Get stressed about an early flight? Dread getting stuck in airport traffic? Us too.
But it doesn't need to be like that. You can avoid the traffic, the time pressure and all the extra stress that comes with travelling to the airport on the same day as your flight. And if you book in advance with Airparks you can take advantage of exclusives deals and discounts to make the most of your money.
How?
Staying in a Glasgow Airport hotel the night before your flight practically guarantees a super easy, chilled start to your holiday. The only tricky part is working out which hotel at Glasgow airport is the perfect fit for you and your trip.
So don't go it alone. Let us be your knights in shining armour.
We've done all the boring bits like researching the hotels, reading the reviews and investigating the locations, all you need to do is read our very honest and thorough list of the best airport hotels at Glasgow Airport and pick your favourite!
We've even tried out the hotels ourselves so that when you do choose a Glasgow airport hotel or even a Glasgow airport hotel and parking package, you know exactly what to expect - no nasty surprises.
So let's get to the point. Which Glasgow airport hotels are the best?
If you take a look at the table just below, you'll see the complete list of the best hotels at Glasgow Airport.
Each hotel has been broken down into 6 essential bits of information, like breakfast and Glasgow Airport parking, so it's easy to see if the hotel fits your requirements and preferences. We've also put together a list of the cheapest hotels at Glasgow Airport if you are working to a budget, you can find it here.
The prices below are guide prices, to see live pricing and availability all you need to do is enter your required dates at the top of the page and you can see all the packages we have available for you.
Hotel | Distance (?) | Room (?) | Room with pkg (?) |
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Premier Inn | 0 miles | - | £69 |
Courtyard by Mariott | 0 miles | £64 | £122 |
Travelodge | 0.6 miles | - | £85 |
Holiday Inn | 0 miles | £47.50 | £87 |
Holiday Inn Express | 0 miles | £80 | - |
Normandy | 1.4 miles | £38 | £43 |
Glynhill Hotel | 1.7 miles | £- | £- |
Erskine Bridge | 5.9 miles | £53 | £89 |
Most of the Glasgow hotel deals in this list are modern, really close to the airport and affordably priced - in our eyes the ideal airport hotel.
Their proximity to the terminal makes them the perfect solution for families, seniors and travellers with mobility difficulties. In fact, they're great for anyone!
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A hugely popular hotel chain for its comfortable, modern rooms, it's no wonder that the Premier Inn at Glasgow Airport, Paisley tops this list.
But what makes this Premier Inn number 1? (Summary)
Wifi: Free for 30 minutes, but with issues in some rooms.
Breakfast: £8.99 for all-you-can-eat cooked breakfast and £6.99 for a continental breakfast with cereal, fruit and pastries. Children under 16 eat breakfast free.
Combine your hotel booking with your parking at Glasgow Airport with our Premier Inn with parking option. Including parking at the Long Stay car park, this option is convenient and easy. Just drive to the Long Stay car park on the morning of departure, park up and jump on one of the frequent shuttle buses to the airport. These only take 5 minutes and are included in the price.
As you would expect from a Premier Inn, it's got a huge, comfortable bed, it's smartly decked out in the trademark purple and from the ensuite bathroom to the Freeview TV it's clean and suitably modern. Only a five-minute walk to the terminal too
Pros | Cons |
✓Clean, modern and quiet room | ✗Not as modern as other Premier Inns |
✓Within walking distance | ✗£4 to park at the hotel overnight |
✓Good quality food | |
✓Fab service | |
✓Free, fast wifi |
Following closely in second place is the Holiday Inn Express near Glasgow Airport. This ultra-modern, colourful hotel is one of the closest you can get to Glasgow International Airport and just a five-minute stroll to the terminal. The rooms are classy, roomy and much more comfortable than you'd expect for the price.
Before I go into more detail about this hotel, if you're looking for just the facts jump down to our Holiday Inn Express Summary.
Free for up to two devices and a great connection.
Breakfast is free! Yep you heard it - FREE!
Alas, we do not offer a special parking package with this hotel at the moment. If you would like parking at Glasgow airport, simply head over to our Glasgow airport parking page.
