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Reviews of The Willow

2.5 out of 5
The Willow
228 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Scotland

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 103 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ajay

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad hotel
Shower was not working with the force. No consistent hot water. In the middle of the shower suddenly cold water literally killed me. Lot of smell of bleach from the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Cal on 18 Oct 2019
We are sorry to hear you were unhappy with the electric shower. I can't find any note about this being raised during your stay. Please, in these occasions come to the desk and tell us about these concerns. We could have had an electrician check it or we could have moved you to another room.

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Daniel on 7 Sept 2019
Thanks for taking the time to review your stay with us. Kind regards,

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was good. Although, it was situated uphill, which was difficult to climb up and down daily. Also, it was across from an Elementary School and you can hear noise early morning, midday and afternoon from the kids. The building is nice from the outside, but the rooms are extremely small and not in good shape. There was no soap in the shower and they ask you to leave your key at the front desk each time you leave the building. There is not much street parking, and you need to pay for s permit as well...about 3 pounds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Daniel on 4 Sept 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. Unfortunately, we have no control over the price of the parking, this is set by the city council as the Hotel does not offer private parking. £2/session for the city centre is very reasonable though, most hotels such as the large chains offer multistorey paring(Private parking) which can charge upto £24/day. The price we charge for 24hours is only £6/day - as set by the city council. In regards to the limited spaces, there are several streets that surround the Hotel in which you may park the car. There are around 9 streets - Renfrew st/Hill St/Buccleuch St/West Graham st/Garnet st/GarnetHill st/Scott st/Dalhousie st/Rose st. Parking is always noted to be first come/first serve, especially for spaces out front of the Hotel as these spaces are used for other Hotels also. We do put soap in the rooms, this is all we offer at the moment, no shampoo/body lotion/conditioner. If there was no soap in your room, you can always request some from Reception (24hrs). We ask each and every guest to leave their key at Reception, this is due to fire regulations so that Reception knows who is in and out in the unlikely event of a fire. It is for your own safety, that we implement these measures. Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central hotel.
Breakfast waitress was fantastic. Room I got what I paid for. Breakfast was more than enough. No towels in the room but when I phoned down because I was settling down for bed. The chap was at my door within mins. Very friendly. I would use again. Very central.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Daniel on 3 Sept 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We hope to see you again when you're back in Glasgow :) Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can see the building was getting renovated and it was pleasant but our room must still have to b done I would come back and would like to see another room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Cal on 20 Aug 2019
Our focus at the moment is getting our new dining area up and running and then we will be starting on the rooms. We can't at this time give a set timetable when all this will be finished.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
We needed to use the phone, this was not provided. The TV didn't work. When we asked for assistance, the front desk said they could come at 10.30. The time was 8pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wouldn't put my enemies' dog up in this place
When I booked this hotel I was aware that renovations were taking place, but the management assured me they would be finished by the time we arrived, given there was a month in between. When we arrived the front of the hotel was like a building site with rubble, rubbish and plasterboard all over the front and a workman cementing the stairs. In the main foyer there were polythene sheets all around so it was pretty disappointing. The first room we were shown to was mouldy and smelled of damp and stale cigarette smoke, plus the carpet in the hall leading to it was absolutely disgusting. I asked for another room, and was given one that at least was dry and smelled ok, but there some pretty interesting stains on the bed valance, but the bed itself was clean. There was a window into an outside area at the back, which was more or less a rubbish tip. The breakfast was nothing special, with cheapest 'lips and arse' sausages I have ever tasted and everything lukewarm. I wouldn't put my enemies' dog up in this place. An absolute hovel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Cal on 2 Aug 2019
As this was anonymous we cannot verify this statement. We have not ever given a set date for the completion of our renovations. There is an issue with access to the backgarden we are addressing. We could have tried to address these issues if they were brought to reception rather than after you had left.

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Cal on 16 July 2019
Without information such as when you stayed or what issues you had with the room, we cannot address your concerns. We are sad to hear you were not happy with your stay.

8/10 Good

MARK C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Get what you pay for and happy with it
Modernised room. Relatively spacious bathroom. Hairdryer and ironing facilities available. Breakfast was standard. Free WiFi in room was weak. No wardrobe as standard. Windowless bedroom. Get what you pay for and I was content with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Cal on 5 July 2019
Thank you for your review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok, wasn’t our first choice but a last minute booking on a busy weekend. Room was clean and functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Daniel on 30 June 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff and good location
Staff were really friendly and helpful, location was brilliant for shopping and Glasgow. It could of done with a bit of updating but I think this was being done when we visited. Breakfast was a bit on the small side.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Daniel on 24 June 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at our Hotel. I am glad to read that you enjoyed your stay at our property :) It was a pleasure to meet you and your family, and hope you'll choose to stay at The Willow when you're next in Glasgow. Warm regards,

