If you have an early departure or late arrival at Glasgow International Airport in Scotland, not to be confused with Glasgow Prestwick Airport, you’ll need somewhere to stay close to the airport.  To determine the best Glasgow Airport hotels, I’ve only included hotels which are within walking distance to the terminal and receive at least 75% in verified (i.e. the person actually stayed in the hotel) guest ratings. I did a price check for a double room for one night on Friday 5 November 2010 (prices accurate on 2 September 2010). However, November is low season, so expect to pay more for accommodation in peak holiday periods.

British Airways plane at Glasgow Airport by Bob the courier

Glasgow Airport Accommodation

The Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport is less than a one minute walk from the terminal building.  You can check in from 2pm and checkout deadline is 12pm.The hotel receives an average guest rating of  76% from 280 verified reviews.  The price was £49 for room only.

The Express by Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport is a two minute walk from the airport terminal through covered walkways. A buffet breakfast, served from 6am – 10am is included in the room price.  Check in is from 2pm and latest check out is 11am.   The hotel receives an average guest rating of  76% from 411 verified reviews. The price was £49 including breakfast.

The Premier Inn Glasgow Airport is situated 400 metres from the airport on the other side of the motorway.  You could walk to the terminal in 5 – 10 minutes but if you have heavy bags or it’s raining, there’s a shuttle bus which costs £1 per adult each way. Check in is available from 2pm and latest check out is 12pm.  The hotel receives 84% from 78 verified reviews.  The price was £29 room only on Premier Offers Advance Booking but you have to book at least 21 days in advance.

Ramada Glasgow Airport lies a 500 metres from the terminal building but there is a shuttle bus which costs £2 per person each way. Check in is from 2pm and check out by 12pm at latest.  There’s free wifi in the lounge. The average guest rating is 78% based on 247 verified reviews. The price was £45  for room only.

Parking Options

Some hotels will also include parking for up to 15 days either in a fly-park room rate or on payment of a supplement.  This may be a cheaper option than arranging parking directly with a car park provider.  However, when comparing costs, remember to factor in any costs for getting to and from the terminal if transfers aren’t included in the hotel car parking rates, as transfers are generally included in the price quoted by car parks.  You can find the cheapest airport parking using the price comparison search below.

 

Which Glasgow Airport accommodation would I choose?

I’d probably go for the Premier Inn Glasgow Airport budget option, at £29 room only. I’ve stayed in a few Premier Inns and the rooms are usually fairly spacious and comfy.  I’d be tempted to book at Express by Holiday Innn Glasgow Airport if the price differential was less than £20 and if my check in time allowed for a leisurely breakfast or if I was at the hotel after a late arrival back to the airport  I’ve stayed at several Express by Holiday Inns and although the rooms can be a bit on the small side, the breakfast buffet is really good.