.
- in March 11
- horrible experience
- in June 11
Beware of loud music booming from the club next door nearly every night. - in February 10
The loud music until 0200hrs from the night club.
- in June 11
- in March 11
at a budget price mclays suited my purpose, the beds were comfy and room generally clean,the corridors did seem a little shabby and worn,which made a bad impression before entering the room,also bear in mind, it's close to saucihall street and night clubs and you can be woken by them truning out in the early hours, if you want a cheap place to crash in the city, i doubt you'd find better value-breakfast was included. - in March 11
at a budget price mclays suited my purpose, the beds were comfy and room generally clean,the corridors did seem a little shabby and worn,which made a bad impression before entering the room,also bear in mind, it's close to saucihall street and night clubs and you can be woken by them truning out in the early hours, if you want a cheap place to crash in the city, i doubt you'd find better value-breakfast was included.
- in March 11
Room
- in June 11
Decor was perhaps a bit tired in our room, however saying that the room was still clean. - in April 11
the hotel staff, the cleanliness of my room. - in April 11
Very clean room and super close to city center. - in March 11
at a budget price mclays suited my purpose, the beds were comfy and room generally clean,the corridors did seem a little shabby and worn,which made a bad impression before entering the room,also bear in mind, it's close to saucihall street and night clubs and you can be woken by them truning out in the early hours, if you want a cheap place to crash in the city, i doubt you'd find better value-breakfast was included. - in March 11
Clean room, including en suite shower room.
- in June 11
- clean room and bathroom
- in June 11
The place itself is a bit shabby but the rooms are clean and bed relatively comfortable. - in May 11
The price was very reasonable compared to other city centre hotels- and although not the nicest hotel in the city the rooms were clean and staff were helpful. - in April 11
I would defo book to stay here again as the food was good, rooms were clean and the beds were so comfy. - in July 10
The staff were really friendly, the rooms clean, especially the bathroom and toilet.
- in June 11
- in June 11
The place itself is a bit shabby but the rooms are clean and bed relatively comfortable. - in March 11
The bed was comfortable. - in February 11
Substantial breakfast and comfortable bed.
- in June 11
- in December 10
Bed was comfy, blanket thick (travelling during the Big Freeze of Dec'10) and personnel friendly.
- in December 10
- spacious room
- in February 11
Bathroom and room was dirty grubby, it's not pleasant having to have to clean bath before use you kind of expect a level of cleanliness. - in February 11
Bathroom and room was dirty grubby, it's not pleasant having to have to clean bath before use you kind of expect a level of cleanliness.
- in February 11
Service
- in April 11
very friendly and helpful staff, good location. - in April 11
The staff are very friendly and helpful, especially Geraldine, she's a star and it was a pleasure meeting her. - in February 11
Staff were friendly and helpful. - in June 11
Staff were friendly and very helpful. - in June 11
Staff was very friendly and helpful. - in May 11
Also, the breakfast is very good and the staff were really friendly and helpful. - in April 11
very friendly and helpful staff, good location. - in April 11
The staff are very friendly and helpful, especially Geraldine, she's a star and it was a pleasure meeting her. - in February 11
Staff were friendly and helpful. - in June 11
Staff were friendly and very helpful. - in June 11
Staff was very friendly and helpful. - in May 11
Also, the breakfast is very good and the staff were really friendly and helpful.
- in April 11
- in July 11
The staff was friendly and the included English breakfast was delicious. - in June 11
The staff were very friendly, the room wasa very good size and the breakfast was lovely. - in June 11
Staff were friendly. - in June 11
The breakfasts were great, served by friendly staff, whose knowledge of the local area became helpful in many ways and who I would put at the top of my list for their down home friendliness, as nothing was a bother. - in June 11
Nice friendly staff. - in April 11
Room was clean and well made, staff were all very friendly and breakfast was very nice, with lots on offer.
- in July 11
- in June 11
The reception was very good at all times, being courteous and efficient. - in September 10
Good reception.
- in June 11
- in March 11
Good breakfast, good service, basic but does the job. - in February 11
Clean, good service and reasonable food - in December 10
The service was good and the breakfast was very good with no hanging about and the breakfast staff were helpful and polite.
- in March 11
- in July 10
staff very helpful, good breakfast,and very central - in May 11
The price was very reasonable compared to other city centre hotels- and although not the nicest hotel in the city the rooms were clean and staff were helpful. - in March 11
Excellent helpful staff. - in January 11
Helpful staff. - in November 10
The Staff were very helpful. - in October 10
friendly and helpful staff, good value for money, clean room, generous cooked breakfast and close to shops/centre of town. - in September 10
excellent location, very helpful staff, value for money, not the Ritz but does not pretend to be. - in July 10
Staff were helpful and good location.
