Scotland's beating cultural heart throws a warm kilt around your shoulders the moment you arrive. This energetic city pulsates with a unique blend of gritty industrial heritage and vibrant artistic spirit. Wander the streets and you'll find yourself gazing upon the magnificent sandstone architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a renowned architect who gifted Glasgow with buildings like the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum ‚ a treasure trove of everything: Egyptian mummies, Impressionist masterpieces, Dutch masters and dinosaur skeletons.
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But Glasgow isn't just about grand museums. Delve into the cobbled alleys of the Merchant City, where Victorian tobacco barons once built their empires. Today, these streets are lined with trendy bars, independent shops bursting with local crafts, and a palpable buzz of creative energy. For a taste of Glasgow's soul, head to a traditional pub and soak up the friendly banter of the locals over a pint of Scotland's finest ale. Don't be surprised if you're swept up in a lively conversation ‚ Glaswegians are renowned for their warmth and wit.
Beyond the city center, explore the Necropolis, a Victorian cemetery perched on a hill, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Or, take a day trip to Loch Lomond, a shimmering expanse of freshwater nestled amidst dramatic mountains, for a taste of the rugged Scottish Highlands. Glasgow is a city that surprises and delights. Come for the history, stay for the friendly faces, and leave with a heart full of unforgettable experiences.
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The Heart of the Clyde
Glasgow straddles the River Clyde, once the lifeblood of shipbuilding and trade. The Clyde Arc, a modern bridge, spans the water, connecting the city's past with its future. Wander along the riverbanks, where remnants of shipyards now house trendy bars and art spaces. The Riverside Museum celebrates Glasgow's maritime heritage, while the Titan Crane represents engineering prowess.
Architectural Flourishes
Glasgow wears its architectural diversity with pride. George Square, flanked by grand Victorian buildings, pays homage to historical figures. But look up at modernist gems like The Lighthouse and the Glasgow School of Art, which push boundaries. The Burrell Collection, nestled in Pollok Country Park, transports you to distant lands.
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Music in the Air
Glasgow pulses with rhythm. The Barrowland Ballroom, its neon sign a beacon, hosts legendary gigs. Follow the sound of bagpipes to Buchanan Street, where buskers serenade shoppers. And when night falls, dive into the indie music scene.
Culinary Adventures
Glasgow's food scene is a revelation. Start your day with a hearty full Scottish breakfast—bacon, eggs, black pudding, and tattie scones. For lunch, explore the Merchant City, where bistros serve up Scottish classics with a twist. And when evening arrives, indulge in a dram of single malt whisky at a cozy pub.
Glaswegians are storytellers. Their warmth and humor fill the air. Strike up a conversation at a pub, and you'll leave with tales of shipyards, football rivalries, and the spirit of resilience.
Green Spaces and Hidden Gems
Escape to Kelvingrove Park, where swans glide on the pond and students sprawl on sunny afternoons. Seek out the Hidden Lane, a colorful alley adorned with murals and quirky shops. And if you're feeling adventurous, venture to the Necropolis, a Victorian cemetery atop a hill, where angels guard forgotten tombs.
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In Glasgow, the rain may fall, but the spirit remains unyielding. Whether you're sipping a pint in a cozy pub or marveling at the city's ever-evolving skyline, you'll find that Glasgow embraces you like an old friend.
My hotel choice: Apex
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PLACES
Argyle Street, stretching east from Central Station, a main shopping venue.
Argyll Arcade at 30 Buchanan St. was built in 1827 and is Europe’s oldest covered shopping arcade. The largest group of retail jewelers in Scotland is clustered beneath the vaulted glass roof, making this the place to shop for high- quality diamond jewelry, watches, and wedding rings.
The Italian Centre is where the bright young things with lots of cash to spare come to shop. Situated amidst this haven of luxurious stores, smart restaurants and trendy bars, stands the exclusive Italian Centre at the northern end. Expensive designer boutiques such as Versace Collections and Emporio Armani make their glamorous presence felt along with the Mediterranean-style cafes that spill out on to the pavement. This is one of the best places in Glasgow to spot local and visiting celebrities so keep your eyes peeled.
