There is something intrinsically romantic about a hotel situated in a train station. Might be something to do with all those fond farewells and warm greetings on the platforms, or maybe I have watched one too many romantic black and white movie, evoking images of a rain drenched Bogart stranded alone heartbroken catching the train without the love of his life.

We booked a two night stay at Glasgow?s iconic Grand Central Hotel, a four star Principal Hayley hotel that is located in Glasgow Central Train Station and in the heart of the city. The Principal Hayley group purchased the hotel in 2009 and refurbed and renamed the hotel at a cost of £20 million. Originally named Central Hotel, the group launched the newly named Grand Central Hotel in September 2010.
The hotel was originally designed by Scottish architect Robert Rowand Anderson and his informal style is still visible despite the changes the hotel has undergone over the years. He implemented the Queen Anne style of architecture, including picturesque details, intricate gables and multi-paned windows.
The hotel which originally flung open its doors to the public in 1883 and has an impressive history of hosting iconic stars from all walks of life, from the world of music Frank Sinatra, Hollywood legends Laurel and Hardy and world leaders – from America President John.F.Kennedy and from British politics former Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill. As we roamed the halls, we cast our minds back to a long gone era...