One Devonshire Gardens has been Glasgow's most romantic hideaway for years, and as Hotel du Vin Glasgow it remains the classic choice for a special West End stay. It occupies a run of grand Victorian townhouses on a quiet, tree-lined terrace off Great Western Road, with the Botanic Gardens and Byres Road a short walk away, and it feels more like a private house than a hotel. There are 49 bedrooms and suites across Classic, Deluxe, Junior Suite, Suite and Signature Suite categories, with luxury beds, Egyptian cotton linen and either roll-top baths or drench showers. The restaurant, One Devonshire Gardens, serves traditional Scottish seasonal dishes made with local produce and holds three AA rosettes; there are wine and whisky tasting experiences, a cosy bar for cocktails and wine, and a Whisky Room stocked with Scotch single malts. Spa treatments can be booked through reception. Loch Lomond is around half an hour's drive.
Location and getting around: the hotel is at One Devonshire Gardens, G12 0UX, in the residential Hyndland and Kelvinside corner of the West End. The Botanic Gardens, Byres Road, Ashton Lane and the University of Glasgow are all within a pleasant walk, and Kelvingrove is a little further through the park. Hillhead subway station takes you to the city centre in about ten minutes, and taxis are quick. It is the best base on our list for a West End stay and for drivers heading out to Loch Lomond.
Rooms and who it suits: Classic rooms are comfortable but the Deluxe rooms and suites show the house at its best, with period proportions, big beds and bathrooms for lingering. It suits couples, honeymooners, food lovers and anyone who prefers a quiet residential street to the city-centre buzz. Families and travellers who want to be out late in the centre every night will find it a little far.
Good to know: exterior refurbishment work is under way on the building, with the hotel promising to keep disruption to a minimum, so ask about it when you book. The hotel is cashless, taking card or digital wallet only, and Glasgow's 5 percent visitor levy applies to many bookings. Book the restaurant ahead for weekends, and check parking and directions with the hotel before arriving by car.
Why stay here
- ✓49 individually styled rooms and suites
- ✓Three-AA-rosette restaurant
- ✓Whisky Room with Scotch single malts
- ✓Cosy cocktail and wine bar
- ✓Roll-top baths or drench showers
- ✓Spa treatments on request
- ✓Wine and whisky tastings
- ✓Walk to the Botanic Gardens
Good questions
How many rooms does One Devonshire Gardens have?+
Hotel du Vin Glasgow at One Devonshire Gardens has 49 bedrooms and suites. Categories run from Classic and Deluxe rooms to Junior Suites, Suites and a Signature Suite.
How far is it from the city centre?+
It is in the West End, about ten minutes by subway from Hillhead station to the centre. The Botanic Gardens and Byres Road are a short walk.
Is there building work at the hotel?+
Yes, exterior refurbishment is under way and the hotel says it is minimising disruption. Ask about it when you book if you are sensitive to noise.
