The Glasgow Grand Central Hotel is an award winning city icon and a building with great heritage and character. Part of the historic Glasgow Central railway station this hotel is perfectly located for guests to immerse themselves in the hub and buzz of the city. Not only does the property make for a perfect city break base but it is also a popular venue choice for award ceremonies, business conferences and weddings too. The Grand Central Hotel is part of the Principal Hotel portfolio whose collection comprises of city-centre hotels all based in landmark buildings with stunning (and original) design, character and quirks – you can read about the Principal Edinburgh here.
Our Stay
This is a perfect example of 24 hours in a city and I have to say that this was the perfect choice hotel for such an occasion. We arrived into Glasgow at Queen Street station and chose to walk to the hotel ? which took less than 10 minutes. Upon approaching the building you?d be forgiven for thinking that Central Station and the hotel are one in the same and that neither are real. It had the feel of a film set. The sheer size of the building and the frontage was very impressive and the Principal Hotel Group certainly lived up to its brand values by adding this site of great heritage and character to its collection.
The spacious reception is stylish without being over the top and acknowledges its railway history with an array of pictures and artefacts throughout the space.
A friendly local la...