This Holiday Inn is located in Glasgow?s theatre and district, just 500 metres from the Royal Concert Hall. It offers bright, elegant rooms with modern bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and an award-winning restaurant.
Bedrooms are light and airy and are decorated in a modern style. They feature satellite TVs with movies, ironing equipment and tea/coffee making facilities.
The Parisian style AA Rosette La Bonne Auberge Brasserie serves traditional Scottish breakfasts and authentic Mediterranean and French cuisine in stylish surroundings. The bar offers a wide range of cocktails and fine wines.
The King and Pavilion Theatres and Glasgow Queen Street Station are all within a 5-minute walk of the hotel. Glasgow has excellent shopping, with the Buchanan Galleries Shopping Mall just 100 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Information
The Concert Square public car park is situated directly opposite the hotel and is open 24 hours. Hotel guests receive a special discounted rate. Please take your ticket to reception to be validated. Alternatively, there is an hourly rate, which changes depending on the length of your stay.
The Buchannan Galleries is a secure car park, which is 5 minutes' walk from the hotel and which is open from 08:00 to 23:30, Monday to Saturday, and from 10:00 to 23:30 on Sundays and during public holidays. Hotel guests receive a discounted rate for 24-hour parking. Please take your ticket to reception to be validated and then pay at the office on the first floor of the car park. Further details are available on request.
Surrounding Area
The hotel has an ideal location in the heart of the city centre. For shopping, Buchanan Galleries, Sauchiehall Street, Princes Square and the Italian Centre are all close by. If you prefer a little bit of culture, visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery or the Burrell Collection, or hop on the open-top bus tour and see all that Glasgow has to offer. Should you wish to explore further afield, such as Loch Lomond, reception is able to arrange a variety of sightseeing tours.
Take in a show at one of the many theatres in the immediate area - choose from the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Kings Theatre, Theatre Royal or the Pavillion Theatre. See a live concert at the SECC, Carling Academy or the Barrowlands, or enjoy a night out at one of Glasgow's many fine restaurants, bars and clubs. Many major corporate offices and financial institutions are within walking distance.
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 (signposted 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 (just past The Express Hotel).
- 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, past the Express Hotel.
- 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, Glasgow?s original Mediterranean brasserie, continues to thrive and innovate under the guidance of the award-winning executive head chef, Gerry Sharkey. Using the freshest ingredients, the menus offer excellent value for money and tantalising cuisine inspired by France and the Mediterranean. Serving a variety of dishes from traditional Croque Monsieur and tender steaks to homemade burgers and the popular 'Prix Fix' menu, the casual, relaxed surroundings of La Bonne Auberge make it a popular choice for eating out in Glasgow.
La Bonne Auberge also serves a traditional Scottish breakfast with a range of cooked and continental items. Breakfast is available to purchase for guests booked on a room-only rate.
The hotel also offers a 24-hour room service menu.
Important
Parking is available at the Buchanan Galleries car park and the hotel has an exclusive rate. Please ensure you take your ticket to reception to have it stamped, and pay at the car park kiosk on your return. This car park is secured overnight from 23:00 to 07:45. Please check with the hotel for further details. Alternative parking is available at Cambridge Street car park 24 hours a day, and charges apply.
