Set in the heart of Glasgow?s vibrant city centre, this budget hotel provides comfortable, affordable accommodation in the lively Theatreland district, within easy reach of all main attractions.
Awarded an InterContinental Hotels Group Torchbearer Award for excellence in 2006 & 2007 plus their Guest Satisfaction Award in 2007, the Express by Holiday Inn Glasgow City Centre Theatreland offers high quality accommodation with fresh, modern, clean and very comfortable rooms, a bar and a private meeting room, the Buchanan.
Whether you are looking for a theatre break, shopping trip, leisure stay or weekend retreat in Glasgow, the Express by Holiday Inn Glasgow City Centre Theatreland offers great value bed and breakfast accommodation rates.
Hotel Information
The hotel?s air-conditioned meeting room boasts natural light and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. It can hold boardroom-style meetings for up to 12, theatre style seminars for 20 and host drinks receptions for up to 20.
Surrounding Area
The hotel is only a few short steps form the city's theatres, shops and restaurants, it is also within easy reach of all transport links - road, air, rail or bus.
The SECC (Scottish Exhibition and Conference centre) is a very short drive away.
Transport
By Air
Glasgow Airport is to the west of Glasgow city centre, approximately 19 km (12 miles) away. An airport bus leaves the airport every 30 minutes. There is no rail link from the airport.
By Coach
Buchanan bus station is approximately 150 metres away.
By Rail
Glasgow Queen Street station is approximately 300 metres away. Glasgow Central station is 0.5 miles away.
By Underground
Buchanan Street Underground station is 300 metres away.
By Car:
From the East:
- Following the M8 to Glasgow City centre, exit at junction 16.
- Just before you come to the traffic lights at the end of the slip road, turn left (signed to George Square).
- At the 1st set of traffic lights, go straight on and turn left at the 2nd set.
- At the 3rd set of traffic lights, go straight on and the hotel is on your right just before the next set of traffic lights.
- If you wish to park in Cambridge Street car park, turn right at the 3rd set of traffic lights and the car park is on your left. If you wish to use Buchanan Galleries car park please follow the signs.
From the North:
- Take the M9 to the M73 and exit the M73 onto the M8.
- Continue by following directions from the East, outlined above.
From the South:
- Take M6 north onto the M74.
- Exit M74 (signed Glasgow M8) onto the M73.
- Follow signs for Glasgow city centre (M8).
- Continue by following directions from the East, outlined above.
From the West:
- Follow the M8, signed for the city centre and Edinburgh.
- Come over the Kingston Bridge and come off immediately at junction 18 signed for the city centre.
- Follow the slip road round onto Bothwell Street. Follow this road until you get to the last set of traffic lights when you must go left onto Hope Street.
- Continue up Hope Street until you get to the last set of traffic lights and turn right, just beside the Theatre Royal.
- If you want to go to the hotel, turn right at the next set of traffic lights and the hotel is on your right just before the next set of traffic lights.
- If you wish to park in Cambridge Street car park turn left at the Theatre Royal and the car park is on your left.
- If you wish to use Buchanan Galleries car park please follow the signs.
Restaurants
La Bonne Auberge, found adjacent to the hotel, is also open each day for lunch, pre-theatre dining and dinner. Glasgow's first themed restaurant, it offers a regularly changing menu of French and Mediterranean cuisine, with a touch of Eastern flavours.
Adjoining the hotel is Di Maggios Pronto's Italian restaurant. Enjoy pizza and pasta in your room or in the restaurant itself.
The hotel itself offers a comfortable bar area, serving a choice of drinks and snacks from 12:00 - 00:00.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served in the Great Room from 07:00 - 10:00 during the week and from 07:30 - 11:00 on weekends.
A full Scottish breakfast is available next door at La Bonne Auberge from 06:30 - 10:00 during the week and from 07:30 - 11:00 on weekend (additional cost).
Important
Parking:
Concert Square car park is the closest to the hotel but will be closed until November 2008. Alternative parking is available at either Cambridge Street car park or Buchanan Galleries car park. If you are leaving your car for any length of time, it is recommended you take advantage of the hotel's exclusive rate at Buchanan Galleries Car Park. Don't forget to ask reception to stamp your car park ticket, and you will need to pay at the car park kiosk, not the automated machines. Please note this car park is secured overnight from 23:00 until 07:45. Please check with the hotel for further details.
Cancellation Terms
Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 5.00 per hour.
Meal Plan: Continental breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking: No parking available.
Pets: Pets are not allowed.
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