Barras Sat–Sun 10am–5pm), on a large patch of ground between London Road and Gallowgate in the East End. This legendary market has been operating for nearly a century, with hundreds of traders who ply everything from clothes to collectibles. The Barras is world famous, and well known as the market place to purchase a bargain in the East End of Glasgow. The Barras Market is a mixture of street markets, indoor markets, shops and pubs. Just about anything can be purchased at the Barras, with items ranging from antiques to a pair of work boots! The Barras is also home to the Barrowland Ballroom. More recently there has been an influx of new arts and entertainment hubs, including a mixture of additional places to grab a quick bite to eat or something more substantial.
Bryes Road is the heart and soul of Glasgow’s West End and is by far the most cosmopolitan and eclectic street the city has to offer, with a whole range of bars, restaurants and shops to suit all manner of tastes. If you start from the Dumbarton Road end of Byres Road in Partick you will be met with an avalanche of restaurants on either side of the busy thoroughfare. The range of food available is in such a short stretch of the street is impressive, from local contemporary Scottish through the Mediterranean and all the way to the Far East. Each establishment serves up fine food and wines, which if you have the time, all should be visited at least once.
Buchanan Galleries, off Buchanan Street, with an enormous branch of the John Lewis department store.
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Buchanan Street, a long pedestrian thoroughfare that runs north to south through the City Center
De Courcy’s Arcade on Cresswell Lane is heaven for vintage clothing.
Finnieston, the buzzy neighborhood just below Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, has a long run of drinking and dining spots on Argyle Street and toward Kelvingrove Park.
Gallery of Modern Art In 1778 tobacco lord William Cunninghame had this ridiculously pompous townhouse designed to resemble a grand public building. In its current guise, the neoclassical edifice is a showcase for changing exhibitions of some of Scotland’s top contemporary artists, among them Galswegians Douglas Gordon, best known for his eerily altered photographs and video projections, and Ken Currie, whose paintings explore the dark depths of illness, aging, and social inequities. They take their place alongside David Hockney and other internationally acclaimed artists. Out front is a much-beloved statue of the Duke of Wellington, the plastic traffic cone on his head a symbol of Glaswegian defiance of authority. The police have long since stopped removing the irreverent millinery, because every time they do so it reappears.
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George Square, laid out in 1781 and isby most calculations the city center. Novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) surveys the scene from atop a 24m (80-ft.) column in the center of the square and around him is a statuary Who’s Who of Scottish achievement: poet and favorite son Robert Burns (1759–96), inventor of the steam engine James Watt (1736–1819), and chemist Thomas Graham (1805–69), to name but a few. King George III (1738–1820) is here, as are Queen Victorian and her beloved prince consort Albert (the pair are astride horses, as if they’ve just trotted out for a bit of air). Fine weather can bring hundreds of workers from the surrounding offices out to the greens to soak up the sun. The sight of armies of shirtless, pasty-skinned accountants may well send you into the dark depths of the nearest pub—or into the City Chambers for a look at the mosaics and grand marble staircases; free guided tours are conducted daily at 10:30am and 2:30pm.
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Glasgow Cathedral Glasgow’s oldest structure and Scotland’s only complete medieval cathedral was consecrated in 1197 and dedicated to St Mungo, the city’s patron. The sixth-century missionary, also known as Kentigern, spent 13 years converting Glaswegians. These efforts, along with the deprivations of a life of fasting and prayer in a rock cell, wore the poor fellow out to such an extent that he was forced to wear a bandage to support his chin. Mungo lies amid a forest of pillars in a vaulted crypt beneath the church. The fact he has lain here peacefully through the centuries, and that the church’s beautiful nave and timbered roof are intact, is due, in part, to the courageous intervention of the faithful. During the destruction of churches during the 16th century Reformation, congregants linked arms around the cathedral to prevent mobs from smashing the place to bits. Cathedral Square. Free. Apr–Sept Mon–Sat 9:30am–6pm, Sun 1–5:30pm; Oct–Mar Mon–Sat 9:30am–4pm, Sun 1–4pm.
