McLays Guest House Reviews

We loved our stay here! Breakfast was excellent. There is a variety of hot and cold options to choose from. The staff was friendly and helpful. The decor is a bit outdated and the beds a tad uncomfortable, but this guesthouse is the answer to anyone who doesn't want to spend a ton of money but does want their own room, quality staff, and cleanliness.

Clean, Central, Cheap - not the best beds in the world but I paid £18 for the night...would definitely stay again!

The staff in McLays were excellent, very helpful and friendly. For the low cost I would definately recommend the guest hosue, the decor is a bit dated - but it is clean and comfortable and a full cooked breakfast in the morning - bargain.

In a really good location and had a delicious hot Scottish breakfast! Would stay here again!

McLay's Hostel provide you with all the essentials you need: A clean bed, towels, a hot shower, coffee/tea maker, and breakfast in the morning. Very friendly and helpful staff to those who are new to Glasgow (myself).

After reading some bad comments online about the property, I expected the place to be really bad. It turned out to be exactly the opposite, great location between the west end and the city centre, close to the sights and shopping, yet very quiet, mostly helpful and polite staff, comfortable bed, TV that worked and a decent breakfast. The only disadvantage is that the hotel sits on top of the highest hill in Glasgow and I only discovered the easiest way of getting there on my last day.

Really good value for money compared to other places we've stayed in Glasgow

Very kind staff, clean, good service... I´ll come back.

We had a twin room and paid £4 extra for an en-suite bathroom, which we thought was well worth the money. The room, bedding and bathroom were spotlessly clean, the staff were friendly and the breakfast was filling and well-cooked, plus the staff made no objection in any way to the fact that we staggered into the breakfast room at almost exactly 9am, the time at which breakfast is supposed to finish. Would unreservedly recommend this guest house.

A bit out of the way. Room was very comfortable, bathroom clean. Not much air circulation, got stuffy and towels never dried. WiFi only in lobby, only the first half hour was free, after that you have to pay. Overall a nice place.

The Guest House was very convenient. It was easy to walk DOWN to the bus station! There was a homely atmosphere especially at breakfast where the ladies actually brought you hot toast and asked what you wanted in your hot breakfast. This was a fabulous change from the continental breakfasts of the previous week. I did keep getting lost in the passages but this added to the fun. I did wish that there was a lift up to the third floor!!

The room is perfect. The hostel is located close enough to the city center and the university. I didn't really like the unfriendly staffs and the fact that they do not have lockers.

It's a really good place to stay, it's near the city centre and it's right next to all the pubs and nightclubs. The only bad point it's that the heating wasn't working properly so it was a bit cold.

McLay's is an excellent place to stay on a budget. The complimentary breakfast is a welcome treat on bleary mornings and the staff are informed, on point, and helpful. Rooms can seem shabby, but they are clean and quiet- and you're there to get out and explore! It's in the middle of the city, so easy to walk everywhere. I recommend this as a good place for a budget-minded traveler/visitor to stay.

It was fine, very basic, great shower though! Awesome water pressure which was sooo good. Good location. It was good, just not great you know?

I had a superb stay at McLays which is so much more than a hostel. Staff are superfriendly, location (1m from Sauchiehall street) is great, the place is very clean. McLays could be considered a hotel experience for the price of a hostel room. I would definitely go there again!. Great scottish breakfast, btw!

It's inexpensive, it's central/west. It's not a hostel, it's a hotel. Don't go there to meet people, but everything you need in a hotel.

I really enjoyed my stay here. The breakfast in particular is brilliant. On the other hand, there wasn't much to do in the hostel and suggestions for activities in Glasgow weren't forthcoming from the staff. If you're reasonably fit and determined, you can definitely walk from the bus station to the hostel. I also walked from the hostel to the central train station, and with a couple of enormous cases, too. I think mclays was a little too pricey but I ultimately had a very positive experience.

NIce guest house after spending two weeks in hostels it was nice to have some privacy in a nice bed. Good price quality ratio

Great location.