Top 5 of the best hotels to visit in Glasgow in January

Glasgow is a city that has been badly misinterpreted in the past, nowadays it is one of the most eclectic and entrepreneurial European cities. It has established itself as an impressive destination for travelers, as it offers architectural diversity, varied culinary offerings and a world-class music scene. Strolling through the streets of the city you will have the facility to find several luxury properties, boutique hotels and accessible places for all age groups. You will also find fascinating museums, loud bars, restaurants serving seafood caught daily and an upscale shopping district (Buchanan Street, Argyle Street, Merchant City). Here are some of the best hotels in Glasgow:

Dakota Glasgow

This hotel is a newer property created by the couple Ken and Amanda McCulloch. Amanda created the hotel’s name independently, being an interior designer, using a color palette in gray tones and creams in an elegant way. It has 83 rooms and suites, large enough to include a sofa and a desk. The restaurant’s chef is known for his sizzling steaks cooked over hot coals.

Hotel du Vin

This hotel is a boutique hotel located in the city’s elegant West End. They are a series of five semi-detached houses, which form a single luxury property. It has the appearance of a rural hotel with a wooden staircase and floral prints. It consists of 49 rooms, where each was individually organized, with traditional fireplaces and Victorian bathtubs. The hotel porters wear kilts and the restaurant’s specialty is seafood.

Kimpton Blythswood Square

This property continues to preserve the classic influences of the beginning of the building. It consists of 114 rooms and suites, with a light color palette with caramel finishes, a modern design and the bathrooms are marble with luxurious complements. What used to be a ballroom is now an attractive restaurant with a Scottish touch.

Grand Central Hotel

The Grand Central Hotel, with direct access to Glasgow Central Station, is an excellent option not only for short stays but for longer stays thanks to its chic design and praise service. The property is impressive, with a decorative ceiling vault, low glass box lighting and a command staircase that cuts through the building.

Crossbasket Castel

Although this property is not located in Glasgow specifically, it is an unforgettable hotel an hour from the city center. It is a building constructed during the 16th century during Victorian and Georgian times, which underwent a long multimillion dollar renovation carried out by local businessman Steve Timoney and his wife Alison Reid-Timoney. It is located on 14 hectares of lawns, woods and gardens far from the urban noise. There are only 9 rooms and a large dining room controlled by French chef Albert Roux. It also offers in-room spa services and organizes day activities, such as golf, fishing and shooting.

Article Written by Luís Leão