Glasgow Cross. Just to the west of the green is the junction of the four main streets of the medieval city.
Glasgow Green. This sprawling greensward where sheep once grazed has, over the centuries played host to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s 18th-century Jacobite army that tried to restore the Stuarts to the British throne, early-20th-century suffragette meetings, and 21st-century rock concerts. Facing the green is the elaborate, vaguely Moorish-looking brick Templeton Carpet Factory, which once supplied carpets for the Taj Mahal and Houses of Parliament and now houses the Bavarian-owned West brewery. In 1888 James Templeton was granted permission to build his factory on the green, provided he erect a structure befitting the prestigious surroundings. So, he modeled the facade on the Doges’ Palace in Venice. It collapsed during construction, killing 29 women in the adjacent weaving sheds; the statue atop the highest pinnacle of a woman holding flowers is a memorial to the victims.
Glasgow School of Art The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is internationally recognised as one of Europe's top university-level institutions in the visual creative disciplines. Based in the heart of Glasgow with connections across the globe, our studio-based teaching and world-leading research spans art, design, architecture, innovation and technology, making a significant difference to contemporary society. Charles Rennie Mackintosh is Glasgow’s local boy made good. He was born in Glasgow in 1868, studied at the Glasgow School of Art, and designed some of the city’s most distinctive landmarks. His masterpiece is the school’s main building, completed in 1907. The striking design leans toward the Art Nouveau, with a sparse stone facade of huge windows to light the north-facing studios, with subtle hints of turrets, arches, and ironwork to suggest a Scottish castle.167 Renfrew St. Tours daily 11am, 2, and 3:15pm, plus 11:30am July–Sept.
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Glasgow Science Centre This gleaming titanium-clad, crescent- shaped landmark resembles the hull of a ship, a reference to the adjacent basin where ships were once brought to have barnacles scraped off their hulls. You can learn all about marine invertebrates inside the Science Mall, as well as ship engineering, and just about anything else having to do with science and technology. No wonder it’s one of Scotland’s favourite visitor attractions. There’s a bunch of stuff to see and do here – there’s hundreds of interactive exhibits in the Science Mall, a Planetarium, Scotland’s biggest-screen IMAX cinema, a Science Show Theatre, a fantastic cafe and a shop filled with goodies. But the biggest thrill is a trip up the 100m (328 ft.) tall Glasgow Tower. The entire tower turns, making it the tallest rotating structure in the world. 50 Pacific Quay. All visitors are requested to pre-book their visit in advance.
Great Western Road in the West End. Elsewhere in the city, independent, quirky shops.
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Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery The oldest museum in Scotland (opened in 1803) is a wondrous, sometimes oddball, treasure-trove divided into several buildings. It was founded by William Hunter (1718–83), a physician and anatomist, who seems to have had an interest in just about everything. On display in the Victorian era, high-vaulted timber-roofed galleries are (among other fab items): a 2,000 year-old coin that bears a portrait of Cleopatra; a 17th-century map of the world that a Jesuit missionary prepared for Chinese Emperor Kangxi; dinosaur fossils; Viking plunder; and a 350-million-year-old shark. Despite the shiny displays and high-tech lighting, you’ll feel as though you’re exploring a fusty old curiosity cabinet. Across the avenue is the Hunterian’s art gallery, which holds the largest collection of works by Scottish-American painter James McNeill Whistler (1834–1903). The main gallery also displays 17th century paintings (Rembrandt to Rubens) and 19th century art by the Scottish Colourists and so-called “Glasgow Boys, such as Hunter, Cadell and Fergusson. Temporary exhibits, culled from Scotland’s largest collection of prints, are in the second floor print gallery. A final lure: the home of architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh University of Glasgow, University Ave.. Free. Mon–Sat 9:30am–5pm. Subway: Hillhead.