The Holiday Inn Express, Glasgow Airport is a newly refurbished, modern hotel ridiculously close to the airport. We're talking a few minutes under a covered walkway.
Pros | Cons |
✓New, modern rooms | ✗Family rooms on the small side |
✓A few minutes from the terminal | ✗No parking deals available |
✓Great restaurant and bar |
Scooping bronze in the battle of the Glasgow airport hotels is the ever classy Courtyard by Marriott. A mere 7-minute walk from the terminal at Glasgow Airport and beautifully furnished, the Courtyard offers convenience, comfort and elegance. No tired carpets or dated furniture in sight!
If you just came here for a short, snappy summary of this hotel, our (Courtyard by Marriott summary) will do nicely.
You'll need to pay for your WiFi in your room, but it's free in the lobby and public areas like the bar and restaurant. A day's WiFi will set you back £9.
Breakfast is included in the price of this hotel and offers both continental and cooked breakfasts. Served between 6 am and 10 am.
Still need to book your parking at Glasgow Airport? Why not save yourself the time and money by booking this Glasgow Airport hotel with parking.
The parking option included in this deal is Long Stay parking and involves parking at the hotel overnight (included), driving to the Long Stay car park the next morning and then getting a shuttle to the terminal. This will save you money on either your hotel or your parking but is not as convenient as walking to the terminal.
Alternatively, you can park your car at the hotel for the duration of your trip for £7 per day.
The Courtyard by Marriott at Glasgow Airport is by far the best looking airport hotel on this list and one of the closest too. It offers sophisticated rooms, a contemporary bar and restaurant and just a 7-minute walk to the terminal.
Pros | Cons |
✓Modern and chic room with ensuite | ✗Wifi is £8 for 24 hours |
✓Breakfast is included | |
✓7-minute walk to the terminal | |
✓Lovely restaurant with good food | |
✓24-hour bar and snack area | |
✓Well-equipped business centre | |
✓Fitness centre for guests |
In a nutshell, the Travelodge at Glasgow Airport is smart, modern and convenient. For the price, it's perfect for a quick stopover, a budget treat or even just to make your life easier. It's just a mere 500 yards from the terminal, a short leisurely walk to check-in.
Skip to our Glasgow Travelodge summary for a quick rundown.
Free for the first 30 minutes and then £3 for 24 hours.
If you'd like breakfast before you leave, both continental and cooked breakfasts are available between 7am and 10am Monday to Friday and between 8am and 11am Saturday and Sunday. Continental will cost you £5.50 and cooked £6.95
The Travelodge hotel at Glasgow airport is available with Long Stay parking in one of exclusive Glasgow Airport hotels with parking deals. With this parking option, you'll need to drive to the Long Stay car park on the morning of departure and catch a shuttle bus to the terminal from there. The shuttles are included in the price of this package and are fast and frequent.
Budget Travelodge hotel near Glasgow Airport with clean, comfortable rooms within walking distance to the terminal. Great choice for families looking for a cheap treat.
Pros | Cons |
✓Clean, modern rooms | ✗Reserved slots at the restaurant |
✓Only a short walk to the airport | |
✓Good restaurant | |
✓Cheap breakfast |
You cannot get closer to the terminal than the Holiday Inn at Glasgow Airport. It's so close you can actually see the terminal doors from some of the bedroom windows. Not only that, but it's comfortable, clean and very well soundproofed.
Need a quick rundown of the hotel? We've summarised the Holiday Inn for you.
Wifi is free! The internet speed is average to slow, but it good enough for us to stream a netflix movie.
The breakfast buffet is £12.95 each and served from 5am. This includes hot drinks, juices, fresh fruit, bakery items, cereals, deli goods and even a full scottish breakfast. The cooked breakfast items are only available from 6am.
Make your life easier by adding parking to your booking. The parking available with the Holiday Inn at Glasgow Airport is Skyport Parking. The Skyport car park is a modern, secured car park a 5-minute drive to the airport. Simply drive to the car park, drop off your car and ride the shuttle to the airport. From there, it's a short walk to the hotel.
The Holiday Inn is literally across the road from the terminal and a very short 30 second walk. It provides clean, comfortable rooms and a good bar and restaurant. Upgrade to an executive room for a more modern room.
