Hotel & Travel

WSC 2026 will take place at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) & Crowne Plaza Glasgow in Glasgow, Scotland.

Hotel Reservations

Crowne Plaza Glasgow is the host hotel for WSC 2026. WSC conference sessions will take place at the Crowne Plaza and the SEC.

£169/night Deluxe Guest Room (plus taxes & fees) Double occupancy rooms incur a £25.00 supplemental charge.

Crowne Plaza Highlights & Booking Policies
The Crowne Plaza Glasgow is situated along the River Clyde, in a central yet quieter area of Glasgow, west of the heart of Glasgow City Centre, making it close enough but not within the immediate hustle and bustle. The hotel is a striking, glass tower with Glasgow Airport only a 15-minute drive away, they offer convenient parking on site. Direct trains from the nearby Exhibition Centre station take 5 minutes to reach Central Station in the city center. Alternatively, it is a 30-minute walk to the city center or a 10-minute taxi ride.

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Rooms Rates at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow are inclusive of Scottish breakfast, Wi-Fi and VAT at the prevailing rate.

All bookings must be guaranteed with the first night’s deposit taken at time of booking. Please note all deposits are non-refundable or transferable.

Cancellation policy for individual guests is 7 days prior to arrival. Cancellations will be charged inclusive of VAT.

Non-arrivals and early departures will be charged for the full duration of your stay. If your travel plans change, please contact the hotel ASAP to adjust your reservation as needed.

In addition to the Crowne Plaza, WSC is working with the Glasgow Convention Bureau to provide a variety of places you can stay.

Glasgow Convention Bureau are the official accommodation provider for the 2026 Winter Simulation Conference and have secured a range of hotel options across the SEC Campus, all within a few minutes’ walk of the conference venue.

Bookings can be made via the link with fixed rates, flexible cancellation terms and no advance payment required.

If you cannot find a suitable option that you need in the booking portal above, additional budget options can be found below. If you choose to make a booking with these hotels directly, please note that rates and terms may vary.

Premier Inn Pacific Quay – 7 minute walk from SEC

IBIS Budget Glasgow – 21 minute walk from SEC

Buyer Beware – Fraudulent Room Reservations

The only way to make reservations at the special conference rates in the WSC block at the Crowne Plaza or the Glasgow Convention Bureau is by using the links provided. If someone contacts you via email or phone claiming to be the official WSC travel agent or WSC hotel room booking agent, please know that this is a scam and you should not use them. All reservations should be made on your own.

Getting Here

Glasgow is in west central Scotland. It’s Scotland’s largest city and is easily accessible from the rest of the UK and overseas by train, sea, road, and air.

By Air

The closest airport is Glasgow Airport (GLA), just a 15-minute drive away from the SEC, with direct bus (Airport Express 500) or taxi options connecting to the venue.

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Glasgow Prestwick (PIK) are further options but still within an hour’s journey, offering more flight choices.

By Train

There are more than 20 direct trains per day from London. Direct trains from Edinburgh run every 15 minutes on the weekend. Once in the city center, the SEC is a 3-minute train ride from Glasgow Central.

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has its own dedicated railway station, Exhibition Centre, allowing easy access from the city center and suburbs. Please visit National Rail for more information.

Download a map of the best route to the SEC.

Strathclyde Passenger Transport operates the Glasgow Subway providing quick and convenient connections from 15 points across the city (the St. Enoch stop is a few minutes’ walk from Central Station for onward transfer to the campus).

For more information on travel to Glasgow go to https://www.visitglasgow.com/plan-your-trip/getting-here-and-around/getting-here?rsrc=peoplemakeglasgow.com.

Visas

Most visitors, apart from British and Irish citizens, need either a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter or pass through the UK.

You can apply for an ETA online. It costs £16 and lets you visit the UK multiple times, staying up to six months each time. It is valid for two years from the date you apply, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. Find out more about travel requirements by visiting the UK Government.

Note: If you need a visa to enter the UK, do not apply for an ETA.

Useful Information for Travel to Glasgow

For practical information such as currency, climate, safety and electricity conversions, Visit the useful information page for guidance.

Things To Do Nearby

Glasgow is a vibrant and compact city with plenty to offer delegates outside of conference sessions.

The city has a range of cultural attractions including the works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and many museums and art galleries offering free entry.

If you’re extending your stay, Glasgow has excellent travel connections for exploring Scotland and an exciting selection of year-round tours leaving daily for the Scottish Highlands.

You can look forward to a warm welcome in a city voted ‘world’s friendliest city’ by Rough Guides.

Plan your trip at: visitglasgow.com