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No thank you
Dirty, dirty, dirty room. Crumbs and hairs on the counter around the kettle. Toothpaste cap on shelf tha obviously wasn't wiped. Stained drapes and bed skirts. Ok breakfast. Decent staff. Lots of stairs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Daniel on 21 June 2019
I am sorry to read that your stay was not up to par, had you raised any of these concerns to the desk, we could have rectified them there and then. Sorry for your experience and we hope you'll give us another chance. Warm regards.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cant fault this hotel room was spotless first thing you notice when going into room fresh clean smell, nice white cotton bedding comfy bed shower great & free wifi staff in particular very pleasant & hepful dining room staff although always busy take time to talk to each guest...nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Daniel on 16 June 2019
Thanks for taking the time to review your stay with us. Pleasure to have met you :) Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff. Good ensuite room, full English breakfast & close to the city center. We will be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from Daniel on 2 June 2019
Thanks for taking the time to review your stay with us. We look forward to your next stay with us. Warm regards,

4/10 Poor

Dina, West Lothian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was not in a very good state of repair. And not the type of hotel I would expect from Expedia
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Daniel on 29 May 2019
We are currently undergoing renovations, so we hope you'll give us a second chance when we have our construction work finished. Warm regards,

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Good quiet location. Building in need of refurb. Good size room. Room+bathroom need an update. Sockets next to the bed didn't work. Good value for the money paid. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Cal on 16 May 2019
Thank you for your review. We are in the process of refurbing a portion of the hotel right now and intend to get to the rest soon.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
There was lots of construction on the street... couldn't get there easily.. All was fine... we didn't like condition of shower... but rest was clean. Staff nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Daniel on 4 May 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We're sorry that the shower was not to your liking, we are constantly making improvements to bathrooms throughout the Hotel, but this will take a bit of time to get them all up to the same standard. We hope you'll give us another chance when you're back in Glasgow :) Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location and the staff. Helpful people and everything is perfectly clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Daniel on 27 Apr 2019
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review about your stay with us. We hope to see you again in the near future :) Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Daniel on 16 Apr 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly and clean, great breakfast although shower head keep sliding down
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Daniel on 8 Apr 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at our Hotel. We are glad to read that you enjoyed most aspects of your stay, apart from the shower head not staying in place. If there is an issue like this with your room, we ask that it be raised at Reception so that we could fix and resolve this issue for yourself and future guest. As you have posted anonymous, we will not know right now which room you were staying in. We hope it did not sour your stay with us. We look forward to having you back :)

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
a little under clean and (not entirely "The Willow's fault) too noise during the night
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Daniel on 6 Apr 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We will endeavour to work on the negative points you have raised and ensure that these issues are corrected. We hope you'll choose to stay with us again. Warm regards,

6/10 Okay

M C

Liked: Staff & service
Get what you pay for, functional.
Great service. 24hrs. Cheap rates. WiFi was ok for browsing. Rate included breakfast which was functional. Room was small, old and smelled of stale cigarette smoke. water runs hot and cold. Hairdryer on request I presume. Overall, you get what you pay for and it worked for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Daniel on 1 Apr 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. The room should not have smelled of cigarette smoke as all of our rooms are non-smoking, so we will look into this. I am glad to hear your stay with us was adequate for the price paid, we are always the cheapest for our location :) And yes, iron/hairdryer are available upon request at the moment. Warm regards,

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In need of decoration. Curtains tattie didn't really fit windows. Windows didn't close properly, need secondary glazing at least. Very crafty and cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Daniel on 25 Mar 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We will strive to work upon the negative feedback you have provided in your review. We hope you'll give us a second chance when you're next here. Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, pleasant staff, very convenient to city centre and transportation. Excellent breakfast every morning. Note that the rooms are very "cozy."
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Cal on 16 Mar 2019
Thank you for review. We hope you will stay with us again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Daniel on 1 Apr 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. Warm regards

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Daniel on 11 Mar 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at our Hotel! We hope to see you again :)

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Can we please make sure it is righty renamed as Guest house and not hotel ?
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Daniel on 7 Mar 2019
A guest house offers the same amenities as a 2* Hotel, but the Willow Guest House was the previous business, to show that it was taken over, it was renamed The Willow Hotel. I hope this clears up the issue.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Daniel on 1 Apr 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the property as it was close to the city center and to the high street. I liked the syaff as they where very nice,helpful, welcoming. I liked the vintage house as it gave a nice touch to it something to get away from the modern world chain hotels. I didnt like the cleanlines,now im not saying it was horrible it just could have used a touch of attention to detail. Overall im very pleased and happy, mind you it was good for price and breakfast included and if you only use the room to like we did as in just sleeping at night and out the whole day then I recomend it highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Daniel on 26 Feb 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are glad to read that you had a good stay and we will take the negative feedback on board and strive to perfect this. We hope you'll choose to stay with us again! Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great little guesthouse which offers free breakfast with your booking, within walking distance of the city main streets which offer great dining options
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Daniel on 24 Feb 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We hope you'll choose to stay with us again in the future. Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Homely, clean rooms with welcoming staff and decent breakfast. Good value budget guesthouse and one of the better ones on Renfrew St.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Daniel on 28 Jan 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. All the staff are glad to know they've came together to make your stay with us a pleasurable one. We hope to see you again in the future. Warm regards,