Ingram Street, is a major thoroughfare which leads east from Royal Exchange Square through Merchant City to High Street.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum The Hunterian may be the oldest museum in Scotland, but the Kelvingrove is the country’s most visited. The museum opened in 1901 and is a firm favourite with local people and visitors. It has stunning architecture and a family friendly atmosphere. Explore 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more. If you only have one day in Glasgow, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a must see! Free entry. No need to book, just drop in.
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Princes Square Shopping Centre, with many designer shops behind an early 19th-century blonde. The new five-storey, 10,450-square-metre (112,500 sq ft) retail centre occupies a pre-existing cobbled Princes square dating from 1841, which was reconfigured by enclosing the entire space below a new clear glass domed and vaulted roof. An expansion was completed in summer 1999, extending the centre into Springfield Court and providing a further 1,860 square metres (20,000 sq ft) of retail area and a new retail frontage to Queen Street.
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Riverside Museum The zigzag roof of this new landmark by star architect Zaha Hadid represents waves on the River Clyde. This museum is located at the junction of the Rivers Kelvin and Clyde, it houses the city’s fabulous transport and technology collections, which have been gathered over the centuries and reflect the important part Glasgow has played in the world through its contributions to heavy industries like shipbuilding, train manufacturing and engineering.
The museum was designed by internationally renowned architect, Dame Zaha Hadid. It opened in 2011 after a four-year build, with over 3,000 objects from the city's world-famous collections displayed inside. "The Riverside Museum is a fantastic project where the exhibits and building come together at this prominent and historic location on the Clyde waterfront. The complex geometries of the extruded design continue Glasgow’s rich engineering traditions and will be a part of the city’s future as a centre of innovation." – Dame Zaha Hadid (1950-2016) Regular opening hours: Monday-Thursday, Saturday: 10am-5pm; Friday and Sunday: 11am-5pm Both the restaurant and the shop are also open. Free entry
Royal Exchange Square is a public square in Glasgow, Scotland, between Buchanan Street and Queen Street, opening out Queen Street and Ingram Street to the south of George Square. The square is a landmark due to its distinguished architecture which attracts many visitors. It is one of six squares in the city centre. In the centre of the square is the former Royal Exchange, a Graeco-Roman building. There are shops and offices, and numerous open air cafés and restaurants. Home to Glasgow's only restaurant with a rooftop terrace, 29 Glasgow, the square is also the home of the Western Club, whose restaurant is also open to the public.
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Sauchiehall Street, rather refreshingly lowbrow with bargain shops and outdoor vendors, running east–west through the north end of the City Center; and
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art St Mungo Museum is named after the city's patron saint who brought the Christian faith to Glasgow in the 6th century. It is built on the site of the medieval Bishops’ Castle and is designed in its style. The galleries are full of displays, objects and stunning works of art that explore the importance of religion in peoples’ lives across the world and across time. The venue aims to promote understanding and respect between people of different faiths and those of none and offers something for everyone. There are regular events, from family-friendly activities to talks about culture and religion in Scotland today. Or you can relax in the first Zen garden in Britain. Free. Mon–Thurs and Sat 10am–5pm; Fri and Sun 11am–5pm.
Tenement House Experience what life would’ve been like under the dim glow of gaslight. Admire the original fixtures and fittings, including the coal-fired kitchen range. Discover quirky items, including a pot of homemade jam dated 1929! Upon first glance, the Tenement House may seem like an ordinary middle-class tenement from the late 19th century, situated in Garnethill. However, as soon as you step inside, you are transported to a different era. The four rooms, meticulously restored, appear as if frozen in time, offering a unique window into life in early 20th-century Glasgow.145 Buccleuch St. Mar–Oct daily 1–5pm (11am–5pm July–Aug).
