Glasgow Hotels

Glasgow is a city that has been reborn in the last century, and remarkably it has done so without destroying its past. Called "the most Scottish of cities" it is alive with charm, energy, wit and will. Primarily known as a commercial center, Glasgow has built its wealth through its manufacturing and merchandising expertise. The hotels in Glasgow regularly host guests from across Europe and around the world for conventions and other business purposes. But that isn't to say that it is all work and no play. Glaswegians know how to enjoy themselves, and they know how to make their guests feel at home. So book your Glasgow hotel for business, but plan to experience the pleasure of this wonderfully warm city as well.

Sauchiehall Street is the place to go for shops, pubs and restaurants. Don't be surprised to spot a celebrity or two as you enjoy some of Glasgow's excellent cuisine. After dinner you may want to take advantage of the city's renowned passion for the arts. Glasgow is very proud of the fact that it - not Edinburgh - is the home of the Scottish Opera and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

During the day you will want to see the Burrell collection at the museum in the Pollok Country Park. Industrialist Sir William Burrell donated the collection to the city. It includes everything from Chinese porcelain and medieval furniture to paintings by Renoir and Cézanne. Some galleries are actually reconstructions of rooms from the Burrell residence, Hutton Castle. Glasgow's avid support for the arts has also allowed the development of the Glasgow School of Art and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum.

There are a couple of other sites that you dare not miss: The Glasgow Cathedral is the only Scottish cathedral to have survived the reformation. Most of the current building dates from the 15th century. The lower church was the hallowed destination of a medieval pilgrimage that was considered to be just as sacred as a visit to Rome. The Tenement House gives a glimpse back into the middle-class life of a century ago. It remains completely furnished with the fixtures and fittings of the early 20th century.