6/10 Okay

Rocco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic but you get what you pay for I surpose. Cant flaut staff they were spot on.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Daniel on 26 Jan 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. Warm regards,

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfectly adequate.
Acceptable accommodation, bed was a little lumpy, but otherwise room was ok. WiFi didn’t work. Breakfast was ok, but not enormous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Daniel on 19 Jan 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. I am glad to read that your stay was adequate. However I am sorry to hear about the mattress, we are in the process of upgrading all of our mattresses, so for that we are sorry. The WiFi was down during your stay, for which we apologise for, however, it's back up and running now :) We hope to see you again soon! Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Daniel on 12 Jan 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are glad to know that your stay with us was more than satisfactory. We hope to see you again in the near future. Warm regards,

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Daniel on 3 Jan 2019
I am sorry to read that your experience at our Hotel was not up to a satisfactory standard for yourself. We strive to ensure that all guest's have a comfortable and pleasant stay at our Hotel. We are going through some changes in the near future and hope you'll give us a second chance when you're next in Glasgow, to experience our renovations. Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cosy room with good atmosphere. Decent breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Daniel on 24 Dec 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are glad to read that everything was good during your stay and hope you'll choose to stay with us when you're next in Glasgow. Warm regards,

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The gentleman at reception when I checked in and out was very welcoming. The room was basic exactly what you would expect for what I paid. Breakfast was on for a very short time so never had. There was work being done which is ok but I would’ve preferred to be warned about it. Quiet location no traffic noise. Overall adequate if looking for cheap no frills place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Daniel on 3 Dec 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. I am glad to read that your stay was adequate and hope you'll visit us again. Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

Viviene, Ashton under lyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Daniel on 22 Nov 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at our Hotel. We hope to see you again! Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice guest house, friendly staff and comfy bed. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Daniel on 17 Nov 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again. Warm regards,

8/10 Good

John, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money, within 1 mile of city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Daniel on 27 Oct 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We hope you'll choose to stay with us when you're next in Glasgow. Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Dave, Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value in heart of Glasgow. Staff were friendly and helpful - allowed us to store bikes inside overnight
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Daniel on 27 Oct 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. It was our pleasure to help you store the bikes, we are always here to help. We hope you'll choose to stay with us when you're next in Glasgow. Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Ian, Llandrindod Wells

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy overall . Room was clean on both days as a maid came in and tidyed between. Breakfast was small but efficient. amenities close by. Only one small complaint . Not enough coffee in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Daniel on 27 Oct 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. Should you choose to stay with us when you're next in Glasgow, please see the desk regarding more coffee (if there is not an ample supply in the room), we always have a couple of extra sachets close to hand. Warm regards,

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Daniel on 27 Oct 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. I am sorry to see that we fell short of the mark during your stay, had there been anything raised in your review, we could have hoped to have sorted any issues you had during your stay if raised to the front desk or we could have read the negative points which you had with your stay and endeavoured to improve whatever they may have been. We hope you'll choose to stay with us again, when you are next in the city. Warm regards,

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not up to the standard for the Scottish tourist
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Daniel on 29 Sept 2018
Good evening, I am sorry to read that your stay with us was less than satisfactory. Had you mentioned anything in your review regarding your stay, we could have endeavoured to fix the issues raised. Warm regards,

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Daniel on 24 Sept 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at our Hotel. Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Calum on 21 Sept 2018
Thank you for your review, we hope to see you again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location
I stayed here last June but as the weather gets cooler the leaky windows become apparent. The wind blows the curtains through closed windows. There is a good shower but no hot water in sink. The lack of fitted bottoms sheets meant they were constantly undone. Off Saucheihall St via Garnett St which has handrails it is so steep. Breakfast was plain but OK
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Daniel on 21 Sept 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at our Hotel. We will take on board your negative points and work to ensure that we get the issues raised addressed. Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
W&M
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Daniel on 23 Sept 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at The Willow Hotel. Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Sarika

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Daniel on 21 Sept 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. Warm regards,

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Basic - really - you get what you pay for! It was a bed and a pillow in a plain room Breakfast was fine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Daniel on 12 Sept 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at our Hotel. We hope to see you again! Warm regards,