Pros | Cons |
✓Incredibly close to the terminal | ✗The restaurant and bar prices are reasonable to high. |
✓Cosy and clean soundproofed rooms | ✗Rooms a bit tired around the edges. |
✓Free WiFi | |
✓Live departure boards |
The Normandy hotel near Glasgow Airport is a fantastic airport hotel if you fancy more than just relaxing in your room. Offering a wide variety of tribute acts across the year at the hotel bar, you're sure to kickstart your holiday thoroughly entertained and relaxed. It's a bit further away than some of the other hotels but it certainly makes up for it.
Just want the basic information? Read our Normandy hotel summary below.
Whilst the WiFi in this hotel is free, it does have some connection problems and is not always reliable. There are 'hotspots' in the hotel where you should be able to connect.
Breakfast is a full Scottish and continental buffet. It only costs £5.50 per person and is tasty and plentiful. Kids eat free too! Breakfast is served from 6.30am Monday to Saturday and 7am on Sundays.
One of the great things about this hotel is you can actually park at the hotel whilst you are away. This is available with our 'Normandy hotel with parking' package and is a really easy option. All you need to do is drive to the hotel and park your car, then in the morning use the shuttle to the airport.
The Normandy hotel is 2 miles from Glasgow Airport and a fantastic option for those looking for a fun night away before they fly. It's got a great restaurant, smart rooms and gym access.
Pros | Cons |
✓Highly rated tribute nights | ✗Rooms are slightly small |
✓Clean, smart and modern rooms | ✗Might be slightly noisy |
✓Shuttle directly to and from the airport | ✗WiFi connection problems |
✓Fab steakhouse restaurant | |
✓Free WiFi |
Glynhill is a 4-star hotel with its own swimming pool and sauna to help get your holiday off to the right start
Want to cut to the chase? Skip to our Glynhill Hotel summary.
WiFi is free throughout the hotel.
The restaurants can cater for any dietary requirements, just speak to a member of staff.
There is a parking option which includes on-site parking for the duration of your trip. There is a free transfer bus which will get you to Glasgow Airport in about 5-6 minutes.
A 4-star hotel just 6 minutes from Glasgow Airport where you can enjoy a relaxing swim in the pool or just unwind in the sauna. This modern hotel has plenty to make sure your stay is as pleasant as possible.
Pros | Cons |
✓ Modern, recently refurbished rooms | ✗ Breakfast is not included |
✓ Free WiFi throughout the hotel | |
✓ Parking is provided at the hotel and it's just 6 minutes to the airport | ✓ 2 restaurants using local produce in their menus |
✓ Swimming pool and sauna for guests to use |
The Erskine Bridge is a pleasant hotel with beautiful surroundings, only a 10-minute bus ride from Glasgow Airport. Boasting a spa, pool, gym, sauna, steam room and solarium, there's plenty to keep you occupied and relaxed.
Just want the nitty gritty? Skip to our Erskine Bridge hotel summary.
The WiFi at Erskine is free for all guests throughout the hotel. It works best in the lounge and public areas.
Wake up to a hearty Full English breakfast for just £8 per person if you book with us or £11.95 if you pay on the day. The breakfast also includes continental items and is served from 6.30am on weekdays and 7am on weekends.
Two parking options to choose from with Erskine bridge: parking at the hotel or parking at Long Stay.
If you choose to park at the hotel, all you need to do is drive to the hotel. You leave your car in the hotel car park whilst you're away and get a taxi to the airport (included in the price)
With parking at Long Stay, you park at Erskine bridge overnight (included) then drive to the Long Stay car park in the morning. From there, it's a short 5-minute bus transfer to the terminal.
The Erskine Bridge at Glasgow is a simple airport hotel 5.9 miles from the terminal. It gets full marks for facilities with a swimming pool, gym, sauna, jacuzzi, pool tables and steam room.
Pros | Cons |
✓Simple, clean rooms | ✗Slightly dated and tired |
✓Fantastic views of the countryside | ✗ |
✓Loads of facilities | ✗ | ✓Excellent food in the restaurant | ✗ |