Independent hotel guide
Radisson RED Glasgow
Hydro concerts and a sociable riverside weekend.
Radisson RED Glasgow beside the Rotunda at dusk.
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At a glance
Quick facts
- Neighbourhood
- Finnieston — SEC riverside
- Location
- Glasgow
Editorial take
Why consider Radisson RED Glasgow?
SEC and Hydro proximity
Best for
Hydro concerts and a sociable riverside weekend.
Avoid if
you want a retreat with no hotel nightlife or event programme.
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- SEC and Hydro proximity
- RED Sky Bar with a rooftop setting
Trade-offs
- The hotel runs its own music and social events
- The SEC waterfront is separate from the central shopping streets
Fit check
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for: Hydro concerts and a sociable riverside weekend.
Skip it if: you want a retreat with no hotel nightlife or event programme.
Related reading:Glasgow hotel guide.
Stay details
Rooms and spa
These are the room categories for which our current source set contains useful, comparable detail. They are not presented as a complete live inventory.
room
Rooms and suites
The hotel lists standard rooms and specific Hydro-view or river-view categories.
A complete facilities inventory is not included in our current research record. Confirm any deal-breaker — such as a spa, gym, parking or air conditioning — directly before booking.
On the ground
Location and access
Radisson RED Glasgow is at 25 Tunnel Street, Finnieston Quay, Glasgow, G3 8HL. See our Glasgow hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.
The map pin is a postcode centroid. Plan the actual entrance route and the last return service for your dates.
Before you book
Good to know
Policy notes
Check the exact rate’s cancellation, breakfast, occupancy and payment terms directly.
Accessibility
No independent access survey has been carried out. Ask the hotel to confirm the complete entrance-to-room route, lift provision and bathroom layout for your needs.
Quick answers
Questions travellers ask about Radisson RED Glasgow
What is the main reason to choose Radisson RED Glasgow?
SEC and Hydro proximity
Who is Radisson RED Glasgow best for?
Hydro concerts and a sociable riverside weekend.
Where is Radisson RED Glasgow?
The hotel is at 25 Tunnel Street, Finnieston Quay, Glasgow, G3 8HL. The map pin is a postcode centroid. Plan the actual entrance route and the last return service for your dates.
What should I check before booking Radisson RED Glasgow?
Check bar reservations and the hotel event programme for your dates.
Featured in our Glasgow guides
Radisson RED Glasgow is shortlisted in these editorial guides, each written for a different trip.
Destination guide
Best hotels in Glasgow
Alternatives
Other hotels we have written up that may suit a different brief.
Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow SEC
- Best for
- SEC conferences and event stays prioritising a straightforward campus base.
- Trade-off
- Parking is off-site at the SEC car park
A practical alternative to a nightlife-led hotel when the SEC, Armadillo or Hydro is the reason for visiting. A restaurant, gym and workspace make it useful for conference stays as well as concerts. The campus address simplifies the event leg, but does not remove the journey to Glasgow’s main shopping and rail-arrival streets.
Booking tipCheck the Exhibition Centre service and late return before choosing rail.
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