Tolbooth Steeple Tall early 17th century tower, only surviving fragment of Glasgow's Tolbooth, built 1626-1634 by John Boyd, architect and Master of Works. The Tolbooth was demolished in 1921. Seven stage square tower with open crown spire, ashlar built with raised buckle-quoins. From these rise flying buttresses supporting crown steeple with gilded weathervane..
Brett is at its long zinc counter, where you can watch the chef Colin Anderson and his brigade grill fine Scottish produce, although outdoor tables facing Great Western Road have blankets ready for chilly Glasgow days. The menu has good-size dishes that include squid a la plancha with diced chorizo in a creamy potato-and-lemongrass sauce and Aberdeenshire lamb rump carved into juicy rounds with a side of extra-buttery dauphine potatoes . Even the bread impresses: An excellent sourdough comes with chicken fat or smoked olive oil. Much of the list favors natural wine, and the house white, a Venetian chardonnay-garganega blend, is a good value.
Celentano’s, a cozy, wood-paneled restaurant with a long bar, is cocooned inside Cathedral House
Crabshakk, a galley-shaped bistro with a relaxed bar. Creative menu specials might feature Scottish Barra Island cockles with ginger and pork broth, or Loch Fyne oysters with chorizo butter, alongside the classics of langoustines, lobster and dressed crab at market prices. There is a short nonfish list, including steak frites and vegetable risotto. The owners recently branched out with Crabshakk Botanics, another restaurant farther into the West End, which has a slightly more corporate feel inside, but good people watching from the dining benches outside.
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Gamba Fish and seafood restaurant https://www.gamba.co.uk/ amba is still Glasgow’s best seafood restaurant after two decades. Our guests come from all over Scotland and the world to sample seafood creative excellence in our cosy basement space. Sustainability and sourcing ingredients locally are part of our recipe for success - as is our famous fish soup.
Mussel Inn SEAFOOD You can almost smell the sea air in this breezy two-level room operated by shellfish harvesters in western Scotland. That translates to the freshest oysters in town—like the mussels (sold by the kilo or half kilo in a choice of preparations), they’re cultivated in plankton-rich sea lochs. Equally fresh are the chowders, fish stew, and especially admirable seafood pasta. They grill a good burger here, too, but really, that would be a desecration“157 Hope St. . Mon–Fri noon–2:30pm and 5–10pm, Sat noon–10pm, Sun 12:30–10pm.
Peckham’s Glasgow’s longtime standby for a quick bite is (www.peckhams.co.uk; ✆ 0141/553-0666), housed in an Art Deco building on Glassford Street in Merchant City; this shop and branches, including one at 124-126 Byres Rd. in the West End, serve sandwiches and other light fare late into the evening (closed Mon). Riverhill Coffee Bar , next to Central Station at 24 Gordon St. (www.riverhillcafe.com; ✆ 0141/204 4762) has worked its way into the hearts of Glaswegians with excellent city-roasted Deer Green coffee and a short eat-in/eat out menu, with cheese topped scones, chorizo bagels, and crayfish sandwiches; it’s open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, and Sundays 10am to 5pm.
Riverhill Restaurant and Bar MODERN SCOTTISH Even the breakfast menu in this small, eclectic room is imaginative—potato nan stuffed with bacon, masala beans with fried eggs—and by the time lunch and dinner roll around, the kitchen is preparing cheddar and potato pierogis (Eastern European dumplings), curries, light-as-a-feather gnocchi with braised rabbit, and aromatic Indian fish bakes. The quick bites, like hummus on flatbread or old-fashioned fish fingers, are elevated a notch or two above the ordinary, too. The coffee bar around the corner serves similarly imaginative small plates, plus sandwiches and pastries. 3 West Nile St. ✆ 0141/248-3495. Mon–Wed 8am–10pm, Thurs–Sat 8am–late, Sun 10am–6pm.