- in July 10
- in March 11
Staff pleasant. - in February 11
Early Breakfast and pleasant staff - in June 10
This guest house is very homely ,pleasant staff , convenient location to city centre ,comfortable ,reasonably quiet for glasgow ,good facilities and overall very good value.
- in March 11
- in March 11
The majority of staff were not as friendly as they could have been.
- in March 11
- in February 11
I felt this was very rude and bad customer service and was not happy with it.
- in February 11
- in August 10
One of the receptionist was rude. - in August 10
Again receptionist was rude about this & told me it was my fault at time of booking.
- in August 10
Location
- in May 11
An interesting place with a lot of character in an old style building in a central location walkable from rail and bus stations. - in January 11
Location was reasonably central and there were plenty of bars/restaurants nearby on Sauchiehall Street.
- in May 11
- in October 10
The guest house was near all the shops clean tidy and freindly. - in October 10
The guest house was near all the shops clean tidy and freindly.
- in October 10
- in November 10
Location was very convenient for my work at Glasgow. - in October 10
Good value for money, convenient location, superb breakfast and service. - in June 10
This guest house is very homely ,pleasant staff , convenient location to city centre ,comfortable ,reasonably quiet for glasgow ,good facilities and overall very good value.
- in November 10
- in February 11
The location was excellent for getting around Glasgow,the staff were very helpful and friendly. - in January 10
It was is an excellent location.
- in February 11
- in January 11
the location was good and the conditions were ok, specially shower and breakfast - in October 10
The location was good but a longish drive by taxi due to one way system. - in July 10
Staff were helpful and good location. - in April 11
very friendly and helpful staff, good location. - in March 11
Very good location in city centre with good transport links. - in January 11
Very good location - value for money
- in January 11
- in February 11
excellent people and great location. - in October 10
Great location for a night out on the town.
- in February 11
- in September 10
friendly and attentive staff, location perfect for restaurants and bars on Sauchiehall Street and surrounding areas and only 10mins walk from city centre and main train stations
- in September 10
- not fancy from airport
- not free parking
- in July 10
Other significant problem is the parking space near the hotel.
- in July 10
Gastronomy
- in July 11
The staff was friendly and the included English breakfast was delicious. - in February 11
The Breakfast was delicious and very complete!
- in July 11
- in November 10
The breakfast was excellent. - in June 10
Excellent breakfast.
- in November 10
- in May 11
Also, the breakfast is very good and the staff were really friendly and helpful. - in April 11
The staff was friendly and professional, the breakfast was good and the rooms were cleaned every days. - in March 11
Good breakfast. - in March 11
The best part of staying at this hotel was the breakfast,its was very good. - in December 10
The service was good and the breakfast was very good with no hanging about and the breakfast staff were helpful and polite.
- in May 11
- in February 11
Breakfast was great as was the service. - in November 10
The breakfast was great. - in November 10
The morning breakfast was a great addition.
- in February 11
- in July 11
The bed was so comfy, and clean didnt like the way I was kept off my sleep by the dancing across the road, if I came back I would prefer a room to the back and also like sausages with my breakfast the breakfast was nice yous need to get sausages. - in April 11
Room was clean and well made, staff were all very friendly and breakfast was very nice, with lots on offer. - in October 10
The breakfast is quite nice. - in September 10
Close of the centre, nice breakfast. - in September 10
dry,warm,nice breakfast and close to city centre. - in September 10
The breakfast is very nice and the staff is fast and effectiv.
- in July 11
- in October 10
Good value for money, convenient location, superb breakfast and service.
- in October 10
- in May 11
The breakfast is acceptable but the building is very old and also the forniture - in June 10
Price was good: £48 for ensuite with parking in the city centre is quite reasonable and the breakfast was ok but lacked a few key ingrediants like sausages.
- in May 11
- don't like tea or coffee
- in April 11
breakfast hearty but not very well tasting - limp and tasteless potato farls, cheap bacon.
- in April 11
Sport & Entertainment
- in June 11
Outside our window in the front garden there was a very large pile of rubbish and the back garden was vastley overgrown,In the morning once again we were met at the dinning room by two young waitresses who asked if we wanted a full scottish breakfast we replied yes the breakfast consisted of one rasher of bacon one fried egg half a tomato a potatoe scone and some beens ( thats not a scottish breakfast) I also had to pay the guest house a parking fee
- in June 11
