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Courtyard By Marriott Glasgow Sec

A 4-star stay in Glasgow's SEC district with river-view rooms, on-site parking, and a 24-hour front desk.

  • 9.3 guest rating for staff service
  • On-site car park and 24-hour reception
  • River view available in Superior King Rooms
8.9 Great 5939 reviews Booking.com 8.9 · 5939 reviews

About

Courtyard By Marriott Glasgow Sec

Courtyard By Marriott Glasgow Sec sits in the North West part of Glasgow, close to the Scottish Event Campus. Guest ratings put service at 9.3 and rooms at 9.2, with an overall score of 8.9 from nearly 6,000 reviews. The hotel offers a restaurant, a fitness centre, and meeting facilities, making it a practical base for both leisure and business.

Rooms are air-conditioned with heating, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. Some categories, such as the Superior King Room, include river views. The property is non-smoking throughout and provides facilities for disabled guests, plus on-site parking and luggage storage. Kelvingrove Park is about a 20-minute walk away.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

5 reasons to book
  • High service ratings — Guests consistently rate the staff highly, with both Service and Staff categories scoring 9.3.
  • Convenient for the SEC — The hotel is located in the Scottish Event Campus area, a short walk from the exhibition centre train station, making it practical for events at the Hydro.
  • On-site parking — Parking is available on-site, which guests noted was easy to use.
  • Comfortable rooms — Rooms are rated 9.2, with guests praising the comfortable beds, spaciousness, and modern amenities like electric kettles and flat-screen TVs.
  • Well-regarded breakfast — Several guests highlight the hot breakfast with a wide selection, including healthy options.

Worth weighing

3 to weigh
  • Location not central — The hotel sits in the North West of Glasgow, about a 20-minute walk from downtown attractions like Kelvingrove Park.
  • Price may feel high for some — Rates start at £252 per night, which is above the area average rating of 8.1, though the hotel's own rating is higher.
  • Limited room category details — The listed room types do not include some amenities like fridges or irons, which guests mentioned in reviews, so availability may vary.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Superior King Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • River view
  • Shower
  • Non-smoking
  • Heating

Deluxe King Room

  • 1 King-size bed,2 Single beds
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Non-smoking
  • Heating

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General

  • Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking property
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/Lounge area
  • Special diet menus
  • Children's buffet
  • Welcome drink

Services

  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/out
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit box
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Parking & Access

  • On-site car park
  • Wheelchair access
  • Rooms/Facilities for disabled

Room Amenities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Electric kettle
  • Free toiletries
  • Sitting area
  • Carpeted floor
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet amenities

Health & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Safety & Security

  • Security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Family

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.9
Great 5939 reviews

Guest-rated 8.9/10 from 5,939 reviews

Booking.com · 8.9 · 5939 reviews
8.9Verified guest

“Rooms were comfortable and breakfast was hot. Overall service was good.”

8.9Verified guest

“The service stood out, especially the attention to detail.”

8.9Verified guest

“A nicely appointed hotel with a warm breakfast offering plenty of choice. The location near Ibrox stadium was fantastic, and the bed was extremely comfy. The room was reasonably large, and the bathroom was well-equipped with a walk-in shower.”

8.9Verified guest

“Spacious room with comfortable beds, a TV, and an electric kettle for a cosy evening. The location, just 1.5 km from Charing Cross, was ideal for a concert at the Hydro.”

8.9Verified guest

“A modern deluxe king room with a view. The breakfast was hot and included healthy options, and the service was very good.”

8.9Verified guest

“The place was fairly clean, and my double room with street views was lovely. Check-in was easy, the hotel was quiet throughout, and parking next to the building was straightforward.”

04 — Location

Getting around Glasgow

The property sits in Glasgow.

Getting around: The exhibition centre train station is within a short walk, and the city centre is about a 20-minute walk away.

Nearby attractions: Kelvingrove Park is roughly 20 minutes on foot, and Ibrox Stadium is also nearby according to guest reviews.

16 Stobcross Road, Scottisch Event Campus (Sec), Glasgow, Glasgow, G3 8GS, United Kingdom

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 15:00-23:59
Check-out
By 12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Allowed
Property
216 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 15:00 until 23:59, and check-out is until 12:00.

Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, the hotel has an on-site car park, and guests have noted that parking next to the building is easy.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, pets are allowed, and pet amenities are available on site.

Does the hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant, a snack bar, and a bar/lounge area. Special diet menus are also available.

Is there air conditioning in the rooms?

Yes, all room types listed include air conditioning and heating.

Is the hotel accessible for guests with disabilities?

The hotel offers rooms and facilities for disabled guests, including wheelchair access and adapted bathrooms.

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The bottom line

A solid 4-star option next to the SEC, with strong service, comfortable rooms, and reliable breakfasts. Ideal for event-goers, though the location is a bit out of the city centre.

8.9Stay Atlas verdict

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