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Stravaigin SCOTTISH Haggis—you have to try it sooner or later. No better place to do so than this attractive, straightforward room with plain wood tables and straight-backed chairs where the menu focuses on all things Scottish, with some exotic global flourishes thrown in. A small plate of haggis, neeps and tatties—that’s lamb’s heart, liver, and lungs, minced with onion, spices, and a few other ingredients and served with turnips and potatoes—washed down with a wee draught of single malt should satisfy your curiosity. Thus fortified, you might want to backpedal into something as conventional as lamb livers simmered in Madeira or even beer-battered fish and chips. A similarly“28 Gibson St. www.stravaigin.co.uk. ✆ 0141/334-2665. Mon–Fri 9am–1am, Sat–Sun 11am–1am.
The butterfly and the pig https://thebutterflyandthepig.com/ Our kitchen takes pride in producing everything we make from scratch – we’re famous for our quirky menus. The Dining Room downstairs is home to signature dishes such as our Le Creuset fishcakes and ‘cilla the black’ salad alongside awesome sized versions the humble classics: steak pie, fish and chips and a truly great burger.
The Ivy Buchanan Street The Ivy Buchanan Street brings relaxed, sophisticated all-day dining to the heart of Glasgow. From great British classics to Asian-inspired cuisine and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, you’ll find something for everyone to love. Located just a stone’s throw from the city’s nightlife, and the famous “Style Mile shopping hub, the restaurant offers a luxurious haven from the everyday bustle. As well as the stunning main restaurant, you’ll find outdoor Parisian-style seating, two beautiful onyx bars, and the refined glamour of private dining space for those special occasions.
Two Fat Ladies West End Glaswegians are adamant about their picks for best seafood in town, and this intimate space often comes out on top. The name has nothing to do with the proprietors’ physique but is a reference to the slang term for the bingo number that happens to be the same as the address of this charmingly ornate Fat Ladies original (there are several Fat Ladies in Glasgow). Many of the ingredients are straight from Scottish waters, and cooked to perfection. Hand-picked scallops, the halibut or other local fish prove that “fresh is the element that really matters when it comes to what the establishment calls “seriously fishy dishes. If that’s too fishy for your landlubber taste, excellent locally-sourced beef and pork dishes are also on offer. Two Fat Ladies at the Buttery, in the Finnieston neighborhood, is all rich paneling and tartan-plaid upholstery, well suited to business lunches or romantic evenings. 88 Dumbarton Rd. www.twofatladiesrestaurant.com. ✆ 0141/339-1944. Fixed-price lunch/pre-theatre Mon–Sat noon–3pm and 5:30–10:30pm, Sun 1–9pm. Buttery: 652-654 Argyle St. ✆ 0141/221-8188.
Ubiquitous Chip The plant filled, stonewalled nooks and crannies of a former undertaker’s stables give off an easygoing vibe that seems to suggest “we’re so solidly good we don’t have to put on airs. That’s true, and since 1971 this fab place, as much a mandatory Glasgow stop as the nearby Kelvingrove and Hunterian museums, has celebrated local produce and Scottish cuisine that, as they claim, is inspired by “aunties, grannies and even folklore. Perhaps the venison haggis might be a bit too folkloric, but Aberdeen beef and Orkney salmon are surefire hits. The bar serves generous cocktails and snacks, but they don’t include the fries (chips here) that inspired the name, a snide reference to what at one time passed as haute cuisine in Glasgow. 12 Ashton Lane, off Byres Rd. www.ubiquitouschip.co.uk. ✆ 0141/334-5007. . Mon–Sat noon–2:30pm, Sun 12:30–3pm; daily 5–11pm.
Willow Tea Rooms Glasgow’s most famous spot for tea is a stop on the Charles Rennie Mackintosh pilgrimage route. The architect and his designer wife, Margaret Macdonald, redesigned the four floors for proprietor Kate Cranston in 1901, taking control of every detail right down to the last teaspoon. Their tastes still shine in the“onions). A three-tiered cake stand is laden with sandwiches, scones, and pastries. The willow-motifs you see all around aren’t arbitrary: Look at the address: Sauchiehall is a combo of two old Scots words for saugh, willow, and haugh, meadow.217 Sauchiehall St. www.willowtearooms.co.uk. ✆ 0141/332-0521. . Mon–Sat 9am–4:30pm, Sun 11am–4:30pm.
