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“ Steve was very helpful and attentive - from check-in to check-out. The room was very nice, with beautiful antiques. The shower was digitally controlled, and the largest we've had so far. ”


F.A.Q. – Frequently Asked Questions


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Travel/Location




• What is a Guest House?
A Guest House is a larger ‘Bed and Breakfast’ typically offering included in the room rate but not licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. Frequently Guest Houses are family run and therefore have limited staff, so check-in is limited certain hours unlike Hotels which maintain a staff presence 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.


• When can I check-in?
Our check-in is anytime between 10am and 9pm. We guarantee that all rooms are ready by 2pm. We prepare the rooms in order of guests arrival time, by informing us of your arrival time we will endeavor to have your room ready if your arrival is before 2pm.


• Early Arrival (before 10am)

Unfortunately we cannot have guests arriving earlier than 10am in the morning as the staff are busy serving breakfast and the guest house is not large enough to accommodate more than the guests we have in the morning prior to check out. We understand that many of you will be traveling late in the night/early in the morning and would like to get settled in as soon as possible, but in order to keep the home-like environment and personalize service for everyone, we ask that you not arrive until 10am to drop off bags.


If you are coming into Glasgow International Airport – Immigrations is not a long affair as it is in many airports and we only are 20minute taxi or 45 minute by bus. There are a number of nice coffee shops after you clear baggage claim, which you can pick up breakfast or a hot beverage and relax for a wee bit until closer to 10am.


If you do happen to arrive early in the Kelvingrove area here are a few cafes we can recommend:


Beanscene - 1365 Argyle Street, G3 8AF
(opposite the Kelvingrove Art Museum & Gallery, which also has a very good coffee shop)


OR


SugarQube - 1082 Argyle St, G3 8LY


• Late Arrivals (after 9pm)

We do like guests to arrive before 9.00pm, due to the noise element of checking in guests and showing them to rooms, which can disturb other guests who may be resting.


We also have a VERY loud antique Victorian front pull doorbell, so if you do arrange a late arrival we request that you call the guesthouse telephone (0141 339 2395), so we can avoid this possible disturbance. We very much appreciate it and thank you for your kind understanding.


• Do you have a waiting list?
If you really want to stay, I can put a note in the diary and contact you if a space/slot is created for you to stay. If you wish us to do this please let us know by return mail. About 70% of people who go onto the waiting list get a room.


• Are all taxes included?
Yes, all taxes are included in the price of the room per night.


• Parking?
There is on-street parking just in front of the Guest House/ Kelvingrove Park, which is free from 6pm on Fridays to 8am on Mondays. Then during the week, there is a charge from 8am to 6pm - it costs 10p for the first 1/2 Hour, then 10 pence for every half hour after that (= £1.60 for 3 hours). Then free from 6pm to 8am the next morning. We also have Visitors Parking Permits, which cost £2 for 8am till 2pm or 12noon till 6pm (effectively £4 for the whole day)


• How do the shared facilities work?
The shared facilities comprise of a full modern bathroom (bathtub/shower, sink & toilet), a separate water closet (toilet) and separate shower room plus there is a full bathroom on the main floor. These facilities are shared among two single rooms and three double rooms. All facilities are thoroughly cleaned everyday. The facilities are first come first served, but due to people’s different schedules it is very infrequent that guests can't get in when they want.


• Are the rooms quiet?
The guesthouse is situated on a side street right next to the Kelvingrove Park, one of the quietest places in Glasgow. The kitchen and common areas are all on the main floor, with the majority of guesthouse’s bedrooms at ground level. In the evenings, after 9pm, we dim the hall lights so that people will remember to come in quietly - even with this precaution we cannot guarantee that throughout the day you will not hear the noise of other guests coming and going.


• Do we allow pets??
We used to allow pets, but unfortunately due to a number of times when guests have arrived and had allergies, we now no longer accept pets. We are pet friendly but from a business point of view we can’t allow pets in the rooms.


• Are there close places to eat?
There are some of the best places to eat in Glasgow just a short walk from the Alamo. Check out our Wining & Dining section of our website.


• Do we provide a laundry services?
We do not provide laundry service however there is a convenient launderette just a couple minutes walk away.


Majestic Launderette
1110 Argyle Street
Glasgow G3 8TD
+44 (0)141 339 6530


• Do the rooms have air-conditioning?
No, we do not have Air-Conditioning, as Scotland’s climate is quite mild and not humid. Opening the windows provides all the fresh air needed to cool down a room.


• Are there gym facilities near by?
Yes, both the Gyms listed below are about a 10 minute walk away.
Greens Gym
141 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8HB
+44 (0)141 243 2200?


Virgin Active
11 Minerva Way
Summit Centre, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8AU
+44 (0)141 222 6700


Travel/Location


• How long does it take to get into Glasgow city centre?
It takes about 20 minutes to walk into Glasgow city centre. Alternatively it is a short bus (£1.45) or taxi ride (around £5).


From Central Station it takes about 20-25 minutes to walk to the guesthouse. From Hope Street you can catch a bus (bus no. 9, 62, or 42) and ask to get off at Derby Street, near the Kelvingrove Art Museum. This is roughly £1.35. Alternatively a taxi to the guesthouse is roughly £5.


• How close to the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC)?
We are an extremely popular choice for guests choosing to visit the SECC, as it is just a 10-15 minute walk from the Guest House.


• How do I get to the Alamo?
By car, please visit the How to find us map page.

From the Bus Station (Buchanan Bus Station):
Take the 747 Airport Bus which leaves from the bus station, you can ask one of the attendants which stance the bus will leave from. Ask the driver to let you off at Derby Street, the stop just before Kelvingrove Park, outside the Devoncove Hotel. We are 2 to 3 minutes walk away, turning down the next road on the right (Gray Street). We are Number 46 Gray Street, overlooking the park. This takes 15 to 30 minutes and is about £1.45 one way/person


Or grab a Taxi from the taxi Stand at the bus station 5 to 10 minutes (£4 to £6)


From Glasgow Central Station:


By Bus:
From the front entrance of Central Station turn left onto Hope Street, then turn right up Hope Street, then take the second left onto St. Vincent Street, where you will find the bus stop 50 metres on the left. Take the number 9 or 62. You will come up the hill of St. Vincent St. then down. The bus will cross over the M8 (Motorway) into Argyle Street. Continue along Argyle Street, then after passing (on your left) the Police, then Tesco Express (where you will pass a bus stop)- press the bell to get off at the next bus stop. Gray Street is perpendicularly opposite this stop. Walk down the 1st Part of Gray St., cross over Sauchiehall Street and enter the lovely new Cobbled street part of Gray Street. We are Number 46 Gray Street, overlooking the park on the right hand side.


By Taxi:

Taxi stand at Central Station is just right outside the front of the station and is a 5 to 10 minutes (£4 to £6) journey to the Alamo Guest House