Glasgow Hotels

Mini guide to Glasgow

Long famous for ironworks and steelworks, Glasgow is a modern city that has retained its splendor to become Scotland's cultural capital. It was also chosen as Europe's Culture Capital for 1990.

The area of Medieval Glasgow in the northeastern part of the city is where St. Mungo arrived in 543 AD and built his church. At the top of High Street stands the 12th century Cathedral of St. Kentigern, where St. Mungo is buried, and one of Britain's largest Victorian cemeteries - the Necropolis you enter by crossing over the Bridge of Sighs. Nearby is Glasgow Green, which opens onto the River Clyde and has been a public park since 1662. Today, vastly restored Medieval Glasgow is the best place for strolls.

Close to Glasgow is the 40-acre Botanic Garden, an extensive collection of tropical plants and herb gardens; it's acclaimed especially for its spectacular orchids and begonias. Alternatively, Linn Park is 212 acres of pine and woodland, with many scenic walks along the river, plus an old snuff mill, pony rides, and a children's zoo. Meanwhile, a short drive away is the burgh of Prestwick, renowned for its sandy beaches, excellent golf courses, and views of Ayr Bay and the Isle of Arran. Only a few miles from the town is Alloway, the birthplace of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.

Glasgow is an exciting city that has something for everyone, from a wonderful selection of cafés and restaurants featuring British fare and international cuisines to cinemas offering the latest films and contemporary art galleries featuring the talents of local artists. The city's nightlife is second-to-none and there are a number of excellent pubs, bars and nightclubs to choose from. Glasgow is the proud home of the Scottish Opera as well as the Scottish Ballet, which hold performances at the Theatre Royal. Meanwhile in winter, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra offers Saturday concerts at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. If you want to go shopping, Central Glasgow is the major shopping district and includes such venues as the Princes Square Shopping Mall.

Glasgow is easily reached from the south by taking the M74 motorway, a continuation of the M8 that goes right into the city. Alternatively, trains leave London's Euston and King's Cross Stations frequently throughout the day (the journey takes about 5 1/2 hours).

Selection of hotels in this region:

Jurys Inn Glasgow
Art House Hotel
Artto Hotel
City Inn Glasgow (Room Only)
Novotel Glasgow Centre
Theatre Hotel
Crutherland House Hotel
Glasgow Moat House
Carlton George Hotel
Corus Hotel, Glasgow
Ramada Jarvis Glasgow
Milton Classic Hotel and Leisure Club
Somerset Merchant City
Glasgow Marriott Hotel
Holiday Inn Glasgow City - West
Jurys Glasgow Hotel
Kelvin Park Lorne Hotel
Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor
Hilton Glasgow
Radisson SAS Hotel Glasgow
Swallow Hotel
Hilton Strathclyde
Buchanan Hotel
Millennium Hotel Glasgow
Quality Hotel Glasgow
Malmaison Glasgow
Travelodge Glasgow Central
Travelodge Glasgow Paisley Road
Express by Holiday Inn Glasgow City Riverside
Tulip Inn Glasgow
Langs Hotel
Express by Holiday Inn Theatreland
Holiday Inn Glasgow City Centre Theatreland
Erskine Bridge Hotel
Euro Hostel Glasgow
City Inn Glasgow

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