Apex City 459
Carlton George Hotel 590
Dakota Deluxe 610 Glasgow $$$ | HOTEL | At this extremely stylish addition to Glasgow’s hotel scene the textured neutral decor creates a restful subdued atmosphere. Pros: lovely bathrooms; relaxing public rooms; spacious well-appointed bedrooms. Cons: slightly corporate feel; not right in the middle of the action; unexciting views from hotel. E179 W. Regent St. City Centre P0141/404–3680 wglasgow.dakotahotels.co.uk
Grasshoppers Hotel 385 The worn lobby and stark elevator don’t prepare you for the pleasure of stepping into this welcoming and stylish sixth-floor lair high above Central Station http://www.grasshoppersglasgow.com/
Hotel du Vin 651 Devonshire Gardens has always been one of Glasgow’s most posh addresses and these five connected beautifully decorated townhouses http://www.hotelduvin.com/
Hotel Indigo 468 Glasgow $$ | HOTEL | In the center of the city the fashionable Indigo is awash with bold colors and modern designs that emphasize comfort and calm. Pros: good on-site dining; well-designed rooms; vivid colors patterns and lighting. Cons: restaurant has an anonymous corporate feel;
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ibis Styles Glasgow Central 366
Kimpton Blythswood 594 Square 5star “History and luxury come together at this smart conversion of the former headquarters of the Royal Automobile Club of Scotland which occupies a classical building on peaceful Blythswood Square. Pros: great spa restaurant and bar; airy and luxurious; glorious bathrooms. Cons: the square itself is in need of some care and attention; some street noise;
Malmaison Glasgow 438 good has “Housed in a converted church this modern boutique hotel prides itself on personal service and outstanding amenities like plasma televisions and high-end stereo systems. Pros: five-minute walk to Sauchiehall Street; stunning lobby; attention to detail.
Millennium Hotel Glasgow 366
Motel One 313 part of a stylish German budget hotel chain has a grand modern lobby 374 cookie-cutter rooms and is conveniently located right next to Central Station (breakfast extra corner of Oswald and Argyle streets at 78 Oswald Street tel. 0141/468-0450 www.motel-one.com.
Point A Glasgow 279 htt ps://www.pointahotels.com/our-hotels/glasgow/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=mybusiness
Premier Inn Bath St 338
Premier Inn City Centre 219 Glasgow City Centre Buchanan Galleries The City Centre branch of this popular budget hotel chain is located on Renfield Street and so it’s worth seeking out for its winning location just around the corner from the pedestrian precinct in Sauchiehall Street. Pros: modern rooms; great location; bargain rates.
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Radisson Blu Hotel 405 You can’t miss this eye-catching edifice behind Central station: its glass facade makes the interior particularly the lounge seem as though it were part of the street. Pros: free Wi-Fi and other amenities; charming kilted doorman
voco Grand Central 490 Hotel Everything about these grand Edwardian-era spaces and comfy guest rooms exudes a hint of glamor http://www.thegrandcentralhotel.co.uk/
YOTEL Glasgow 224 bkfst $ | HOTEL | This shiny and fashionable hotel is the latest big arrival on the Glasgow hotel scene. Pros: central location; amazing views; cool decor and public areas (including neon bowling alley). Cons: small rooms;
Z Hotel 270 part of a small “compact luxury chain offers 104 sleek stylish rooms (some are very small and don’t have windows). It’s impersonal but handy to Queen Street Station just a few steps off George Square (breakfast extra air-con elevator free wine-and-cheese buffet each afternoon 36 North Frederick Street tel. 0141/212-4550 www.thezhotels.com glasgow@thezhotels.com.
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