Best Luxury Hotels In Glasgow
Once a small rural settlement, now a cultural hub and home to institutions including the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and the National Theatre of Scotland, a thriving music scene earning it UNESCO City of Music and art galleries such as GOMA and Kelvingrove, Glasgow, once overlooked is now rivalling nearby Edinburgh as the destination of choice for a Scottish city break.
Famed for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture, not to mention examples of Scotland’s most celebrated architect and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, bustling river banks and up and coming food and drink scene this UK city is itching to be discovered. Once you have had your fill of culture, head to the west end of the city and sample an eclectic independent shopping scene but not before paying a visit to one of the many parks and green spaces within the city. Perhaps an amble alongside the river that runs alongside Glasgow Green, Glasgow’s oldest park or the idyllic Victoria park full of floral displays and home to a large, picturesque boating pond. At the end of the day, visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation, from luxury hotels to boutique boltholes, Glasgow has it all.
Bishopton, Scotland
Mar Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort
(5 stars) Technically not in Glasgow, this 5-star hotel, golf and spa estate is just a 30-minute drive from the city centre and the airport. Set in 240 acres of luscious woodland estate, Mar Hall is an Edwardian Scottish mansion with 53 individually designed rooms, a championship golf course, a Decleor spa, a swimming pool and fine or casual dining options. Most rooms have windows on multiple walls boasting impressive views over the Clyde and the Kilpatrick hills, and 4-poster beds ready to sink into after a long day. The decor is traditional country manor-chic but the hotel is anything but old-fashioned. It’s definitely worth booking for dinner in the Cristal Dining Room for one night when staying at Mar Hall, as the award-winning chef serves up some incredible dishes and the room itself is an equally impressive sight!
Balloch, Scotland
Cameron House on Loch Lomond
(5 stars) Cameron House is one of Scotland’s most luxurious hotels. Located on the banks of Loch Lomond, this five-star hotel offers stunning views, world-class cuisine, and an unrivalled level of service. Housed in a recently refurbished, restored and historical 17th-century Baronial mansion, Cameron House Hotel is situated in the heart of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. Cameron House’s rooms and suites are some of the most spacious and well-appointed in Scotland and the hotel’s grounds are truly breathtaking. Guests can enjoy a round of golf on the hotel’s championship course, relax in the spa, or take a boat out onto Loch Lomond as well as enjoy a wealth of sporting activities. Cameron House is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a truly luxurious experience.
citizenM Glasgow Hotel
(4 stars) Luxury doesn’t have to break the bank. This beautiful and modern luxury hotel is as stylish as it is affordable. Designed by Dutch Design Agency Concrete, citizenM Glasgow showcases the best in modern design, colour and fun. Feel like sleeping in a red room? Purple more your style? Change the mood lighting with their innovative tablet MoodPad. It’s an easy-to-use control for your tv, air con, window blinds and of course, mood lighting. Though they don’t have a kettle, twin beds or cots, every room does come standard with XL King-sized beds, luxury bed and bath linen, wall-to-wall windows, rain shower, free movies and wi-fi throughout. Don’t forget to head down to canteenM for a bit of lounging around. Order a cocktail at the bar, grab a snack and take a seat on one of the ultra-cool sofas or chairs. Who said the budget wasn’t luxurious!
voco Grand Central Glasgow, an IHG Hotel
(4 stars) Deep in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre, adjacent to Glasgow’s Central Station, The Grand Central Hotel shines a light on beauty, opulence and luxury. After its £20 million refurbishment and transformation, it is one of Glasgow’s most stylish hotels and the winner of 4 Scottish Hotel Awards in 2015, including the Gold Laurel Award. Whether you choose a Deluxe Double, Standard Twin, Junior Suite or one of their three Executive Suites, your stay will include exquisitely furnishings, large plasma screen TV, fluffy robes and free wi-fi throughout the hotel. More than just the hotel, don’t miss the chance to dine at one of Glasgow’s top restaurants and sip champagne and cocktails at their award-winning Champagne Central.
voco Grand Central Glasgow, an IHG Hotel
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